Chapter 472

As we all know, Quidditch has four positions: batter, chaser, seeker and goalkeeper; There are three kinds of ball equipment involved in this sport, namely ghost flying ball, swimming ball and Golden Snitch.

Most of these equipment, including the batter's bat, are not expensive, except the snitch.

At first, the slightly expensive alchemy product was not used in Quidditch competition, but a bird magical creature called "golden flying man".

According to the book "tracing the origin of Quidditch" written by Kenneth whisp, this rule was first introduced in 1269 by Mr. Pablo Bregg, the speaker of the wizard Council. At that time, he put a golden Feixia in the court and offered a reward of 150 gallon to the player who caught it.

Since then, this rule, which should have been Mr. Bregg's temporary intention, has gradually become a habit. However, it's fatal because the bird itself is quite fragile. Once caught, it's very easy to be pinched.

However, due to the popularity of the scene of hunting Jin Feixia on the pitch, fans do not want to see this brutal behavior terminated.

As a result, while Quidditch events became more and more popular, the number of Feixia decreased sharply, and even was listed as a frequently endangered species. Moreover, around the middle of the 14th century, when the wizard Council declared them protected species, those poor flying heroes finally escaped the fate of being pinched by people.

However, everyone likes this rule so much that Quidditch can't lose such eye-catching content.

While everyone was looking for the next bird that could be used to replace Jin Feixia, a metal craftsman named Bowman Wright stood up.

He comes from Godric valley. He is a mixed race wizard and loves magic, craftsmanship and sports. With the help of his metal craft and alchemy, he made a small metal ball with wings to replace Jin Feixia.

As a result, the Golden Snitch was born, and Mr. Bowman Wright boarded the wizard card of Chocolate Frog, which is known by every generation of little wizards.

In fact, the Golden Snitch first invented at that time was not as expensive as it is now. It was just a small ball that could fly. But later, with the improvement again and again, the snitch added many new functions, and the cost became higher and higher.

Among those new functions, what makes it a sharp tool to burn money is the ability of "physical memory".

This ability, which is permanently fixed on the top, can make him remember the first person to touch it with his skin, so as to prevent unnecessary disputes in the competition judgment. They have not been directly touched before each game is played, and even the manufacturer must work with gloves.

It is this feature that makes the snitch, a Quidditch prop, become a damn consumable to some extent!

In fact, every seeker can buy a snitch for practice, but they can't be used for the game. Because on the field, players who have touched it will be easier to catch them.

Even if this increase in probability is not high, it will seriously affect the fairness of the event.

Harry certainly has a Golden Snitch for practice. After all, he has two tyrant fathers. Even the second-hand Golden Snitch is not cheap, but the rich second generation bought a brand-new one in the Quidditch boutique in Diagon lane without hesitation.

However, he was rich, but the Weasleys didn't have the spare money to buy a new snitch.

"... there's no place for a seeker in today's small game. Fred and George will be goalkeepers, Harry. You can be a chaser with your old teammates!" Marca rode his comet 260 and hovered among everyone. Lang said, "if we're on our side, Ginny - be your chaser, and today our team's score depends on you!"

"OK!"

Ginny was flying on the side of Maka's body on the light wheel 2000 at the moment, but she saw that she was wearing protective gear and tied up her long hair. It was really heroic.

"Ron, it's up to you to keep the goal," Marca looked back and smiled. "There are only two knockers in the three person game. It must be much simpler than the full rules, but there is still a distance between them. Be careful, don't let Ginny's efforts be wasted."

"Oh -" Ron tightened his helmet on his head and said nervously, "I see... I think I will. Um... Probably?"

"Hey, hey, you can do it yourself!" Marca smiled and then turned back. "The number of swimming balls remains the same. Ginny and Harry, you should be careful! Today the number is small, but they are not polite. Even if there are no batters, their collision frequency will become higher than usual, especially Harry - be careful of my big stick."

As he said that, he shook off the bat in his hand, and then said in a high voice, "each in place! Luna threw the ghost flying ball, and the two chasers were ready -"

Before the words fell, fredden turned over and stopped firmly between the two doorrings on their side. He patted his gloved palm with a look of energy.

The twins have been playing Quidditch for many years. In addition, they are quite tall. They are really a powerful pair of players. Harry is the current ace seeker of Gryffindor team. After a long time of practice, his technology is naturally unspeakable.

It can be said that today their "little Gryffindor team" must have a big enough advantage over Maka.

The "novice team" on Ginny and Ron's side, even with Marca, who was called the "score cutting crazy devil" in those years, is still likely to tilt the balance of victory to Harry and the twins.

After all, Quidditch is also a team sport.

It was the chaser Ginny who scored the goal, while the goalkeeper Ron and Marca, the batter, who guarded the doorknob to prevent being scored, did not have a direct means to affect the final score.

"Luna!" when everyone stopped in their position and Harry and Ginny were waiting in the middle of the orchard, Maka said.

"Oh - ready!"

Luna seemed to have just come to understand. Learning from Mrs. Huoqi's actions at the start of the game, she kicked on the ball box. The lid of the box opened with a click, and the belt tied to the swimming ball was immediately loosened by her pull, and the two swimming balls rushed into mid air immediately.

At this time, she slowly picked up the red ghost flying ball and threw it between Harry and Ginny.

It has to be said that Luna is not a good opening referee because she obviously threw the ball askew. In the dull eyes of the people, the ghost flying ball crossed an arc and flew to the nearby fruit forest.

Marca beckoned in tears and laughter. The ghost flying ball flew back again, soon stopped over Ginny and Harry's head, and then fell down.

"... start, start!" Luna added in time.

Just as the "start" sounded, Harry's Firebolt moved first! The strong instantaneous acceleration made him jump up quickly. However, it can be seen that in the face of Ginny competing with him, he has not done his best.

On the other hand, Ginny was actually one step slower than Harry.

The speed of lightwheel 2000 can not be underestimated. A wind roared past, and it rushed towards the ghost flying ball with Ginny. The fire red hair tied behind my head swayed gently in the wind, just like a bright flame.

One after the other, they staggered by the ghost flying ball. Harry grabbed the first round ball right without suspense and rushed to the half of the "new team".

Ginny, who failed to win the ball, was not discouraged. While trying to raise the broomstick handle, she turned beautifully in the air and rushed to Harry again.

Maka could see clearly. He couldn't help nodding.

The first requirement of a chaser is agility, so generally speaking, there are usually more female players. Ginny did give full play to her advantages and turned quite quickly.

Today's small game is Ginny and Ron against the players of the active court team after all. Maka, the person in charge of balancing strength, naturally needs to take a good measure.

He had stopped in the second half of the game and made a sudden climb. Before the swimming ball passed over his head, he waved the bat and pulled it to the position in front of Harry. I just don't know why. When he hit the ball, he paused, as if he was looking for an angle.

Batters need to frequently calculate the advance. Although many players are better at relying on intuition and habits, calculation may be indispensable if they want to return accurately.

With Marca's blow, the swimming ball suddenly turned into a fast straight line, and angrily intercepted Harry's flight path. If he doesn't make evasive moves again, it's too late!

But the training in Gryffindor in recent years was not in vain. Harry suddenly rolled sideways holding the ball, and he accurately avoided the swimming ball.

However, the task of that swimming ball is not over!

It passed by Harry at high speed. It was useless to avoid it, but at this moment, George, the batter who was in charge of protecting Harry, happened to fill in its flight path.

Because of Harry's cover, George couldn't confirm the specific location of the swimming ball at the first time. When he found out, the distance between him and the ball was very close!

Years of training and competition helped him a lot, but I saw that he made a technical action of "counterattack swimming ball" like a conditioned reflex, and reluctantly blocked it by leaning sideways and backhand.

Even so, he was really startled by the clever swimming ball raid.