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00:00Welcome to the Dream Novel channel before starting to listen to the fun in this clip.
00:13Don't forget to like and comment. So that the admin will have the encouragement to continue
00:19making clips. Let's go listen. Channel Dream Novel. Chapter 161, Charm's class is never short
00:27of surprise as the Kyleites stood frozen, watching in stunned silence as Kanna turned and walked into
00:32the Charm's classroom. They hadn't expected her to actually follow through on what she'd said
00:38earlier. This is Felix Felici's. If it had been the Weasley twins in her place, they probably
00:45wouldn't have cared if they really turned into Krups, much less thought twice about joking around
00:49with it. Kyle opened his mouth, about to say something, but Kanna was already seated in class,
00:56chatting with her roommate. Seeing this, he had no choice but to pocket the bottle of Felix
01:02Felici's for now and follow her inside. Today's lesson was on the Engorgement Charm,
01:07a handy household spell that Hagrid frequently used. The massive pumpkins in his garden.
01:14All thanks to the Engorgement Charm. The most amazing thing about this spell was that while
01:19magic couldn't conjure food out of thin air, it could increase the size of existing food without
01:24altering its taste. Oddly enough, though, no one ever actually ate anything charmed this way,
01:30Hagrid's pumpkins, for instance, were mostly used as Halloween decorations.
01:35Now, gesture is crucial. Professor Flitik said earnestly from the front.
01:42Tea of the class. Remember what I just explained. Keep your arms steady, use your wrist, draw a downward
01:50circle, and don't forget the incantation. Although the Engorgement Charm was part of the second year
01:56curriculum, it wasn't difficult, certainly simpler than the Levitation Charm. Kyle focused on the
02:02button lying on the table in front of him, giving his wand a gentle twirl. Engorge-o.
02:08Immediately, the button began to swell like a balloon, growing until it was about the size of a plate.
02:13Oh, well done. Professor Flitik exclaimed, clapping enthusiastically.
02:21Everyone, take note, someone has already succeeded.
02:25Five points to Hufflepuff.
02:27While Kyle made it look easy, it was another story for the rest of the class.
02:32Mikkel and Ryan tried to mimic his movements, rotating their wrists again and again, but the
02:37buttons before them stubbornly remained unchanged. Frustrated, Mikkel gave his button a jab with his
02:43wand, and with a loud pop, it flew off, whizzing past Professor Flitik's hair and bouncing off the
02:49wall. Across the room, Gryffindor students were having just as much trouble.
02:55Engorge-o.
02:57Engorge-o, one Gryffindor student shouted, clearly forgetting Professor Flitik's instructions as he
03:02wildly swung his arms like a windmill. His button didn't budge, but he was so into it that he
03:08accidentally jabbed Katie Bell, who stood beside him. By Merlin's beard. Professor Flitik sighed,
03:16face in hands as though bracing for what would come next. A second later, Katie began to swell
03:22into a round, floating ball, drifting slowly up toward the ceiling. Her eyes wide with terror,
03:28she flailed her arms, letting out a piercing scream.
03:31Don't panic, Miss Bell, don't panic. Professor Flitik reassured her as he rushed over,
03:38quickly reversing the charm. Once she was back to normal, he sent the shaken Katie off to the
03:44hospital wing. Charm's accidents were nothing new to him, and he had become quite adept at handling
03:49them. Mr. McClagan, your arm movements were far too wild, which is extremely dangerous,
03:56Professor Flitik admonished, casting a stern look at the Gryffindor student.
03:59That will be 10 points from Gryffindor. After charms, Kyle tried to catch up with Kanna,
04:06but she had already left. From that day on, she never brought up the incident again,
04:12as if the bottle of Felix Felicis had been nothing more than an ordinary bottle of pumpkin juice
04:16sitting around. There were no secrets at Hogwarts. By the next day, news had already spread of McClagan
04:24from Gryffindor accidentally inflating his classmate like a balloon in charms class.
04:28That's incredible, Harry said, eating toast at the table, looking curiously at Ron beside him.
04:35How did he even manage that? Never mind that, Ron muttered, clearly not wanting to dwell on it.
04:42Instead, he looked eagerly at Harry. Is it true what you just said,
04:47that Professor McGonagall really made you seeker? That's what she said, Harry replied.
04:52She even took me to meet a fifth-year named Wood, who's going to train me.
04:58Oliver Wood, asked Ron, wide-eyed. Harry nodded. He's Gryffindor's Quidditch captain.
05:05I can't believe it, you're only a first-year. Ron, with a forkful of pie poised halfway to his mouth,
05:13added, Harry, you're probably the youngest Quidditch player in years.
05:16Wood told me I'd be the youngest in a century, Harry said, taking a bite of pie.
05:23A century. Ron repeated, staring blankly at Harry.
05:28I start training tomorrow, Harry added. But don't tell anyone, Wood wants to keep it a secret.
05:35Just then, Fred and George entered the hall. They spotted Harry right away and came over,
05:40grinning. Nice going. George whispered. Wood told us. We're on the Quidditch team too,
05:49as beaters. We're definitely going to win the House Cup this year, Fred said excitedly.
05:55You wouldn't believe how surprised Cedric and Kyle were when they heard.
06:00They're on the Hufflepuff team, George added. Before this, they were convinced Gryffindor was
06:05doomed. Ha, two silly prefects. Kyle's trying out for Quidditch? Harry asked, surprised.
06:15He'd assumed that students like Kyle, who were as academically gifted as Hermione,
06:20wouldn't be interested in Quidditch. Not officially yet, Fred explained.
06:25But he's in the final tryouts tomorrow. If he makes it, he'll be on the team.
06:30You should come watch, George suggested. Get a sneak peek at the competition. Really?
06:38Harry's eyes lit up. But isn't it for Hufflepuff? He was suddenly eager to learn more about Quidditch
06:45in any way he could. Observing the Hufflepuff team tryouts sounded like the perfect opportunity.
06:52Oh, go ahead, Fred assured him. Slytherin might mind, but Hufflepuff won't care.
06:58Sure. We've got to run, George added. Lee Jordan thinks he's found a new secret passage out of the
07:05school. Behind the statue of Gregory the Smarmy? Fred grinned. We found that one on our first day.
07:13Good luck. See you later. Bye. Harry called, turning back to Ron. I'm going to check out the tryouts
07:22tomorrow. Want to come? Sure, Ron agreed after a moment. Though I should warn you, I've seen Kyle
07:30play Quidditch with Fred before, and he's really good. It might not be great for morale. Really?
07:38Harry's curiosity only grew stronger, a flutter of excitement making him even more eager for tomorrow.
07:45Channel Dream Novel.
07:46Chapter 162, Human Bludger The Next Day Was A Weekend, So There Were No Classes.
07:53When Kyle opened the dormitory door that morning, he found Cedric waiting for him with his arms stretched
07:58out. What's with that pose, trying to be a lucky cat? Kyle asked suspiciously. What cat?
08:07Never mind, it's not important, Cedric said, dropping his arms. I'm here to get you. Did you forget that
08:15today is Quidditch tryouts? Why are you only coming out now? No, I just woke up. Kyle said,
08:23rubbing his face. It was a rare weekend with beautiful weather, so he'd taken the chance
08:29to sleep in. Cedric sighed, rubbing his forehead. The tryouts start at 10, and it's already half past
08:36nine, how can you sleep through that? There's still half an hour. Plenty of time, Kyle replied,
08:43grabbing his Nimbus 2000 and following Cedric out of the common room. Outside, they were joined by
08:49Kanna, who had been waiting while Cedric fetched Kyle. Together, they headed across the grounds to
08:56the Quidditch pitch. Though the selection hadn't officially started, the area was already buzzing
09:01with activity. Even Professor Sprout, who rarely left the greenhouse, was on the pitch, talking with
09:08Madame Hooch. The stands around the field were packed with students, including Hufflepuffs and
09:14those from other houses. Judging by the anxious faces, at least half of them were here to gather
09:19intel on the competition. But Harris, the team captain, didn't seem to mind, he had no intention
09:26of shooing anyone away. When Kyle and the others arrived, he was even enthusiastically explaining
09:32the basics of Quidditch to a group of younger students. Quidditch is really quite simple,
09:38he said. The chasers score by throwing the quaffle, while the beaters protect their teammates from the
09:43bludgers and hit the bludgers toward the opposition. In the stands, Harris leaned toward a bespectacled
09:49boy and continued, but you don't need to worry about all that, Potter. As seeker, your job is to
09:56catch the golden snitch as quickly as possible. What's a golden snitch? Harry asked, curious.
10:04A very tricky little creature, Harris replied. But catching it ends the game and adds 150 points
10:11to your team's score. Golden. Snitch. Harry murmured, trying to remember. Suddenly, he looked at Harris,
10:20puzzled. Wait, how did you know I was the seeker? It was easy to figure out, Harris said, shaking his
10:28head. Wood's been grinning non-stop the past few days, even eating two extra spoonfuls at meals.
10:35The only thing that could make him that happy is finally finding a seeker. So Wood told you.
10:42Harry let out a sigh of relief. At least it hadn't leaked from his side.
10:46Not at all, Harris replied with a laugh. Wood actually tried to keep it secret, saying he'd
10:53only be that happy if his owl had a second baby. So, I went straight to Professor McGonagall.
11:00She's the one who told me you're Gryffindor's new seeker. Professor McGonagall. Harry sat in
11:06stunned silence, feeling a pang of sympathy for Wood. He'd planned to keep his position as secret weapon
11:13to surprise the other teams, but in less than a day, the information had come straight from McGonagall
11:18herself. This was hardly a secret. You'll do great, Harry. I'm looking forward to the day we play against
11:26you, Harris said, patting him on the shoulder before heading toward the field. He greeted Kyle and the
11:32others as he passed by. Looks like it's about to start, Kyle said, taking his Nimbus 2000 and settling
11:39into a seat at the front of the bleachers. Kona glanced up at the field and asked, how many
11:44players are we picking this time? Two, a beater and a chaser, Cedric replied. Kyle's trying out for
11:52the chaser spot. Hmm, Kyle nodded beside him. He much preferred the thrill of scoring goals to the
11:59constant dodge and counterattack of the beaters or the endless search for small, elusive snitches.
12:04Sure, each goal was worth only 10 points, but with enough goals, a chaser could easily add up to 150
12:12points, or even more. Right at 10 o'clock, the tryouts began. The beater selection was first,
12:20with three candidates competing. Under Harris's direction, the three of them mounted their
12:25broomsticks and took their positions at the center of the pitch. For beaters, accuracy and swing strength
12:31were key, and Harris had brought the box containing the bludgers out in advance. All they had to do
12:37was stay on their brooms as long as possible, with the last one remaining being awarded the team spot.
12:43As Harris opened the box, the two bludgers shot out like cannonballs, immediately wreaking havoc in
12:49the air. The three candidates took turns using their bats to deflect the bludgers aimed at them.
12:56Having passed initial tryouts, they were no pushovers, and it would take more than a stray bludger to
13:01knock any of them off their brooms. The crowd watched in silence, fully absorbed in the contest.
13:08About five minutes in, the first elimination happened. It was the youngest player, a second year.
13:15He'd grown impatient after no one had faltered and tried aiming a bludger at the other two to throw them
13:20off balance. But he overextended, and his bat slipped from his grasp, flying out of his hands.
13:26He barely had a moment to react before a bludger zoomed past and knocked him clean off his broom.
13:33Oh, that must have hurt, Harry muttered, wincing as he subconsciously touched his shoulder,
13:38feeling a twinge of imagined pain.
13:41That's the life of a beater, Ron said knowingly.
13:44George told me his arm was broken three times by bludgers when he first joined the team.
13:49Fred wasn't much better, he broke his leg. Kyle, overhearing, looked at Cedric with disbelief.
13:57Fred and George got injured by bludgers?
14:01Absolutely not. Cedric replied with certainty.
14:05Other beaters have gotten injured, sure, but Fred and George?
14:09As far as I know, they went through their entire first year without a single bludger even grazing their
14:15robes. He smirked, honestly, they're like bludgers themselves.
14:20Channel dream novel. Chapter 163, goal, goal, and more goals.
14:27On the field, with the first player eliminated, the pressure on the remaining two increased
14:32significantly. They had to keep 120% of their focus, dodging both bludgers while looking for
14:38any chance to unseat their opponent. After over 10 minutes of intense back and forth,
14:44the match finally came to a close. To everyone's surprise, the winner turned out to be the
14:49underdog third-year student, who used his agility to gain the upper hand against his taller,
14:54stronger fifth-year opponent at a crucial moment. The crowd burst into applause and cheers.
15:01Harris walked over, smiling as he extended his hand.
15:05Willard, welcome to the team. It's an honor, captain, the third-year replied,
15:11shaking Harris' hand, and another round of applause filled the stands. Next up was the
15:16selection of the chasers. Kyle got to his feet, grabbed his broom, and made his way onto the field.
15:24Go, Kyle! Cedric shouted from the stands, setting off a firework. It exploded overhead,
15:31forming a massive banner of a running badger with the words,
15:34Go, Kyle! Emblazoned across it in shimmering letters. Where did he even get that? Kyle wondered
15:41as he arrived at the center of the pitch, trying not to look too embarrassed by the dramatic display.
15:46He would be competing against two fifth-years for the chaser position.
15:50As a chaser, accuracy is key, Harris explained, holding the quaffle. I'll be playing keeper,
15:58and you'll be responsible for scoring. The one who scores the most points within the time limit makes
16:03the team. So, who wants to go first? I'll go, Kyle volunteered, stepping forward.
16:11Going first would mean facing Harris' goalkeeping style with no prior knowledge,
16:16but Kyle figured his Nimbus 2000 would help balance the odds. Great! Don't overthink it,
16:23just play as you usually would, Harris encouraged him as he headed to the goalpost.
16:28Kyle mounted his broom and pushed off lightly, hovering in the air. Ready to begin. Harris called
16:34from the goal. Absolutely, Kyle replied, and at that moment, someone tossed the quaffle up to him from
16:41below. Kyle caught it deftly, then surged forward, speeding toward the goal at an impressive pace.
16:49Before Harris had fully processed what was happening, Kyle was already at the goalpost,
16:54where he casually tossed the quaffle through the open hoop. Ten points, someone in the crowd cheered,
17:00then called out teasingly, Captain, what was that? Were you taking it easy on him? Shut it!
17:06Harris' face flushed with embarrassment. He hadn't been taking it easy, he'd simply been caught off
17:14guard by the speed of the Nimbus 2000. He had known it would be fast, but the difference between the
17:19Nimbus 1700 and the Nimbus 2000 was like night and day, despite only two years separating them.
17:26This is strange. Is this really the Nimbus company he knows? The one that usually just inches forward with
17:33minor upgrades. Again. Harris called out, stealing himself. This time, he wasn't about to let himself
17:42be caught off guard. Another quaffle was thrown up, and Kyle repeated his previous move, catching the
17:48ball and charging straight toward the goal. Now prepared, Harris quickly maneuvered to block him.
17:55Kyle feigned a throw with the quaffle in his right hand. He's aiming for the right goal.
18:00Harris thought, darting to the right side. But the quaffle didn't fly to the right. Instead,
18:08it spun in the air for a moment, then returned right back to Kyle, who easily scored in a now
18:13wide open center hoop. 20 points. Look, Harry. It's a backhand throw. Ron tugged Harry's arm,
18:23grinning with excitement. Merlin, I never thought I'd get to see one of the chasers' classic feints
18:29up close. Is that move hard to do? Harry asked, still puzzled. He was new to Quidditch,
18:37and his knowledge was limited. Ron nodded, it's not too hard to throw a backhand pass,
18:42but the trick is fooling the keeper. And keep in mind, Harris isn't just any keeper,
18:48he's the Hufflepuff captain and probably the most experienced player at Hogwarts. Harry didn't
18:54fully understand, but the roar of cheers around him made it clear that Kyle's move had been impressive.
19:00So, he joined in, cheering along. No worries if I don't quite get it.
19:06As long as I look like I do, he thought, grinning. Meanwhile, Harris's face flushed even
19:12redder at the light-hearted jeering from the stands. Of course, he knew the backhand pass,
19:18he'd used it to score the final goal in the Quidditch Cup two years ago, helping Hufflepuff win by a
19:23ten-point margin. He never imagined he'd be the one falling for the move one day.
19:29No wonder the Ravenclaw keeper looked so bitter when I pulled this trick on him back then, Harris
19:34thought. It really stings to get duped like that. If I'd known, I would have had our regular keeper
19:40play today, Harris muttered. He'd stepped in to avoid discouraging the tryouts, thinking a season
19:46keeper might lower morale. Now, it seemed that decision had backfired. He couldn't swap mid-tryout,
19:54so he had no choice but to grit his teeth and carry on. Kyle had taken only about a minute to score
20:00twice, with plenty of time left in the ten-minute trial. In the minutes that followed, he continued to
20:06show off the full speed of his Nimbus 2000, catching the Quaffle effortlessly and zooming to the goal.
20:13Each score showcased a new technique, sometimes a feint, sometimes relying solely on the broom's
20:18sheer speed to dart past Harris. And each time, Harris found himself struggling to keep up.
20:25Gradually, Harris's frustration began to transform into admiration.
20:30Sitting on his broom, he watched Kyle with a newfound respect.
20:34This is a natural chaser. Last year, it was Cedric, and this year, it's Kyle.
20:41Harris felt a grin forming as he finally understood why would have been so uncharacteristically joyful.
20:47With talent like this, anyone would be smiling, he thought, barely holding back a laugh.
20:53Channel Dream Novel
20:56Chapter 164, The Damned Sorting Hat 10 minutes had flown by in a flash.
21:00As the final whistle blew, Kyle raised his arm high and, with his last ounce of energy,
21:07flung the Quaffle through the air. But it was too far. Harris intercepted it, breaking his own
21:14zero streak in the process. On the sidelines, the scoreboard froze at 210 points, meaning Kyle had
21:21scored a total of 21 goals in those 10 minutes. Scoring two goals a minute, even while racing across
21:28the pitch to retrieve the Quaffle each time, was nothing short of incredible. The three Quaffles
21:34they'd used hadn't been enough to keep up with his speed. By the end, Professor McGonagall, observing
21:39from the edge of the field, had conjured two more with her transfiguration charm just to keep the match
21:44running smoothly to the end. By Merlin's beard, I never want to be keeper again. Back on the ground,
21:51Harris let out a deep sigh of relief. Those 10 minutes had been a whirlwind of joy and frustration
21:57for him. The joy. Hufflepuff had found a gifted chaser. If all went well, this second-year named
22:06Kyle would be the key to winning the Quidditch Cup. Harris himself was one of the best chasers at
22:11Hogwarts, responsible for most of Hufflepuff's points each game. But the issue was, his fellow
22:17chasers fell short, and they struggled to work well as a team. Harris often ended up scoring alone,
22:24which placed a heavy demand on his stamina. This was why Hufflepuff wasn't known for lasting in
22:30prolonged matches. The other concern was that if he were heavily guarded or injured, Hufflepuff's chances
22:36would plummet. Fortunately, Cedric, a talented seeker, had joined last year. With Cedric on the
22:44hunt for the Golden Snitch, it was hard for other teams to draw games out for too long. And now,
22:50with Kyle's arrival, Hufflepuff's main vulnerability had been instantly strengthened.
22:55Harris could almost see the Quidditch Cup within reach, and that filled him with exhilaration.
23:00The frustration? Well, that was simple. Anyone would feel humiliated after being turned into a
23:07laughingstock for ten straight minutes. Captain, good thing you didn't sign up to be keeper,
23:13one teammate joked. Otherwise, we might never see the Quidditch Cup. Shut it, Farrell. Harris shot him a
23:22glare. Actually, I've noticed your skills slipping lately. Special training tomorrow at eight. Eight?
23:31Farrell's grin vanished. With a long face, he protested, I'm fine with special training,
23:37but could we make it ten, or maybe nine? Hufflepuffs weren't as studious as Ravenclaws or as hyperactive
23:44as Griffinders. On weekends, they tended to sleep in. Eight o'clock sounded brutal.
23:50No chance. Harris retorted. Be there at eight sharp, or every minute you're late means an
23:58extra hour of training. With that, Harris strode confidently toward the middle of the pitch.
24:05Despite Kyle's flawless performance, the selection process had to continue. He turned to the remaining
24:11two candidates and asked, who's next? The two fifth-year students exchanged looks and shook
24:17their heads casually. One raised his hands in surrender. No need. I'm forfeiting. Even though
24:25Harris might have been playing it a bit safe, it was clear that having Kyle's score wouldn't have made
24:30a difference. There was no point in dragging it out. The other student silently agreed, and the matter
24:37was settled. I abstain as well. And don't hold back, laugh if you want to, he said, breaking into hearty
24:45laughter himself. Hufflepuff had produced another prodigy, and he was genuinely thrilled.
24:51Ahem. The professors are watching, try to keep it together, Harris said, feigning sternness.
24:59Celebrating was all well and good, but they'd need to save it for the common room. With so many
25:04professors around, it wasn't a place to show too much pride, they didn't want to invite any unnecessary
25:10scrutiny. Harris held back his own excitement, forcing himself to look serious. Since you both
25:17decided to abstain, then. He stepped up to Kyle and extended his hand. Congratulations, Kyle. You're
25:26officially the team's new chaser. My pleasure, Captain, Kyle replied, shaking his hand firmly.
25:33From the stands, Professor Sprout watched them, her face beaming like a blooming chomping cabbage.
25:40Beside her, however, Professor McGonagall looked anything but pleased.
25:45She clutched her guide to advanced transfiguration so tightly her hands were trembling.
25:51It hurts, it hurts so much. She thought. Why is a talent like this in Hufflepuff? McGonagall was certain
25:59that with Kyle and Harry Potter on the same team, Gryffindor would be unstoppable. But alas,
26:06Kyle was a Hufflepuff. Blast that sorting hat. On the eighth floor in the headmaster's office,
26:12the sorting hat, busy composing a new tune, suddenly sneezed. How curious, Dumbledore remarked,
26:19glancing at it. Do you catch colds too? I don't think so, replied the sorting hat, perplexed.
26:27After all, I am just a hat. It tried to rub its non-existent head with its brim but ended up merely
26:34wiping its mouth. Albus, I have a feeling someone's cursing me, it muttered. I'd sooner believe you've
26:42caught a cold, Dumbledore said with a chuckle. From what I've seen, no student resents their house
26:47enough to hold a grudge against you. You're right. The sorting hat nodded, reassured.
26:55Its choices were flawless. Could it be that I actually have a cold?
27:00The sorting hat wavered, a rare bout of self-doubt overtaking it. Yet, it knew Godric Gryffindor
27:06hadn't programmed it for such trivial things. I'm not certain if a pepper-up potion would work on you,
27:12Dumbledore mused, but would you like to give it a try? He stepped up to the sorting hat,
27:18and with a small wave, a tiny vial appeared in his hand. This is the most potent remedy for a cold.
27:25Let's give it a go, the sorting hat replied after a moment's consideration.
27:30By the way, Albus, your magic's gotten even sharper.
27:34Oh, just a few small tricks, Dumbledore said,
27:37smiling as he poured the pepper-up potion carefully into the sorting hat's brim.
27:42Since the hat couldn't swallow, the potion was simply applied externally,
27:46sinking into the fabric little by little and leaving a dark brown stain, making it look even grubbier.
27:52Neither of them seemed bothered by that.
27:55Well, how do you feel? Dumbledore asked.
27:59I think, it's helped, said the sorting hat, tipping its brim.
28:03At least I'm not sneezing anymore. Channel Dream Novel.
28:08Chapter 165, The Brawl Incident Quidditch, as Hogwarts' most beloved sport, always drew passionate
28:15interest. Shortly after the selection trials, the news that Kyle had scored 21 goals in 10 minutes
28:22spread like wildfire. Over the following days, it became the hottest topic of conversation,
28:28with reactions ranging from shock and excitement to outright disbelief.
28:33This is totally exaggerated, Zabini scoffed at the Slytherin table.
28:37I'll admit, Kyle is decent, and that map he made is respectable enough for me to approve of it,
28:43but there's no way he's that good at Quidditch. 21 goals in 10 minutes.
28:48Even I can't do that, so how could he? Are you saying you're better than Kyle? Malfoy asked,
28:55giving him a sidelong glance. Do you doubt it? Zabini replied smugly.
29:02My fifth stepfather was a professional Quidditch player. He said I'm a rare Quidditch prodigy,
29:08and that the moment I graduate, professional teams will be clamoring to sign me. Several students
29:13nearby couldn't help but stifle their reactions, some twitching the corners of their mouths.
29:18Mrs. Zabini was famously beautiful, and she'd had seven husbands, all of whom had died mysteriously,
29:25leaving her substantial inheritances. I've heard things like that before, more than once, Malfoy
29:32sneered. Since childhood, he'd recognized such praise as hollow flattery, and he couldn't believe
29:38anyone actually took it seriously. It's true. He wouldn't lie to me. Zabini protested,
29:46his chin jutting out defensively. In that case. Malfoy replied, eyeing him with a hint of challenge,
29:53why don't you try out for the school team? What are you talking about, Draco? I'm only a first year,
30:00I'm not even allowed to play. But pot, Malfoy started, then clamped his mouth shut. He knew
30:07perfectly well that Harry Potter had joined the team, and every time he thought about it,
30:12it irritated him to no end. Even worse, he was the one who had inadvertently set it in motion.
30:19Just thinking about Potter and Weasley's smug faces this morning made him feel queasy,
30:23like he'd eaten a spoiled cockroach cluster. If he'd known things would turn out this way,
30:29he would never have grabbed that oafs remembrance. Zabini, unaware of Malfoy's discomfort,
30:35thought Malfoy was conceding his point. His confidence swelled, and he announced, just wait.
30:42Next year, I'll definitely join the team, and I'll show Kyle what real Quidditch looks like.
30:48But, Draco, you definitely won't make the team. Suddenly, he looked at Malfoy with a sneer.
30:55I saw you on a broom once. How can I put it, you're not even as fast as my grandmother.
31:02Malfoy's face flushed red. As far as he was concerned, he was a Quidditch genius.
31:08After all, he'd once thrilled his family by skillfully dodging muggle helicopters.
31:14When had he ever faced such an insult? Oh. Malfoy replied slowly, a smirk spreading on his face.
31:22Which grandmother are you talking about? The third one, or the seventh? Zabini's face reddened as well.
31:30He despised it when people brought up his mother's many marriages. How dare you? You'll regret that.
31:38Furious, he threw a punch that landed squarely on Malfoy's face. Bang! Ah! Malfoy cried out,
31:47clutching his face in shock. You actually hit me. My own father has never hit me. What are you waiting
31:55for? Get him, I want him pulverized. At Malfoy's command, his two loyal lackeys,
32:03Crabbe and Goyle, immediately sprang into action. Both were half a head taller than their peers and
32:09built like boulders. In moments, they had Zabini pinned, delivering swift blows that quickly subdued
32:16the wiry boy. Malfoy stood up, prepared to step in and finish things himself, when Professor
32:22McGonagall suddenly appeared by their side. A fight? Professor McGonagall's voice was steely,
32:29her expression severe. With a swift wave of her wand, she separated the brawling boys,
32:35who were now sprawled on the floor, tangled in each other's limbs.
32:38Nothing this disgraceful has ever occurred at Hogwarts before, Professor McGonagall declared,
32:45her tone icy. Malfoy insulted me first, Professor. Zabini mumbled in a weak attempt to defend himself.
32:54His face was bruised and swollen from Crabbe and Goyle's punches, and he had even lost a few teeth,
32:59making his words barely coherent. Save your explanations for Professor Snape,
33:05he'll determine your punishment, Professor McGonagall said sternly. Now, all four of you,
33:11follow me. Pardon me, Professor. I might have misheard, Malfoy interjected,
33:18stepping forward with a pained expression. He covered his face, looking innocent as he protested,
33:24everyone here can confirm I didn't start the fight. I was the victim. You heard me perfectly well,
33:31Mr. Malfoy, Professor McGonagall replied, unfazed. Follow me, and don't make me repeat myself.
33:39Malfoy, realizing further protest was useless, lowered his head and trudged after her out of the
33:44Great Hall. Harry Potter, watching the scene, barely contained his excitement. Look, Ron.
33:51Ron. Malfoy's finally going to get it. Ron, clutching a chicken leg, grinned widely.
33:59About time. Serves him right. They exchanged gleeful high fives, celebrating Malfoy's impending
34:06punishment as if it were more thrilling than scoring points for their house. The Slytherin drama did
34:12nothing to quell the school's enthusiasm for Quidditch, especially not for the Hufflepuffs. Harris,
34:18for one, seemed as if he'd downed an extra strong potion. Whether in the common room or in class,
34:25he burst out laughing randomly, startling everyone around him. One day, on his way to class, he bumped
34:32into Oliver Wood from Gryffindor in the corridor. Oddly, both began chuckling the moment they saw each
34:38other. Wood. Hello. Harris greeted with enthusiasm. Harris. Good to see you. Wood replied, grinning as if they hadn't
34:50crossed paths in years. What class are you off to? History of magic. You. Defense against the dark arts.
35:00Ah, not too different, I suppose. They exchanged a few more pleasantries before, simultaneously,
35:08they both asked, so, what's got you laughing? They both paused, suddenly uncertain. Well, you know,
35:16Wood broke the silence first. My owl, she just had twins. There's something about new life,
35:23it's a beautiful thing, and every time I think of it, I feel a warm glow inside. Ah, I can relate,
35:30Harris said, nodding seriously. My owl found its mate here at school. It's a beautiful love story,
35:38really. I'm just so happy for it. Is that so? Wood replied, feigning surprise.
35:46Then congratulations to you. Huh, same to you. Harris answered quickly. An awkward silence followed,
35:55during which each mentally cursed the other's shamelessness. Now the fun in this clip is over.
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