At the beginning of October, Quidditch season approached.

Cedric has been getting more and more nervous lately, and now he always has a notebook to write and draw on wherever he goes.

And the books he usually reads also start from the original "The Development and Change of Medieval Spells...... Changed to "A Hundred Quidditch Tactics Explained".

In Cedric's words, "When Harris was captain, the team didn't lose a single time, and I had to keep the Quidditch Cup in Hufflepuff." ”

Second weekend of October.

Kyle wanted to get some sleep, but Cedric came running over early in the morning and dragged him to the auditorium without saying a word.

"Training, Kyle, you've missed three times!"

As the two of them ate the beef sandwich, Cedric said seriously, "You're not going to be okay this time......

"Uh...... Probably not. Looking at Cedric's unkind eyes, Kyle said with some weakness.

Mainly some time ago, the mandrakes he planted in the Room of Requirement began to become active, which is also a sign that they are about to mature.

It was a few months later than expected, but it was finally ripe.

In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong in the end, Kyle will run to the Room of Request whenever he has time.

Not to mention training, he didn't even let go of class, and he was very busy.

The good news is that his efforts have not been in vain...... The mandrakes are all ripe and healthy, and the cry can be said to be full of energy.

Although Kyle was wearing earmuffs the whole time, judging by their performance and demeanor, it should be like this.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Cedric gave him a suspicious look.

"Sure!" Kyle nodded.

It should take some time for the poison tentacles, and it is estimated that it will be about the same by the end of this year.

But it was still early.

And after Cedric became the captain, it is indeed a bit unreasonable that he has directly missed so many training sessions in a row.

I don't know, I think he doesn't accept Cedric as the captain in his heart.

Kyle didn't want to give anyone else that illusion.

After becoming the captain, he has to be responsible for recruiting new people, and he is also responsible for formulating training plans and game tactics.

"It's for the best."

Cedric took a sip of pumpkin juice, "It's going to be a game soon, no matter how busy you are, you still have to participate in training as much as possible, and at least cooperate with the new players...... We've got four new players this time. ”

There are seven people on a team, four of them are new players, and more than half of them have been replaced, so it's no wonder that Cedric is really nervous.

"Wait......" Kyle suddenly realized something, and looked up and asked, "How many did you just say?" ”

"Four!"

"Aren't they three?" Kyle looked at him quizzically, "Two chasers, one goalkeeper...... I think it's like only the three of them are in the same session. ”

"So, you don't care about the team at all......" Cedric's eyes turned unkind again.

However, after a moment's hesitation, he explained: "Wright, a seventh-year batsman, wanted to join the Aurors after graduation, but his grades were not outstanding, and he just met the minimum requirements.

Quidditch training takes up too much time, in order to be able to get a few more certificates after graduation...... Just yesterday, he submitted a withdrawal request to me. ”

"Yesterday?" Kyle frowned, "After all this time, can Miss Hooch agree to our replacement?" ”

She agreed.

"As graduation approaches, a lot of people hesitate between Quidditch and certificates, and it's not uncommon for things like Wright to do.

Probably because I don't want to delay their graduation, as long as they are seventh-grade students, they can quit whenever they want...... Even before the last game. ”

Kyle nodded, he really didn't know about it before.

"Have you found someone to replace him?" Kyle asked.

"There are a few candidates." Cedric lowered his voice and said, "I think your roommate is good, that one is called Mikel." ”

"Mikel?" Kyle was a little surprised.

"Yes." "Remember when I was in second grade, he just carried a Bludger across the court, which is not something that the average person can do, it takes a lot of strength in his arms.

Now that I think about it, he seems to have a lot of talent as a batsman...... Of course, a little training is required. ”

After that, the two called Mikel, who had just finished breakfast, and two other students, and went to the Quidditch pitch together.

But no sooner had they arrived than another team of red-robed men had entered the court, all with broomsticks in their hands.

"Cedric?" Oliver Wood strode over, "Isn't your training time supposed to be in the afternoon?" ”

"That's right." Cedric explained: "But something went wrong and Ms Hodge allowed us to take over the pitch today to select new players. ”

"New members? But now it's ...... Oh......" Wood suddenly reacted halfway through his sentence and asked tentatively, "You seventh-grade batsman?" ”

"Ah, yes." Cedric didn't hide it either, "He quit so he could have more time to study...... So we have to hurry up and pick a new batsman.

Sorry, I might have to make you run for nothing. ”

Oliver Wood subconsciously smiled, but quickly held back.

"It's okay, your business is obviously more important." He said in a brisk tone, seemingly unconcerned about being taken up from his training time.

"I guess Oliver must be happy."

On the way back, Fred whispered to Harry, "He's always felt that Hufflepuff was our biggest opponent. ”

"But this year they're in a bit of trouble." George said, "Three of their veteran players graduated, plus Wright, who quit. ”

"That means ......," Harry said after a moment's thought, "and we're going to face Hufflepuff this year, and most of them are new players with no game experience?" ”

"You're right!"

At this point, Oliver Wood turned his head and said, "It's a great opportunity for us...... The glory days of Hufflepuff are over, and we're sure to get the Quidditch Cup back from them this time! ”

He clenched his fist, "Ever since Harry joined the team, I thought winning the Quidditch Cup was a sure thing, but I never got it, and this is the last chance......

Wood is in seventh grade this year and will also graduate next year, so all the results the team has after that have nothing to do with him...... He was desperate for a victory.

……

"I guess Gryffindor must be snickering right now." On the court, Kyle looked at their backs as they left and whispered, "But there is no way to replace so many experienced veterans at once." ”

"But they were a little wrong."

Cedric smiled and said: "New players don't mean that the strength is poor, the experience on the field or something, you can slowly accumulate in the game." ”

"And ......," he said, glancing at Kyle, "we have the best chasers at Hogwarts." ”

"Well, you're not wrong to say that." Kyle didn't feel embarrassed at all, and just admitted it.

Cedric is really fit to be the captain...... At least he has a good eye.

……

(End of chapter)