Originally Posted by Con_Stripes

Ethan fixed his gaze on the Hufflepuff boy. Fine, yes, he cared about the kid but not to the point where he'd have the lesson interrupted or railroaded while trying to get him to participate, not at the exception of the other students who were not only participating and paying attention, but actually volunteering insightful answers.

So he wasn't going to call him out now. If after all this time Jake still felt the need to act out around Truebridge and was not comfortable fully participating when Ethan made an effort to involve him and encourage him, that was his business and Ethan wouldn't tolerate any selfish behaviour from the boy. So he ignored him and addressed the class.




"We will take a break here, anyone who wishes to stretch their legs or fetch a drink of water may do so. When you return we will discuss a few topics which may have a more practical use." He glanced at the Hufflepuff Quidditch Captain.

"And if anyone wishes to ask questions on what we have discussed so far, I will be right here. The first part of your homework will be to create your own Code Duello, including any limits and completion points that you think would be good to include. It is useful, in creating a Code Duello, to model it on duels you have witnessed or studied. I would like for you to choose between a Code Duello for use in the arena here at Hogwarts while you are learning, and one for an official dueling competition amongst adult witches and wizards. You may begin working on this in class now if you wish and feel free to discuss it with others."