As a high-altitude confrontational sport in the wizarding world, Quidditch is inherently dangerous.

As far as Phyllis knew, Harry's talent for Quidditch had led Professor McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor House, to make an exception for Harry, who was only in his first year, to be selected for the house team.

Phyllis didn't doubt McGonagall's vision, and although she hadn't seen it firsthand, Harry must have a talent for the sport. Regardless, he was only an eleven-year-old, and there was no shortage of seniors on the Quidditch team, and Harry was likely to get injured in such a dangerous confrontation.

Thinking of this, Phyllis frowned.

On the field, the stakes for Quidditch players are only relatively high, what kind of accident can kill Harry instantly? Don't forget, when the two faculties are competing, there must be professors in the audience watching. Not to mention Harry, who was already eye-catching, even if any student was in danger of his life during the game, it was impossible for the professor watching the game to stand idly by.

Accidents are unreliable, it is best to assassinate directly, it is not easy to kill Harry in front of everyone, the only advantage is that when Quidditch is matched, the environment is estimated to be noisy and even chaotic, and fishing in troubled waters may not be impossible.

Forget it, don't think about it, just improvise, Phyllis thought to herself, who knows what's going on in those guys' heads.

If she wants to know exactly what is going to happen in order to be able to improvise, Phyllis has to be on the field. This begs the question of what reason she should have to watch the Gryffindor-Slytherin match.

As a "typical Ravenclaw", Phyllis focused on Quidditch more out of house glory than a genuine love for the sport. So why would she want to participate in a game that has nothing to do with Ravenclaw?

If it's just a reason, it's not impossible, but it will seem a little deliberate. Phyllis had to consider that if it was as she thought it would be, and Quirrell's plan succeeded, the worst case scenario would be that Harry would die in that game. When the time comes, the slightest detail that is out of the ordinary will catch Dumbledore's attention and be pursued - she herself cannot stand up to investigation.

Despite his beard, Dumbledore was still considered the most powerful wizard, and Phyllis had no intention of taking his wrath directly.

Phyllis really didn't expect that all the previous ideas and plans would be stumped by such a small question. With Gryffindor-Slytherin's Quidditch match about to start in a few days, she just couldn't find a reasonable reason to attend.

Fortunately, Phyllis had good luck, and the day before the race, things finally took a turn for the better.

That day, Phyllis had just returned to the office after a day's lessons, when there was a knock on the door, and Leah Price and Hermione Granger walked in.

"What's wrong, girls?" Phyllis put down the half-seen papers, smiled, and said, "What's the matter?" ”

Leah and Hermione looked at each other, and finally, at Hermione's motion, Leah said, "That's right, Professor, I'd like to invite you to watch tomorrow's Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Slytherin." ”

"Amy, bring two cups of black tea." Phyllis commanded the house-elf, then turned to Leah and said, "Give me a reason." ”

"Quidditch matches are exciting!" Hermione said, with a slight eagerness in her tone, "Goalkeepers, batsmen, chasers fight on the court, and it takes courage and strength to win, and it is also important to be reasonable, and it is important to have a targeted layout, which is ...... in daily training."

Hermione recited the Quidditch introduction she had read in the newspaper, but as Professor Kate watched, her voice grew quieter and quieter, and finally barely audible.

Hermione wasn't your typical Gryffindor, and like Phyllis and Leah, she didn't have an aversion to Quidditch, but she didn't have much enthusiasm either. She didn't believe the praise of Quidditch in the newspapers, how could she convince anyone else?

Hermione fell silent, her mind spinning rapidly, and it took several minutes before she could hold back a sentence: "Winning or losing this game will have a big ...... in Ravenclaw's Quidditch matches"

"What I need is a just, convincing reason." Phyllis interrupted Hermione, emphasizing.

Leah, who had been listening from the sidelines, got impatient, and she told the truth directly: "That's right, Professor, Hermione, and I, worried that Harry will be in danger. ”

"Oh?" This sentence seemed to intrigue Phyllis, and she asked, "Why do you say that?" ”

"It's Slytherin against Harry!"

"And the Head of Slytherin, Snape!" Hermione added.

"Yes, and Professor Snape!" Leah responded next to her.

"So......" Phyllis said, standing up, "you think Professor Snape will be bad for Harry Potter?" ”

"Yes!" The two girls said in unison.

Phyllis shook her head with a smile and said, "This speculation is ridiculous, girls, Professor Snape is a member of the Hogwarts staff, and Harry Potter is a student at the school. Even if there is a disagreement, Professor Snape will not do anything harmful to the students. ”

"Professor, Snape really can't be trusted!" Hermione said anxiously. also told their previous guesses over and over again.

Hermione wasn't a typical Gryffindor, but she wasn't Ravenclaw either, and she didn't know much about the way Ravenclaw and especially Phyllis thought at this stage. In contrast, Leah, who had heard a lot of rumors about Professor Kate, knew better how to convince the professor.

Leah gave Hermione a look, told her to stop, and then said to herself, "Professor, we always thought that Professor Snape was not to be trusted. ”

"A lot of disputes are meaningless." "Time will tell." ”

"Since you have different opinions, Professor, would you mind a bet with me?"

"How?"

Leah said, "I bet Professor Snape would do it to Harry in the game, and if he fails, I'm willing to lose." ”

Phyllis thought for a moment and said, "It's interesting, tell me what you're willing to put up as a bet." ”

Leah said confidently, "Professor, the Price family has been passed down for hundreds of years, and there are many unique notes in the library. ”

Phyllis smiled dumbly and said, "Take out the family's collection of books as a bet, just so that I can watch tomorrow's game?" ”

"Yes." Leah nodded.

Phyllis thought for a moment, and said, "Well, I'll go tomorrow, and as for the bets, if Professor Snape is not what you think, then dispel the crankiness in your heart and study hard." ”

"Thank you, Professor." Leah and Hermione said happily.