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Chapter 91: The Quidditch Match
Chapter 91: The Quidditch Match
The morning of the Quidditch match, Kyle met Cedric at the Hufflepuff changing room entrance. Compared to a week ago, Cedric looked exhausted, his entire body appearing thinner, but his eyes shone brighter.
"We will definitely win!"
Holding his Firebolt 1700, Cedric turned and walked into the changing room with determination.
Kyle could tell he was still a bit nervous, as Cedric usually didn't walk with a limp.
When Kyle arrived at the stands, it was already packed with people. As one of the most popular activities at Hogwarts, the Quidditch Pitch was always crowded.
Especially for a match like today's.
Kyle squeezed through the crowd and found a good spot in the front row, thanks to Michael and Ryan who had saved him a seat.
Conna, sitting next to them, handed Kyle a banner embroidered with a badger and the words "Hufflepuff to Victory." The little witch had made it herself, using Revealing Potion, and the badger on it was waving its forepaws non-stop.
After receiving it, Kyle used the Levitation Charm to place it in the most eye-catching spot nearby.
"We will definitely win!" Michael said excitedly, "I have a feeling Hufflepuff will bring the Quidditch Cup home this year!"
"Of course," Kyle agreed, "Michael, I'm sure you have the talent to be a Seer."
"Haha, I think so too," Michael laughed.
Just then, the players entered the pitch.
"Look, they're here!"
On the stands, a seventh-year student with long golden hair held a microphone and shouted, "First to enter is the Slytherin Quidditch team.
Although they lost many points due to an accident in the previous match, they didn't give up. Led by their captain, Rozier, they caught up and defeated Ravenclaw and the top-ranked Gryffindor."
"In today's match, will they create a miracle and achieve a three-peat? Let's wait and see!"
"Oh! The Hufflepuff team is here too!"
The commentator raised his voice again, "First is the captain, Harris, an excellent Chaser whose goal-scoring record remains unbroken. Hufflepuff's success today is largely thanks to Harris.
"Following him is the Beater..."
"And finally, the Seeker, Cedric Diggory, who has filled the only gap in the Hufflepuff team!"
"Both teams are equally matched, and this is definitely a match worth everyone's anticipation."
The commentator became more excited as he spoke, almost leaning out of the stands.
Following his lead, the cheers from the stands never stopped, with yellow and green flags waving like ocean waves.
However, Hufflepuff supporters outnumbered the others, making up about three-quarters of the total.
Gryffindor would definitely not support Slytherin.
Ravenclaw's stance wasn't as firm, but since the badgers usually got along well with others, and Harris would occasionally let Ravenclaw score to avoid an embarrassing defeat, most of the eagles chose to support Hufflepuff this time.
"Both teams are in their positions, and the match is about to begin!"
Madam Hooch, as the referee, flew to the center of the pitch with her Flying Broomstick.
"Listen up, I expect everyone to participate in the match fairly and honestly. Now, the captains are going to shake hands."
Harris and Rozier each took a step forward and shook hands vigorously, then quickly released and returned to their previous positions.
Once everyone was on their flying brooms, Madam Hooch blew her silver whistle with all her might.
Fifteen flying brooms soared into the air, rising high into the sky.
The match began.
"The Snitch was first grabbed by Harris of Hufflepuff, and his performance was as stable as ever...
Marcus Flint went down, intending to stop Harris's attack... A beautiful feint, Harris dodged it, and he was now facing the Slytherin goalpost.
Keeper Blitch dived towards him... Could he save it... It slipped past, and the Snitch went in. Harris scored!
Ten to zero, Hufflepuff takes the lead!"
"Oooooohhhh!"
The cheers of the Hufflepuff supporters echoed in the cold air, mixed with the roars and groans of the Slytherins.
Conna excitedly grabbed Kyle's arm and shook it.
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Originally, this was just a very normal action, but the young witch's strength was a bit over the top.
Kyle felt his arm as if it were clamped by two tiger clamps, causing him to grimace in pain.
He couldn't understand how Conna, who looked thin and weak and didn't eat much usually, could be so strong.
Fortunately, her attention quickly returned to the match.
Kyle rubbed his arm and discreetly moved to the side.
In the brief moment of his distraction, the situation on the pitch changed again. Marcus successfully grabbed the Snitch, and the Slytherin team, relying on their superior brooms, rushed to the Hufflepuff goalpost ahead of Harris and the others.
"Marcus throws the ball... No, it's a pass!
A beautiful feint, he deceived everyone, including the Hufflepuff keeper, Rozier scored, and Slytherin equalized.
Ten to ten, Slytherin cheers this time.
"Two goals in less than a minute, two near-perfect feints."
The commentator's face turned red with excitement, "It's amazing, this match is simply amazing!"
The match continued, and both sides scored goals, keeping the score close.
Especially in the first twenty minutes, Hufflepuff gave it their all, and they temporarily took a slight lead with a ten-point advantage.
The Slytherin players were like they had taken performance-enhancing drugs, playing with incredible intensity. Marcus Flint even rode his broom towards the goalpost when the keeper was out of position, blocking the Snitch with his face.
At that moment, almost everyone cheered for him, including his opponents, Harris, and Charlie from Gryffindor, who all gave him a thumbs up.
Regardless of Marcus's questionable actions in previous matches, his move at this moment was admirable.
But as the match progressed, things changed.
Slytherin's speed visibly slowed down, and their offense and defense weren't as aggressive as before.
In just ten minutes, Hufflepuff scored three goals in a row, bringing the score to ninety to fifty.
(End of Chapter)
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