While Sisse loved dueling her family was less excited to see her take place in the tournament. Her mother stood on the side lines with her father, lips pursed in her polite look of disapproval. Sisse wanted to prove this was a good thing for her, simply additional practice of her schoolwork. Besides, her mother could see all of her friends who were also participating.

She smiled at Mr. Belby but he wouldn't meet her gaze. Indeed he seemed utterly terrified.

"Protego." Sisse cast in response, grateful they had just covered shield charms in DADA before break.