The Silent Witch of Hogwarts

Chapter 82: Quidditch Daily Life

"What a novel experience!" Luna tilted her head and smiled at Loira. "Could I ever have the chance to ride a unicorn?"

"Ah..." Loila really wanted to say that you won't be happy when you actually ride it... Suddenly flying so high, and there isn't even a handrail around... It's said that even standing tickets on Muggle airplanes have a handrail to hold onto.

But this is just a little girl's fantasy; how can I just shatter it?

"Ah!" Loila suddenly felt a sharp pain in her forehead and squatted down, clutching her head.

Looking at the small ball that had flown in from who-knows-where at her feet... Loila bit her lip in dissatisfaction.

I understand the logic... but... why are we discussing this here?!

"Welcome to the Quidditch pitch! It's the afternoon of October 21st, and the wind is probably from the east! Today's match is Gryffindor versus Slytherin!"

That's right... Quidditch pitch.

Loila came to keep her promise, which was to watch Quidditch with Luna.

She had originally made plans with Luna last month, but due to a series of unforeseen events, it was delayed until now.

Wrapped in a Ravenclaw scarf, Loyra felt out of place with Luna and everyone else around them.

Isn't Luna a Ravenclaw student? Why is she here to watch the Gryffindor vs. Slytherin match?

Loila instinctively wanted to ask, but perhaps because the competition was about to begin and the surrounding students were unusually excited, Loila ultimately just pursed her lips.

However, Luna saw through her thoughts. She smiled gently and lowered her head, saying, "Because Gryffindor's games are very interesting, like their Seeker."

"Ah...is that so...?" Loila nodded hesitantly.

She didn't know much about Quidditch... but the Seeker of Gryffindor... wasn't it Mr. Harry Potter?

Was Luna originally a fan of his?

Looking at the student who was unusually short in the Gryffindor group, Loila felt a subconscious pang of jealousy.

Oh no, it's suspicion.

He's just a kid... What's so great about playing Quidditch? Kids only like watching that.

Loila glanced up and spotted Professor McGonagall standing in the professors' seat, watching the Gryffindor team enter with a delighted expression.

Ah, I understand... Professor McGonagall is a very gentle person... It's normal to cheer for your own college... etc.

Professor Snape is here too?

Loila looked at the person in the black robe sitting next to McGonagall with surprise.

Professor Snape actually likes Quidditch? I have to say, his image in Royla's mind is starting to crumble...

"Alas!"

Seemingly sensing a gaze, Snape frowned and swept over, startling Royla, who quickly lowered her body.

If Snape saw this, he would definitely mock him again...

"The match is about to begin! This is his first time here since his injury!"

"Today is his first match since his recovery!" The Quidditch commentator seemed very excited, saying passionately, "Let's see if he can recreate his previous glory!"

"The match begins!"

At Professor Hodge's signal, the Quidditch players from both sides immediately began a chaotic battle in the air.

It's so chaotic... Loila realized she still couldn't understand Quidditch... This kind of activity that tests your athletic ability was really too much for her.

And she had to ride a broom... Loila felt a little scared sitting on the high platform of the stadium, if only she could hold onto Miss Lovegood's sleeve.

Ah... Miss Lovegood seems to be watching the match intently. Apart from when she's studying magic arrays, Loira has never seen Luna so focused.

Even his usually absent-minded eyes widened slightly.

It's just a children's game... Hmph...

Loila shook her head, looking at the Quidditch players speeding across the field with a bit of boredom, not finding anything interesting about it.

It makes no sense at all, doesn't conform to structural principles, and has nothing to do with magic...

However, the Gryffindor team was indeed very strong, acting like a shield that constantly blocked the Slytherin players' attacks...

The seemingly chaotic formation is actually not chaotic at all; it maintains a consistent formation while constantly shifting positions, but its main objective remains unchanged... Ah... Quidditch does have its own order, doesn't it?

Loila watched the constant shifts between the two teams with a thoughtful expression, realizing that Quidditch was not as brutal as she had previously thought.

Actually, it's a bit like a magic circle... Loila nodded to herself, indicating that she seemed to have a preconceived notion.

Of course, this doesn't mean she likes Quidditch.

"Whoosh!"

A Gryffindor player swept over Loira's head, the gust of wind forcing her to cover the hair on either side of her ears.

See! That's the reason!

"Watch out!" Suddenly, the students screamed, and then Loila saw a ball flying towards the stands after the player.

Without thinking, Loila lunged at Luna and tackled her to the ground to prevent the somewhat erratic ball from hitting her.

"That's...that's terrifying..." Loila pounced on Luna, but still looked up at the ball that was closely following the Gryffindor player.

The ball spun and landed on the ground after hitting the Quidditch stadium's watchtower.

"How interesting..." Luna said slowly.

Because Loila was lying on top of her, the two were very close, and as she spoke, Loila could even feel a slight warmth from her breath.

"Ah! I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry!" Loila hurriedly got up and said, "I didn't... I did it on purpose!"

"It's alright." Luna smiled gently and extended her hand to Loila.

"what……"

"Can you help me up?"

"I'm...sorry..." Loila reached out and carefully helped Miss Lovegood up. What a child, Luna's hands are so small.

Loila was completely unaware that her hands weren't actually that big.

"That one just now looked like Harry," Luna said slowly, tilting her head.

"Harry?" Loila paused for a moment before realizing that the person who had just passed by the audience was Harry Potter.

What's wrong with him...? What if he hits Miss Lovegood or any other student...? Does Mr. Potter want to be put in jail?

Ah... never mind... Locking herself and a student in the office, Loila couldn't really say whose confinement this was.

"Oh! Harry caught the Golden Snitch!"

"Match over! Match over!"

"Gryffindor wins!"

Ah… Loila pursed her lips as she looked at the crowd celebrating around her.

So... that's how Quidditch matches end?

Isn't the Seeker a little... a little cheating?!