[COLOR=Brown"]Ok so it hadn't gone as Gideon had wanted and he ended up going first for the duel.

Relax Gert...this will be fine.

Listening to the man in charge as he described things to the spectators, the Gryffindor worked on getting himself ready. He walked up onto the stage and to the center meeting with Louisa his partner during practice. Gideon caught the man's nod of permission and as he got off the stage, Gideon bowed to his opponent before backing off to allow them both the space.

Here goes...

"Everte Statum," he cast giving the required wand movement. Might as well start off where they left off.[/COLOR]