Because of Professor Kettleburn, everyone's spirits sank a little.
After several rounds of drinks.
Douglas quietly discussed something with the Astronomy professor, Aurora Sinistra, beside him.
When the first snow fell that year, they simply had to have a hot pot gathering in the Astronomy Tower.
The Astronomy Tower was the tallest tower in Hogwarts Castle, and reaching it required climbing a steep spiral staircase first.
Professor Sinistra taught Astronomy there, and the classes usually took place at midnight.
During his school days, Douglas had once gone to the Astronomy Tower for hot pot with Bill, Charlie, and a few others on a Saturday night.
Professor Sinistra, who had decided on a whim to observe the stars in the Astronomy Tower that night, had discovered them.
Fortunately, Douglas had promptly put the "one taste and you're hooked" principle into action.
Only then had they avoided an incident that would have cost both Gryffindor and Hufflepuff points.
Professor Sprout's face was already slightly flushed.
She raised her glass toward Douglas while patting Professor McGonagall on the shoulder beside her and said:
"Minerva, I think this year's House Cup may very well go to our Hufflepuff.
Haha, and it's all thanks to Douglas!"
At those words, the other two Heads of House present both turned to look at Douglas.
Douglas froze, then gave a wry smile.
"Professor, didn't we agree to keep this quiet for now?"
Professor Sprout raised an eyebrow.
"Hehe, there's no need to hide it. I want the Hufflepuff team to beat the other Houses fair and square.
Haha, you didn't know, did you? Douglas gave the Hufflepuff Quidditch Team a whole team's worth of Nimbus 2001s.
Those youngsters were overjoyed this morning!
They promised me they wouldn't let Professor Holmes down this term, and that they would definitely