Training Draco

Snacks, toys, supplementary books, money—he brought out everything he had and shamelessly begged Luo Bin to teach him how to catch the Golden Snitch.

Seeing how sincere Draco was—and how tempting the money was—Luo Bin returned the snacks, toys, and Galleons. He kept the Sickles, Knuts, and supplementary books, then agreed to spend two or three hours each weekend before the Quidditch Match teaching Draco to catch the Snitch.

Once Draco made sure Terence would not attack the coach he had worked so hard to find, he circled around to stand in front of Luo Bin and announced that Luo Bin was there to teach him how to catch the Snitch.

"Excellent. I'm sure Draco's skills will improve by the day. Now, before training officially begins, I have a few things to say..."

Luo Bin had no interest in Marcus's long speech. He headed to the stands and read Secrets of the Beast-Blood Curse while eating a sausage-and-chicken sandwich.

Dawn was just breaking when the speech finally ended. Draco hurried over, downed a can of juice, and dragged Luo Bin onto the pitch to train.

"Luo Bin, I'll leave Draco in your hands for now!"

Marcus waved, and six players shot into the sky.

"The Golden Snitch is crafty. When it hovers in midair, don't assume that's your best chance to catch it..."

"Then when is the best chance?"

Draco asked eagerly.

"You haven't learned to walk yet, and you already want to sprint? Listen. There are patterns to the Golden Snitch's flight. When its wings are level, it'll probably fly straight. When one is higher than the other, it'll probably fly toward the lower wing. By the same token, wings angled up or down tell you whether it's about to climb or dive..."

Luo Bin had no plans to