Draco stumbled back again and again, barely managing to steady himself before he fell.
Following Draco's retreating figure, Cedric spotted Wizet not far away and waved in greeting. "Wizet, you're here!"
Draco quickly turned around, pursed his lips, and nodded at Wizet.
Harry raised the two wands in his hand, a victorious smile spreading across his face.
Wizet stepped forward as well. "I didn't expect you to get here before me."
Cedric explained, "Actually, we just wanted to warm up a little beforehand..."
"I see..." Wizet smiled in understanding. "Shall we begin now... or do you want to warm up a little longer?"
Harry returned Draco's wand and eagerly chimed in, "How about we start now?"
His eyes swept across the grass as he took a few steps forward and picked up a pebble. "I'll toss this stone into the air..."
"The moment it lands, the duel officially begins. What do you think of that?"
"Of course I have no objections!" Draco said first. "You'd better react quickly. Don't end up being the last one to make a move."
"How could that happen?" Harry immediately shot back. "Draco, just make sure you aren't the last one to act!"
"I don't mind either..." Cedric said with a smile and a nod. "Wizet, what do you think?"
"That's an interesting way to start..." Wizet agreed. "It can also test our reflexes and judgment. Let's begin!"
They were all Hogwarts Champions. When practicing duels, there was no need to overthink things; adding a little fun to the process was perfectly fine.
"Then let's spread out a bit!" Harry said eagerly. Draco and Cedric stepped apart, positioning themselves on either side of Wizet.
"I'm throwing the stone now, so pay attention!" Harry raised his voice. As his words fell, he tossed the stone in