Chapter 24

Slytherin vs Gryffindor

Finally, its quidditch season. Hehe. I woke up this morning feeling very excited to play against Gryffindor. Wonder who will win. I hope Slytherin will win this game and there will be no manipulation from Dumbledore to let Harry wins. Honestly, that old man should retired years ago. I went to Slytherin table and sat in front of Zabini and Nott. I put waffles mix with honey on my plate and chose orange juice for my drink. Hm. What a delicious breakfast. I ate elegantly.

"Feeling ok, Ethan?"Zabini asked after swallowing the pancakes. Nott just stay silent, prefer to listen our conversation.

"Of course! Who do you think will win?" I said, giving a puppy eyes at Zabini. Nott snorted seeing it. Hey, come on! I am not that bad right?

"Not sure. Harry seems quite talented."Zabini smirked at my pouted.

"What about me? I think I am also can give a challenge to Harry." I replied confidently.

"You're not bad."Zabini said after a while. Nott nodded, agreed with Zabini. I sighed. What a good friend they are. Please note my sarcasm. We ate in silence.

"Now, I want a clean game from all of you." Madam Hooch said, looking at all of us. I saw that most of Slytherin player smile maliciously at Gryffindor player. What a drag! I face palmed. I flew above others player, waiting for the game to begin. I heard the whistle sound and 'The game begin'. Fantastic seeing them flew like there's no danger. After a while, I saw that Harry broom were acting up like in the movie. I ignored it, trying to find the Snitch. I glanced at saw most of the Gryffindor player were trying to help Harry. After a while, I heard 'You're on fire' from teacher's place. I inwardly laughed. Pity Professor Quirrell did not died. I saw the snitch at the same time as Harry. Both of us flew towards it. I saw that Harry might be able to get the snitch before me, so I decided to jump from my broom. I heard others screaming at me. I prayed that my bones will not be broken.

"Yes!" I shouted, happy that I able to catch the snitch before Harry. Uhuh! Bam! Ouch! I fell on my face. I got up and saw that my nose bleed. Harry came besides me, paled seeing my face full of blood.

"Ethan, your face!" I heard Harry' voice full of panicked. Slytherin player also came near me. One of them put a clean handkerchief on my nose, trying to stop the bleeding.

"Slytherin win!" Madam Hooch said and blew her whistle. After that, all were blurred for me before everything going black.

Hospital Wing,

I opened my eyes slowly. Urgh! What the hell? Why does my head hurting?

"Ethan, can you hear me?"I turned my face to right, hearing Professor Snape's voice. His eyes full of worry even though his face showing no emotion.

"Are you in pain?" He asked, helping me to sit.

"A little." I replied and drank a pain relief potion given by him.

"Uncle sev? What..what happened?" I asked, accept a glass of water from him. He told me that I broke my nose and fell unconscious. Madam Pomfrey came from her office and rushed to my side. She perform full diagnosis to make sure there will be no lasting effect. After that, she left me with Professor Snape.

"So, did I manage to catch the snitch?"He smiled and told me that Slytherin wins. Yes! It seems Harry lose against me. Hehe. He ruffles my hair and told me to relax.

"But we are his friend!"I heard Zabini's voice from outside.

"It seems that your friend cannot stay away for too long. Make sure to get some rest, Ethan."Professor Snape said and left Hospital wing.

"Hey, guys!" I greeted them, refer to Zabini, Nott, Harry and Longbottom. They greeted me back. I can see that Zabini was excited to tell me about what happened.

"Congratulations, Ethan! You managed to catch the snitch before me."Harry said. Longbottom also congrats me. I laughed at said 'thank you'. Zabini and Nott told me all details after Slytherin wins. I can't wait to go to party at Slytherin common room. Hehe. We talked for a while before Madam Pomfrey 'shoo' all of them. I lay back on my bed to get some rest. I am not sure when I fell alseep. I never knew that Professor Snape came back and tugged me. I didn't even felt the kiss on my forehead or hearing him saying 'Sleep well'.

Notes: Sorry I am not very good discribing Quidditch scene. Hehe.