Draco staggered back again and again, only just managing to steady himself without falling to the ground.
Following Draco's retreating figure, Cedric saw Vizet not far away and waved in greeting. "Vizet, you're here!"
Draco hurriedly turned around, pressed his lips together, and nodded to Vizet.
Harry, meanwhile, raised the two wands in his hand, a victorious smile spreading across his face.
Vizet also walked forward to greet them. "I didn't expect you all to get here even earlier than me."
Cedric explained, "Actually, we just wanted to warm up a little in advance..."
"So that's it..." Vizet smiled in understanding. "Shall we start now... or do you want to warm up a bit longer?"
Harry returned the wand to Draco and jumped in at once. "Why don't we start now?"
His eyes swept over the grass, and he took a few steps forward to pick up a small stone. "I'll throw this stone into the air..."
"The moment it falls, the duel officially begins. What do you think of that suggestion?"
"I've got no objections!" Draco said first. "You'd better react fast. Don't end up being the last one to cast."
"How would that happen?" Harry immediately shot back. "Draco, just make sure you're not the one who ends up casting last!"
"I've got no objections either..." Cedric said with a smile and a nod. "Vizet, what do you think?"
"That's quite an interesting way to start..." Vizet accepted as well. "It can also test reaction speed and judgment. Then let's begin!"
They were all Hogwarts Champions, so when they practiced dueling, there was no need to worry about too many twists and turns. They could add a bit of fun to the duel.
"Then let's spread out a little!" Harry said eagerly. Draco and Cedric stepped away, taking