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“Let’s try it again.”

Words: 236 For "Daily Flash Fiction Challenge" 

“Let’s try it again.”

Ron looked sulky. It was so unfair, Hermione getting the spell right the first time, and he, Ron, making a fool of himself trying it over and over again. Even though Hermione's tone was patient, he could sense the triumph in her voice as she urged him on. She was secretly glad he was disgracing himself.

The spell was a 'monumental' one. Literally.

There were models of world-famous monuments displayed all around the classroom, and students had to show their knowledge of world history and spell casting at the same time.

Hermione had successfully set the Statue of Liberty free and caused Big Ben to strike twelve times. Ron had to make the Tower of Pisa lean. So far, all he had done was to knock it over by brandishing his wand too close.

“Let’s try it again.”

"Pisa Tilt!" Ron shouted, pointing his wand at the model of the monument.

"You didn't pronounce it quite ..." Hermione began, when she was hit on the head by something.

The room was full of flying Pizzas, all leaning over. Pizzas with pineapple, pizzas without. Thin crust and thick crust, extra cheese and no cheese.

A cheer rose as the hungry first-years reached for the food.

"Thanks Ron! You're the best spell-caster around! Now - bring on the Black Forest and see if we can get some cake. Ron ..."

The class chorused - “Let’s try it again.”