Defense against Dark Arts: Year two
written by Diana Rashley
These are my notes for the second year DADA. Hope it will help you complete your courses!
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Lesson one: Dueling
Chapter 1
Q: What is Dueling?
A: Dueling is a very ancient art form. Witches and wizards would use these new magical channels to challenge each other to contests of strength, wit, and ability. A duel is a situation where two magical persons engage in combat, normally under the assumption that only magical means would be used. However, this is not always the case
Q: When does Dueling date back?
A: 600B.C.E.
Q: Where are Duels held?
A: These combats can realistically happen anywhere, though since dueling has become an official event, many places will have designated stages where duels can occur.
Q: How many types are there for duels?
A: Two; the formal path and the informal path
=>Formal Path: In a formal duel, the standard rules of engagement are followed. This means that only magical methods will be used; solely spells. These duels are most often non-lethal, though there have been notable extreme cases where deaths have occurred.
“A formal duel is over when one side is incapacitated”
-Second: in a formal duel, there is a second in each side. The duty of the second is to ensure that the rules of engagement are followed and to step in should the duelist need to be relieved or is incapable of continuing, but will not surrender.
=>Informal Path: This path is much more dangerous. These duels are frequently started in the heat of the moment. The rules of engagement are almost never followed; these types of duels will frequently use both magical and non-magical methods and there is no second to ensure that the rules are followed.
*Fun Fact* Some wizards will simply resort to throwing their wand aside and punching their opponent in the face while others will resort to more extreme methods such as drawing a knife or even a gun.
The Rules of Engagement:
1) Bow to your opponent ( shows respect)
2) Turn and walk ten paces back ( and try to come up with a plan)(it also provides the space that is needed)
3) Assume a Dueling stance ( Basic Stance: you are standing with your feet slightly apart, your strong leg slightly behind your weaker leg, and your wand will be held out in front of you as if you are holding a sword or a fencing foil or saber)
4) Wait for the Referee’s Mark
5) Use only non-lethal spells
A: Dueling is a very ancient art form. Witches and wizards would use these new magical channels to challenge each other to contests of strength, wit, and ability. A duel is a situation where two magical persons engage in combat, normally under the assumption that only magical means would be used. However, this is not always the case
Q: When does Dueling date back?
A: 600B.C.E.
Q: Where are Duels held?
A: These combats can realistically happen anywhere, though since dueling has become an official event, many places will have designated stages where duels can occur.
Q: How many types are there for duels?
A: Two; the formal path and the informal path
=>Formal Path: In a formal duel, the standard rules of engagement are followed. This means that only magical methods will be used; solely spells. These duels are most often non-lethal, though there have been notable extreme cases where deaths have occurred.
“A formal duel is over when one side is incapacitated”
-Second: in a formal duel, there is a second in each side. The duty of the second is to ensure that the rules of engagement are followed and to step in should the duelist need to be relieved or is incapable of continuing, but will not surrender.
=>Informal Path: This path is much more dangerous. These duels are frequently started in the heat of the moment. The rules of engagement are almost never followed; these types of duels will frequently use both magical and non-magical methods and there is no second to ensure that the rules are followed.
*Fun Fact* Some wizards will simply resort to throwing their wand aside and punching their opponent in the face while others will resort to more extreme methods such as drawing a knife or even a gun.
The Rules of Engagement:
1) Bow to your opponent ( shows respect)
2) Turn and walk ten paces back ( and try to come up with a plan)(it also provides the space that is needed)
3) Assume a Dueling stance ( Basic Stance: you are standing with your feet slightly apart, your strong leg slightly behind your weaker leg, and your wand will be held out in front of you as if you are holding a sword or a fencing foil or saber)
4) Wait for the Referee’s Mark
5) Use only non-lethal spells
