Chapter 199: Who Is Snape’s Most Hated Person
After two days of rain, the castle was buzzing with excitement as everyone anticipated the second Quidditch match.
"Our next opponent is Gryffindor," Harris told the Hufflepuff team earnestly during a practice session. "They're nothing like Ravenclaw—they're a very strong team with virtually no weaknesses. Their new Seeker, Harry Potter, is every bit as skilled as Cedric, and he has a knack for spotting the Golden Snitch quickly."
"Dean, Ronny..." he addressed the team's Beaters, "don't worry about Angelina; just keep an eye on Potter."
"What about you and Kyle?" one of the Beaters asked with a frown. "The Weasley twins are sharp players. They'll definitely try to use the Bludgers to throw you off."
"That's fine," Harris replied calmly. "We have two Chasers, so even if we're dodging Bludgers, we won't lose any points."
"But then we won't be able to score quickly," another player pointed out.
"To be honest, it's unlikely we'll score quickly anyway," Harris admitted after a moment's thought. "Wood isn't like other Keepers. He's got professional potential and is incredibly strong. Our tactics against Ravenclaw won't fool him."
Harris paused, looking around at his team. "I'm sure the key to victory will come down to the Golden Snitch."
He turned back to his Beaters. "So, do whatever it takes to support Cedric. If Potter spots the Snitch first, you'll need to find a way to stop him. If necessary, use a Bludger to divert the Snitch."