Chapter 178: Hermione’s Frustration
This year's Quidditch season caused a stir twice before the first match had even started.
The initial buzz came when Kyle set a new record, scoring twenty-one goals in just ten minutes, sparking a fresh wave of enthusiasm for Quidditch across Hogwarts. Before that excitement could die down, even more sensational news broke: Harry Potter, the famed "Boy Who Lived" and the one who had defeated the Dark Lord, had been made the youngest Seeker in a century. Harry was already popular, and with this new role, it was clear this year's Quidditch matches would be livelier than ever.
Half an hour before the game, the stands were already packed, with students filling every seat. Not even the biting wind could dampen their excitement.
"This thing actually works..." Malfoy remarked in surprise from the Slytherin stands. He looked down at the little "snake" wrapped around his arm, glowing blue and radiating a pleasant warmth. And each time he lifted his arm, the snake would hiss toward the Gryffindor stands. The only problem was the sound—soft enough to be drowned out by the cheers around him.
Across the pitch, Gryffindor's roar was so loud that it could be heard even from within the castle.
"Why isn't there a premium version?" Malfoy grumbled.
Beside him, Goyle quickly chimed in, "Kyle said there wasn't enough time to make it."
Goyle had a small glowing snake wrapped around his arm as well.
"I heard you, no need to remind me," Malfoy snapped, then said loudly, "And he promised he'd bring what I wanted for the next Slytherin match. It'll be bigger, more flexible, and in the Slytherin colors—silver and green."