Gia had won her first duel! She was so excited she almost tripped, exiting the platform for the first time. Still grinning when her name was announced for the second round, Gia hopped right over the first step. She was overflowing with enthusiasm, her smile going wider as she was paired up with her fellow Ravenclaw. Good, at least this way Ravenclaw got points no matter what happened. Curtseying to Mr. Potter (and trying to ignore the frightening Headmaster), Gia raised her wand. "Protego!"

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