Unlike Harry and the others, Aaron and Draco not only received no dirty looks over this deduction incident, but also indirectly became heroes of Slytherin House.
Although Slytherin House did not know why the two had lost fifteen points, such a small deduction meant nothing to two outstanding students. They could earn it back in just a few classes.
There was no need to mention Aaron; he was practically awarded points in every class. Draco alone had contributed well over fifteen points to Slytherin's House Cup score this term.
Trading fifteen points for Gryffindor's one hundred and fifty was absolutely a profitable deal.
Slytherin was indeed in first place, but Gryffindor, in second, had been snapping at their heels. It was hard not to worry that they might catch up at any moment.
But now they had nothing to worry about. The gap was simply too wide. Unless a miracle happened, Gryffindor finishing last was a foregone conclusion.
Every Slytherin felt that this year's House Cup was in the bag. Their taut nerves relaxed considerably, and some students even began celebrating early.
"You really didn't need to do that." Aaron looked at the smug Draco and said helplessly, "After all, we lost points too. That's nothing to be proud of."
"Fine! I admit I was taking a little pleasure in their misfortune.
"But everyone was bound to find out sooner or later. I just told them ahead of time.
"This whole thing was caused by those three. We have to keep it secret for certain reasons, but I'm not willing to just let it go.
"So I took this chance to make things difficult for them. I just didn't expect the effect to be so obvious." Draco's lips curled up involuntarily. "Actually, Harry, Ron, and Hermione should be Slytherin's heroes.