[u][i][b]In the corridor outside the great hall[/b][/i][/u]

[i]“Diffindo!”[/i]

Wade’s pride had been hurt, and he had little in the way of honor. He set his eyes on the girl who had humiliated him… [i]twice [/i]now. He felt as if he had no choice but to put her in her place. He had to show her, and everyone who had seen her humiliate him, that he was the one in control.

[i]“Everte Statum!”[/i] This spell would bring pain to the one that tried to defend her. He was foolish to intercede on her behalf. He would pay the same price as she… 

His brow furrowed, the boy had a good defense, yet his offense was lacking. The first year boy cast a spell that Wade didn’t recognize. Wade laughed at the boys failed efforts, but suddenly it seemed liek the stairs had a thick layer of butter upon them. He found himself slipping. He made sure not to drop his wand as he fell hard, his shoulders and legs hitting the edges of each step as he tumbled. 

When he hit the ground he was ready to straighten and had the next curse upon his lips…

[i]“Immobulus!”[/i]

A flash of light and a woman's voice. The old voice was thin and shrill, yet, commanded great power and respect. All four students would find themselves unable to move. 

It was the Headmistress herself.

She walked quickly, her heels clicked on the stone floors and echoed through the too-quiet corridor. Seeing blood, she waved her wand and Roze and Dani would find themselves unfrozen.

“Miss Éathliel… [i]Episkey[/i]!” The headmistress cast a small spell upon the wound. “That will stop most the bleeding for now, but you will need to visit Mrs. Longbottom to mend the rest properly.” She touched the arm gingerly inspecting the wound. “You are quite lucky that this wound is not more severe… Visit the hospital then my office as soon as you are well enough. Both of you."

She turned then, slowly, and set her eyes upon Wade and Dan. "I will unfreeze you. You will both hand me your wands. You will follow me to my office!” Her words were as certain as prophecy. She was livid. She seemed like a bending willow ready to snap, yet she kept her dignity and composure. She waved her wand and set both boys free. She held out her hand and waited for their compliance. Then she would lead them to her office and sit both of them down before her large oak desk. 

“Do you have anything to say for yourselves?”