Seeing that the spell worked, Zekke aimed again, just as squarely, and with his arm extended and a counterclockwise twist of the wrist, he commanded, "Ennervate!"

After he cast the counterspell, he waited in a dueler's stance for Laurasia to hit him back with the spell. A pillow might be a good idea, but as it was, he was used to dueling in the arena without one. That, and a few good bumps and bruises (usually) never hurt anyone and taught good lessons.