It was the first match of the season and the whole school was buzzing in excitement.

Gryffindor vs Hufflepuff

While most of the Gryffindors were confident this would we an easy win, others like Harry and Ron were more ominous.

"If he does cause another accident like the one in tryouts, atleast there would be other teachers to help." Ron pointed out. But Harry did not feel better.

Gryffindor captain, Richard Carter was confident and spent most of his time explaining to fellow Gryffindors how they would win the house cup after loosing last year.

Harry kept a straight face every time this happened. He wanted Carter to be wrong but Gryffindor to win which wasn't possible.

Seth, Sarcona and Henry, the three Gryffindors rescued by Harry, Ron and Hermione during the team tryouts, joined them at breakfast to contribute the verbal hate on Carter.

"McGonagal has her hands full now but if we loose a match-"

"- or if someone gets killed-"

"-she will finally know!"

Harry wasn't listening. He felt strange not getting ready for the match. He couldn't even swallow his toast. Ron was quiet too.

By eleven o'clock Harry, Ron and Hermione followed the rest of the school down to the pitch to watch the game. Neville was already there and had saved them seats.

They watched as the two teams lined up at the middle of the pitch. The captains shook hands and took off at the whistle.

Within minutes Gryffindor has scored their first goal.

"RICHARD CARTER TAKES GRFFINDOR'S FIRST GOAL!" yelled the commentator

Gryffindors cheered. Harry clapped along, not feeling too cherry.

"Nice move from Hufflepuff seeker, Bennet, but Gryffindor keeper stops the goal!"

"Heya Harry!" Came a familiar voice from behind. It was Hagrid, he parted a way through the sea of student to come closer to Harry, Ron and Hermione.

"Looks like Hufflepuff had grown a lot stronger over the holidays." He said with a grin.

Suddenly the crowd grew louder. Both seekers were racing to the ground, chasing after the snitch.

Carter, who had stopped chasing after the quaffle to watch, did not see the quaffle fly past him and fall straight into the hands of the Hufflepuff team who quickly scored a goal.

Meanwhile the Hufflepuff seeker sneezed, distracting the Gryffindor seeker and they both lost track of the snitch.

The game resumed with the score reading 10-10

The Gryffindor team found it hard to steal the quaffle back now that they lost it and Hufflepuff managed to score three times.

"Looks like the Gryffindor captain is trading places with his Keeper. Isn't that against the rules?"

The Gryffindors watched in horror as Madam Hootch whistled and called for a penalty. She flew to yell at Carter and awarded Hufflepuff a penalty shot.

"Gryffindors started off well but Hufflepuff has taken over! 40-10"

"I think he was trying to compensate for loosing he quaffle." said Dean sitting on the edge of his seat.

The Hufflepuffs were cheering hard. They finally have a good chance of beating Gryffindor.

The Gryffindors were yelling and groaning everytime missed to score or if the keeper failed to save the goal.

"Carter not looking too confident - and yes- they missed another goal. 80-10 to Hufflepuff ."

Harry looked up at the commentator box and saw McGonagal sitting behind the Ravenclaw commentator, looking very upset. Her lips were pursed.

Harry turned his attention back to Carter who had just flown to his beaters to talk.

"Are they strategising in the middle of the match?!" Hagrid asked surprised.

Gryffindors began to tell angrily now as Carter missed another quaffle in the process leaving Hufflepuff to score twice.

"He should have called for a half time!" Ron said angrily.

"I hope they catch the snitch soon." Harry said looking for the Gryffindor seeker. He was floating a little above the other players and seemed to be watching the match instead of looking for the snitch.

"100-10 to Hufflepuff and - ouch!- the Gryffindor beater accidentally smacked the Hufflepuff chaser, Ryan, in the face- he dropped the quaffle, caught by Carter and now Gryffindors have the quaffle."

"100-20, Gryffindors are trying to catch up. As long as they don't loose the quaffle again-"

But not long after the goal they managed to loose the quaffle and Hufflepuff scored three times before Carter flew into their chasers in rage.

"Gryffindor captain crashes into Hufflepuff chasers- quaffle back with the Gryffindors - score is now 100-30"

Madam Hootch was back in the pitch, whistling.

"What's happening? - Madam Hootch is stopping the game-"

Everyone peered down to watch what was happening  on the pitch. Madam Hootch was yelling. By the looks of it, Carter was at the receiving end of it.

"Penalty to Gryffindor!" Roared the commentator as Madam Hootch blew her whistle. But Carter was not giving in so easily. He followed her yelling something which could not be heard over the Gryffindors boos and Hufflepuffs cheers.

"Two more penalties to Gryffindor! Madam Hootch orders the game to continue."

Harry groaned. This was going to be the most embarrassing defeat ever. Before long the score was 170-30

Then both seekers were racing across the pitch. Everyone was at the edge of their seat.

"Go go Gryffindor, go go!" They chanted. Catching the snitch now would help Gryffindor scrape a win.

They watched as both seekers jetted after the snitch, neck to neck, hands outstretched, inches away for a glorious win or a epic loose.

"They are going to crash!" Dean gasped as they almost reached the end of the pitch.

Suddenly the Hufflepuff seeker turned to avoide crashing but the Gryffindor seeker went till the end and took a dangerously sharp turn before landing on the ground triumphantly with the snitch held up. He was grinning broadly.

But there was a mixture of soft cheer and buzzing. Everyone had been watching the two seekers they had missed Hufflepuff score again.

"Hufflepuff scored just before the snitch was caught, score was 180-30 ...."

"Gryffindor catches the snitch but HUFFLEPUFF WINS!!!"

Cheers erupted from the stands and Hufflepuff celebrated their epic win.

Gryffindors were deathly quiet.

*******

"This was the most humiliating defeat I have ever had to witness!" McGonagal said fuming.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Seth, Sarcona, Flun(the boy Ron had rescued) stood on one side and the Gryffindor team Stood on the other side in the changing rooms as McGonagal yelled.

McGonagal was furious and had called them all for a meeting.

Everyone kept their heads down, staring at they feet.
Harry fixed his eyes on Carter who was red in the face and looked a lot less arrogant than usual. He was starting to feel sorry for Carter.

"What do you have to say about this, Mr.Carter" McGonagal said as she stood in front of him.

"Madam Hootch was determined to find fault, she gave us three penalities for-" Carter began but McGonagal cut him off.

"Dont you dare! I was at the match, what you did was incredibility stupid for a captain." McGonagal snapped and he fell silent.

McGonagal paced the room. She seemed to be deciding something in her head. Then she tured to Carter and said.

"I am afraid I have to remove you from your position as Gryffindor Captain." she said flatly. "In fact I dont want you on the team."

Everyone looked up in shock.

"But professor, how will new captain who can fit in before the next match?" One of the chasers asked, Carter stood quietly his eyes wide and mouth half open.

"That's why I have asked Potter to join us." McGonagal said turning to Harry.

"Potter, do you think you can revive our team to glory." She asked, her tired eyes looked at him pleadingly.

Harry was so surprised could not reply. Feeling angry glares from Carter, Harry just nodded.

He was captain again!

*******

Harry is captain which means he is back on the team!!

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