The silver beam of magic was already inches away. Brian identified the spell-number one on the "spells Muggles simply must try" list, the Memory Charm-and found himself rather puzzled.
Few wizards used this spell in duels, because the Memory Charm was a mental spell with little offensive power or aggression.
Against a wizard who was on guard, its effects were very limited. At most, it could make the wizard it hit forget the incantation for their next spell for half a second.
Although Brian did not understand why Lockhart had opened with a Memory Charm, his hands never stopped moving-this Memory Charm was precisely what he wanted: a weak spell with which to test the results of his training.
So, after silently casting his spell, Brian released a great quantity of smoke from his wand. It expanded rapidly like a sponge soaking up water, forming a huge cloud that concealed him. Now no one could see what Brian was doing.
"Isn't it a little late to think about hiding yourself now?" Lockhart could not help laughing at the sight and planned to cast a spell that would disperse the smoke-but for the moment, he could not remember the incantation for dispersing smoke. Still, that did not matter.
Such a little thing made no difference!
Brian could no longer dodge it anyway!
He had confidence in both the speed and force of his Memory Charm. The power of forgetfulness contained in that spell, to which he had added "charge through, search carefully, split with all your might, stir vigorously," would burrow nicely into Brian's mind and fulfill his wish!
Meanwhile, inside the smoke, Brian confirmed that no one could see his movements, then flipped his wand around and tucked it behind him.
Then, just as he had played "palm badminton" with