Carter countered swiftly with "Protego!" The spells collided, sending sparks flying, and I felt the crowd's excitement surge. I couldn't let this moment slip away.
"Not bad, half-blood," he said, a hint of respect in his voice. "But let's see how you handle this!" With a flick of his wand, he summoned a swirling vortex of water aimed directly at me.
Thinking quickly, I countered with "Ignis eximius!" The fireball met the water in a spectacular clash, steam rising as the elements fought for dominance. The crowd gasped in awe.
Carter laughed, his previous arrogance momentarily diminished. But he quickly followed up with a swift "Reducto!" spell, and I barely leaped out of the way as debris exploded around me.
I needed to outsmart him. I feigned a missed target, making him believe he had the upper hand. His laughter echoed as he gloated, "You missed!" He raised his wand, ready to attack.
But before he could unleash his spell, creepers sprouted from the ground, tangling around his feet and wrists. The crowd erupted into cheers, and I seized the moment.
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The Half-Blood's Gambit
FantasíaAt Wysteria Academy of Magic, Clair Everson, a determined half-blood witch, faces the harsh realities of prejudice and power. As the first of her kind to attend the prestigious school, Clair is determined to prove herself among the elite. But when s...
