Chapter 504: Contest (Ask for Subscriptions, Ask for Collections, Ask for Tickets)
The next morning, at dinner, the sky was clear, blue, and cloudless through the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall, which was good news, as Gryffindor Quidditch players, who were lighter in weight but more nimble, were more likely to play to their advantage in such weather than Slytherin.
The atmosphere in the auditorium was as good as the weather outside, and at the Gryffindor and Slytherin tables, players who had already dressed up in their Quidditch uniforms but didn't yet have protective gear were enjoying their breakfasts and refueling their energy for the upcoming matches.
Of course, enjoying breakfast is only the state of the vast majority of people. For example, Ryan sat down on an empty seat only to find Ron sitting there with a pale face, his eyes blank, and his knife and fork unconsciously scratching between the plates. Harry, on the other hand, placed a glass of milk from a jug on the table next to Ron.
"What's wrong with Ron?" asked Ryan as he walked over to Harry. "I've heard from other people in the hospital that he's okay when he's training. β
"Most of the time it's like this. Harry nodded helplessly. "But last night's last training session was a bit worse and I caught a third of the ball at most. He also told me to quit the team. In short, he belongs to the kind of person who can save any ball when he is in good form, but is nothing when he is in bad form. β
Hearing this, Ryan glanced at Ron, who had almost poured milk into his nose with some concern. "Well, I think today he wasn't just bad, he was very bad. β
Harry's expression fell, "Is there anything you can do to help him?" I have no other way anyway, I have been trying to distract him since I got up, but to no avail. β
"Harry, whether it's potions or spells, I have a way to get Ron's emotions uplifted. Looking at the hope in Harry's eyes, Ryan continued. "But these are all forbidden by the rules of Quidditch, butβ"
"But what?" asked Harry eagerly, this was his first game since becoming captain of the Gryffindor team, and he couldn't afford to lose. Especially the one he had previously pushed for Ron to be the goalkeeper. If he loses this game, he will definitely be responsible for nepotism and bringing down a team, so what Ryan said was like a lifesaver for him, and he subconsciously wanted to grasp it.
"There's a Muggle solution here, and I think we can try it. Ryan touched his chin and said. "For the record, I can't guarantee that my solution will be completely useful, only that even if it doesn't, it won't be worse than it is now. β
"That's good, that's good. Harry smiled. "Do you need any help?"
"No, you don't. Ryan walked over to the long table and said Ron, who was drinking milk. "Ron, I see you're a little nervous. But I've got a way to keep you from getting nervous, would you like to give it a try?"
"It's useless, today I lost and this fight is definitely my last. Ron said with a look of frustration, but was quickly interrupted by Ryan. "How do you know I can't do it if you don't try? Don't forget, I'm an alchemist. β
"But it's a violation to use potions or magic in a match. Hermione appeared next to Ryan at this point. "You're not trying to break the rules, are you? It is also soulless. β
"Of course not. Ryan turned to Hermione and explained that he regretted taking Hermione to the world of the Twilight Zone a while ago, and that after two months on the Internet, Hermione now knows more than a normal mid-90s person knows. "The method I use doesn't require any magic at all. Ryan swore by it.
After saying that, he took out a gold pocket watch from his bosom and said to Ron, "Now take it easy and stare at my watch." It's a time-honored Muggle trick that I promise will solve the problem you're facing right now. β
"Hypnotism?" Hermione suddenly realized, and the few hemp wizards around her who noticed it also showed a clear expression.
"What are you going to do?" Ron asked with some uneasiness, especially when he saw a few of his classmates around him nodding and smiling after seeing Ryan's approach.
"It's a treatment for people who don't know magic, and it works well for people who are overstrained. Colin Creevey added at this time. "I've seen in the hospital that hypertension or battlefield sequelae have been treated with hypnosis, and I've heard that it works well. β
"That's good. Ron looked at the gold watch, and Ryan muttered to a certain rhythm in a soft tone. "You can, take it easy, you're going to be able to stop the ballβ"
Ten minutes later, Ron's eyes were in a state of half-sleep, and at this time, Ryan put away his pocket watch and snapped his fingers in front of his eyes. Ron immediately woke up with a spirit.
"I feel β it's not the same as it was before. Ron woke up and touched his chest, then raised his voice to the people around him. "I think I'm definitely going to be able to do it this time. β
"Cheer up, Ron!" Lavender shouted from the side, "I know you're going to be great!"
"Thank you!" The blood slowly returned to Ron's face, and he waved to Lavender, then turned his head and said to Ryan with a smile on his face, "Thanks, buddy, I feel like I'm in great shape right now." β
"Looks like your hypnosis worked well!" Hermione said to Ryan, who was sitting in the stands on the side of the court, and the game had been going on for more than ten minutes. Ron saved ball after ball on the field with ease, and it was a good touch. And he also had a smile on his face, and even pretended to be a conductor for them from a high place when everyone was singing and cheering him on. Even Zacharis's previous prejudiced language about him didn't affect his state.
"βWeasley saves the ball again, yes, there's always a lot of luck......" Zacharis snapped into the microphone, Ryan frowned, he felt that a commentator couldn't be so biased. Not to mention that it's basically a personal attack right now.
Finally, ten minutes later, Harper first spotted the golden snitch shining against a clear blue sky. As Harper was about to catch the Golden Snitch, Harry's hand was still a few feet away from the Snitch. Luckily, Harry was surprised by Harper's quick question about Malfoy, causing him to fail to catch the snitch and the ball slip between his fingers.
Harry took advantage of the opportunity to lunge at the flapping ball and grabbed it. Then he turned and rushed to the ground, holding the snitch high in his hand.
"It was a really good game today. "Watching the middle of the field squeeze through the Gryffindor team members, he rushed forward and hugged Ginny Harry kissing him. Ryan said with a smile. This war is destined to take a long time, and a positive mindset is the best weapon to use against Voldemort's Black Terror.
When the Gryffindor Quidditch team came out of the dressing room to change clothes and walked towards the castle, many people shouted and congratulated them. This is not only to celebrate their victory, but also because the news has become more and more depressing recently, and everyone wants to use this excuse to relax.