Well, what they didn’t know was how this was a good way for Gus to determine what spells the second years remembered and what spells he probably needed to focus on more. He knew the first years probably weren’t thrilled, but hey, practice makes perfect.
Miss Greene’s smokescreen spell was a success against Miss Eade, whose silhouette wavered in the haze. It was alright; she could try again. Gus cleared the smoke. “Excellent Miss Greene.” He smiled. “Miss Eade, that was a good attempt! Be a little more confident in your incantation.” She could get it next time, he knew it.
Mr. Sinnet was clearly not in the mood to play games as he cast his full body binding spell, however Miss Gallivan was able to protect herself. Her shield snapped up just in time, the green shimmer catching the curse mid-flight. The force of it cracked against the barrier and fizzled out. Gus nodded. “Good job Mr. Sinnet, Miss Gallivan.”
Miss Ilkin cast Rictusempra, and Miss MacFusty, despite her squeaking and questionable incantation, was able to protect herself. The spell hit but the barrier held before the charm sputtered against it and died. “Effective. Though if you want your opponent to take you seriously, Miss MacFusty, try saying it like you mean it.” He turned his gaze back toward the Slytherin. “And good choice, Miss Ilkin.” The Tickling Charm was simple, but Gus knew not to underestimate it.
Miss Shacklebolt cast the disarming spell at a terrified first year, who was unable to even cast Protego in time. “Excellent Miss Shacklebolt!” He called out, watching as the first year’s wand went flying out of their hand. They turned toward Gus who nodded for them to go retrieve it.
His eyes flicked back to the room at large. “Remember, the spell doesn’t have to be flashy to work. It only has to land.”
Cassandra Eade - Chloe Greene
Selene Gallivan - Connor Sinnet
Poppy MacFusty - Ellen Ilkin
NPC - Georgianna Shacklebolt
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Miss Greene’s smokescreen spell was a success against Miss Eade, whose silhouette wavered in the haze. It was alright; she could try again. Gus cleared the smoke. “Excellent Miss Greene.” He smiled. “Miss Eade, that was a good attempt! Be a little more confident in your incantation.” She could get it next time, he knew it.
Mr. Sinnet was clearly not in the mood to play games as he cast his full body binding spell, however Miss Gallivan was able to protect herself. Her shield snapped up just in time, the green shimmer catching the curse mid-flight. The force of it cracked against the barrier and fizzled out. Gus nodded. “Good job Mr. Sinnet, Miss Gallivan.”
Miss Ilkin cast Rictusempra, and Miss MacFusty, despite her squeaking and questionable incantation, was able to protect herself. The spell hit but the barrier held before the charm sputtered against it and died. “Effective. Though if you want your opponent to take you seriously, Miss MacFusty, try saying it like you mean it.” He turned his gaze back toward the Slytherin. “And good choice, Miss Ilkin.” The Tickling Charm was simple, but Gus knew not to underestimate it.
Miss Shacklebolt cast the disarming spell at a terrified first year, who was unable to even cast Protego in time. “Excellent Miss Shacklebolt!” He called out, watching as the first year’s wand went flying out of their hand. They turned toward Gus who nodded for them to go retrieve it.
His eyes flicked back to the room at large. “Remember, the spell doesn’t have to be flashy to work. It only has to land.”
Cassandra Eade - Chloe Greene
Selene Gallivan - Connor Sinnet
Poppy MacFusty - Ellen Ilkin
NPC - Georgianna Shacklebolt
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