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Chapter 177: The Bellfire Charm
Chapter 177: The Bellfire Charm
Snape limped away, and Filch, with a disappointed expression, followed him reluctantly.
He had hoped to finally reopen the dungeons, but it seemed his wish would not be granted.
"This is unfair!" Fred pouted in the direction Snape had left, expressing his dissatisfaction. "Hufflepuff has three people, why did he only deduct points from Gryffindor?"
"He probably just said it without thinking. Don't pay too much attention to the details." Kyle patted his shoulder and said solemnly, "Here, on behalf of all Hufflepuffs, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Gryffindor."
Fred placed his hand on Kyle's arm and said solemnly, "As a return, Gryffindor hopes to make a request."
"No." Kyle refused without hesitation.
"Hey, I haven't even said what it is yet..."
"Nothing is allowed!"
"Let's talk about this later..." Cedric frowned and said, "Have you noticed that Professor Snape's leg seems to be injured?"
"We knew that a few days ago."
George shrugged and said, "During Potions class, he almost stood there the entire time without moving, which was absolutely impossible before."
"Since then, we've suspected that his leg might be injured."
"And we even found bloodstains on the floor of the Potions classroom, but no young wizard was injured that day."
Fred and George took turns speaking, quickly recalling the clues they had found earlier.
"No wonder we rarely see him lately."
Cedric asked curiously, "But don't you find it strange? This is Hogwarts, why would Professor Snape be so badly injured?"
"Who knows." Fred thought for a moment and said, "Maybe he went to the Forbidden Forest. I heard he often goes there to collect potion ingredients, and he might have encountered some dangerous magical creature."
"Or he might have gone to the Restricted Zone." George reminded him, "Don't forget that on Halloween, all the professors were in the castle looking for the troll. Maybe he went there and was bitten by the Three-Headed Dog."
As they spoke, they left the corridor.
Although Snape and Filch had already left, no one knew if they might suddenly turn back.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, it was better to stay away from this area.
After that, the twins wanted to return to the Gryffindor Tower, so they parted ways at the staircase.
Kyle and Cedric went downstairs and headed towards the Hufflepuff common room.
As for Conna, she said she had something to do in the library and left halfway.
...
The following week, Kyle became even busier, and so did the others. They spent at least an hour each day in that empty classroom, tinkering with new products.
Finally, in the second week, the Quidditch match began.
That morning, the Great Hall was filled with the enticing aroma of toasted sausages, and everyone was eagerly chatting at the tables, anticipating an exciting Quidditch match.
"The first match is between Gryffindor and Slytherin." Cedric said while eating toast and looking at the schedule he had organized. "After that, it's our match against Ravenclaw."
"Gryffindor... their Seeker is that first-year student named Potter, right?" Michael asked thoughtfully, sitting next to Cedric.
Hogwarts had never been a place for secrets, and despite Wood's best efforts to keep it under wraps, the news of Harry's appointment as Seeker had spread like wildfire.
Harry, the youngest player in a century to become a Seeker, was now the talk of the school, surpassing Kyle in popularity.
The discussions about him were mixed, with some believing he would excel and others dismissing his abilities.
Draco Malfoy from Slytherin, for instance, had publicly stated more than once that they would hold mattresses under Harry during the match, ready to catch him if he fell.
While others focused on Harry's performance, Malfoy was concerned about his potential fall.
Tsk, they must be true soulmates.
Everyone looked up and turned their attention towards the Gryffindor table.
Harry sat there looking agitated, surrounded by a group of people with sausages or toast in their hands, seemingly encouraging him to eat something.
"He looks really nervous," Michael said.
"It's normal for a first-timer... well, at least for most people."
Cedric stopped mid-sentence as he spotted Kyle calmly eating his toast.
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Kyle, also a first-time player, showed no signs of nervousness and seemed no different from his usual self.
At that moment, Fred and George entered the Great Hall but didn't sit down. Instead, they circled around and then left.
Upon seeing them, Kyle, Conna, Cedric, and Autumn from Ravenclaw immediately finished their breakfast and stood up, leaving the Hall.
They followed Fred and George, making their way to the entrance of the Quidditch Pitch.
At some point, a wooden rack had appeared here, neatly displaying various cheering props emitting a blue glow.
There were bottles that could produce a lion's roar and glowing sticks shaped like snakes that could fly through the air.
The dancing blue lights seemed to dispel the cold, and the closer they got to the rack, the warmer it felt.
"Bluebell Flame Charm... what a brilliant idea," Fred said, touching the rack. "Those young wizards won't have to freeze while watching the match."
The Bluebell Flame Charm was a magical spell that, despite its name, didn't emit high temperatures, only around 50 degrees Celsius, and could even be held in one's hand without issue.
Moreover, it was quite beautiful, resembling blue bellflowers.
"Everything's here," George said. "We'll need to enter the pitch early, so we might not be able to help later."
"No problem, leave the rest to us," Cedric said with a smile.
Fred and George hadn't planned to help today; it was their own decision.
Autumn found a spot next to the rack and sat down, looking content. "But seriously, this place is so cozy."
At that moment, Autumn finally understood why Kyle had chosen this location for the sales.
The warm, dancing blue flames dispelled the cold, creating two completely different worlds compared to the chilly corridor.
Soon, the match was about to begin.
Fred and George were called away by Wood to the team locker room, and young wizards began to appear in the distance.
They left the Great Hall and started making their way towards the pitch.
(End of Chapter)
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