With the Black-Bellied Snake Squad's defeat, the Lion Squad's score rose directly to 21 points, while the Black-Bellied Snake Squad fell from 18 points to 17.
Because the Honey Badger Squad had defeated the Blue Butterfly Squad, their score increased by one point from 16, bringing them to a total of 17.
As a result, three teams now shared second place: the Black-Bellied Snake Squad, the Light Squad, and the Honey Badger Squad.
The Lion Squad's current score put them a full four points ahead, giving them a considerable advantage.
But this was not absolute, because their scores could still change as they continued competing.
There was also a rule: unless a team's score surpassed that of the top five, teams in the top five could not challenge downward. Those below could challenge upward, however, and points would be calculated normally based on victory or defeat.
For example, the Lion Squad, which Harry and the others belonged to, could currently only passively accept challenges from teams ranked second and below. Only when another team's score surpassed theirs could the Lion Squad continue challenging upward.
Gryffindor Common Room.
"Beautifully done, Harry, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger! Let's celebrate our heroes!"
Fred and George had somehow gotten hold of party poppers. The moment the three of them entered, they quickly set them off, and colorful confetti rained down at once.
The entire Gryffindor Common Room was incredibly lively. Harry and the others' victory also meant Gryffindor's victory. It was prestige, reputation, and honor.
Amid everyone's cheers and the little gifts they received, Harry and the other two sat in the common room for quite a while, listening to everyone recount the battle and share their joy. Only after growing tired did they return to sleep.
After the team competition stabilized the Lion Squad's