This was another meeting of Dumbledore's Army. The time was approaching Christmas and the hall was decorated with balls and garlands. Mistletoe hung here and there, which especially amused the girls and some of them giggled embarrassedly and glanced towards the boys. You entered the Room of Requirement when everyone was already there.

“Today I would like you to practice the protective spells we have learned. Your task, together with your partner, is to choose those spells that are most difficult for you and practice them so that everything works out for you,” Harry explained, looking around at his classmates. There were sounds of agreement everywhere, so Harry added, "If you need further explanation of the spell, then call me and I will be ready to explain everything to you."

Everyone began to gradually break up into pairs. Spells were heard here and there

"Expeliarmus!" One of your classmates' wand flew out of his hands and bounced into the wall.

"Depulso!" Another of your classmates was pushed away from the enemy by the shock wave.

"Incarcero!" Another one was tied up with ropes.

"Stupefy!" Some guy froze and fell on the spot.

"Petrificus totalus!" The girl who was hit by the spell froze in place.

You didn’t have a partner for practice yet, so you looked around and saw, that your classmate approaching you with a smile on face...