"Here it is!" she exclaimed when she found it and began reading. "Hmmmmm. This potion seems to be a bit complicated. Most of these ingredients are easy to get, but boomslang skin. We'll probably have to sneak into Professor Snape's private stores. And we need a bit of whoever we're changing into."
Ron and Alex looked at each other with a face of grimace.
"But can you do it?" Ariel asked Hermione.
Hermione nodded at her. "I'll be able to, but it'll take a month."

"A month?!" Alex, Ron, and Ariel cried in unison.
"By then, half the school will be attacked," Alex said.
"I know," said Hermione. "But if it is Malfoy, then this is the best chance we've got, so it's better than nothing. And don't worry about getting a bit of who we're turning into yet. That's the last ingredient we need."
Harry suddenly walked in wearing red and gold robes and carrying a nicely decorated broomstick. Alex was wondering what it was for when Harry spoke.
"Gotta get to the field in time for our match against Slytherin."
Ron smirked. "Knock Malfoy off his broom and you can save me from drinking something with Crabbe's toenail."

Chapter 8: Quidditch

Alex and the gang followed Harry out to a strange looking stadium. Hoops were at the ends of the stadium, but were elevated high in the air, and all around, people were flying on brooms in a complicated manner. Ron and Hermione led Alex and Ariel to the grandstands where they took a seat.

"Uh, what's this sport called again?" Alex asked.

"Quidditch." Hermione answered. "Never heard of it…" Ariel said.

"Wow, you really DO have a lot to learn…" Ron cried.

"RONALD! Be polite!" Hermione snapped.

Ron sighed and pointed out into the field. "Alright, the object of the game is to get that ball, the "Quaffle" into the hoops, the team with the most points wins."

"What's Harry's job?" Alex asked.

"He's a seeker, while the game goes on, an object known as "The Golden Snitch" flies around rapidly. Harry's job is to get it before the other teams seeker does. If you get it, your team gets 150 points, which usually ends the game." Hermione explained.

Suddenly a big bulky ball flew past them, and nearly hit one of the players.

"And that would be…?" Alex inquired.

"That's a "Bludger" They fly around and try and knock the players off their brooms. The beaters...'beat' the Bludgers away to protect their teammates. Gryffindor's beaters are my brothers Fred and George." Ron explained.

Suddenly one of the brothers hit a Bludger straight towards where Alex and the others were sitting! They all leapt out of the way and the Bludger dented Alex's seat and bounced off. Alex just shot an unnerving look at Ron.

"Also known as "the Human Bludgers" Ron sighed.

After the gang re-seated, they began to watch the game. As the game waged on, Slytherin was clobbering Gryffindor 90 to 30.

"Man, they're getting murdered out there!" Alex commented.

"Only thing that can save us now is the Golden Snitch" Hermione replied.

Soon, Harry began to fly around rapidly, at first they thought he had found the Golden Snitch, but upon closer inspection, they saw one of the Bludgers was actually chasing him!

"Is it supposed to do that?" Ariel asked.

"No, someone's messed with that Bludger!" Hermione cried.

Ron pulled his wand out and aimed it at the Bludger.

"I'll stop it!" Ron stated.

Before Ron could cast a spell, Hermione tore the wand out of his hand.

"NO! Even with a proper wand it's too risky! You might hit Harry..." Hermione stated.

Ron knew she was right. "But we can't just sit here and do nothing!!" Ron pleaded.

Alex thought for a moment and then got an idea. He whipped out his wand and aimed it at the Bludger.

"Didn't you just hear me?!" Hermione yelled.

"I'm not gonna destroy it!" Alex yelled back.

Alex had remembered the summoning charm he learned back in Mr. Flitwick's class. His plan was to use it to draw the Bludger away from Harry. Alex took a moment to aim, when he was sure he was locked on.

"ACCIO!" He cried.

It was a direct hit. The Bludger tore away from Harry and went towards Alex.

"Nice shot!" Ron cheered.

Hermione then realized what Alex just did.

"BUT THAT BLUDGER'S COMING RIGHT AT US!" Hermione screamed.

Alex just gulped. "Didn't think of that…"

Hermione took out her wand and took aim at the incoming Bludger.

"DEPULSO!" Hermione cried.

A sudden shockwave emitted form her wand and the Bludger, which was seconds away from hitting them, was blown backwards.

"Wow, nice work Hermione…" Alex said, taking a few deep breaths.

Hermione just smiled at her work. The Bludger suddenly flew by and knocked Harry off his broom! Since he was flying low to the ground, he didn't get badly hurt by the fall.

"HARRY!" Ron cried.

Harry slowly got up off the ground, and held the Golden Snitch up in triumph, winning the game for Gryffindor.

"C'mon, this way…" Hermione had gotten up from her seat and beckoned the others to follow. The team followed her down to the field to go meet Harry.

"Nice job Harry!" Ariel congratulated.

"Well, I couldn't have done it if you hadn't gotten that Bludger off my tail…" Harry said to Alex.

Alex looked behind Harry and gulped.

"Uh, don't thank me just yet Harry…" Alex murmured.

Harry looked behind him, and saw the Bludger coming in for a second shot! Hermione quickly jumped in front of Harry and aimed her wand.

"Reducto!!" She cried.

The Spell made comment and the Bludger suddenly exploded! Alex just stood there, mouth hanging open. He silently leaned over to Ariel.

"Remind me not to make her mad…" He whispered.

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Me: Told you I'd update! And if you're wondering about the style, it's Hermione's fault!

Hermione: You can't just have everything scrunched up!

Me: I'm the author; I can do whatever I want!

Hermione: I'll get Myrtle in here!

Me: EEP! Alright, Alright….