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Post by EUPHEMIA WEATHERWAX on Aug 20, 2023 5:50:36 GMT -5
After watching a bunch of older students using the Tickling Charm in their duels, Effie decided she wanted to learn it, too. It looked to be mighty useful, and she figured she could practice it with Harrison, who had been bold enough to participate in the tournament. He, of all people, was sure to see the benefit of this piece of magic.
"Okay, so here it is... the wand movement looks a bit complicated but it kind of resembles a feather, I suppose?" She pointed at the picture in the textbook.
"Do you want to go first?" The Gryffindor was already more experienced with these types of spells than she was, he was more likely to succeed. They were tucked away in an empty classroom in the North Tower, where nobody was likely to overhear the potentially embarrasing sounds this charm could elicit.
Post by HARRISON POOLE on Aug 25, 2023 20:44:53 GMT -5
Harrison peered over Effie's shoulder as he looked at the book. He recalled the sensation of the spell from his duel, though he didn't let that dissuade him. Instead, as his friend spoke about learning it, Harrison nodded and studied the casting pattern even more closely.
"Yeah, it does look like a feather," he said with several quick nods. "Nice spotting!"
Harrison studied the incantation, eyes squinted as he concentrated, and prepared to go first...
Post by EUPHEMIA WEATHERWAX on Aug 26, 2023 0:11:08 GMT -5
Effie sighed. "We can't reliably tell if it's working if we use it on an animal or a dummy, so it has to be tried out on humans. You'll have to use it on me." She wasn't particularly keen on this experiment but she did want both of them to learn.
"And then I'll try it on you, and you can say if it feels the same as when- same as it did during the tournament." His last duel had ended with Harrison getting hit with this very spell but Effie was hesitant to bring it up too forthrightly. She wasn't sure how he felt about it; she admired him nonetheless, since he faced two fifth years in two consecutive duels and did extremely well on both.
Post by HARRISON POOLE on Aug 30, 2023 4:39:49 GMT -5
Harrison's smile went tight as he considered Effie's words. From personal experience, he knew the effect of the spell had been terrible. Like, really. But, they also had to learn it, and do it right.
"...okay, I guess," he said with a slow nod, before he raised his wand. "Sorry. This is gonna suck."
Harrison inhaled, then he pointed his wand:
"Rictusempra!"
The movement of the tip followed the shape of the feather, with a focus on accuracy, and a flash happened...
Post by EUPHEMIA WEATHERWAX on Aug 30, 2023 6:35:08 GMT -5
A dueling spell not having unpleasant effects was probably too much to ask for. Effie nodded resolutely, bracing for the incoming attack. When it came, she flinched and doubled over. The tickling was irritating; she doubted if it was the cause of the laughter that burst out from her mouth, unbidden. She certainly didn't feel like laughing, she wasn't in the right mood at all, and yet her whole body was shaking with poorly suppressed giggles. The brunette's face was growing quite red.
"Okay..! Okay... I think- it worked... can you st- stop it..?" she managed to get out.
Post by HARRISON POOLE on Sept 1, 2023 22:48:09 GMT -5
Harrison couldn't help but choke back his own laughs. Seeing the - typically - serious and controlled Effie laughing and shaking was kind of hilarious. But, it was also a spell, which meant the whole ordeal wasn't particularly fun, despite the adorable sounds of giggling. He swished his wand and ended the casting, before he exhaled and looked at her.
"Okay, okay, there," he said, then braced himself. "Hit me."
Harrison had felt the spell before. He wasn't looking forward to it. Yet, perhaps it would provide some payback for Effie, as she could laugh at him next...
Post by EUPHEMIA WEATHERWAX on Sept 2, 2023 6:48:20 GMT -5
The spell's effects finally ceased. Effie took a few deep breaths and focused on readjusting the folds of her dress, her face still flushed with embarrassment. That had been more unpleasant that she'd expected. One couldn't tell by just looking at the spell's victim, laughter made it seem quite innocent.
"Alright, well..." She took out her wand and aimed it at Harry. "Here goes... Rictusempra!"
Post by HARRISON POOLE on Sept 9, 2023 22:40:05 GMT -5
Harrison waited, anticipating the sensation, and just as he exhaled it hit him--
"Ahhh!"
--and without a choice, the Gryffindor burst into laughter, as he was tickled all over. It wasn't a pleasant experience, not by any means, and it felt kind of like when a parent would tickle without stopping.
"Okay -- okay!"
Harrison curled up a bit and held his sides, even as he struggled to speak through the laughing.
