Carl walked onto the platform with lighter steps than before. He was glad he was not dueling a close friend again - that would have been so awkward. He smiled at Azura, wondering how she felt. He was excited and nervous, part of him wanting to win this duel.
He bowed at the Ravenclaw and took a deep breath. Was he to begin? He raised his wand slowly, then aimed at her and said, "Obscuro." This was something he had learned from his previous duel. After he had gotten the last of the pumpkin chunks out of his hair, he had done some readings on the spells Mel had used. And he practiced.