Patrick had listened to the others in his boat. He had learned a long time ago it was sometimes easier to just go along and listen than to argue. He wasn’t going to pick a choice because the last time he had he was dangling by a cliff.... but he was pretty sure he was the only person who remembered that.

THEY PICKED THE RIGHT WAY! He was so amped. Following Zoryns directions he felt the sass come through and as she responded to Torii. He paid them no mind as he continued rowing until they were docked next to the head master. He got out and listened intently.

DRAWING OUT THE HINKYPUNKS?!?!

No thank you. But he knew he was going to have to do it anyways. He heard a few others start saying the spell. He was not ready for this. He figured since he had practiced Maxima last year he could go ahead and try it this term. Getting his wand ready, “Lumos Maxima!” making the correct wand movement he waited for the wispy create to come out.