Each Shows Their Skills

"It's a Grindylow!"

Quirinus's eyes widened.

These small water demons were not particularly powerful. They were common in lakes and waters throughout Britain, and any wizard with a basic education could handle them. However, they were highly aggressive toward humans.

Although their danger rating was only XX, if someone accidentally fell into the water and was attacked while panicking, a young wizard could theoretically be hunted down by a Grindylow...

"I told you to be careful. Also, make proper use of the Defense Against the Dark Arts knowledge you learned in class. Don't just blindly copy what you've seen!"

Hicks scolded him irritably, then called up the third person.

Though the Grindylow that had suddenly appeared was not a particularly terrifying enemy, the water in the pool was so murky that it was impossible to see what lay beneath the surface, leaving everyone unsure how to cross it.

Don't blindly copy... Right, the floating leaves could be overturned. Then what about something bigger and sturdier?

After thinking for a while, the third student did not choose the small floating leaves. Instead, he set his sights on the aquatic plants already growing above the water. He cut off one leaf with a spell, then Transfigured it—

"Thud!"

A wooden plank was laid directly between the two patches of land. The Hufflepuff wiped away his sweat. The first stretch was around three meters long, and even lifting the plank while holding one end took considerable effort.

Looks like I'll need to use the Levitation Charm later.

After stepping onto the plank, the Hufflepuff warily watched the water beneath his feet, always on guard for a Grindylow or another Magical Creature to leap out and drag him into the water. However...

"Creak—"

As the Hufflepuff reached the middle of the plank, it seemed