It’s the floating quill that scribbles down a perfect* dictation of your conversation while you listen. Think of it as the digital recorder that courteously does the transcription work for you.
*Though in Rita Skeeter’s case, the Quill takes certain artistic liberties during conversation. Here’s hoping it’s got more than one setting.
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