Steph has heard of that kind of difficulty. And hey, it's not that weird. Some kids can't swish and flick, some kids can't fly, some kids can't spell. It's not like it'll prevent him being a badass wizard.

She nods, thoughtfully. "Well, lots of people have trouble with writing. If you need extra time, you should come talk to me about it after class, or owl me, okay? It's always better when the teachers know. And I promise not to penalise you if it's just that.

"And hey ... cyphers can be very useful things."