A mere breath between the spells, but the shield did not hold off the offensive, and Mr. Malfoy's body snapped into place, immobile, hitting the floor to a smattering of applause from the audience. Impassively, Evander performed the counter-charm and, when Mr. Malfoy was all to rights, declared: "Mr. Staghart takes the first point. Mr. Malfoy to cast next."
Aldous Crouch
