#54 - Section 54
Fake Quirrell failed right after the exam; there wasn't even time for the results to come out.
Harry was much better than Ron, as expected of a naturally gifted student.
Potions: A
Herbology: A
Charms: E
Transfiguration: A
Defense Against the Dark Arts: E
History of Magic: A
Flying: O
Astronomy: P
Ron and Harry were discharged from the hospital two days ago. Harry, needless to say, was unconscious for three days before waking up.
Ron wasn't much better. He was found lying in the Wizard's Chess chamber after a whole day and night. In the dark, damp underground space, Ron, with his broken leg, couldn't call for help. Ethan could imagine his state of mind at the time.
Anyway, he was carried out unconscious, almost dead.
Mainly because Harry passed out and didn't say where Ron went, and no one cared about him.
Dumbledore took Harry back to the hospital wing and left the school after chatting with Ethan.
After all, the Ministry of Magic's letter that day was real. He just delayed going, giving Voldemort the illusion that he had left the school to go to the Ministry of Magic. After dealing with Voldemort's matter, he still had to go to the Ministry of Magic. Whether there was something or not, he forgot about Ron.
It was Neville who noticed that Ron hadn't returned all night, and that's when he found Professor McGonagall.
It could be said that Neville saved Ron's life.
After reading their grades, Ethan looked directly at the top of the list.
He was just that confident.
Sure enough, Ethan's name was at the top, followed by Cassandra and Hermione.
Except for Hermione, Ethan and Cassandra both got O's in all subjects.
There is also a difference between one O grade and another. Placing himself at the top meant that in the professors' minds, he was more outstanding.
It's just that these professors probably didn't know that Ethan's astronomy answers were based on Cassandra's.
As for Hermione's grades:
Potions: O
Herbology: O
Charms: O
Transfiguration: O
Defense Against the Dark Arts: E
History of Magic: O
Flying: A
Astronomy: O
She barely passed Flying. Her flying talent was not good to begin with, and she didn't like Quidditch. Every flying lesson gave her a headache.
The grade in Defense Against the Dark Arts was unexpected, but Ethan didn't know the grading criteria. If it was based on Quirrell's, the practical part would be all 0s.
"Tch!"
After seeing the grades, Cassandra gave Hermione a provocative look.
She knew that Hermione had feelings for Ethan, which made Cassandra very unhappy, so she would target her from time to time.
In addition, they were in the same grade, which made Cassandra want to completely suppress Hermione.
Hermione, noticing Cassandra's gaze, instantly bristled.
"Cassandra, don't be smug. There won't be flying lessons next year, and I will catch up in Defense Against the Dark Arts."
"Is that so? Just like there is a difference between one O and another, Ethan and I have the same grades, but I am not as good as him. Even if you get all O's, you are still not as good as me."
"You…"
Hermione stamped her feet anxiously, her mouth pouting high. Only the truth hurts the most.
Their Charms grades were both O, but Cassandra had won against her. She was right, even if she had all O's, she would still be behind her.
… …
In the evening.
All the students of Hogwarts gathered here, today is the day to announce the winner of the House Cup.
The Great Hall was decorated with blue and bronze, representing Ravenclaw. On the wall behind the head table hung a huge banner depicting the Ravenclaw eagle.
At the Ravenclaw table, everyone was extremely excited.
Especially the seventh-year graduates. Ethan even saw several senior girls hugging each other and crying.
Seven years!
Do you know how these seven years were spent?
Slytherin had won the House Cup for six consecutive years, and the Ravenclaw House Cup only existed in legends.
Now, they finally won it before graduation.
In fact, the main reason Ravenclaw was able to win the House Cup this year was because of Ethan's fight, which injured two hundred and fifty enemies and cost fifty of their own.
Although Snape deducted points like crazy later on, Ravenclaw was caught the least, so if you don't give him an excuse, he has no reason to deduct points.
In the original book, Slytherin was the obvious first, and then Dumbledore gave Gryffindor points like crazy, which led to the change of ownership of the House Cup.
But now, unless Dumbledore doesn't want his old face anymore and gives Harry and Ron 150 points each, Gryffindor can't possibly win. They have to thank Professor Snape.
Dumbledore walked in from the side door, and the noise in the hall gradually subsided.
"Another year has passed!" Dumbledore said happily: "Before enjoying these delicious dishes, I must trouble everyone to listen to an old man's cliches. … …"
"Now, we must first proceed with the House Cup awarding ceremony. The specific scores of each house are as follows."
"Fourth place: Gryffindor, ninety-eight points!"
"Third place: Hufflepuff, two hundred and eighty-one points!"
"Second place: Slytherin, three hundred and twenty-seven points!"
"First place: Ravenclaw, three hundred and ninety-six points!"
A thunderous cheer erupted from the Ravenclaw table, and the other houses also gave some face and applauded.
Ethan deliberately glanced at Hermione. The little loli's eyes were red. No matter how many points she earned, it couldn't compare to the points deducted.
And Professor McGonagall, her face was pale. The house's score was less than a hundred, breaking her historical record. Two years ago, she thought that the arrival of the Weasley twins was already the low point of Gryffindor.
This year, Harry and Ron were no worse than them. Others only had one outstanding talent, but Gryffindor's outstanding talents were buy-one-get-one-free. They either didn't come, or they came in pairs.
It can only be said that the scores of the four houses this year were far below normal. Except for Gryffindor, the remaining three houses were at least fifty to one hundred points short.
"Yes, Ravenclaw's performance is very good." Dumbledore paused for a moment and said: "However, a few things that have happened recently must also be taken into account."
The eyes of a group of young wizards were fixed on Dumbledore. The change was coming.
The Ravenclaw table was silent. There was no such link in previous years!
Is it easy for us to get this House Cup?
"First, Mr. Ron Weasley!"
"He won the most exciting game of chess in Hogwarts for many years, and I will reward Gryffindor with fifty points for this."
Ron's face turned red all of a sudden, like a sun-dried carrot.
The Gryffindor table cheered even more, and Percy even announced everywhere that this was his youngest brother, who successfully passed Professor McGonagall's giant chessboard.
The other three tables sneered at this, and no one applauded or cheered. When could playing chess also earn house points, and still fifty points? Usually, the best performance would only get five or ten points, and a little less would only be one or two points. Even Snape had never given more than ten points at once.
(Good, good) If it was a victory won in a school-wide competition, it would be fine, but saying that he passed Professor McGonagall's giant chessboard, why don't you let the other houses try it, maybe it will work too!
It's really just adding points forcibly!
After Gryffindor calmed down.
"Also, Harry Potter!"
"He showed great fearlessness and extraordinary courage, and for this I will also reward Gryffindor with fifty points."
Gryffindor cheered again, and the other house tables were silent.
"Finally!"
The little lions of Gryffindor stared at Dumbledore one by one.
"Ethan Yggdrasil!"
"He faced danger, dealt with it calmly with extraordinary wisdom, and avoided losses for Hogwarts. I will reward Ravenclaw with fifty points!"
The little wizards of Ravenclaw let go of their hearts and let out a deafening cheer.
They thought that Dumbledore didn't want his old face anymore and was going to give Gryffindor a few hundred points.
As a result, that's it. Even with one hundred points added, they were still at the bottom.
"The winner of this year's House Cup, Ravenclaw!"
Professor Flitwick stood directly on the chair at this moment, excitedly raising a glass with his students and cheering.
Ethan was also surrounded by many little eagles, celebrating the great project of this year's House Cup.
Not to mention the final fifty points.
Even without that fight, Slytherin would have deducted 250 points. This year's House Cup would still have been Slytherin's.
[Thank you for the monthly ticket, thank you!]
Chapter 80: Hagrid's Gift
The day after the end of the carnival, Hogwarts ushered in the summer vacation.
Today, the little wizards will go to the platform and take the Hogwarts Express back to King's Cross Station, and then return to their respective homes.
At the same time, Ethan also completed two achievements yesterday.
Yesterday, after winning the House Cup, he was pulled to the carnival. After the banquet, there was another celebration in the Ravenclaw common room. Especially the senior girls who were about to graduate directly put out the wine they bought in Hogsmeade. Ethan couldn't refuse that enthusiastic look.
If the occasion was not right, some pleasant things might have happened, so he didn't have the opportunity to take a closer look yesterday.
It wasn't until now that he had the opportunity to check. The direction of this achievement was something Ethan hadn't thought of. But in this case, the House Cup must be fought for!
Next school year, see if there is any way to win the House Cup steadily. Since Harry entered school, Dumbledore has been biased to the extreme.
And Snape too, when adding points, he is merciless to his own house, and he doesn't give a cent to other houses.
Two big mountains are blocking the way!
[Excellent Student Hogwarts First Grade]
Every question is an opportunity for challenge, and every answer is a display of wisdom. Every page of books is a step of growth, and every line of text is a message of dreams. The glory of the future is waiting ahead, and a brilliant life is about to begin.
Achievement Goal: First in the grade at the end of the semester (1/1)
Achievement Reward: Magic Power Enhancement
[House Cup Ravenclaw 1991-1992]
Glory, like a shining star, shines in the darkness, illuminating the way forward. It is the crystallization of sweat and tears, and a witness to struggle and persistence.
Achievement Goal: Help the house win the House Cup and personally earn fifty house points (1/1)
Achievement Reward: Choose a magic spell
The former is simple and crude, magic power enhancement, which is always the preferred choice for wizards.
At the moment of extracting the reward, Ethan felt like he had drunk a bottle of ice-cold Cola on a dog day, a cool air rushing from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head, one word: cool.
