The advantage of a corner was that it was less likely to be disturbed or noticed, which could effectively stabilize the effects of the Confundus Charm;
The drawback was that it was rather out of the way; if they wanted to see certain details clearly, they had to lean forward a little.
After Professor McGonagall finished her opening remarks, several more pairs of students entered the classroom. Wizet discovered one disadvantage of sitting in the corner—it could easily become crowded;
Fortunately, he had had the foresight to let Luna sit in the innermost spot. That way, no matter how crowded it became on the other side, his protection would keep Luna from being squeezed;
Seeing the students' expressions, as though they were more focused than they ever were in class, Professor McGonagall shook her head with an amused, helpless smile.
She drew her wand and gave it a light wave toward the gramophone. It trembled softly, then began to play a soothing piece of music.
"Please, don't be so nervous..." Professor McGonagall said, her tone gentler than before. "Dance begins with feeling the rhythm. Nervousness may interfere with that feeling..."
"Look down, everyone... Watch my feet..." She lifted her skirt slightly. "These are the most basic steps. Keep time with the music—one, two, three, four..."
As she spoke, she stepped along with the music. "There's no need to be afraid of making mistakes. The key is to find the music's rhythm and let it guide you... Watch the beat! One, two, three, four..."
Seeing how perfectly Professor McGonagall's steps matched the melody, the students began applauding.
Wizet could sense that Professor McGonagall's understanding of magic also ran through her teaching. Her instruction was rigorous without being rigid, and her dance steps were elegant yet precise.
Luna watched with great attention