Hogwarts Ordnance Manual

The flying lesson was perfect. Mrs. Hooch gave Dudley a very high evaluation. Cedric also greeted him from a distance. It seems that he is worthy of joining the team, but if he has to compete with Cedric for the position of seeker, I'm afraid it won't be possible. so easy.

During dinner, they met the Harry trio again. Ron complained endlessly about how Harlot's Defense Against the Dark Arts class was a mess, but Hermione mercilessly complained about Ron always hitting himself with spells. .

There will soon be the first Quidditch match between the old enemies Gryffindor and Slytherin. Harry invites Dudley to watch the game and learn the tactics of each house and the characteristics of the main players.

"We also have training in the evening. If you are interested, you can come and take a look!" Harry said to Dudley enthusiastically.

Captain Wood, who was not far away, curled his lips and said nothing. Although Hufflepuff was a competitor, they had always been known as the "cleanest game", so Gryffindor was not averse to being observed by them, let alone just A fat first grade guy who hasn't even made the team yet.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to train!" The Slytherin players in green robes came over, led by their captain, Marcus Flint, and next to him was Malfoy, who looked like he needed a beating.

"You shameless villain!" Wood became furious instantly and almost rushed over and punched Flint.Wood spent the summer thinking about team tactics for this year's game, but these days Slytherin has been occupying the Quidditch pitch with Snape's instructions.

Dudley watched the two captains facing each other and couldn't help but shrug. Wood was so obsessed with Quidditch that he spent all his time on the court even though he was a Hogwarts varsity alongside Cedric.There is only one stadium, Gryffindor and Slytherin are at their limit, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff have no place to play.

Finally, the trouble came to Professor McGonagall. Wood hoped that the old lady would also give them an approval, but the old lady said that the Slytherin team members had undergone major adjustments and all had new brooms. It would take some time to get used to it. Wood and Harry I was absolutely furious.

Only Dudley knew that the person in the world who most wanted the Slytherin team to be beaten to pieces was the old lady in front of him. She was a Gryffindor player when she was young, but she was a Slytherin player who was fouled in the final. He suffered a concussion and lost the championship. That disastrous defeat almost made Gryffindor depressed for decades. This revenge cannot be repaid.

But Professor McGonagall obviously would not conflict with Snape over the trivial matter of grabbing the court. She then suggested that they go try it near Hagrid's paddock. Hagrid should be able to find suitable lighting equipment.

Dudley followed happily. Firstly, he happened to be going to Hagrid to get Nimbus 2001. Secondly, George and Fred were also on the Gryffindor team. He really wanted to talk to the twins about Ginny.

After explaining the purpose of his visit to Hagrid, the enthusiastic Hagrid quickly cleared the paddock with Tooth. George suggested lighting several large fire pits around the paddock for lighting, and finally Hagrid coyly brought out a few Muggle searchlights. , there is even an old diesel generator.

Hagrid, like Mr. Weasley, likes to modify the machinery and gadgets made by Muggles, but they are also short of money and can only collect some old things to play with.

"I have lamps and generators, but I haven't figured out the circuit yet..." Hagrid pointed to the cables that were entangled in a spider web. These things were all picked up in the garbage dump before he could do it. Organize and research.

"I know how to do this!" Dudley volunteered. After all, he had been in the field army. Repairing cars and connecting electricity wasn't just a child's play?

Watching Dudley fiddle with the welder for a while, he finally shook the handle hard, and the diesel generator started to move in response, and the four searchlights also lit up.

"Awesome!" Wood was overjoyed and gave Dudley a thumbs up.

Fred said sadly: "These things are so useful! If I had known, I would have bought those things from the bounty hunter last time..."

George gave Fred a look, and Fred quickly shut up.

But Dudley heard the key word "Hunter".

This word is mentioned in the clues about the Faceless Men, and it certainly does not refer to Muggles who hunt small animals, but more like some kind of mysterious organization, and the Faceless Men are avoiding them.

Fred's words reminded Dudley that there are "bounty hunters" in this magical world. To put it bluntly, they are a group of wizards who get paid to do things. As for what they do, the Ministry of Magic can't control that much, otherwise Knockturn Alley will no longer exist.

Dudley abandoned the twins. These two living treasures should have obtained the Marauder's Map, and then often sneaked to Hogsmeade Village, where there was probably a stronghold of bounty hunters.

"Dudley, come play with us!" Harry suggested.

Dudley waved his hand: "Next time, I'm more concerned about my broom..."

Hagrid slapped his head and led Dudley to his hut. Dudley's heart was beating hard, fearing that Hagrid would cause him some trouble.

When Hagrid uncovered a piece of dirty linen, Dudley's heart trembled. He was already mentally prepared. If Hagrid gave him a trick, he would have to buy one with the two thousand gallants he had just earned. The broom was gone.

Fortunately, Nimbus 2001 is intact, except for a simple handle added to the handle, which looks like a combination of a bicycle and a flying broomstick.

"I don't have much material. If you give me another week, I should be able to do better..." Hagrid moved his eyebrows.

"Very well, Hagrid, thank you!" Dudley turned around and gave Hagrid a hug.

Hagrid scratched his beard and said with some embarrassment: "Hey, as long as you don't blame me for turning you into a pig tail..."

He was referring to the time when he picked Harry up from school last year. Because Vernon scolded Dumbledore, Hagrid got angry and conjured a pig tail for Dudley. Later, Vernon had to take Dudley to a private hospital to have the tail removed. The experience was a nightmare.

The corner of Dudley's mouth twitched. He also thought about this. No wonder the back of his butt felt strange. He joked: "Maybe when I learn how to do it, I can conjure a fire dragon's tail for you!"

Hagrid laughed loudly and said to come over, and the two of them became familiar with each other unknowingly.

"Go out and give those arrogant boys a try!" Hagrid patted Dudley on the shoulder and encouraged him.Of course he doesn't think Dudley can beat Harry, but he also likes to see the children sweating on the field and fighting bravely and never admit defeat.

The Golden Snitch is generally not released during Quidditch training. After all, the thing is very expensive and can be easily damaged and lost. Even on the field, in more than half of the games until the end of time, neither team caught the Snitch.

The Seeker is trained to avoid the Bludgers played by the opponent, so as not to be knocked down at the beginning.

"careful!"

Dudley flew to the side of the training ground on his broom, and a Bludger came quickly. Harry just ducked upside down to avoid it, but saw the Bludger flying towards Dudley's head, and couldn't help but exclaimed.

Dudley's eyes were sharp, and of course he saw the oncoming black shadow. He did not dodge, turned the handle, turned over, and kicked the Bludger back at a faster speed, almost knocking Angelina off the broom. Smashed down.

Looking at the astonishing speed of the ball, Wood smiled bitterly: "Anyone who has anything to do with the Potter family is a monster. I'm afraid this year's game with Hufflepuff will be on the line..."