2025/26 Hufflepuff v Slytherin, Match 7

It could have been an easy round. That was if Evpraksiya had have decided to not target the vulnerable girl.

The surprise prompted a small squeal, almost a mouselike squeak, followed by the hiss of annoyance that followed. Even with her many hours lodged in the comfort of the library, she wasn’t even aware that such a spell existed. It was unfair. It couldn’t happen again.

Sucking in a suffocating breath, Amelia turned to the almost nonexistent beacon of hope. And a lot of luck.

Stats: stamina ◦ 8 | evasion ◦8 | strength ◦ 2 | wisdom ◦ 8 | arcane power ◦ 5 | accuracy ◦ 9
Actions: As strategized

Round 6

The dark presence that rolled off of Livia seemed to pervade the piste this round, starting first with Alina feeling a chill run down her spine as she focused for the third time upon the first year Slytherin. Her spell would not even come close to brushing Livia. This would be the first of a few misfortunes on this round in particular.

Evpraksiya, clearly finished with the Levicorpus spell she had just cast, let Amelia--attempting and failing to squirm away from any spells coming her way due to the grasp of magic about her--unceremoniously fall to the ground as she intended to cast another complex spell. Luca, at the same time, traced a feathery pattern in the air in preparation to cast a tickling charm. Both, however, would feel a dark presence emanating from Livia--their own teammate--and disaster would strike both of them simultaneously.

Golden mist exploded from Evpraksiya's wand, enveloping her instantly and immediately inducing a sudden feeling of her head being between her feet... no, it was that the ground beneath her was supposed to be over her head... no... it was... oh dear... It was terrible simply to attempt to look around, let alone focus on another target. The vertigo was overwhelming. Nausea-inducing. Luca would begin to feel as if his stomach was being tickled (as well as any other tickle-sensitive spots), a simultaneously delicate and itch-inducing sensation that elicited the burbling of unconscious laughter and squirming from him, distracting his aim and causing his sides to grow sore from the exertion of the uncontrollable giggling.

Livia alone would steady her aim, the failure to cast her previous spell redoubling her intensity as a plume of red-orange fire caught Minnie's sleeve as she was blindfolded. Minnie attempted a weather variation spell, but all that came from the spell attempt was a slight cooling in the ambient room temperature and a flake or two of white snow.

Alina did not move. As the thunder overhead continued to murmur, Piérre leapt on the stage and threw out his arms to stop both sides from attempting to cast. "HOLD!" He glared at everyone to make sure he had control, and then softly cast a spell to help him guide Alina's body off the piste. She would have a heck of a headache when she woke up, that was for sure.

He nodded when the assistants give him the go-ahead. "Alright! Continue!"

Information

1. You have 96 hours from this post's timestamp to owl your moves to me (Piérre Marchonné) and to make your 50+ word post.
2. Do not hint at your move in your post, as this can give an advantage to the other team.
3. Remember to send your move and make your post before the deadline. If either of these are not completed in time, your move will be void.
4. I will try to moderate early if all actions and posts are in before the deadline. If you do not wish for me to do this, please owl me.
5. Your stats, abilities, and spells are considered locked for this duel. If any are added to your trunk since 16 February 2026, they may not be used.
6. If you have any questions or feedback regarding this match, please feel free to owl or DM me.
7. Handy links: Duelling Rules, Duelling Spells, and the most recent patch.
8. Good luck and happy duelling!

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Stats: stamina: 6|evasion: 7|strength: 4|wisdom: 7| arcane power: 8|accuracy: 4

Interacting With: @Amelia Lerelle and @Alina Carnell

Word Count: 78/50

OOC Notes: Reducio Speaking: b38900 Thinking: Italics

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Outift: Reducio A green tank top, jeans, and her satchel.

Date: February 14th, 2026	Speech | Thoughts
Time: To Duel	Mentioning:
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Vertigo was a familiar friend from the beginning of the year and Evpraksiya, whether it be falling down the stairs or having her own spell backfire on herself, had never grown to appreciate it; nor did she ever think that she would. Fortuna however, begged to differ and sent her spell ricocheting back toward the Slytherin. Good grief, who'd heard of a duellist hindering themselves more than their opponents?

Round 7

Slytherin, no doubt in an attempt to make up for the slight wobble in their confidence the previous round, finally ceased to play the game of cat and mouse. The game, they decided, would be swiftly ended on their own terms; before something else got too out of hand.

In unison once more, Evpraksiya, Livia, and Luca all cast Knockback jinxes at Minnie, who was helplessly blindfolded. Just as Minnie managed to work the fabric from her eyes, all three spells slammed into her: Evpraksiya's (almost failed to cast) spell corkscrewed into her hip, Livia's slammed into her right shoulder, and Luca's (though it was perhaps not entirely needed in this instance as Minnie was already on the way down) sent her off with a blow to the ribs. Minnie crumpled, skidding back on the piste until she came to a complete stop.

The maneuver had not come without a price, however, as Alina's own flipendo successfully blindsided Livia. The young serpent would see stars, and would hold on with only the strength of her conviction and the trepidatious resolve of the terrible presence that had miraculously shielded her from the full effects of the very well-cast spell indeed.

Still, Hufflepuff was down another member, and much to his chagrin did Piérre remount the stage as lightning crackled from the cloud over the remaining Hufflepuff's head. He didn't need words this time, he simply muttered the spell and escorted Minnie to the side. He had a feeling things were going to come to a close soon, and still his eyes were narrowed as he took up his position again. He nodded. "Resume. Give them everything you've got left in the tank."

Information

1. You have 96 hours from this post's timestamp to owl your moves to me (Piérre Marchonné) and to make your 50+ word post.
2. Do not hint at your move in your post, as this can give an advantage to the other team.
3. Remember to send your move and make your post before the deadline. If either of these are not completed in time, your move will be void.
4. I will try to moderate early if all actions and posts are in before the deadline. If you do not wish for me to do this, please owl me.
5. Your stats, abilities, and spells are considered locked for this duel. If any are added to your trunk since 16 February 2026, they may not be used.
6. If you have any questions or feedback regarding this match, please feel free to owl or DM me.
7. Handy links: Duelling Rules, Duelling Spells, and the most recent patch.
8. Good luck and happy duelling!

The spectator thread for this duel can be found here.
Come cheer for your House and friends!