Overwhelming Situation

Gryffindor Chaser Katie had the Quaffle, but instead of flying straight for the goalposts, she circled around with two Slytherin Chasers trailing behind her.

She was extremely wary now. She had long forgotten the boastful words she had made before the match. Now, she understood Matthew's Terrifying Aspect—while watching the Quaffle, she also had to keep an eye on Matthew at all times. One moment of carelessness, and she would be struck precisely by a Bludger he had hit.

Katie's eyes suddenly lit up. She noticed that Matthew had sent a Bludger at her.

She had been watching Matthew's movements all along, and now she had finally gotten her chance.

She focused intently on the Bludger rushing toward her. Just as it was about to hit her, she twisted sideways and dodged the rapidly approaching Bludger.

After dodging it, the corner of her lips curled up slightly. Next would be her Highlight Moment. Gryffindor's first goal would be scored by her!

"Katie has the Quaffle. Can she keep hold of it?

Eh? What is she thinking? She isn't flying toward the goalposts, and Slytherin's two Chasers are following far behind her.

Wait! Matthew has hit a Bludger at Katie!

But Katie noticed it and dodged it!

I understand now. Her attention has been on Matthew the whole time!

Oh no! Matthew hit a Spinning Bludger!

My God, that's a technique you only see in the Professional Arena!

Katie was hit by the Bludger when it spun back—she crashed to the ground—Gryffindor is Player Down once again!

The Quaffle was snatched away by Slytherin Chaser Pucey, and he is rapidly closing in on the goalposts!

He ducked under the Bludger George hit at him. Fred and Angelina are closing in.

Oh—what a pity—Slytherin sent three players to stop Fred and Angelina—Slytherin scores another ten points!

The score is now 20 to 0!"

Lee Jordan shouted with all his might,

"Since Matthew came on, Slytherin's Offensive Rhythm has become even faster, just like last year.

The Slytherin team is showing us their Fast break tactics.

The match hasn't been going on for long, but the Gryffindor team is already Player Down by two. I think it's time they seriously considered how to change their tactics!"

Angelina's palms were drenched in sweat. The pressure Matthew brought was simply too great. She had not expected Captain Wood to be the first player to lose his Combat Power. Command of the team had now fallen to her, but she truly could not think of any way to break through Slytherin's blockade while shorthanded.

Angelina forcibly calmed herself down for a moment, then shouted to her teammates,

"George, Fred, we can't go on like this. Matthew's Bludgers are difficult to defend against. Attack together and make Slytherin lose players as quickly as possible.

Alicia, there are only two Chasers left now: you and me. Try to draw Matthew's attention with me. We'll keep him occupied and buy Harry time.

Harry! Keep looking for the Golden Snitch. As Long As we catch it, we can turn this around!"

The other four hurriedly nodded.

"My God! Slytherin scores again—the score has reached an incredibly exaggerated 140 to 0!

This is exceedingly rare even in the historical records of the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup.

Ever since Gryffindor's Keeper was knocked down by Matthew Black, they have been completely unable to stop the Slytherin team's offense!"

Lee Jordan shouted himself hoarse,

"Gryffindor can only place its final hopes on the rookie Seeker Harry Potter now!

As Long As he catches the Golden Snitch—he can earn 150 points and end the match!

But unfortunately, he still does not seem to have found any trace of the Golden Snitch."

Harry was extremely nervous. Senior Matthew's Bludgers were too terrifying. Only four members of their team remained on the field, and they were completely unable to withstand Senior Matthew's offensive.

Harry's eyes suddenly lit up. He had finally spotted the Golden Snitch! He hurriedly urged the Nimbus 2000 beneath him forward and sped toward it.

Matthew also noticed the Golden Snitch's sudden appearance. The Golden Snitch possessed the ability to conceal itself. When it hid, even Matthew's Magic Sense could not find it.

However, Matthew's Magic Sense had already helped him greatly on the pitch. His nearly unerring Bludgers benefited from Magic Sense, as though he had activated a cheat that gave him full-field vision and aim assistance.

Matthew tilted his head slightly to the Right Side, dodging the Bludger George had hit from behind him, then swiftly swung his bat and sent the Bludger that had brushed past his shoulder toward Harry.

When George saw that the ball he had hit was instead sent toward Harry, he shouted anxiously,

"Harry! Get out of the way!"

Hearing the warning, Harry hurriedly turned his Flying Broom. Fortunately, the Nimbus 2000 performed superbly and completed the turn before the Bludger hit him.

"Slytherin scores again..."

Lee Jordan's excitement surged,

"Wow! Harry has spotted the Golden Snitch!

But Matthew has noticed Harry's movements as well. He hit the Bludger George passed to him at Harry!

How did he just notice the Bludger behind him? This doesn't seem to be the first time it has happened. I really want to interview him and find out how he does it.

Harry dodged it! The Nimbus 2000 truly is an excellent Flying Broom, helping him escape disaster at a critical moment.

He's still maneuvering! He has already dodged two of Matthew's Bludgers!

Why isn't anyone else coming to stop him?

Let me see what the Slytherin players are doing.

My God, they're still scoring!

The score has reached 160 to 0. Even if Gryffindor catches the Golden Snitch now, they still won't be able to win!"

Harry heard Commentator Lee Jordan's words as well. He gritted his teeth and continued pursuing the Golden Snitch. Even if they could not win, he had to make the score look less humiliating!

In the stands opposite the Gryffindor spectator section, Professor Snape was watching the match. The slight upward curve of his lips showed that he was in a fairly good mood.

Suddenly, Snape's brow furrowed slightly. He noticed that something seemed to be wrong with Harry's Flying Broom. It began rolling, twitching, and darting about without any pattern.

Snape reacted instantly. Someone was casting a jinx on Harry's Flying Broom!

He immediately Drew Out his wand and cast a counter-jinx at Harry in the air.

Just as Harry was about to be thrown off his Flying Broom, Snape's robes caught fire.

Someone beside him reminded him, "You're on fire."

Snape's spellcasting was forced to stop. He hurriedly slapped out the flames burning on his robes, and when he looked up again, Harry's Flying Broom had already returned to normal.

Harry climbed back onto his Flying Broom and, as though nothing had happened, continued chasing the Golden Snitch.