"Sirius, this is just a trial rule. The first match is Ravenclaw versus Hufflepuff, which doesn't concern us for now. Besides, I'm happy to see the Seeker's role weakened."
James was fantasizing about how to win the match against Slytherin. He would definitely perform well in the ninety-minute game. Oh, right, Lily, as a member of "A Maverick Pig," would surely be there to watch this match.
Thinking of this, James felt as if he had drunk a strength potion, full of power.
"By the way, tonight we have to go to the Shrieking Shack to accompany Remus."
Sirius yawned, his right hand instinctively rubbing Peter's head.
Peter, looking pathetic, dared not resist. He felt that the already sparse hair on his forehead had become even less.
...
Saturday, the weather was perfect. In the cold winter, dazzling sunlight still pierced through the clouds, shining diagonally on the Castle. There was no wind this morning either, making it a good day for Quidditch.
In the morning, Gary and the other four sat by the Ravenclaw long table, drinking porridge and chatting.
Their expressions were tense and uneasy, mixed with a little restlessness and excitement.
Lily's hands trembled as she drank her porridge. Alfrina looked indifferent, eating her breakfast heartily, seemingly not bothered by the matter at all.
"It's just a rule change, it's not like they're making us play. What's there to be nervous about?" She was a bit puzzled.
"But... but if the match doesn't go well, the audience and players will definitely be dissatisfied with us... it'll be harder to promote it later."
Soft and adorable Lily put down her bowl, pulling at her red hair with a conflicted expression.
"No, you didn't see the expressions of those players after they saw the rules, did you?" Alfrina looked at her other companions and found that they also couldn't get any feedback, their hands trembling violently.
"Oh, what's wrong with you guys?"
"We weren't this nervous when we reformed the Hogwarts Express and Defense Against the Dark Arts classes, were we?" Alfrina took a big bite of bread, leaving a crescent-shaped mark on it.
"Think about it, I boasted then that I would make Remus and Severus regret leaving our organization. I wasn't nervous, so what are you afraid of?"
At this, their expressions finally became a bit more natural.
The trial rules posted in the common room clearly had an effect. Today, many Gryffindor and Slytherin students came over, wanting to see how these new rules would be implemented.
Madam Hooch, the referee, had the two team captains meet in the center of the field to shake hands. House and Nance held their brooms in their left hands and extended their right hands to lightly grasp each other's.
"Up!" Madam Hooch's amplified voice reached everyone present.
She took out an antique bronze pocket watch from her Arms, threw it into the air, and the pocket watch rapidly expanded in the air, then stood at one corner of the field, where everyone on the field could clearly see the time.
Everyone watched the field with great curiosity. Today's commentator was still Hufflepuff sixth-year student Christine Lillian. "This is the first match under the new rules, Hufflepuff versus Ravenclaw. We can see... Beaters can score by hitting the Bludger to hit the opponent... Jason House scored first, his Bludger was powerful and directly smashed into Ravenclaw Chaser Tai Bray..."
"Ravenclaw Seeker Nance Gro caught the Golden Snitch! The match is ov—the match restarts! Ravenclaw is now leading Hufflepuff one hundred thirty to fifty!"
The first match under the new rules was extremely passionate, with the scores of both teams rising alternately. After ninety minutes of fierce battle, Hufflepuff finally defeated Ravenclaw four hundred ten to three hundred thirty.
Nance stumbled as he controlled his broom to land, his face as pale as paper, large beads of sweat covering his forehead. Ninety minutes of non-stop battling wits and courage against opponents in the sky had somewhat overdrawn his body.
Loud cheers erupted from the stands. The audience felt it was well worth it. The match did not lose its suspense early, and the various scores and difficult maneuvers left them dazzled and exhilarated, so they did not stint on their applause and praise at this moment.
"Now this is Quidditch!" James, still wanting more, put down his binoculars in the stands.
The awkward Sirius also accepted the plan. "This rule certainly looks much more exciting."
Gary and the others, sitting in the first row, jumped up happily. "The response is good," Lily said, her face flushed with excitement as she listened to the audience's discussions behind her. "Does this mean it's a success?"
"Otherwise, Lily," Alfrina was almost intoxicated by the cheers of the audience, "we're having a celebration party tonight in that abandoned classroom on the third floor!"
Howard, Kona, and Gary's excitement was equally evident. They hadn't expected the first trial match of the new rules to be so successful.
...
"Drink up, Lily," Alfrina, her face flushed, grabbed Lily's robe, not letting her leave. "I'm not done yet..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she closed her eyes, her cheeks flushed, muttering something.
Lily, looking helpless, hugged Alfrina's body and pulled the cup from her hand.
"I think that's enough, isn't it?" Lily looked at Gary, who was sitting nearby drinking butterbeer. "Alfrina is already drunk."
"Who told you to drink elderflower wine?" Gary watched Howard and Kona dancing in the center of the classroom with schadenfreude. They had also drunk a lot. Half an hour ago, Howard suddenly rushed to the center of the classroom, kicked away the tables and chairs, and twisted his body wildly in the open space.
Kona was not to be outdone. With a loud shout, she also pounced forward. They each danced their own dances, sometimes accidentally bumping into each other, looking utterly comical.
"Oh, it was Alfrina who wanted to drink, and she insisted that Potter sneak off to Hogsmeade to get her a bottle..." Lily cupped Alfrina's face with both hands and placed her head on her lap.
"You're not too drunk, are you?" Gary, who had been drinking butterbeer all night, was also a bit tired of it. He popped the last Every Flavor Bean from the box into his mouth. "Ugh, cucumber flavored."
"I only had one glass," Lily blinked. "The three of them split the rest."
The wine bottles on the table were scattered, quite messy.
"Hmm... serves you right for looking down on me..." Alfrina, deep in slumber, murmured softly.
"Severus didn't mean it that way," Lily explained awkwardly. "He has his own things to be busy with. Professor Slughorn has him doing experiments... he said he's going to improve the Wolfsbane Potion."
"I understand," Gary said gently. "Remus is the same. Everyone has their own things to be busy with. I can understand."
"But she doesn't understand."
Gary looked at Alfrina, who was smacking her lips while lying on Lily's lap.
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