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Chapter 16 The Duel

It is now 7 o'clock and Ron is standing near the apple tree waiting for Viktor to arrive. Hermione of course was with him. It was a beautiful night perfect for romance not violence. But when is the perfect night for violence? There is none. From looking at Ron you would not think he was nervous, but brave and confident. But those who knew him knew that underneath it all he was nervous. Ron was shaking uncontrollably and was very nervous. Hermione knew him, so she knows this.

" Ron, it'll be all right," said Hermione. " I have faith in you." What she said indeed was true. She did have faith in him.

Soon Viktor appeared from behind the apple tree. It was late at night and so no one would know they were gone, until pretty much later.

" Come, follow me," said Viktor.

Ron and Hermione then followed him down a dreary dark path that led them deep into the forest. Hermione then shivered, Ron noticed this and he slipped off his jacket. He then helped Hermione into it. It felt warm and toasty inside the jacket.

"Thanks Ron," said Hermione who was grateful she was Ron's girl and that he was here with her. (Lolz that sounded corny didn't it?)

Her shivering died down quickly; she then looked over at Ron, who had glanced at her at the same time she glanced at him. He gave her a quick smile. Hermione then returned it. Finally they reached a volcano.

There was a small stream of lava coming down from it. There sitting on the stream of lava was a platform. " This is where we will duel", said Viktor pointing to the platform. Hermione then looked over at the platform, with a look of worry on her face.

"Please be careful, Ron" said Hermione. She then gave him a good luck kiss on the lips. Before Hermione left to go stand on the sidelines, Ron grabbed her by the wrist. " I will win this for you," said Ron, affectionately. " I hope so," said Hermione. " Please be careful, I love you Ron."

" I Love you too, Mione."

And with that Ron got on to the platform. Viktor had already been standing there waiting. Ron and Viktor both looked determined and ready. " On the count of three we will say our fist spells." Said Viktor.

" Do you want to make a little wager before we start?" asked Ron. " Ok Winner gets Hermione and loser has to put every hex known to wizards on themselves." Said Viktor. He then held out his hand for Ron to shake. Ron took his hand and shook it. So it was a deal. With wands in hands, Viktor began to count. " 1. 2. 3.."Said Viktor.

Ron was fast as lightning. He had fire running through his veins and it wasn't from the lava from under the platform either. " Riptroseptra!" yelled Ron.

Viktor then was forced all the way back to the platform, and landed on his back. Viktor was quick to retaliate. " Tickly Jiggley!" Ron fell to his knees clutching his sides laughing, but said " Expelliariums!" through giggles.

Viktor fell off the edge and into the lava. Ron quickly said a spell (Windgardium Leviosa) and Viktor levitated out of the lava with severe burns all over him.

Ron then transported Viktor to the ground, not the platform though. But Viktor was not going to give up that easily. He pretended he was too hurt to get up, but when Ron got closer, he pounced on top of Ron and started tearing at Ron's chest.

Ron screamed out in agony. Hermione quickly came to his aid. " Stumphry!" Yelled Hermione, pointing her wand right out at Viktor's back. Viktor fell back on top of Ron stiff as a board. Hermione then pulled Viktor off of Ron.

" Oh Ron, are you ok?" said Hermione, in a very worried voice. Ron looked deathly pale. Hermione then carefully, put her ear to Ron's heart, it was barely thumping.

He was barely breathing, Hermione then ripped his shirt off of him to check his wombs. The gashes in his chest were deep. It would take some time for them to heal.

" I better get you back to the condo and fast." Said Hermione. She just left Viktor lying on the ground where he was. Hermione did not want Viktor waking anytime soon in fear of him attacking Ron again, so she stunned him again.

She then said a spell to make Ron lift up into the air to hover beside her. Ron was way to heavy for her to carry so this simple spell made it easy for her.

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