Azkaban: The Fifth House of Hogwarts

(It’s a bit late today, but 7K3)

(Part of this chapter is based on the end of Chapter 17 of the original Goblet of Fire, as well as the description of Ron's speech and character in Chapter 23 of Order of the Phoenix, and is written truthfully)

Tonight's dinner was probably the most lively moment since the beginning of school at Hogwarts. The little wizards from Slytherin and Gryffindor who had returned from flying lessons caused an uproar in the Great Hall.

The news that Nimbus 2000 had become a flying lesson teaching aid for first-year students spread throughout the school in an instant. The old students who hated themselves for being born a few years earlier burst into tears and once again criticized their old broomsticks.

As happy as the little snake and the little lion are the little badger of Hufflepuff and the little eagle of Ravenclaw. Tomorrow Friday is the day of their flying lessons. After surviving this sleepless night tonight, Afterwards, they can also experience this joy.

While people were having a heated discussion, two belated figures walked towards the Gryffindor table. Harry, who looked excited and excited, waved goodbye to a senior student, and then quickly walked to a part of the table. sit down.

"Hey! Ron!"

Ron, who was chatting with Neville, was tapped on the shoulder, and a delighted Harry sat next to him.

"What's wrong!"

Ron, who was slightly startled, turned around quickly and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it was Harry.

"I'm glad to see you're okay, Harry! Professor McGonagall didn't give you a hard time, did she?"

Harry, who was about to shake his head, had not started to move when Ron hurriedly said: "You must have seen me fly, right? Even though Mrs. Hooch is watching me and not allowed to fly as high as you, all this It’s my fault that I was nervous when I first called for the broom, otherwise I would have been able to call the broom for the first time just like you.”

"I also taught Neville how to ride a broom properly. I told you that this was not the first time I used Nimbus 2000. You have to bear witness to me, and that night too, right?"

Seeing Ron's excited look, Harry's expression froze slightly. He glanced at Neville beside him, and felt that Neville's expression was somewhat embarrassed as he was forced to sit in his position. It seemed that he was not. I don't want to continue listening to Ron's so-called advice.

"So... right..."

Harry nodded reluctantly. What happened that night... Harry thought it was at best the first time he saw Nimbus 2000.

"Did you hear that, Neville, so as long as you do what I say, you will definitely be able to fly steadily in the next class, just like me."

Satisfied, Ron finally let Neville go. After the hunger surged in his stomach, he grabbed the fragrant chicken drumsticks and took two bites. After swallowing the first bite of meat, He just realized that there was something he hadn't said yet.

"By the way, Harry, what happened after Professor McGonagall took you away?"

"It was confinement at best, as Fred and George often did after they messed up something, but at worst it was cleaning the chamber pots in the school hospital."

"I told you a long time ago that you shouldn't deal with those Slytherin guys. If it weren't for Rollo and Malfoy, how could you be taken away by Professor McGonagall? And it's unfair."

While talking to himself, Ron took another bite of the chicken leg.

"Obviously that guy was the leader, but Professor McGonagall didn't put him in solitary confinement. This is unfair to you."

Seeing the expression of hatred and hatred on Rollo's face, Harry suddenly felt embarrassed and picked up a glass of lemon juice to drink water to cover it up.

"Actually, not really. Professor McGonagall didn't deduct any points from me or put me in solitary confinement."

"Do you know Wood?"

"Of course, Fred and George are on the Gryffindor team. Wood is the captain this year. I heard he is a very good goalkeeper."

Feeling that something was unexpected, Ron turned his head with the chicken in his mouth and looked at Harry uncertainly.

"You mean..."

"Yes, Professor McGonagall took me to find Wood. I have joined the Quidditch team as a seeker or chaser. There will be an assessment on Saturday. I wonder if you would like to accompany me... .”

"But you're only a first grader, right! But first graders never-" Ron lost his grip on the chicken leg and fell into the plate, "I mean, you must be the youngest player on the house team in many years. !”

Seeing the surprise on Ron's face, Harry put a smile on his face, "It's been a century since Wood told me just now."

After confirming the news, Ron was so surprised and shocked that he sat there and stared at Harry blankly.

"Congratulations." Ron said, with a smile on his face, but it was a very awkward and forced smile. Harry always felt that it was a little weird, almost like he was making a ghost.

"Congratulations....I mean Ron, what's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing. The youngest player in the college team in a century. This is pretty good, right?"

Ron was chewing the chicken leg hard and spoke vaguely. His behavior at the moment was somewhat different from what Harry was thinking.

Aren't they supposed to be celebrating?The first thing Harry thought of after confirming the news was to share it with Ron, who was the first friend Harry met at Hogwarts.

Compared to Rollo and Draco, Harry cared more about Ron.

But in the end, Ron chose to look away, grabbed the chicken drumstick he dropped on the plate, and took a big bite.

At this awkward moment, a figure came behind Harry. The robe he was wearing had green decorations, which was a little out of place among the Gryffindors.

"Harry, Professor McGonagall didn't give you any trouble, did she? Rollo told me before that this might be a good thing. Was he right?"

Draco's sudden appearance made Harry's expression return to normal. He made room for Draco, and then nodded vigorously.

"I'm joining the Gryffindor House Team!"

"Really?!" Draco said in disbelief with a look of surprise and joy on his face: "I didn't expect Professor McGonagall to let you join the college team. This is great!"

The congratulations that didn't seem fake made Harry smile happily. Although something was wrong with Ron, he still received congratulations from his friends.

"Maybe I can also try to find Professor Snape. I'm also a good flyer, right! It's just that the sun was a bit bright at that time...ahem~"

Draco paused with some guilt. When he, Rollo and Harry flew hundreds of feet in the air, he suddenly realized that there are three levels of talent, and he was obviously not good enough. One step ahead.

"But Rollo should be fine. If you can join, then Rollo will definitely be fine too. I will go talk to Professor Snape later. If I can see you two competing in the Academy Cup, it will definitely be Very interesting thing.”

"I don't know if Luo Luo wants to join the academy team, after all..."

Draco's face showed some distress, and at this moment, someone spoke for him the second half of what he had not finished.

"The Slytherins are a bunch of stick-wielding gorillas, so it's certainly fun to play against them."

Ron's sudden words were sharp and harsh. Although what he said was the truth, even Draco wanted to say it just now, but if it was said in different people's mouths, the meaning would be completely different.

Draco's face turned cold. He pursed his lips and kept repeating in his mind what he had promised Rollo before: 'Don't talk to Weasley. No matter what he says, don't talk to him. Just treat him as if he doesn't exist, not a single word. Don't listen to it. '

Although Draco didn't know the use or significance of doing this, since he agreed to Rollo and everything Rollo had done before was without any mistakes, there would be no problem in doing what he wanted.

But Harry, who was caught in the middle, was in trouble at the moment. He was too embarrassed to look at Draco's face. He also couldn't understand why Ron would say such things. Wasn't the last meeting a good one?

Even if he had any dissatisfaction, Ron complained to him privately after returning. Is it something a normal person can do to say it to his face?

The naked provocation made Harry feel uneasy, and he did not want them to break out into arguments and conflicts in the Great Hall.

“The best way to meet an idiot is to give him a wide berth and don’t argue with him, otherwise you will be led into what he does best and beat you with his vast experience.”

After going through the 'Bible' from Rollo in his mind, Draco's face returned to normal, but still slightly pale.

"You both fly so well. Harry, have you ever wanted to be a chaser or a seeker? I think a seeker is more suitable for you. After all, most seekers need to look down from the highest place and try to find the Golden Snitch." Location."

Draco brought the topic back to the right track, making Harry suddenly sigh in relief. It was a great thing that no conflict broke out. He looked at Draco with some gratitude, with some apology in his eyes.

"Thank you for your advice, Draco. I'm going to take the test to join the team on Saturday. Can you come then?"

Harry also spoke quickly. He hoped that such an invitation could compensate Draco a little. After all, after that night, he had clearly sensed Draco's desire to be friends with him.

"Of course, I'm glad I can be of some help. By the way, this is the honey Hagrid got. We each have a jar. This is yours."

A glass bottle was placed in Harry's hand. The golden honey must be very sweet and delicious just by looking at it.

After realizing that he was completely ignored by Draco, Ron, who had no good feelings towards the Malfoy family, seemed to feel that he had been insulted in some way. The feeling of being ignored can only be felt most clearly by the person involved.

With his face flushed, Ron dropped the chicken leg bone in his hand and casually touched the tablecloth with his oily hand. He stood up and pointed at Draco's nose and said angrily:

"You Slytherins are not welcome to peek at the Gryffindor team's training. Who knows what you are planning, maybe you are trying to steal our tactics, right?"

"Harry, you are a Gryffindor. How can you invite people from Slytherin? Everyone knows that the entire Malfoy family is not a good wizard. Have you forgotten what he did on the train? Such a hypocritical appearance It’s basically—”

"That's enough Ron! Are you crazy?"

Before Draco could explode, Harry reached out and swatted away Ron's pointing hand, "I know what I'm doing. Saturday is the team selection. Wood told me that even if it's to arrange tactics, it won't matter." That will be the day!”

"But what if it happens! Then you will be in big trouble. I am helping you."

Ron, who was startled by Harry, trailed off, but still gritted his teeth and insisted on his statement. After seeing that Draco was not furious, he felt an inexplicable feeling of 'victory' in his heart.

It was as if the centuries-old mutual hostility between the two families had gained the upper hand in his favor.

This big movement could not be hidden from other people's ears. The little lions, who were always gossiping, all cast surprised looks. After seeing the Slytherin uniform that Draco was wearing, the curiosity in his eyes was faintly revealed. Somewhat hostile.

Wood, who was not far from Harry, quickly walked to their side, and the twins also hurriedly walked over. After all, he was his own brother. He could bully him, but outsiders could not, especially the Slytherin guys. , plus Malfoy's bonus, the twins almost rolled up their sleeves and wanted to teach them a lesson.

Fortunately, Wood reached out to stop the twins and stopped their recklessness.

"What happened?"

Frowning, Wood asked Harry, "I seem to have heard some stealing tactics? Is this the case, Harry?"

Hearing what Wood said, Harry quickly denied it and told him that he asked Draco to visit during Saturday's selection.

"So it is."

Wood nodded clearly, then glanced at Ron, "Although your concern is well-intentioned." For the sake of the twins, Wood smoothed things over for Ron, "But this doesn't reveal anything. Everyone can come and watch the team selection, from every academy.”

"It's nothing serious, just a small misunderstanding."

Wood's opening made the little lions look back in disappointment. Since there is nothing to eat, it is better to talk about how to get Mrs. Hooch to relax so that old students like them can ride a new broomstick.

However, Wood's arrival also gave Ron some new ideas at this moment, especially after Wood had 'praised' him just now, Ron had some bold ideas in his mind.

"Can I go to the selection? I can fly very well, steadily and fast. If Professor McGonagall hadn't come at that time and Mrs. Hooch wouldn't let me fly high... I also taught Neville how to fly Ride a broom...."

Ron racked his brains to organize his words. He hoped to participate in Saturday's selection. After all, Harry could do it, so why couldn't he?

He was just a step late, but there were so many people who were a step late. As the best flyer among this group of people, he would definitely not be far behind. Even Harry might be similar to him. After all, Harry had just touched a broom for the first time, and he had been riding one at home for many years.

However, Ron's words made the little lions on the side snicker. During the flying lesson, the person who was not named was Ron. He tried to pick up the broom with his feet and was eager to ride on it. it's him.

Neville, who was 'taught' to ride a broom by Ron, stood there with a slumped face and said nothing. He always felt so ashamed, obviously he was just being dragged to listen to a lot of Ron's talk about 'No one knows Nimbus 2000 better than me' of self-pleasure.

"First-year students cannot participate in the selection unless you can get Professor McGonagall's approval."

Faced with Ron's words, Wood shook his head helplessly.

"But if Harry can do it, of course I can do it, right? You see, Fred George is on the team, and Charlie is still the captain last year. Could my talent be..."

"If you haven't been hit in the head by a Bludger, I can believe it."

Fred, who was holding back laughter and feeling uncomfortable, held George's shoulders and couldn't help but speak.

"Ah, of course, if you didn't take the initiative to use your head to catch the bludger flying in the sky as slowly as grandpa, I would believe you, Ron."

George tried to sound serious as he complained.

"But I believe in your strength."

"You didn't get knocked off the broom after all."

The twins started singing together as usual.

"It's an amazing talent."

"This is something none of us can do."

"But my dear brother, wait until next year."

"This will give you a few extra inches, and maybe you can stop a Quaffle that's much bigger than a Bludger."

"Wood, you are in danger!"

Fred grabbed Wood's neck.

"Maybe next year Ron will kick you on the bench." George joked with a smile, "Then he will stop all the balls and become a legendary goalkeeper in history."

It was an unfortunate thing to meet an unforgiving brother like the twins, especially when the family all had their own outstanding talents. Ron, who was ordinary and somewhat stupid, naturally had his status in the family as low as under the table. .

In a family with many children, it is impossible to have an even bowl of water. Even the Weasleys did not have any big expectations for Ron. Anyway, a group of big boys all have a future, and a waste The dropped trumpet is naturally of no importance.

If Ron wants to be taken seriously by his brothers, sisters and parents, he needs to rely on his own efforts, but unfortunately, he is not a person who can work hard, whether it is now or in the future in books.

In this way, a world where only Ron was injured was completed. After hearing Wood's rejection, his expectations disappeared. After hearing the twins' words, his face paled a little, and when he saw Draco When I have never looked into my own eyes from beginning to end...

An angry blush appeared on his face.

"Are you planning to take action?"

A questioning voice poured cold water on Ron. Rollo, who had been listening quietly, appeared at this moment. He did not expect that things would turn out so smoothly.

It has to be said that when it comes to disappointing, Ron never disappoints.

"Although Gryffindor and Slytherin do have some conflicts, it's not like you, right?"

"Where did the baseless accusation come from? Are you jealous?"

Rollo, who came forward with a smile on his face, made Ron feel cold for some reason.

"You're jealous that Harry was selected for the school team instead of being detained, so you can't even say congratulations, right?"

"Then you pointed the finger at Draco. Do you think he robbed you of your friends? Harry is free to make friends with whom he chooses. Draco apologized for the mistakes he made before. He has the courage to admit his Wrong, does this piss you off?”

"Maybe I can understand that."

The aura exuded by Rollo, who was standing in front of Ron, made Ron almost breathless. This Slytherin, who was dubbed the 'Successor of the Dark Lord' as soon as he entered school, has some feelings in the hearts of many young wizards. Need to be feared.

But sometimes, misunderstanding can also become a tool used.

"After all, I heard clearly what you were saying to me at Hagrid's door while you were dragging Harry along. You thought that everything Slytherin did was done with bad intentions and that it was all premeditated and conspiratorial."

"I'm plotting against Harry, that's what you think. Maybe Draco is also plotting against Harry, right?"

Looking at the face that was slowly approaching with a smile, Ron seemed to be frightened. Under the increasing pressure, Ron suddenly burst out and spoke loudly:

"Is not it!"

But with this one sentence, it seemed that these short words had drained him of all his strength, and even his voice was a bit sinister.

"Of course, you guessed it right, of course I have my own thoughts."

Rollo admitted this matter frankly, and when Ron heard this, it was as if he had been stabbed with a tube of chicken blood, and his blood and vitality suddenly returned.

"You all heard it! He admitted it himself, right?"

It's a pity that no one responded to his words, even the twins' faces were just doubtful.

"I think the hostility between Gryffindor and Slytherin is inappropriate. Our four houses can compete, but they cannot hate each other. We live in the same Hogwarts, and the house only represents us at night. Where we rest does not mean that we are divided into hostile camps.”

"We have classes together in the classroom, we eat together in the Great Hall, we breathe the air of Hogwarts together, and enjoy the common college life."

"I didn't want to see the conflict getting worse, so I did these things."

"Harry and Draco did have some misunderstandings, but Draco wanted to be friends with Harry, so I told Draco that you have to apologize for your previous mistakes, so they resolved their previous minor conflicts. , get back together, frankness and sincerity are the only rules for making friends.”

"What prompted me to do this was that I wanted to ease or resolve the tit-for-tat confrontation between Gryffindor and Slytherin. This was a good entry point. I also wanted Gryffindor to see that Slytherin was not spread from outside. That way, we are all candidates for a group of dark wizards, and we will also make sincere efforts to make friends, just like each of you. In fact, we are all the same."

"Perhaps you can feel Draco's sincerity towards you, Harry?"

Harry, who was named by Rollo, nodded vigorously. Apart from the unpleasantness on the train, Draco now had a very good impression on him. He also admitted that Draco was his friend.

"And the other thing I did." Rollo paused, then looked around and looked at him, "Is the Nimbus 2000 useful?"

"This is my little gift to everyone in hopes that the four colleges can coexist peacefully."

There was a gasp of surprise. Not only the Gryffindor table, but also many people in Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw next to them were surprised by this.

"but--"

Rollo's voice made the surrounding area quiet.

"Maybe I didn't think carefully. I only prepared Nimbus 2000 for the Slytherin team. Actually, this is a bit unfair, right?"

"Who has paper and pen? Can you lend it to me?"

Although he had it with him, Rollo chose to borrow it from the little lions.

"I have!"

"here!"

Many voices responded to his words, and not long after, a piece of parchment and a quill were placed in Rollo's hands.

"Order 21 more. Each college team has them. However, it will take a few days to send them to Hogwarts. The Nimbus Company's production capacity is somewhat insufficient. Maybe I can consider injecting capital."

Upon hearing this, the twins' eyes suddenly lit up, as if they had thought of something.

"Fox, please send me a message, thank you."

After Rollo finished speaking, the parchment in his hand suddenly disappeared with a flash of fire, which caused another low exclamation.

"Maybe I should tell the truth, but I've never had the opportunity, but today it seems... just right."

Rollo, who was completely full, was like a god in the eyes of the little wizard, a God of Wealth who was carrying a Galleons bag and throwing coins out. They could not wait to step forward and hug the God of Wealth immediately.

"Is this...really what you said? Are you kidding?"

After seeing that Rollo had ordered brooms for other college teams, Wood looked at Rollo with wide eyes in disbelief.

"If we can untie the inappropriate hostility we had before, then I am serious. Of course, I also hope to see us have an exciting game on the Quidditch field. Hostility is not advisable, but I think competition It’s great, everyone wants to be the first couple, and when the time comes, my subordinates will see the real results.”

"Of course! I mean awesome!"

Wood stepped forward excitedly and grabbed Rollo's hand. There is no doubt how much a high-quality broom can help the game.

"I will definitely not be merciful on the field. Don't even think about those gorillas...ahem..."

Wood, who felt that the wording was a bit wrong, coughed.

"I will talk to Professor Snape about the Slytherin team. There should be some changes in Slytherin. However, fouling is also one of the skills of Quidditch. Otherwise, there would be no such thing. The referee has written down the rules for killing people, right?"

Hearing Rollo's words, Wood, who felt a little relieved, shrugged, "Who says it's not the case."

What the competition needs is victory. Although cheating will be looked down upon, victory is the ultimate pursuit of the contestants. As long as they don't fall down halfway, it will be dirty. Anyway, the champion's trophy is shining gold.

Just when everything seemed to have settled, the belated professor arrived at the right time.

"What are you doing?"

As soon as Snape opened his mouth, all the young wizards from whichever school they were in instantly shrank. They quickly averted their eyes, not daring to look directly into Snape's deep, cannibalistic eyes.

"A small misunderstanding has been resolved. It's nothing serious, Professor Snape."

Rollo, who didn't care about Snape's low air pressure, even directly grabbed Snape's arm, "By the way, Professor, I got a few barrels of Acromantula venom. I didn't know if you had any." Don’t need anything?”

"You are a recognized master of potions. I wonder if you have time now to tell me about potions for the breeding of magical creatures? Hagrid and I are planning to study cross-species hybridization. If you can help... "

Seeing Rollo easily pulling Snape aside, the little wizards behind him couldn't help but look at him with admiration. This was an extremely rare scene in Hogwarts, but no matter what, there was no After Snape was present, the auditorium returned to its lively state, even more so.

As a Slytherin, Draco seems to be less obtrusive on the Gryffindor table. As Rollo said, competition is good, but hostility...

As long as Slytherin doesn't take the initiative to cause trouble, Gryffindor can accept it. Most of the little lions think so. After all, they are all students, and it is difficult to cause fights and killings that are common in the world.

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