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Magnus didn't wait for even a heartbeat once Lucius' oath was done before he raised his own wand as Lucius had and began to recite his own oath.
"I Magnus Rorack Black, Heir of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black, do hereby swear that on completion of this duel, should I lose to one Draconis Lucius Malfoy that I will forfeit my title as Heir Black to him and never again seek to reclaim it, so I say, so mote it be."
Magnus spoke, and as he glowed with the acceptance of his oath Lucius had to restrain himself from instantly cursing the boy.
He had been played once again, Lucius wanted to scream, not only once but twice.
With that wording of his oath the boy had made it null and void should he attempt to champion for his son in his stead.
Lucius had worded his oath with enough leeway so that it would still take effect should he beat the boy or his champion in the duel with that exact purpose in mind, having expected the boy to copy his oath.
That was why he spoke it first, but with the different wording he had been entirely blocked from interfering at all.
There was nothing he could do and he knew it and he knew that this was no mistake on Magnus' part, it was all planned.
As soon as Magnus finished his oath Lucius turned and began walking back to the other side of the hall.
Draco stood shocked for a two count longer before he quickly followed his father, clearly very shaken by what had just happened as the noise around the hall began to grow as people began to talk about what had just happened.
Andromeda let out a deep sigh before looking at Magnus who's gaze was still on both Malfoys as they were met by Snape as they crossed the boundary of where the shields would be raised.
"That," Andromeda said in a low hiss, "was extremely foolish, and reckless," she said her tone showing her disapproval about what had just happened, "you didn't need to do any of that, it was unnecessary and completely uncalled for."
Magnus nodded his head, "I know," he said taking a deep breath, "but what's done is done," he said as he marshalled his thoughts and feelings. He didn't know what had happened or why he had gotten so angry, no he knew why.
Lucius words had gotten to him, but they had affected him much more severely than they should have, but he had no clue as to why his mental barriers hadn't helped at all and his anger had overwhelmed him.
He was just grateful that he had been able to gain back some rationality and salvage the situation towards the end and turn things to his advantage.
"I couldn't just let him get away with insulting you and Dora like that," Magnus spoke softly, "your blood, your family, I had to do something."
Andromeda sighed softly and nodded, "Nym and I can look after ourselves, Magnus, you don't have to defend us, especially from filth like him," she said before shaking her head, "all I can say is that you better win now, there's a lot more riding on this now than just the Houses Honour and fortune."
Magnus nodded, oh he knew that all too well. It was why he wanted to kick himself the second he had offered up the Black heirship.
If Draco became Heir Black, then Lucius as his father would be able to add the votes that House Black held in the Wizengamot to his own poultry number.
It would be a huge boon to House Malfoy along with half the Black fortune to raise House Malfoy's status to further increase Lucius' power and influence.
it was a huge and foolish gamble on his part, but now all he could do was win this duel as he had planned on doing and keep his mistake from completely screwing him over.
"I know, but I just wanted to shut him up and stop him talking," Magnus said his fists clenched at his sides, "and I figured the best way to do that was to shove his own words right back in his face and make him choke on them."
Andromeda gave a hard single scoff, "Well I'd say you certainly accomplished that, but now the stakes are raised because of it," she said as she looked at the Malfoys with narrowed eyes, "you had better win."
"Don't worry, I don't plan on doing anything but that." Magnus said as he put his wand back into its holster.
Andromeda nodded before she turned and began walking back out to stand outside the boundary of the shields at the opposite end of the hall as the Malfoys.
Seeing this both Professor Flitwick and Mad eye made their way over to Magnus as Flitwick raised his voice to speak over the talking students.
"It is time for the duel to begin, Mr Malfoy, please join us in the centre of the hall." Flitwick announced.
Draco seemed to stiffen where he stood before swallowing and turning towards them and walking forward as confidently as he could, but Magnus could see he was still shaken by what had happened.
Clearly, Draco hadn't expected to be fighting to keep his heirship today, then again neither had Magnus, but clearly, they were made of different stuff.
Draco was dressed in duelling robes similar to Magnus' own, only instead of all black they were a lighter grey, with the Malfoy crest over his heart embossed with gold leaf to make it stand out more.
The two boys looked ready for war as they faced off in the centre of the hall as the voices around the hall quietened down as Moody spoke next.
"Alright then, this duel will be witnessed by all those currently present and will follow the regulations as decreed for Honour duels."
"All magics, bar the unforgivable curses are permitted. Curses, hexes, charms, transfiguration, conjuration, the lot are all permitted."
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