Of course, Mr. Wildsmith had no need for the fundamentals of magic. It wasn't likely that he would ever need these basic charms in his daily life again. But, for Alice they were the difference between a career in a hospital or life stuck on the farm. "I think a great many people would disagree with you." She replied calmly. Distantly, Alice wondered what his grades were life, for the life of her she couldn't remember. "Natural talent only takes you so far. No great witch or wizard got there without writing a few things. Besides, you can charm a quill to dictate your words if you're not inclined to hold it yourself."