Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Music Room!
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I could see that he looked impressed, but I wasn't done as I called out my next spell in the same breath.
"Petrificus Totalus."
I aimed the white, nearly invisible, beam to his far left.
As expected, Flitwick saw the stunner and chose to deflect it to the right, leaving his left side wide open.
He obviously saw the other spell but probably figured I had shot too wide.
However just as it looked like the spell would miss, it curved in midair and headed straight for his exposed side.
Again, being able to modify a spell's properties was the mark of a master duelist. Luckily, I already had a skill that allowed me to do something similar.
[Magic Casting (Passive) LV 29 EXP: 20.33%
Description: You're a wizard! Magic is in your blood. Just don't poke your eye out with your wand.
Effect: Charms, Jinxes, Curses and other magical spells are 145% more powerful.
Effect: Can cast spells silently.
Effect: Can recognize spells if you have seen them before.
Effect: Can modify a spell's property to some extent.]
Despite the unexpected attack, Flitwick proved to truly be a dueling champion as he dodged backwards and sent a red stunner my way at the same time.
I also chose to dodge the stunner and was just about to send another spell when I felt a wave of dizziness and, though I didn't fall over, I did stumble.
It took me less than a second to figure out what had happened.
Flitwick's spell had ricocheted off the wall and hit me in the back.
Fortunately, the spell wasn't that strong, and my magic resistance was enough to ignore most of the effect.
Flitwick looked shocked as I stood. That was until I sent another spell at him causing him to hastily cast a shield. The force of my spell pushed him back, but the shield remained intact.
This was the last thing I saw before my vision switched and I found myself staring at the ceiling with Flitwick standing over me victorious.
It seems I still had a long way to go before I could match a fully trained wizard. I hadn't even seen the attack.
"So, how did I do?" I asked with a smile.
The small professor smiled back, "You did better than most. With a bit more practice I can guarantee that you have a shot at winning Britain's Junior Wizard Dueling Competition."
Still on the floor I let out a sigh, "I was hoping I could get you with my curve shot."
"Hoho, I'll admit that caught me by surprise, but you'll find I'm not so easy to catch," he said sitting down. "What I'm most curious though, is how you were able to withstand my stunner?"
I gave a shrug, "I don't know, I did feel dizzy but at the time I figured you hadn't added too much power to the spell."
Flitwick gained a thoughtful look.
"So just out of curiosity, but is there prize money involved for Britain's Junior Wizard Dueling Competition? I wouldn't mind a bit of book money, especially after seeing how much enchanting manuals cost," I said trying to distract him.
The goblin wizard blinked before laughing, "Hahaha…"
"I'm serious."
"..hahaha."
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Courtyard:-
"6 Sickles on the Hufflepuff," I said out loud, taking a bite from an apple as I watched the upcoming duel from the second story floor, along with my other housemates.
"I'll take that," Terry chimed in.
"So, what is it this time?" Anthony said, adjusting his book bag.
I pointed to the boy wearing a red robe, "Griffindork there made a pass at the Puff's girlfriend. Bunch of name calling that escalated into a duel. One of the friends, called a teacher to make it official. Oh, looks like they called the Arithmancy teacher. Smart, McGonagall would have had their hides before they could cast their first spell and Sprout would try to talk them out of it."
"It seems stupid to be fighting over a girl," Anthony said with a shake of his head.
"I agree, but apparently they don't think so," I said pointing to all the female spectators that seemed to be more excited than the boys.
"Knock his block off!" Padma, the ever-feisty girl, shouted holding up a red flag.
"She came prepared," Anthony asked incredulously.
"Well this is the fifth duel this week," I added casually, "Plus with Valentine's day only a bit away, I doubt this will be the last."
"Teens," Anthony said with a roll of his eyes.
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Music Room:-
"Not bad," I commented as I looked over the various instruments. My fingers playing a couple keys on the grand piano before taking a seat on the stool. I decided to play something simple.
Daphne walked over and hopped on top of the piano.
"I managed to get permission from Professor Trill to have a small party in the music room so long as we don't damage the equipment," Eric told Daphne.
"We'll make sure to be careful," she said before turning to me, "huh, you're actually pretty good Charles. I remember you saying that you wanted to be a pianist but didn't actually expect for you to have talent."
"I'm going to take that as a compliment," I said with a smile, "but still this is my first time using a piano this good. I learned how to play at Sunday School at my local church using the huge organ."
"I suppose music is its own type of magic," Daphne said offhandedly, giving me a charming smile.
Eric raised an eyebrow, "Riiight, not to interrupt this-whatever this is, but how's the plan going?"
Daphne pouted and I just shook my head, continuing to play.
She took out a notebook and flipped through it.
"I've got nearly everything. What about you Charles? How's things on your end."
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