"Mind you, there are reasons we have you do that work." Remus gave Draco a look. "You might not believe me, but there are. Children tend to be foolish and not take learning a new spell with the respect and focus it requires, thus research and learning can help to take some of that. However, the other point being that it's an attempt to teach young wizards that focus along with responsibility. While you are learning the base of your magical knowledge and the knowledge of the spell, you are wielding a double-edged sword in your favor."

But Remus paused, then leaned back with a chuckle. "Though I doubt many a student would care for such thoughts on the matter. I know none of my mates ever did."