[A smart person would probably come with a vague answer, or maybe some of the "gray" magics, anything to throw suspicion off them. he was, after all, talking to a teacher. But Professor Rhydderch's classes always walked that fine line between standard and dark, and most people regarded his dark leanings as the cherry juice in wine glasses kind of theatrics.]

Oh, given my choice, I would focus on blood and soul magic. [He says casually, with a nonchalant shrug] Not exactly the kind of magic that leans heavily on potions, but there are plenty that alter one's perception of the world - love potions are very good example, though I know they're largely dismissed as comedic, and those have their own personal sort of fascination.