CLANG! The flat of the Serpent Slayer’s blade smashed against the side of the Horntail’s head, right over its eye with such force that the impact rang through the entire arena. The dragon staggered backwards from the force of the blow, tripping over its own tail and crashing in a shower of broken rock and dirt. Harry’s own body shook like a ringing bell, especially his arms as he held the sword in the same spot he’d hit the beast with. His eyes were wide, his mouth agape in shock. The entire arena had fallen silent.