Chapter 208: Snape’s Solo Performance
As the only Keeper captain among the four teams, Wood's skill was indisputable. Kyle hadn't really expected to score right at the start, though—this opening shot was just to get a feel for the game. Now he knew: this match was going to be a tough one.
"We're in trouble," he muttered, his face serious, a flicker of regret passing over him. Shutting Gryffindor out with zero points wasn't going to be easy... If he'd known, he wouldn't have bragged to Cedric just now.
On the other side of the pitch, Wood threw him a smug wink before launching the Quaffle to a teammate downfield.
"And Gryffindor's got the Quaffle now... It's Chaser Alicia Spinnet! A talent discovered by Oliver Wood's sharp eye—last year, she was only a reserve!" Lee Jordan's commentary rang out, his voice noticeably louder and more animated than before.
"The ball is passed to Katie Bell... Oh, but Hufflepuff snatches it back! It's Kyle again, moving like he's born to fly—goodness, he's incredible at dodging that Bludger without slowing down! Why isn't he a Seeker... Sorry, Diggory, I didn't mean anything by it."
Cedric glanced at the commentary box, mildly annoyed, but he had to admit Lee Jordan was right—Kyle was fantastic in the air. As for why Kyle wasn't playing Seeker... Cedric had once asked him the same thing, even offering to compete for the position fairly if he wanted it. But Kyle had just laughed and turned him down without a second thought, saying, "I love the game of Quidditch, not some silly game of hide-and-seek with a Golden Snitch."
It was an important position, though... Cedric just shook his head with a sigh and returned his focus to spotting the Golden Snitch in the sky.
Meanwhile...
"Kyle's in front of the Goalposts again... This could be it! He goes for the shot—no, he fakes! The Quaffle's with Harris now—Wood's been tricked! And it's a score for Hufflepuff!"