"Plus George and Fred," said Harry.

"How is that possible?! How are the Gryffindors going to play without a Seeker and Beaters?

Harry shrugged. Hiccup face palmed.

"Have you seen Ron?" asked Hermione.

Harry and Hiccup both shook their heads.

"I think he's avoiding us," said Hermione. "Where do you think he -"

"There he is." said Hiccup pointing at the portrait hole.

"Where have you been?" said Hermione, springing up.

"Walking," said Ron, Hiccup raised an eyebrow. Ron, still wearing his Quidditch robes, sat down next to them.

"I'm sorry," said Ron, looking down.

"What for?" asked Harry and Hiccup.

"For thinking I can play Quidditch," said Ron.

"That's the most ridiculous reason I -" said Hiccup, Hermione put her hand over Hiccup's mouth to stop him from continuing. Hermione sent him a death glare.

"I'm going to resign first thing tomorrow." said Ron.

"If you resign," said Harry testily. "there'll only be three players left on the team."

Ron looked puzzled while Hiccup facepalmed.

"I've been given a lifetime ban. So've Fred and George."

"What?" Ron yelped.

Hiccup nodded.

While Hermione told the whole story of how Harry and the twins were banned from playing Quidditch Harry didn't open his mouth while Hiccup sighed every time the word 'Quidditch' was mentioned. Ron looked anguished than ever when Hermione finished.

"This is all my fault -"

"You didn't make me punch Malfoy." said Harry angrily.

" - If I wasn't so lousy at Quidditch -"

" - it's got nothing to do with that -"

Hiccup and Hermione stared at the two. Hiccup didn't know what to do.

"What do we do?"

Hermione shrugged and looked at the window.

"Look!"

Hiccup looked out the window and saw Hagrid's cabin's lights on.

"Guys!" cried Hiccup.

" - it was that wound me up -"

"Guys?"

" - it would've wound anyone up -"

Hermione sighed.

"Look, drop it will you!" Harry shouted. "It's bad enough without you blaming yourself for everything!"

"Can you hear me?" said Hiccup. "'Cause I'm really worrying about your hearing now."

"This is the worst day of my life." said Ron in a dull voice.

"I'll take charge from here." said Hermione.

"Join the club." said Harry.

"Well," said Hermione, her voice trembling slightly. "I can think of one thing that can cheer you both up."

"How does she do that?" muttered Hiccup

"Oh yeah?" said Harry.

"Yeah," said Hermione. "Hagrid's back."