Adi knew Cutty would agree to be his partner. He also knew the Slytherin might try to act smart and he was ready. "Protego!'' Adi smirked at Cutty as the spell was blocked, mentally thanking Alec for being such a good teacher and helping him master the Shield Charm last year. "I knew you'd do that.'' Though he wasn't sure if his friend's attempt at the spell would work because they had not been given the wand movement as yet.

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Wand movement and incantation practicing first. Keeping an eye on Cutty in case he decided to be sneaky again, Adi began his practice. "Rictusempra, Rictusempra, Rictusempra, Rictusempra.''

And now for the wand movement. Narrow arrow to the right? Okaaaay. Adi traced out a few of those. Meh. He thought he got it.

Right. Time to get back at Cutty. Without any hesitation, the Puffer raised his wand and made the movement. "Rictusempra!''