After the rules and the formalities, Cad didn't feel any less nervous than he had before; he would have much rather gone second because he could have just used a shield charm. Ah, well, too late now. With a measured breath, he dipped into a polite bow to his Ms. Bythesea before straightening, tugging his wand free.

"Expelliarmus!" A classic, reliable opener. Hopefully it would actually unarm his opponent.

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Harriet Bythesea

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