87. Harry's Challenge
Harry Potter wasn't as competitive as Hermione, so he couldn't figure out why Hermione had to compete with Rosho.
But there is not only a personal vendetta between Hermione and Rothew, but also a long-standing rivalry between the two houses.
Since the last Malfoy duel victory over Harry Potter, the already proud Slytherins have intensified, openly mocking Gryffindors for being stupid, cowardly, and even funny, and even Harry Potter cannot change people's impression of Gryffindors.
And all this is what Hermione can't bear.
"Hermione, what are you kidding? What exactly do you want to do? Harry Potter asked, confused by Hermione's words, looking at her blankly.
Hermione pointed to Rosho flying in the sky and lowered her voice, "Harry, you challenge that kid and defeat him in front of everyone!" So that the Slytherins will no longer dare to laugh at us Gryffindor, and no one will be your opponent in flight! ”
Ron, who was watching from the sidelines, also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Harry, your talent for flying is unmatched, after all, you are the youngest Seeker in the four major colleges. ”
Harry was embarrassed: "But he's a freshman who only entered today, so it's not appropriate for me to challenge him today, right?" ”
"What's this!" Hermione huffed, "Didn't you see how rampant he was in Potions class today!" He literally took the limelight and wanted to trample us all under his feet. Now that he still wants to do this, do you really think that we Gryffindor have no talent? ”
However, at this time, Ron saw through Hermione's careful thoughts: "Hermione, I think you are jealous that he learned more potions than you, right?" ”
"Nonsense! He just happened to get a few questions right, which doesn't prove that his Potions class was better than mine! Hermione said unconvinced.
Harry shook his head firmly, "No, Hermione, he's our new classmate, and today is his first encounter with broomsticks, if I challenge him now, then isn't it bullying?" ”
"Then challenge Malfoy! Ever since he defeated you last time, he's been calling you 'Defeated', which is so annoying, and most of the Slytherin pride comes from that duel! Hermione said through gritted teeth.
Now Hermione got Ron's support, Ron nodded, "That's right, I also think Malfoy is a little too rampant, someone has to stand up and teach him a lesson, Harry, your flying skills are much better than him, but you two haven't faced each other head-to-head, why not use this opportunity to prove yourself?" ”
"Hmm...... But would Mrs. Hodge agree to do so? Harry hesitated.
"As long as it's fair play, I don't think Mrs. Hodge will object." Hermione said.
So, with the encouragement of his friends, Harry Potter strode towards Malfoy.
"Hey! Malfoy, do you dare to play against me? Harry plucked up his courage and said.
Malfoy was caught off guard, stunned at first, but soon burst into laughter: "Hahaha...... It's really funny, the defeated generals of his subordinates actually dare to humiliate themselves, it's just laughable! ”
Goyle and Crabbe next to him were even more sneering, and neither of them took Harry Potter seriously.
Hearing the movement here, Luo Xiu rode a flying broom and landed slowly.
Mrs. Hodge sensed something was wrong, too, and walked over.
"Potter, Malfoy, what do you want to do?" Mrs. Hodge asked solemnly.
Before Harry could speak, Hermione couldn't wait to say, "Mrs. Hodge, Harry wants to have a fair and just competition with Malfoy, I think this has some reference value for everyone to learn to fly." ”
Mrs. Hodge's eyes narrowed, "Oh, is that really the case?" Are you sure they're not childish in a battle of wills? ”
Harry said sincerely, "That's not the case, Mrs. Hodge, we just want to play a little better, right, Malfoy?" ”
Malfoy didn't pay any attention to Harry Potter and sneered, "If you want to be humiliated again, Potter, then I'll give you this opportunity generously." ”
Harry became serious, "I bet you won't be able to laugh in a moment, Malfoy!" ”
Mrs. Hodge thought about it for a moment, and finally agreed.
"In that case, let's give it a try." She pointed to a row of poplar trees in the distance and said, "See that row of poplar trees?" You ride your broomsticks around the treetops of the seventeen poplar trees, and then fly back quickly, and the one who flies back first wins, understand? ”
"Understood!" Malfoy and Harry said in unison.
And Luo Xiu had only arrived at the scene with a broomstick now, and it was too late for him to stop Malfoy, if he had been with Malfoy just now, he would never have let this reckless boy accept Harry Potter's challenge - you must know that anyone who tries to test the flight with Harry Potter is self-defeating.
Ron and Hermione were elated.
"Harry! Come on! ”
"Honor for us Gryffindor!"
With Mrs. Hodge's whistle, Harry and Malfoy were already on their way.
Both of them rode nimbly on broomsticks, and they didn't act like first-year freshmen at all.
Malfoy's manoeuvres were pretty standard, but Harry was clearly better, and after flying over the treetops of the first poplar tree, Harry was gradually gaining the lead.
"Harry has won! Gryffindor wins! Hermione shouted excitedly with a waving little fist, her heart only honor.
Ron was worried about Harry's safety: "You have to be careful when you fly that high, or you'll break your neck." ”
Malfoy, who was lagging behind, became more and more impatient, and he only wanted to surpass Harry Potter as soon as possible.
Goyle and Crabbe cheered for Malfoy loudly, and their necks flushed.
"Come on, Malfoy!"
"Kill that cowardly Potter!"
But instead of narrowing, the gap between the two men tended to widen, and now Malfoy was completely anxious, and he jerked the broomstick to accelerate, and then raised his shoulders and slammed into Harry Potter's body.
"Oh!"
The students let out a cry of surprise, and Harry Potter nearly lost his balance.
Mrs. Hodge shouted in panic, "Malfoy, what do you want to do?" Don't do that! It's a foul to do so! ”
Hermione and Ron angrily blamed Malfoy.
Hermione yelled, "Malfoy, you despicable! Disgusting! Dirty villain! ”
Ron warned, "If you dare to hurt Harry's hair, I won't spare you!" ”
Harry on the broomstick was also panicked, he didn't expect Malfoy to make such a move.
"Are you crazy Malfoy? You're going to kill us! ”
Malfoy smiled coldly: "Are you scared?" Potter, hehe, it seems that Gryffindor House is really a bunch of cowards! ”
With that, Malfoy ignored Mrs. Hodge's reprimand and crashed into Harry again.
Boom!
Shoulders collided, and Harry's body began to tilt, and the two of them brushed directly past the treetops of an aspen tree, and both deviated from course.
If this continues, both of them are in danger of falling.
Then a loud voice rang out from the lawn: "Malfoy, I command you to stop this stupidity at once!" ”