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Post by MAEVE THORNE on Jun 15, 2024 12:02:18 GMT -5
Since the enchanted orbs could be dangerous when used without caution, Maeve chose to watch over the members rather than practicing the defensive spell herself. Most of the younger kids judged their skill level accurately and picked the green orbs to practice with, while some older ones were trying - and failing - to show off. She slowly circled the room, watching out for potential injuries. There shouldn't be any with this simple setup, but then again, some people just had terrible luck. Her eyes lingered on McEvoy before she moved on to other students.
A Slytherin first-year who was practicing on his own caught her attention. Nathaniel Harrows, she recalled. She remembered him from the Potions Club meeting; his mention of using potions in a dueling scenario had been a curious one. Since the boy appeared to be struggling with the Shield Charm - which was to be expected of someone so young, given how advanced the charm was - she was about to offer aid when a movement from Levi gave her a pause. The Ravenclaw was good at teaching others, and even seemed to derive enjoyment from it. This arrangement would also allow her to observe both Levi and Nathaniel, albeit for different reasons. She nodded, showing her approval of the idea.
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on Jun 15, 2024 18:44:44 GMT -5
Non-verbal communication was a skill Levi had been getting better at. In general as a young male teen his social understanding of non-verbal cues were non existent but having worked with Maeve multiple times on many different things meant he had built a whole non-verbal alphabet based off head nods, glances and even frowns at times. Seeing the permissible nod of approval, Levi smiled back as he walked over to the young Harrows.
" Hiya, it's me again Levi. " He greeted the young man. " You're doing. Remember the shield needs to be as concentrated as possible. The effects of this spell depending on the user means you can block both physical and magical things thrown at you including spells and other physical matter." He explained almost dumbing it down to see just how much the boy understood or if he was actually just holding back.
"Want to give it another try? This time hold onto the thought of a shield around you for as long as you can. " He said glancing over to Maeve to see if she would be trying to send some sort of message through morse code through a variety of blinks and facial expressions.
Post by NATHANIEL HARROWS on Jun 15, 2024 23:04:08 GMT -5
Nathaniel squinted with concentration as he tried to get the Shield Charm to work, but his efforts had been little more than shimmers in front of him. It had started to become frustrating, though the boy knew - deep down - that the expectation for his being able to do the spell was low. He was a first year, after all. Nathaniel tried his best to ignore the others in the club, at least until he could summon a decent protective barrier, and as a result he flinched when a voice spoke nearby!
"Oh, Levi," Nathaniel smiled to the older student, someone the Slytherin was well acquainted with. "Hello, it's good to see you!"
It was no surprise that Levi was in Dueling Club; it made perfect sense, because the older boy was accomplished and worked hard. It was something Nathaniel wanted to do at Hogwarts, too. The explanation about the Shield Charm helped, as well, as Nathaniel listened and nodded; and the more he learned, the more he realized that magic seemed very reliant on intent and picturing a result in the mind.
"I'll try again, and this time try and see it in my mind better," Nathaniel said as he refocused and held his wand out. "Protego!"
The advice did help, and the Shield Charm appeared more developed in front of Nathaniel as a result. Still weak, given his experience and ability, but shimmering clearly enough to probably try against one of the green orbs...
"That was better, I could feel it that time. Should I try against an orb?"
Post by LEVI HILFIGER on Jun 16, 2024 4:23:16 GMT -5
" It's good to see you too buddy!" Levi responded mimicking the happy smile the young Nathaniel had on his face. He was a charming young man and Levi had always seen him as a younger brother. " Don't push yourself too hard or else the spell might back fire. " He shared this information from first hand experience having himself try the spell as a third year for the first time despite being a sixth year level spell. Naturally, over time and through determination and perseverance, he was able to conjure the shield charm almost perfectly.
His second attempt was a lot more successful compared to his first and Levi was proud to see the boy excelling in his perseverance. " Great work!" He responded as he took note of what was said. "Green orbs would be a good start, it'll be a nice welcome to using the shield. Eventually, you'll be able to deflect the spell back toward it but for now, just focus on generating that shield charm. " He responded as he waited to see how the boy would do and kept his wand at the ready should it be needed.