Now walking quickly, he rushed towards the necklace. He was so close now he could almost--

TRIP.

"Seriously, Mancini?" He'd tripped over his own feet. Lovely. At least there wasn't some pressure-triggered trap on the floor that like... ate you alive or something. I'd rather that than get eaten by a plant, though.

Getting up, he made his way to the bracelet slowly this time. Clearing his throat, he cast the spell. "Arithmos Revelio." Nothing happened. He tried again and failed again. Really? Not cool. Pao was sick of having first year skills. He disliked failure.

On his third try he was successful. The numbers 110595959 burned red after the semi-darkness his eyes had been accustomed to. Tapping the numbers with his wand, he said, "Diffindo." The numbers split apart where he'd thought they would in class. That was a good sign.

In that case... I have to figure out a spell that would shield my skin. Right. What spell could a first year possible know that could shield skin from burning? Um, shield... right. Like shield charm? But that was more a defensive spell, no? It can't hurt to try it, I suppose. The worst thing that can happen is that my skin gets red and hurts. "Protego," he said, casting what he hoped would be the solution.