Harry Potter's sister ~~~ Fanfiction

worst quidditch pracrice part 32

By the end of the following morning everyone had managed to learn the Reductor Curse, although aim for most of those present left a lot to be desired for.

"I don't get it?" said Ron "This is supposed to be a Fourth Year spell right?"

"Third." Said Harry

"But it's easier than most of the spells we learnt last year?" said Ron "So why weren't we taught it last year."

"Because we're not responsible enough." Said Harry "At least I assume that's the reason, unlike every other spell that we've learnt up until now, this one can seriously hurt you. Which reminds me, don't use it when we start duelling."

"Seriously hurt?" said Hermione "Could it kill someone?"

Harry looked thoughtful for a second, then walked towards the wall he raised his wand and, at a distance of just two feet, incanted "Reducto!"

The spell shot out of Harry's wand and struck the wall with such force the stone cracked from the point of impact outwards.

"I would have to say yes Hermione." Said Harry "It seems I've taught you a spell that could potentially kill someone. At least at close range."

"Why does this wand feel less like tool and more like a gun all of a sudden?" said Hermione gazing at her stick.

"Gun?" said Geoffrey

"Muggle weapon used to kill people." Said Demelza

"Hermione a wand only does what the caster tells it to." Said Harry "I'd like to say that it's unlikely any of us will have to do that, but I have a feeling I'm going to need to use my wand in battle someday. Let's face it I already have. We all did yesterday."

"I know…" said Hermione

"This doesn't change who you are Hermione." Said Luna "What spells you choose to cast and how they are cast will do, but have faith in yourself. You are not a bad person. None of us are."

"Well said Luna." Said Harry "I don't need to say this to all of you but I don't want to turn you all into bullys. I hate bullying. This is called defence for a reason. I also taught you shield charms for a reason."

"That was also well said Harry." Said Luna

Harry blushed slightly "Look we're getting side tracked. Everyone is able to cast it so I suggest we spend the last half hour or so before lunch perfecting our aim. Because it's a different spell from Flipendo or Expelliarmus your aim gets messed up, but only slightly. So everyone take a position and try and hit the opposite wall."

By the end of the session Harry was beginning to worry about the structural integrity of the wall. Hogwarts was built quite tough but this particular wall was not built to withstand repeated Reductor Curses. Harry made a mental note as he and the others took showers to practice the curse outside next time.

It was half past five when Harry returned from one of the worst Quidditch Practices to date. He had originally told Wood that he was taking today off to teach his friends the Reductor Curse. When pointing out that in doing so they could help protect him from more attacks by rogue suits of armour, and by extension keep the Gryffindor Seeker from getting grievously injured and unable to play, Wood had reluctantly agreed. But at Lunch time, an already tired and Hungry Harry made the mistake of mentioning how well everyone had done within earshot of the borderline insane captain so, after eating less than he would have liked, Wood forced Harry, and the others, into a gruelling five hour practice session with no breaks.