Since literally every other idea he'd previously tried had failed, Brent was almost in a state of shock when his current plan looked to be working out for him. He watched, wide-eyed, as the roots curled upward and into the shape of a cage. The snake must have realized something was happening to it, too, because all three heads seemed to be in a state of confusion. At least they weren't lunging toward him anymore. He wasn't sure he could come up with any more unique ideas at this point, and he had almost been to the point of just yelling out that he'd given up and hoping someone would come for him.

Once the cage had completely surrounded the runespoor, the creature began hissing in anger, and Brent was sure it realized it had been bested. FINALLY. He did a fist pump in the air in celebration, although he was still in a small state of disbelief that something had finally worked out for him. Just as he lowered his wand, someone randomly appeared, and for a second, Brent was taken by surprise. Then it dawned on him that just like three times before, a Ministry of Magic official was closing out the challenge for him.

HE'D DONE IT.

He'd officially passed not only this round, but three others before it. A sense of pride came over him, and he couldn't help the grin that spread across his face. "Thanks, Sir," he said, as the man simply walked right past him. Brent was slightly confused until the red door opened, and by instinct alone, he passed through it.

#OfficiallyTheEndOfTheBestExperienceEver.