In any other case where her opponent was the judge's wife, Dionisia would cry foul, but she knew Roslyn and was well enough acquainted with the Minister to know that her chances were not lessened by the coincidental pairing.

Dionisia curtsied in response and withdrew her own wand. She was no duelist with merely an OWL-level education, but Roslyn had never struck her as a combative force of nature. She had a chance. To her defense, she cast a simple shield charm.

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