With this the final pairing of the tournament, a reasonable crowd had gathered around the dueling platform to see just what sort of witches had made it. Given the level of competition the women had vanquished, even Fitzroy Prewett knew better than to underestimate either of them. He reviewed the rules quickly and expertly before getting down to the matter at hand.

"Professor Vorona," he directed his former classmate, "you are to begin when ready!"