Mariel stepped tentatively into the Dueling Arena, somewhat apprehensive having never actually been there previously. She mentally chastised herself for being nervous, it certainly shouldn't be difficult especially seeing as she'd be dueling with a friend. Looking around, she noticed that Sarah had not shown up yet, but there were a couple older Ravenclaw boys that seemed ready to duel themselves. She resigned herself to sitting against the wall to wait and maybe observe her fellow housemates in the hopes of learning something from their duel.