After a magical attempt on her life in 1877, Queen Victoria launched a crusade against magic that, while tidied up by the Ministry of Magic, saw the Wizarding community exiled to Hogsmeade, previously little more than a crossroad near the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the years that have passed since, Hogsmeade has suffered plagues, fires, and Victorian hypocrisy but is still standing firm.
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Neither of the students taking their positions were ones Connie had been obliged to have much to do with in the past so their capabilities were something of a mystery to her, which was broadly how she liked her duels. The unknown always added a certain element to proceedings.
"Mr Pyrites, you will cast first."
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Royal observed the niceties of dueling before taking his position. He had never had much cause to interact with the redhead but she always seemed rather nice. Once they were bid to begin, Royal cast the jelly fingers jinx.@"Acacia Ruskin"
Connie was impressed by both of their speeds but Mr Pyrites cast his spell a fraction quicker and Miss Ruskin's fingers trembled uncontrollably before she could finish her defence.
"First points to Mr Pyrites, Miss Ruskin please begin the second round when you have a grip of your wand."
In response to Miss Ruskins spell, Royal threw up a shield spell. "Protego!"
Privately Connie congratulated the young woman - that was much more like it! Admittedly it wasn't perfect, as only half of the young man turned to stone but it was more than good enough.
"Miss Ruskin takes the round and Mr Pyrites will begin the deciding bout."
"Tarantallegra," Royal cast once the second round was due to begin.
What was this young man's interest in making things wobble? Whatever it was his aim was just as unstable and the spell flew past Miss Ruskin with quite a gap to spare and very quickly the boy turned purple. It might not have exactly been an effective attack or defence but it was certainly striking.
"Congratulations Miss Ruskin, five points to Ravenclaw and you will advance to the next round."
