I did, and I beat the crap out of her the second time around!

Destruction is ungodly slow to level up This is a problem for a Destro mage! If I didn't have Lydia to hide behind, I don't even want to think about how boned I would be.

One day though, one day I will have enchants and perks and Expert Destruction spells and you better BELIEVE trout is going to get real at this point.