Slytherin, the Hate Magnet

It's Saturday, 11:20 AM.

Ryan sat in the front row of the stands, speechless.

He shouldn't have been discovered, but because he had granted Hermione access, Hermione was able to notice him. And since the Ravenclaw first-years usually went to and from class together, Ryan was also pulled to sit in the front row.

The most speechless thing is the appearance of another one.

"Excuse me, excuse me, please make way."

"The match hasn't started yet, has it?" A huge figure squeezed in. Even though Ron had saved two spots for Hagrid in advance, it wasn't enough.

There he was, Ron and Malfoy standing right next to each other.

"I watched it from my little hut last time," Hagrid said, patting the large binoculars hanging around his neck. "But that's not the same atmosphere as watching the game in a crowd. I was going to come over, but the game was over."

"Thanks to you this time, Ron. And Slytherin, well—well, Harry will definitely win." Hagrid patted Ron on the shoulder lightly, but Ron couldn't resist and almost kissed Malfoy.

This also led Hagrid to spot Malfoy, who gestured with his lips but still didn't utter the word.

In addition to Ravenclaw and Slytherin, who were supposed to be present, students from other houses also came to the competition.

As soon as Slytherin entered the arena, the other three houses, led by the Weasley Twins, erupted in a tidal wave of boos.

Professor McGonagall, who was as usual monitoring commentator Lee Jordan from the commentary booth, merely glared at them without saying anything. But from the slight upturn of her lips, it was clear that she was even somewhat pleased.

Goodness, Slytherin is so disliked, even now that Voldemort has been dead for so many years?

You can't get this feeling from reading the book.

No wonder so many people cheered and watched when Snape was attacked by the four Marauders during Voldemort's reign of terror. Back then, Snape wasn't just a Slytherin student; he was also mingling with Death Eaters trainees.

His friend played a rather wicked prank on Lily's friend. He himself didn't seem to do anything, but when Lily questioned him, he only cared about whether Lily had feelings for James.

After receiving a negative answer, he left with cheerful steps, without ever thinking of leaving the group.

In that situation, Lily's unwavering loyalty to Snape was truly remarkable, and it's no wonder that whenever someone mentions her, they shower her with praise from head to toe.

Sirius's habit of causing trouble for Slytherin whenever he's in a bad mood seems cool to everyone else.

Professor McGonagall thought at the time that Sirius had just gone a bit too far, but were still good students.

Ryan couldn't help but feel a little fortunate that during the time he traveled here, there was a moment when he even considered going back to Slytherin to do something cool and humiliating.

Fortunately, he didn't go. Slytherin really is full of black marks, the kind that can't be washed away.

First of all, they don't follow the Slytherin Code or act all high and mighty like in fan fiction.

The entire college has an atmosphere of ruthlessness, where only the result matters and not the process.

During their studies, their Dean Snape would always show favoritism, giving extra points to his own students and finding excuses to deduct or not give extra points to students from other houses.

That alone is enough to make them a target of criticism.

Moreover, in Quidditch Match, people exploit loopholes in the game; it's more like beating people than playing a game.

They were playing against a group of people who were quite popular in their respective colleges.

In terms of appearance, the Quidditch players they present to the public are all burly and rugged, to the point that Harry couldn't help but complain about people with Troll blood. In the original timeline, Draco probably wouldn't have Seeker if he hadn't donated Nimbus 2001.

It's not that he's bad at the game, but that he doesn't fit the public image of the Slytherin Quidditch Team; he's too boyish and not strong enough.

Yes, you heard right. Normal Seeker are supposed to be thin and slender, but Slytherin are different; they just need to be tough.

In their daily lives, Slytherin already openly and severely express their dissatisfaction with Muggle-born wizards. This is especially true now that Muggle-born wizards are the majority, and Slytherins are the minority.

In addition, some members of Slytherin today are descendants of Death Eaters who have committed many evil deeds. Although they have escaped legal punishment, others still remember them.

With so many flaws, how could Slytherin not be a bad one?

Sure enough, just before the match was about to begin, Madam Hooch even explicitly instructed the Slytherin Team to participate in the match fairly and Honesty.

As Ryan was engrossed in his own world, the match began with the sound of Madam Hooch's whistle.

The game started off one-sided.

It's not that Ravenclaw are weak, but rather that Slytherin are all reckless and their cheating skills seem to be ingrained in their very being, honed through countless trials.

"Jonny of Ravenclaw got the Bludger! -- So fast, as expected of a former Seeker -- Oh no! It's Derrick, Slytherin's Beater -- This is cheating!" Lee Jordan roared.

"Sorry, I was just blocking the Bludger for my teammate. What's wrong with that?" Derrick grinned. The Slytherin cheered, but their cheers were quickly drowned out by boos and curses from the other three houses.

Madam Hooch signaled for the game to continue, Derrick did not cheat, or at least it appeared that he did not.

"After that blatant and despicable act of cheating just now—" Lee Jordan said.

"Lee Jordan!" Professor McGonagall hissed.

"I mean, after that public and offensive foul just now—" Lee Jordan continued.

"Lee Jordan, I'm reminding you—" Professor McGonagall growled again.

"Okay, Derrick almost killed the Gryffindor Quidditch Team Chaser, but the game continues," Lee Jordan continued his indignant commentary.

Harry is facing the toughest game of his life.

Lee Jordan's commentary follows the Chaser, while the Seeker are generally not mentioned. This is a training that every commentator receives before going on the court.

Harry flew high into the sky from the start, hovering and surveying like an eagle.

This was part of the pre-arranged plan to prevent Harry from being attacked prematurely.

To be honest, this is not a good decision. You have to know that the Golden Snitch flies around the arena. Although it may be easier to spot at high altitudes, it will also be farther away from the Golden Snitch.

If the teammate, the Beater responsible for interference and protection, is not effective, the opposing Seeker will be able to get the Golden Snitch faster.

As a result, with each Slytherin player acting like a living, Bludger, Ravenclaw's Beater Dennis and Woody had no time to interfere.

This led to Slytherin's Seeker, Terence Higgs, leisurely searching the field for the Golden Snitch.