Finnian had always had unusual success in competitions despite his day-t0-day uselessness, so naturally he jumped at the opportunity to compete in the competitive bracket. He had been an auror-in-training once, after all, and he doubted this kid had achieved anything beyond that. Finnian reassured himself that he had twenty-one years of magical experience on his side, after all! He would win.

Finnian raised his wand and attempted a shield charm. (It was best to start simple. Definitely.)

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