Quidditch Always Seems to End in an Accident / Hagrid's Chickens Were Brutally Slaughtered

She had been with Hermione for two hours, and when Harry returned, she smiled and gently pushed Hermione to Harry's side.

"Thanks~" Harry only mumbled a thank you, not noticing the teasing expression on the other person's face.

"Harry, I also think you're being a bit too hasty." After learning the whole story, Hermione gently comforted Harry, who was feeling frustrated. "Honestly, your way of thinking is hard for many people to understand, not just Ron and Ginny."

"Maybe..." Harry sighed and nodded.

Ron didn't understand the investigative logic of working backward from the result to deduce the process and forming a chain from scattered evidence, so Harry didn't blame him for not cooperating.

However, he also no longer expected to get any useful clues from the Weasley siblings.

"Hmm... how about we find a way to relax? The Quidditch match is about to start." Considering Harry might be in a bad mood, Hermione suggested an activity for him out of concern.

She changed into a foxy expression, grinning mischievously as she nudged Harry's waist. "The Seeker on the House team is a universally acknowledged beauty, even Penelope Cruz is a little bit inferior to her~"

"Hermione, I'm fine, and you don't have to say that for my sake." Harry shook his head helplessly. "Besides, even if I'm really in a bad mood, just looking at you is enough for me, why would I need to look at anyone else..."

They both froze after uttering those words instinctively...

Chapter 133 Quidditch is always prone to accidents.

In early November, when Quidditch started, Harry, who claimed to have absolutely no interest, ended up showing up in the stands with Hermione.

However, he was only there to accompany Hermione to watch the game; it had absolutely nothing to do with Ravenclaw's Seeker being the prettiest girl in the house...

"Hey, can you take your eyes off Cho now?" Hermione pinched Harry's waist hard, even twisting it round as if she wasn't satisfied.

"Ouch... What are you doing?" Harry gasped in pain and quickly grabbed Hermione's mischievous hand.

"You have the nerve to ask me?" Hermione glared at Harry, annoyed. "Who said they weren't interested before? But from this moment until now, you haven't even blinked!"

"I was just curious," Harry shook his head and explained, "Cho Chang... the Seeker of the House is a China person? I had no idea that."

"Hmph, there's a lot you don't know~" Hermione turned her head away indignantly.

However, she accepted Harry's explanation, after all, Harry was a complete expert on China.

He can cook Chinese food, speaks Mandarin, uses a wand made in China, and is accompanied by a China beast... Apart from his appearance, Hermione felt that Harry was no different from any China person.

Therefore, it's understandable that he would be curious about Qiu Zhang.

This is why he doesn't often interact with students from the same department; otherwise, he and Qiu would probably have known each other long ago...

For some reason, Hermione felt a sense of relief when she thought about this.

It seems like it was a good thing Harry didn't meet Cho beforehand?

The tense and exciting match continues. Although the match between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff wasn't as fiery as the one between the Hedgehog and Lions, it was still a close contest.

It's all Harry's fault, really. Last year during the House Cup, the two houses were separated by just one point!

The determined eagles repeatedly attacked Hufflepuff's goal, but the united Badgers formed a strong defensive line in front of the goal, constantly resisting Ravenclaw's attacks.

This all-out offensive and defensive contest only came to an end with the sudden appearance of the Golden Snitch.

Both teams' Seeker started their runs one after the other, but it was clear from their takeoff movements that Cho Chang from our college was significantly inferior to his opponent.

Cedric Diggory, the Seeker of Hufflepuff and a fourth-year student, is probably the best Quidditch player Harry has seen at school so far.

His physique, balance, and speed may not be top-notch, but all of his qualities are maintained at an extremely high level, making him almost flawless overall.

Furthermore, he knew how to call upon the Beater to protect him, making him a true role model for Hufflepuff.

However, Cho Chang Qiu was not to be outdone. Knowing that she couldn't outfly Cedric Diggory, she simply chose to hang on to his back, following Cedric Diggory wherever he went.

This is a pretty good tactic; at least she doesn't have to bother locating the Golden Snitch herself, she can just focus on snatching it from Cedric Diggory... provided she actually succeeds!

The Golden Snitch frantically fled across the arena, with Cedric Diggory and Cho Chang in hot pursuit. They began to clash with each other from the center of the field, moving from low to high as they tried desperately to shake off their opponent.

Just as the Golden Snitch grazed past the stands, Cedric Diggory finally managed to squeeze past Cho Chang by a body length and desperately reached out to grab the sphere that was within reach!

"Ah!"

However, just as he grabbed the golden sphere, Cho Chang behind him suddenly let out a scream!

"Cushioning and Stopping Spell! Wingardium Leviosa!"

The incident occurred very close to Harry, so he could clearly see that Cho Chang was injured because the Hufflepuff Beater accidentally bounced the Bludger off Cho Chang while protecting Cedric Diggory. It was simply an unexpected accident.

Fortunately, Harry was right next to the audience, so he immediately cast two spells in quick succession, safely helping Cho Chang land back on the ground.

When Cedric Diggory, who led the team to victory, looked back and saw this scene, a hint of apology inevitably appeared on his handsome face.

"Make way, please make way, I can handle this minor injury." Gilderoy Lockhart, who suddenly appeared below the arena, parted the crowd of onlookers and raised his wand at Cho Chang.

"Let's go take a look." Seeing this, Harry inwardly cursed. Lockhart was a complete know-it-all; with him interfering, it would be a miracle if Cho Chang's injury didn't worsen...

"Ah!!"

However, before Harry and Hermione could even reach the bottom of the stairs, Cho Chang let out another scream, even more painful than before.

"How... how could this happen?"

Upon approaching, Hermione was immediately startled by the scene on the ground.

Cho Chang collapsed to the ground, whimpering in pain as she clutched her blood-soaked hand. A large pool of blood lay beside her, and in the center of the bloodstain, several pale finger bones could be seen on Harry's body!

"I... I have something to do! I'll be going now!" Lockhart seemed surprised that he had made things like this. After standing there for a moment, he quickly put away his wand and slunk away.

"That utterly disastrous bastard!"

Harry cursed under his breath; he was genuinely annoyed with Lockhart this time.

This guy actually used a curse by mistake, and it pulled Cho Chang's finger bone out!

"Let's take her to the hospital first." Harry couldn't leave Cho Chang in this condition unattended, so after quickly treating her wounds, he and Hermione helped her to the Hospital Wing.

"You shouldn't have let that bastard... that guy get involved!"

Upon arriving at the Hospital Wing, Madam Pomfrey gave Cho Chang a cursory examination of her injuries and nearly unleashed a torrent of abuse at Lockhart.

"Harry, and you too! If you're quicker, that guy won't have to make things worse! Go and Skele-Gro now, that'll be faster!"

While bandaging Cho Chang's external wounds, Madam Pomfrey continued to boss Harry around, ordering him to prepare medicine for her treatment.

In her eyes, Harry's first aid skills were clearly much more reliable than Lockhart's.

Harry possesses some advanced medical skills and is adept at handling sudden injuries such as external wounds and fractures, something Madam Pomfrey had long heard about.

Madam Pomfrey was not at all surprised by Harry's 'talent,' after all, the Wizarding World places great importance on family traditions and academic background.

For example, the Skele-Gro she used to heal Cho Chang was originally invented by Linfred, a famous 12th-century wizard and ancestor of the Potter Family.

"Don't worry, I'll prepare it right away." Harry replied helplessly, taking a bottle labeled "Skele-Gro" from the medicine cabinet next to him.

Hermione, on the other hand, huddled in a corner, too nervous to even breathe.

Madam Pomfrey, currently undergoing treatment, is only gentle with her patients; she'll lash out at anyone else, even Headmaster Dumbledore. Hermione doesn't want to risk offending her at this time.

Chapter 134 Hagrid's chickens were brutally slaughtered.

"That's fine. It will be painful for the bones to grow back, but it'll only last one night." Madam Pomfrey gave Cho Chang a final instruction before packing her things to leave the ward.

"Hmm..." Cho Chang responded softly, the pain on her face clearly visible.

Her fingers are connected to her heart; she's likely to have a very difficult night.

"Thank you so much for taking me to the hospital..."

After Madam Pomfrey left, Cho Chang quietly thanked Harry and Hermione, but judging from her expression, she must be in great pain.

"We're all from the same house, it's only right to help each other out," Hermione said with a smile. "Besides, you and Penelope have both taken care of me before, so of course we can't just stand by and do nothing about something like this."

The existence of the Chamber of Secrets in the academy is hardly a secret. Whether students look it up in "Hogwarts: Hogwarts, A History" or try to get information from Professor Binns teaches the History of Magic, they can easily find out about the Chamber and the Heir of Slytherin.

Therefore, recently, students from ordinary backgrounds have been living in fear, afraid that they will become the target of monster attacks.

In this situation, the fact that the upperclasswomen from Eagle House stayed by Hermione's side as a potential victim, whether based on Professor Flitwick's instructions or their desire to band together for self-preservation, shows how incredibly loyal they were.

"I haven't even thanked you for looking after Hermione before, and I didn't really help much." Harry shook his head, then changed the subject, "By the way, Cho Chang, are you from China?"

In cases like this, where a wound has just been treated, instead of letting her rest and endure the pain, it's better to chat with her about lighthearted topics. This might help distract her from the pain.

Harry happened to be curious about Cho Chang's background, so he naturally struck up a conversation with her.

"I am of Chinese descent, and my mother is a witch doctor."

However, after exchanging a few words, Harry's interest quickly waned.

He discovered that the situation was not quite what he had imagined; the other person's real name should be Qiu Zhang.

Based on Harry's probing, the other party's understanding of China was perhaps not as good as Hermione he had been exposed to all along.

While he couldn't be called a complete "banana" (a person of Asian descent but not of Chinese descent), he was definitely not a true China person either, and it was unlikely that he would attract Harry's special attention.

As for appearance... Harry admits that Cho, with her Asian features, does fit his aesthetic, but that's about it.

If there's no common ground, then a nodding acquaintance is the limit of any interaction with Harry, as evidenced by what happened between Harry and Ron Weasley.

"Uh... you have someone here? Did I come at the wrong time?"

The person who knocked on the door and entered was Cedric Diggory, the Seeker from Hufflepuff. He had also come to visit Harry in the hospital, but he didn't expect Harry and Hermione to be there, which made him feel a little awkward.

"It's alright, we also have something to do and are about to leave." Harry stood up and ushered Cedric Diggory into the ward. "You can chat with her for a while, remember to keep the topics light, that will help ease her pain."

"Oh, okay... By the way, I'm Cedric Diggory. I've heard of you; your previous spells were incredibly powerful!"

Cedric Diggory nodded seriously, then shook hands with Harry in a friendly manner.

After catching the Golden Snitch, he intended to turn around immediately to check on Cho's injuries, but instead witnessed Harry casting two consecutive spells to protect Cho and ensure her safe landing.

Harry's casting speed and the effects of the spells truly astonished him.

As expected of the legendary Hogwarts God of War, Cedric Diggory naturally felt a strong urge to befriend him.

"You're a great Quidditch player too."

Harry didn't mind exchanging a few polite words with Cedric Diggory. After all, this young man was not only truly talented, but also humble and handsome. It would be difficult for any normal person to dislike him.

Maintaining a certain level of friendship with such a person is definitely not a bad thing.

"Qiu really suffered this time..."

Even after leaving the Hospital Wing, Hermione's complexion was still not very good, clearly still worried about Cho's injuries.

This time, she didn't speak up for Lockhart, after all, she knew that the incident he had caused was truly serious.

"I'm just curious about the origin of his curse!"

For some reason, Harry felt that it wasn't just a simple mistake.

In order to study how to infuse magic into sound, Harry did a lot of research in the Restricted Section and gained some understanding of curses like the Entrail-Expelling Curse and the Bone-Extracting Curse, which were purely used to torture people.

The curse that rips out finger bones and inflicts extreme pain on the cursed victim is a vicious curse that only Death Eater who revel in tormenting others, and certain Auror interrogate Death Eater, possess.

Why was Lockhart's mistake so coincidental? Was it really just an accident?

For about a month afterward, in addition to continuing to guard against the petrification incident, Harry also began to pay attention to Lockhart, and even attended a few Black Defense classes during this period.

But Harry gained nothing; Lockhart remained incompetent, and his lessons continued to be childish.

Then, one day in early December, Hagrid suddenly rushed anxiously into the Hogwarts Great Hall.

Judging from the expression on his face, it was as if the sky had fallen.

"Something's happened... something's happened to everything! Waaah, where did they go?!"

The wailing, tinged with sobs, instantly echoed throughout the Great Hall, naturally attracting the attention of many students.

"Hagrid, calm down and tell me slowly, what exactly died?"

It was breakfast time, and Harry and Hermione were there too, so the two quickly went over to Hagrid and, while trying to calm him down, asked him about the details of what had happened.

"They were my chickens..." Hagrid said, his face contorted with grief. "All the chickens in the coop are gone, the roosters and the hens, all that's left is blood and feathers on the floor... Waaah, I raised these chickens for so long, intending to use them to supplement the kitchen's meals, and now they're all gone..."

"Take us to see!"

Harry couldn't stand by and watch Hagrid be upset, so he quickly took Hermione with him, and the three of them rushed to the chicken coop.