19. JELLY LEGS
Fifth Year
Molly and Arthur
They had found an empty classroom to practice in, Molly and Arthur.
“Shall I try Protego first this time?” asked Molly, slightly nervous being in an empty room with Arthur.
“Okay. What shall I try?” he asked, equally nervous.
“Surprise me,” she said, turning around and walking a few steps away from him. When she was a good distance away, she turned and said “Go.”
“LOH-koh-moh-tor WI-bl-ee,” he said, pointing his wand at her, then “Oops, sorry Molly,” as she collapsed to the ground.
“Not to worry,” she said, standing up. “Try again.”
It took a few goes, and Molly was sure her knees would get some big bruises, but soon enough she had been able to shield from most of the spell. Her right knee merely twitched now.
“Great job,” Arthur said to her, giving her a high-five.
“Thanks. Now it’s your turn,” she said with a slightly mischievous smile.
“LOH-koh-moh-tor WI-bl-ee,” she said quickly, and had quite a lot of fun seeing him collapse just as many times as she did before he, too, was able to protect himself.