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at could unleash unimaginable power. The Codex was more than just a book of spells; it was a repository of forbidden knowledge, a gateway to the darkest c

g with Professor Finch, and his desire for power was well-known. Then there was Seraphina Bellweather, a shy, bookish student who seemed to know more than she let on. She had a vast knowledge of ancient lore and a quiet intensity that hinted a

moire. He interviewed the librarians, the professors, and the groundskeepers, piecing together the movements