OCCLUMENCY

Occlumency is the art of protecting your mind against external sources penetrating it and "Reading it like a book." The partner art is Legilimency, which students must learn to protect themselves again. It is a mainstream subject for all year groups now, although it is a very advanced form of magic. Very useful if students wish to follow career paths high up in the Ministry or just become an Auror or an Unspeakable, as well as it's everyday use in society where one might be vulnerable around untrustworthy people.