Just so you know,
Two or more variations of the same basic spell still counts as only one in the mastery count.
For example, Protego, Protego Duo, Protego Tria, Protego Horriblis, and any other variation of shielding with "Protego" in the incantation all count as one.
Before learning Occlumency, to enable herself to reach her full potential as a witch, she must master:
1. A fire elemental curse (check)
2. A water elemental spell
3. An earth elemental spell
4. An air elemental spell
5. A spell of pure light magic (Patronus, for example)
6. A spell of pure dark magic (such as an unforgivable)
7. A neutral spell that is purely defensive
8. A neutral spell that is purely offensive
9. A basic spell in Koine Greek
10. A basic spell in Biblical Hebrew
11. A basic spell in Ancient Egyptian
12. An ultimate dark spell (Basic Death Magic, Necromancy, summoning the grim reaper, etc)
13. An ultimate light spell (Basic soul magic, life magic, etc)
14. A basic spell in a modern language such as French or Italian
15. A basic dark spell (such as Sectumsempra)
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From last time: "Tell her to hold off until I get up there," said Lucius, "I have some spells I need to teach her. She needs to master them before any others."
"I don't need to," Narcissa smirked, "she's sitting on the third stair in the staircase behind me. I swear, men must be selectively blind or something."
As if to prove her mother's point, Nicci spoke up."Hello Father."
Lucius fought to hold in a blush, thoroughly embarrassed by his lack of observation.
"Hello, Princess," He managed after schooling his features.
"Father," Narcissa continued, "whatever spells you wish to teach me will have to wait until I have the chance to get Ginny up to speed."
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Nicci remembered the day that she met the youngest Weasley.
Flashback:
Narcissa had arranged for Nicci to have tea with her betrothed in order for the two to get to know each other.
It was five minutes to tea time on Sunday when the floo in the main foyer of Malfoy manor activated. Out stepped a red-headed man shadowed by a young girl who could only be his daughter.
Lucius stepped out to greet his guests with Nicci shadowing him.
"Arthur," Lucius greeted with a nod, "and this must be young Ginevra." The girl in question nodded shyly.
"Lucius," Arthur nodded in return, "and this must be young Nicci." Nicci curtsied.
"Father," Nicci said, "why don't you show Arthur the Muggle television that I had mother install in the family room." Nicci had been briefed by her parents on the obsession that Mr. Weasley had with Muggle items.
"That sounds like a fine idea," Lucius concurred.
"Indeed," Arthur said, with a face that was considerably brighter.
Lucius led Arthur out of the room, leaving Nicci to entertain her betrothed.
Nicci led Ginny into the parlour. After they both were seated, she called Dobby.
"Yes, Mistress Nicci?" the little house-elf squeeked.
"Bring us tea and crumpets," Nicci ordered.
"Yes, Mistress," Dobby popped away.
"Now, Ginny, tell me about yourself," Nicci inquired.
Ginny and Nicci proceeded to have a long conversation over tea. Nicci soon found herself falling for the young red-head that she was contracted to marry. Ginny, concurrently, found herself getting less shy around the Malfoy heiress. When Nicci found out about Ginny's dreams of being a Quidditch star, she promised herself that she would buy the girl a top-notch racing broom.
"So that's me," Ginny concluded.
"Indeed," Nicci agreed, she now knew enough about the fiery red-head to know that her future was decided.
Nicci then stood up and took care to observe Ginny as she did the same. Then, in calculated timing, she pulled Ginny to her and planted a chaste kiss on the red-head's lips. She held it for exactly seven seconds before pulling away only to plant a teasing one on Ginny's freckled nose.
Ginny was currently staying in a guest room at Malfoy Manor. Lucius and Narcissa had insisted that Nicci would need time with her betrothed. Arthur agreed on the condition that Narcissa install a Muggle television at the Burrow.
Lucius and Nicci had taken Ginny to Knockturne Alley to get a proper wardrobe at Proper Wizarding Wear, and a proper wand at the custom wand shop. While Lucius took Ginny for Ice Cream, Nicci went to the more exclusive of the two Quidditch supply shop in Diagon Alley to get a surprise for her betrothed.
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"Get me up to speed on what?"
Nicci turned at the sound of the familiar voice. At the top of the stairs, with a smirk on her face, was Ginny Weasley.
"Spell mastery, sweetie," Nicci said, "You need to master the incendious curse so that Father can teach us a few spells." Nicci then proceeded to explain to Ginny how to master said curse.
Ginny took to spell mastery like a fish to water and in no time at all, a spare bit of parchment was incinerated in a perfect show of power and restraint.
Next chapter:
Lucius will teach Nicci and Ginny the first of three spells.
The spell mastered next will be:
A. Regular Dark Spell: Sectumsempra
B. Pure Dark Spell: Avada Kedavra
or
C. Ultimate Dark Spell: Kedavra Death Mortalis Locomotor