Maddie had reviewed both incantations and their wand movements and was about as sure of herself as she could be. She couldn't imagine any extra practice would put her any closer to a handful of bluebell flames. Pretty much the main thing that would help her now would be to actually cast and hope for the best.

She glanced around the classroom, looking at her classmates and seeing how everybody seemed to have different levels of success. That made her feel better in a way. At least if she had trouble, she wouldn't be the only one. She drew in a deep breath and held her left palm out in front of her. With her right hand, she gripped her wand and got ready to cast.

"Flammae Caeruleum!" she called out. She kind of thought there might have been a tiny spark coming out her wand, but there was definitely nothing of substance. Sigh. She started to cast again, when she heard Derf's yell for help. Oh, no! Maddie grew wide-eyed and looked from Derf to the professor and back again. "Now do you want me to go get the Healer?" she asked the professor. Derf didn't look too well...