[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hogwarts-learning-panel":3,"chapter-hogwarts-learning-panel-hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-465":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hogwarts Learning Panel",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2250703,4210,"Chapter 465: Mercenaries","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-465",465,"\u003Cp>“Listen up, lads,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roger said with a serious face,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We won the Quidditch Cup last year—not because each of us was stronger than the other teams, but because we were more united and smarter than any of them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re willing to devise a hundred plans and stick to them rigidly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered everyone in a circle for their final pre-game speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We prepared two complete plans, including several we’ve been training for relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, everyone—forget the old plans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abandon that defensive-counterattack strategy! We’re going on the offensive! Offensive! Still offensive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With wild, relentless attacks, we’ll make the other team ignore our Seeker—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roger’s voice suddenly rose,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll fight with everything we have for Ravenclaw—and win that damn Quidditch Cup!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ravenclaw Quidditch team erupted, their morale soaring to unprecedented heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wood, Davis—shake hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Hooch said crisply; Wood and Roger shook hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both squinted at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mount your brooms… listen for my whistle… three—two—one—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Hooch blew her whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean lightly mounted his broom; the Firebolt 2001 flew faster and higher than any other broom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him was Harry, tense as if facing an enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go hard, Harry—I’ll give it everything I’ve got.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean said, then became a streak of light across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry gritted his teeth and matched Wizard Sean’s pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Quidditch stadium watched as the two hurtled through the air like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The match has begun—and the biggest excitement remains them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry Potter and Mr. Wizard Sean Green!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ve given us many thrilling matches before—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, we all know they’re absolute rising stars; if anyone said they could become professional Quidditch players, I’d agree—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan nearly jumped out of his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jordan, can you tell us what’s happening in the match?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall’s voice cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked more excited than usual, her binoculars fixed unblinkingly on the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, Professor—we can see Ravenclaw launching an attack—Merlin, it’s insane!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan exclaimed anxiously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roger nearly scored—have they gone mad? If they keep this up, they’ll run out of stamina in minutes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the stands, Lee Jordan directed the wizards’ attention; on the pitch, the two Seekers—faster than any other player—held the attention of the entire match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their speed had reached a point where Chasers couldn’t even aim at them, let alone now that the Chasers were tangled in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Golden Snitch has appeared! Wizard Sean Green is ahead—he’s too fast—Harry Potter must become more aggressive, even if he has to ram his broom into dear Mr. Green—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan urged urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jordan!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall flinched and snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Professor—look! So close—Mr. Wizard Sean Green missed the Snitch by less than a finger’s width! Harry must act now—use his broom, the broomtail, his elbow—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan wished he could be on the pitch himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t notice his Head of House’s face had darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch out—that’s a disgraceful trick!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor, we can’t care anymore—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan leaned so far out of the stands he nearly fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall stared intently at the sky, feeling a tension and excitement she hadn’t known in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So close again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan shrieked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Harry finally acted—he pushed himself to the limit, the two tangled together, both lost direction—oh, Harry came to first, perfect chance—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan cried out in delight, but Professor McGonagall looked worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—Mr. Green caught up—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan’s face fell; Professor McGonagall secretly clenched her fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s about to be decided—about to be decided—both are pushing to the limit—colliding, turning, too fast—I can’t see—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whistle suddenly pierced the entire Quidditch pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Hooch signaled that the Golden Snitch had been caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Quidditch pitch fell still; all looked up, waiting for the two Seekers to return; the stands fell silent for a heartbeat, everyone waiting for the final result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who? Who? It’s Mr. Wizard Sean Green—oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan groaned in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor McGonagall did not scold Jordan; she waved her fist toward the returning players, shouting excitedly, her hat falling off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Jordan was stunned—hadn’t they lost the match?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or weren’t they Gryffindor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire stadium erupted. Wizard Sean soared high above the crowd, a strange buzzing in his ears; the tiny golden ball clutched tightly in his hand, its wings fluttering slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately looked for Harry, who flew alone, dejected, until Wizard Sean drew near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So close…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it was close—you did brilliantly, Harry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next time, Wizard Sean, I’ll be stronger than this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry said firmly, not looking at Wizard Sean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I look forward to it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned, he unconsciously saw Professor McGonagall waving her fist at him, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked years younger, brimming with vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean knew what the professor meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his gaze again and saw Professor Snape with a faint smile and slight nod, and Jia Jia Siting and others beaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he landed than Roger and Toya rushed over, throwing their arms around Wizard Sean’s neck, crying out in wild joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others surged forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We won the cup! We won the cup!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many arms locked together; Ravenclaw players hugged in a tight, hoarse cheer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue tide surged over the barriers and flooded the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless hands rained down on their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos, Wizard Sean felt voices and bodies pressing in on him, then he and the other players were lifted up by the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was suddenly hoisted into the light, and Roger, hoarse and ecstatic, roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Mercenary Plan succeeded perfectly—Ravenclaw’s back-to-back championship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are champions! We are champions!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, Jia Jia Siting and Hermione were pushing through the crowd toward Wizard Sean, Harry carried along with them; all were laughing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wizard Sean was carried toward the stands, where Dumbledore stood, holding the massive Quidditch Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>",978,"2026-06-19T10:00:42.198Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a980186e49b3c2c465cca579174c8fa75fc94fd73b69090b79c00d6e5389074f","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-466","hogwarts-learning-panel-chapter-464",526,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhogwarts-learning-panel-cover.jpg"]