*Narrator pov*
The middle path led to a beautiful hallway, the walls were adorned with beautiful paintings on the right wall the paintings depicted the formation of Ilvermorny. On the left were images of what seemed to be wars that were fought near the mountain's bottom.
"I heard you won against Mahoutokoro, congratulations," Emily said to the professors and students
Albus held a bright smile, "Thank you, the students worked hard,"
Eventually, the group came face-to-face with a circular door it opened on its own as the group was only a couple of steps away.
Immediately the group saw a wide expanse of space with tables littered about and students chowing down on food.
"Reminds me of a tavern," Abara said with a small chuckle
Emily laughed, "Well yes the founders of Ilvermorny were in love with a particular tavern, and when they made the school they couldn't bear to part with the tavern. Hence they made this room to match it,"
Turning to face the group she smiled, "Please help yourselves to some refreshments before we begin in thirty minutes,"
The students dispersed finding seats some found empty tables and others the more braver students decided to join the Ilvermorny students.
"My name is James and these are my mates Sirius, Remus, and Stiles,"
"Hi, I'm Lily mind if i take a seat?"
"Funny accent,"
"Well looks like they might find new pen pals," Abara said happily as Emily led the professors and Albus to a larger table with what was obviously the professors eating
They all took seats and began to eat Morpheus took a wine bottle from his storage pouch and poured himself a glass, "Really Morpheus you can't go one meal?" Yowie said shaking his head
Morpheus sniffed dismissively, "Really Yowie you must find a taste for the finer things in life," he took a drink of the wine and smiled softly, "Anyone else?" he asked the table
Emily nodded, "Pour me a glass," she conjured a glass of her own and slid it across the table
While Morpheus was pouring the wine, Emily asked, "So what do you teach?"
Morpheus slid back the glass and then set the bottle near the center of the table, "Divination," Morpheus replied
"Ah, divination! Allow me to introduce myself, Rochard Grace professor of divination and rituals," the tall brown hair bearded man said with a giant smile
Morpheus nodded his head, "A pleasure the Grace family is rather prolific in some circles I would love to chat more about your specialty,"
Richard held a proud grin, "I'm glad my family is known across the pond, I never caught your last name?" he went to take a drink of what was assumed to be beer
Morpheus smiled thinly, "Everglade,"
"Gahck!" Richard choked on his drink his eyes widened in shock and fear?
Coughing into his fist Richard orientated himself, "Everglade, haven't met someone from your family but of course, I've heard the stories. It's a pleasure to meet you perhaps it is I who can learn about Divination from you,"
"Everglade? Professor Morpheus, I think a member of your family has gone here before," Emily spoke seeing Richard wasn't up for the conversation
Morpheus turned to her, "I wouldn't be surprised if a member of my family has been to this school we have tried to have a member attend a different school each time."
Emily smiled before checking her watch, "Look at the time let's gather the students,"
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The American dueling platform was simple in design carved from stone raised slightly above the ground. The stands around the platform were obviously transfigured and made to perfectly fit the atmosphere.
Two students stood apart from each other one wearing simple black robes with green accents and the other wearing a colorful purple robe with silver accents.
"EVAN ROSIER VERSUS DANIEL ROTHSCHILD," The judge announced
The two locked eyes.
"Expelliarmus!" Evan shouted, sending a jet of red light streaking towards Daniel.
Daniel's lips curled into a confident smile as he deftly countered, "Protego!" A shimmering shield materialized in front of him, deflecting Evan's spell with ease.
Undeterred, Evan quickly followed up with another incantation, "Incarcerous!" Ropes shot from his wand, aiming to bind Daniel and restrict his movements.
But Daniel was quick to react, his wand flicking in a fluid motion as he countered, "Avis!" A flock of birds erupted from the tip of his wand, they were quickly tangled in the rope binds meant for Daniel
Evan gritted his teeth, his mind calm and calculating as he sought a way to gain the upper hand. With a sharp glint in his eye, he attempted another spell, "Petrificus Totalus!"
But Daniel was ready, his movements steady as he countered. With a wave of his wand, he transformed the platform creating a wall blocking the spell and then transfiguring the wall into a rod that he sent flying at Evan.
Evan dodged the beam of stone before firing off a cutting curse. But, Daniel thought ahead the platform changed once more creating beams that formed walls that formed a Labryrinth.
Evan wasn't a fool and he wasn't going to play by Daniels's rules, "Bombarda!" he started to demolish the walls before him
Daniel knew what was happening on the other side but didn't care he moved through the labyrinth with a purpose, transfiguring walls to disappear as he moved.
Evan frowned realizing he was only destroying one wall at a time eventually he would get tired.
Suddenly a wall fell revealing Daniel, Evan was quick to dodge the stunning spell that was thrown his way.
Summoning all his focus, Evan steadied himself and turned to Daniel With a resolute voice, he cast, "Stupefy!" A brilliant bolt of light shot from his wand, aimed directly at Daniel
But Daniel was prepared, his reflexes honed from years of practice. With a flick of his wand, he deflected Evan's spell with a well-timed "Protego!"
The duel raged on, spells flashing and crackling through the air as Evan and Daniel fought with skill and ferocity. Each incantation was met with a counter, and each move countered with a swift reaction.
Evan snarled, "Afflicto!" causing the audience to gasp in surprise
"AVIS!" Daniel shouted and watched as the spell destroyed the flock of birds
With a sweep of his wand, Daniel transfigured the ground behind Evan but the boy didn't notice it, "Stupefy,"
"Repello!" Evan took a step back
"Stupefy!"
"Repello!" and another
"Expelliarmus!"
"Repe- Argh!" Evan stumbled with the sudden drop in footing as he stepped into Daniels's trap
The disarming charm flew through the air rapidly impacting his stomach at the same time causing the Hogwarts duelist to lose his wand.
"DANIEL ROTHSCHILD WINS!" the Judge announced
As the crowd cheered Evan felt like he was on a different planet, 'I lost?'
'I LOST?!' he thought in alarm and disbelief
"Good match," Daniel said with a cocky smirk
"Yeah," Evan replied softly while picking up his wand and rejoining his school
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