Chapter 42: Gift

The flying speed of the two chasing the Golden Snitch was very fast, but in Madam Hooch's eyes, Chu Yang, who was one body length behind Harry, flew more easily.

Her eyes were full of amazement.

A novice flying for the first time reaching Harry's level is already a genius level, but the talent Chu Yang showed was even more exaggerated.

Because he was flying standing up...

A flying broom requires delicate control ability. In the case of high-speed flight, every movement you make on the broom may lead to a significant deviation in direction.

Secondly, it is observation ability. The faster the speed, the more blurred the surrounding scenery, requiring very excellent dynamic vision to observe the positions of teammates and opponents.

The most important thing is mentality! Only by being calm and composed enough can one make the right choice in a fierce confrontation.

And in these three aspects, Chu Yang was more than a little bit stronger than Harry.

"If Harry Potter plays for Gryffindor in the Quidditch match, he will definitely be able to win the trophy for the house." Professor McGonagall, who had been watching Harry, couldn't help but say.

"Professor McGonagall, I don't mean to offend you, but if Chu Yang participates in the Quidditch match, he will definitely be more excellent than Mr. Potter." Madam Hooch raised her head proudly, "In this regard, I am a professional."

Professor McGonagall was speechless.

Madam Hooch is not only a referee for Hogwarts Quidditch matches, but occasionally also serves as a referee for official Quidditch matches.

So she said she was a professional, and she really wasn't bragging.

Professor McGonagall whispered, "Headmaster Dumbledore shouldn't have sent Chu Yang to Slytherin. If he could also come to Gryffindor, he and Harry Potter would definitely be able to let us win the Quidditch championship for many consecutive years."

Just as Madam Hooch and Professor McGonagall were arguing, Harry, because he was too focused on chasing the Golden Snitch, flew out of the playground and headed toward the Whomping Willow at high speed.

"Hey! Harry, you can't go there, it's dangerous!"

Chu Yang realized something was wrong and hurriedly shouted at Harry to stop moving forward.

Harry, who was highly focused, only had the Golden Snitch in his eyes and couldn't hear Chu Yang's voice at all!

Chu Yang, who didn't get a response, had no choice but to follow Harry out of the playground.

Professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch were still arguing about who would perform better in the Quidditch match between Chu Yang and Harry.

Finally, Hermione couldn't stand it anymore and shouted, "Chu Yang and Harry are both gone, professors! They flew toward the Whomping Willow!"

Professor McGonagall looked up in surprise. After confirming that the two students could not be seen over the playground, her face changed, and she ran outside with her dark green robes.

Madam Hooch was the same, and even more panicked than Professor McGonagall. If something went wrong with these two people, it would have happened in her class, and she couldn't escape the responsibility.

The Whomping Willow is not a gentle magical plant. Over the years, many students at Hogwarts have been injured because of it, so the school strictly forbids students from approaching here.

No one expected Harry to approach here to chase the Golden Snitch.

Professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch took the lead and ran desperately, followed by a large group of students. The scene was very spectacular. Those who didn't know would think Hogwarts was holding some kind of sports competition!

By the time Professor McGonagall arrived, Harry, Chu Yang, and the Golden Snitch were circling the Whomping Willow like flies, and the Whomping Willow was like the Monkey King in A Chinese Odyssey who was tired of it, waving its branches frantically, trying to slap these annoying "flies" to death! The Whomping Willow, which was three stories high, had branches that were thicker than an adult man's thigh.

Under its frantic waving, the sound of the branches breaking through the air was numbing. "Mr. Potter, Mr. Chu Yang, come down quickly, don't chase the Golden Snitch, it's too dangerous!" Professor McGonagall shouted loudly, her expression very nervous. Harry was the Seeker she had just chosen.

"You are too dangerous like this, come down quickly!" Madam Hooch was pale, holding a broom and wanting to fly up, but the Whomping Willow waved its branches so tightly that she couldn't get close.

"This is not something I can decide, Madam Hooch!" Harry kept dodging the branches attacking from all directions, his expression terrified.

Where was the trace of the Golden Snitch?

It was mostly smashed by the Whomping Willow!

The more Harry thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. This was not the result he wanted to see. He originally just wanted to catch that little golden ball that could fly.

Professor McGonagall seemed to remember something and shouted, "The knot!! Just touch the knot of the Whomping Willow, and it will calm down immediately!"

Hermione was so anxious that she was about to cry, "Professor, we can't get close to that willow tree at all, let alone touch its knot."

Professor McGonagall looked at the twenty-year-old Whomping Willow and sighed. If this continued, she would have to cast magic to burn the tree. She must prioritize the safety of the students.

Just as Professor McGonagall hesitated, Harry, who had run out of magic and physical strength, slowed down, and finally the flying broom under him was hit hard by the Whomping Willow.

Harry screamed and flew out directly! Hermione, who witnessed this scene, covered her eyes and screamed, while Ron shouted Harry's name anxiously.

Other students also subconsciously covered their eyes in exclamation!

Professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch's hearts jumped into their throats!

Another figure in mid-air circled from the opposite direction, grabbed Harry's clothes dangerously, and saved him.

"Sit tight!"

Harry looked up and saw Chu Yang, who had grabbed him, looking at him with a smile. He breathed a sigh of relief, and then he saw Chu Yang holding a little golden ball in his hand.

"You caught it?!" Harry was first surprised, and then a little lost. He was surprised because Chu Yang was his friend, and he was happy for Chu Yang. He was lost because this was not caught by him after all.

"It's a gift for you! Consider it a birthday present." Chu Yang threw the Golden Snitch to Harry and encouraged, "You will definitely become an excellent Seeker. When you win the championship, give me one exactly the same."

Harry held the Golden Snitch, and there seemed to be light flashing in his eyes.

The flying broom landed slowly on the grass, and Professor McGonagall and Madam Hooch led the students to surround them.

"This is too reckless! Mr. Chu Yang, Mr. Potter, you have no idea how serious this is!" Professor McGonagall scolded the two with a straight face, but her eyes looked exceptionally gentle.

Madam Hooch, who finally breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Chu Yang with burning eyes. She was very sure that with the level Chu Yang just showed, he could fully participate in official matches!

And Harry Potter also had extraordinary potential.

No matter who it is, they will become the new star players of Hogwarts in the future!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 43 =====