Referee Madam Hooch walked slowly to the center of the pitch, accompanied by wave after wave of whistles and cheers.
"Ravenclaw Quidditch Team! Gryffindor Quidditch Team!" Lee Jordan struggled to maintain the Sonorus Charm, making his voice carry over the crowd. "They're heading toward Madam Hooch!"
"Thank Merlin there's no wind or snow today! We can enjoy this match to the fullest! Look! Ravenclaw has two new faces as well! Let's start by introducing the Ravenclaw team!"
"Asaiah Ratcher and Humphrey Leo! They're the newly selected Beaters, and we're looking forward to their performance on the pitch! Next up is Wizet Love..."
The moment Lee Jordan called Wizet's name, the cheers and whistles surged to another level, drowning out even his own voice.
Faced with that, he had no choice but to ask Professor McGonagall beside him for help. She strengthened the Sonorus Charm, allowing him to continue his commentary.
"The audience is just too enthusiastic! It seems everyone, like me, hasn't forgotten his spectacular performance in the Quidditch World Cup finals!"
"It's a shame the Quidditch Cup was suspended for a year to hold the Five-Wizard Tournament, so we never got to see Wizet's skills as a Chaser!"
"Now that the Quidditch Cup has resumed this year, we finally have the chance! To properly witness Wizet's flying technique! Let's introduce the next player..."
What followed was a fairly routine introduction. Neither Quidditch team had to wait long before gathering around Madam Hooch. After the captains shook hands, they mounted their Flying Broomsticks.
Madam Hooch's whistle was likewise swallowed by the cheers.
Lee Jordan's commentary rang out. "So familiar! Wizet's speed is still astonishing! It's too difficult! Angelina can't get the ball at all!"
"Wizet has entered the scoring area! Ron didn't react in time! If it were me, I