Prophecy ~ Lams (COMPLETED)

Chapter 10: Wizard Battle #1

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Why on earth do Border Collies shed so much? I got a new white bedspread with succulents and cacti on it like three days ago. My dogs have clearly marked their territory. I even had to attack my blanket with one of those lint roller thingies

HEADFIRST INTO THE FAN-FICTIONAL ABYSS (AHHHHAHH)

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JOHN POV

"As you know, most Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers only stay for a year. My goal for the year is to overcome that curse. I'm going to try my hardest to achieve that goal, but all of you have to promise not to get on my nerves," Washington said. There was a smattering of chuckles amid the classroom; I could tell that people had high standards due to the teachers of previous years.

"I believe the only proper teaching method is teaching hands-on. So, put your books away, grab your wands, and come with me." I was a bit confused, in sync with the rest of the class. We all hurried after Professor Washington.

"Wait! Professor, Eliza isn't here yet. she went to the bathroom-" I began.

"I'M HERE! I'm here." Eliza huffed, running up to the group. "Sorry, Professor Washington."

The teacher nodded as a reply. "Let's go, we haven't much time." We all started again on the journey, with Washington leading the march.

"Hey, Eliza," Alex greeted her. Eliza finally regained her breath.

"Hi, Alexander."

"Just Alex," He replied.

"Alex. OK."

"Hey, Liza, where were you? It doesn't take that long to go to the bathroom," I asked. 

"How would you know how long it takes for a girl to go to the bathroom? I didn't know you have a vagina," Maria said with a monotone voice. I could feel the heat rise in my cheeks.

"No, that's not-" I started to protest.

"John, she's not being serious. She's right, but don't take it to heart," Alex said, putting his hand on my shoulder reassuringly. John, do not screw up this interaction.

"Oh, ok." was all I could manage to get out. Alex was messing with my mind.

"It's ok, John." Alex put his hand back to his side, and I could finally think semi-straight again. I'm gay, though, so even that's hard.

"Everyone! We will be heading into the Forbidden Forest now. And before you say, 'Oh, Professor Washington, there's a reason it's called the Forbidden Forest' I have express permission from the headmaster. And, there's also the fact that I'm a professor and you are students. Now, let's continue on. Watch where you step."

Our surroundings began to get a bit gloomier, and we had arrived at a clearing in the thick of the woods. Chairs were shaped out of vines and tree roots, arranged in a circle to make a big space in the center. Washington gestured for us to sit; I sat in between Alex and Eliza. 

It had felt good to tell Eliza how I felt about Alex. In South Carolina, None of my family or friends got what it was like to be gay, and if they did, the surely didn't show it. At Hogwarts I can be a new man. that is, as long as Thomas Jefferson doesn't go spilling beans that are meant to stay in a bag. 

"Unfortunately, due to recent events, I was not able to teach our first class yesterday. But i have high hopes that will not impact your learning, seeing as it is only one day. for the next 2 classes, we will be having a Wizard Duel competition. you all should be smart and mature enough to know when to stop the duel and what spells not to use so that no one gets badly hurt. This will also be Hufflepuff versus Slytherin. The finalists will battle it out on Monday of next week, and the winner will receive 150 house points for their respective houses. First up for Slytherins is Heather Duke, and for Hufflepuffs it is Heather McNamara."

Washington drew up a chart on a newly Apparated blackboard. I was dueling... Some Slytherin named Anne Boleyn. Alex and Eliza were dueling each other, and Maria was dueling A Hufflepuff by the name of Catherine Parr. 

The Heathers stepped into the middle of the circle. They bowed to each other, then took ten tentative steps in the opposite direction.

"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" Washington called, and on ten, Green Heather whirled around and casted an arrow-shooting spell at the other Heather. 

"Protego!" Yellow yelled, and the arrows splintered against the temporary shield. "Avifors!" she yelled again. Before Green could react, she was turned into a bird. Ripples of laughter rang throughout the circle. That was fast.

"Terrific Job, Heather," Washington praised, and Yellow beamed at him. With a lazy flick of his wand, the frenzied bird was turned back into Heather Duke. She got up, brushed herself off, gave Heather McNamara a death glare, and went to slouch in her chair.

"Hopefully the others can hold off longer than that. It's just insulting to the losers," Jefferson commented. Green Heather growled at him, and he growled back. 

"Next up for Hufflepuff is John Laurens, and next for Slytherin is Anne Boleyn." I stood up from my chair, confident in my dueling ability. At Ilvermorny, I was a co-captain of the Dueling Club. It's my time to shine. Anne jumped up, shacking her hands like she was getting ready for a fistfight. My wand was my weapon. Channel the energy into the wand, connect it with my mind. One and the same.

We took a bow and preceded to take ten steps. Washington said the number ten and the duel begun. Anne had the first shot, but instead of retaliating in place, I spun to the left and fired a bombarda spell at her. she wasn't expecting the explosion and stumbled back dazed, giving me time to conjure up some birds as ammunition. She Protego'd just before the birds narrowed, and tried to use Cantis to make me burst into song. I easily deflected her spell and shot the Stick-fast Hex at her, causing her to stick to the earth. Then, I was able to disarm her. There was a beat of silence, than instantaneous applause. The loudest claps were coming from Maria, Eliza, and Alex. I curtsied.

"Fantastic performance, John! 15 point to Hufflepuff for you excellent use of non-verbal spells."

Anne Boleyn looked at me as though I was a piece of gum on the bottom of her shoe. What kind of gum was I?