Emma took a deep breath as she stood with the rest of the misses, her wand clenched tightly in her hand. The bright lights of the hall, the expectant eyes of the judges, and the murmur of the audience seemed to blur together in a dizzying haze. She felt a flutter of nervousness in her stomach, knowing she needed to focus. She had prepared so much for this moment. Yet, she kept wandering, distracted by thoughts of her friends and family cheering her on from the crowd.

"Focus, Emma," she whispered to herself, pushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear. She glanced down at the silk scarf she had chosen for her demonstration, its deep blue fabric shimmering under the lights. She had practiced this charm countless times, and it always brought a smile to her face.

She lifted her wand. "Geminio Lapinus," she incanted softly, her voice steady and clear. A gentle, sparkling light emitted from her wand, enveloping the scarf. She hoped the fabric would ripple and twist, taking on a new shape. Where a pair of long ears would emerge, followed by a twitching nose and bright, curious eyes. The scarf would look like it was draped over a rabbit that was hopping around the stage.