User blog:FairyTailFan/Juvia not as strong

So ever since the Grand magic games, I noticed Juvia seems as if she didn't get stronger, but even weaker? For example: Hiro Mashima makes it seem like Juvia and Lucy have about the same magic power. When first introduced Juvia could have easily defeated Lucy. Also when Juvia was fighting Cheria or chelia? she was also portrayed with about the same magic power... I hope Hiro makes her seem stronger later on, like what happened when Juvia fought with Meredy. Because she's one of my favorite characters ;)

Or is this just me..? o_O