One more thing stood between her and her apparition license and that was another hoop. But that was brilliant, yeah? Because Ella had done the hoop jumping thing several times already, during the lesson and once during this test. She knew she could do it. If confidence was key, she was all set for this particular task.

So from where she stood, Ella focused on the hoop on the right. She focused all her attention on the center of that one, knowing she needed to land safely inside. This was it, just one more thing to do and she was done. The anticipation was almost enough to distract her. Almost.

Destination? She was going right into the middle of that right hoop. Determination? She had it. She could see herself standing in the hoop, a smile on her face. Deliberation. Yup. Her mind was made up. This was happening.

And after taking a deep breath and closing her eyes, she felt herself turning on the spot. The pressure was welcome this time because she knew what was waiting for her and all she could do was will herself to land.

Once her feet were on the ground again, the eighteen year old peeked her eyes open. One first, and then the other, a slow smile playing on her lips because she did it, she was IN the hoop. DJHUHDJSHJGDJGJGKHG!

She let out a little squeak of excitement and then slapped a hand over her mouth, embarrassed. This was a big deal though, right? GAH! She was SO excited. Could she flail about this with Sophie later? She didn't even care if it hurt.