Allegra was at the top of her class in Charms. She had been in Advanced Charms ever since her second year when Professor Flitwick had noticed her amazing skill at "wand-waving."

Naturally, this meant that she had summer homework in this class. And that summer, she was instructed to compile a list of spells to perform in front of several lower classes. As Allegra shuffled off to one of these meetings, she ran over her list again. Reaching into her book bag, she pulled out a tiny pumpkin that she was planning to use for her presentation.

"Good afternoon, Miss Yollesgrave," Professor Flitwick greeted her as she entered the classroom. "I hope you don't mind, but I invited another House to join us."

"Of course I don't mind, Professor," Allegra smiled. Usually, only Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff were in this class. "Which House?"

"Your House," Professor Flitwick said over his shoulder. "Slytherin."

Allegra froze, her grip tightening on the tiny pumpkin. But she knew she had to act like nothing was wrong for her favorite professor.

"Alright, everyone, settle down! Miss Yollesgrave has arrived to give her presentation."

"Yollesgrave!" a snide voice called. "Try not to blow anything up!"

"MALFOY!" Flitwick squeaked.

"It's quite alright, Professor," Allegra smirked. She shot a look at Draco before placing the pumpkin on the floor. "Engorgio!"

The pumpkin began to swell and grow until it became about the size of one of the gourds in Hagrid's vegetable garden.

Allegra twirled her 9 ½ inch-long, yew and unicorn hair wand between her fingers before gripping the handle and pointing it at the pumpkin.

"Keep your heads down and your eyes up. Confringo!" The pumpkin bulged for a moment before exploding, throwing goop and seeds all over the students. Draco found himself with a strand of orange slime across his face. He grimaced and shuddered. "Pardon," Allegra chuckled. "Allow me to get that for you, Malfoy." She pointed her wand directly at his face. He winced and whimpered as if afraid she would hit him. "Aguamenti!"

Water spurted out of her wand and splashed Draco mercilessly in his face. He sputtered indignantly and dried his face on the sleeve of his robe when Allegra had moved on.

"Now I'll need a volunteer," Allegra giggled. "How about you, Malfoy, pal? Leviocorpus!"

Draco suddenly flipped into the air, hanging as if strung up by his ankles. His face grew panicked and his eyes bulged.

"Put me down! I'll tell my father about this! PUT ME DOWN!"

"Liberacorpus!" Allegra said, lowering the red-faced Draco back into his seat. "And now for my grand finale!" She closed her eyes to focus. "Expecto Patronum!"

A silver stream of light swam out of her wand and took on the shape of a playful dolphin. As it paddled through the air, it ducked around people, leaving a misty trail behind it.

"Marvelous!" Professor Flitwick squealed, clapping his little hands as he stared up at the graceful creature. "Excellent job, Miss Yollesgrave!"

Allegra's patronus evaporated as she took a bow and flashed a sly grin at her adversary.

"YOU'VE BEEN DAZZLED!" she shouted dramatically before taking another bow. The Hufflepuffs exploded with gleeful applause, the Ravenclaws clapped politely, and the Slytherins rolled their eyes, applauding only after Professor Flitwick informed them that Slytherin would receive ten points.