Clue
"Yue, we're only first-years..."
After spending some time together, Harry no longer stammered or blushed when speaking to Xu Yue.
But having gotten into the Quidditch team through Xu Yue's money-driven backdoor dealings still made Harry feel uneasy.
Although he had enjoyed flying lessons and loved brooms, he was still only a first-year and had only just started. He had no confidence in himself.
"Actually, I think you should be more confident. You have both the talent and the bloodline for it."
With a mysterious smile, Xu Yue led Harry Potter to the trophy room and pointed at a name engraved beneath one of the trophies.
It was Harry Potter's father, James Potter...
Harry, who had originally been somewhat resistant to joining the Quidditch team, felt a surge of passionate blood rise within him.
I can do it!
Although Xu Yue and Harry had gotten onto the team through connections,
Wood obediently kept his mouth shut when he saw the brand-new Nimbus 2000s for the entire team.
The team had been short a Seeker anyway, so it probably did not matter if they gave this newcomer a try.
But the other one was a headache.
There were only three Chaser positions, and their responsibility was just as crucial. The current three were all veterans, and it felt like none of them could be replaced. The Weasley twins also worked seamlessly together as Beaters. Did that mean he had to replace himself as Keeper?
Well, when Malfoy had paid his way onto the team during Harry's second year, Wood had sworn, "We'll make them regret letting that little scoundrel Malfoy buy his way in."
But now, looking at the brand-new flying broom in his hands, there was no way he would put this donor on the bench.
"How about..."