Chapter 36: A Fight Breaks Out!

It lasted the entire morning.

Snape's sarcasm hardly stopped.

Even knowing he was imparting knowledge, not many students were grateful, though Snape probably didn't care…

By the end of class, the first-year Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw students were still dejected from Snape's relentless criticisms.

Most students hardly noticed how much valuable knowledge they had learned in Potions class because Professor Snape's sarcastic comments overshadowed it…

After class.

Cedric waited until Professor Snape left the classroom before putting away his notebook. He quietly asked his friend, "Wilson, why does it seem like Professor Snape is in a bad mood?"

"Do you think he ever feels good?"

Wilson yawned and replied casually, "Even after we graduate, I doubt Professor Snape's mood will improve…"

Even without the incident involving Peter Pettigrew, Severus Snape wouldn't be in a good mood because the man lived such a painful life…

Maybe it was also the trouble caused by Peter Pettigrew that worsened Snape's mood.

"Come on, it's lunchtime."

Wilson stretched his wrist.

Cedric nodded and helped Wilson put away his notes.

As for Snape taking points, none of the Hufflepuff students blamed Wilson because it was clear many were already tired, and Wilson was just unlucky to be singled out.

As they headed to the Great Hall for lunch, a girl suddenly ran up to them, looking anxious. "Wilson! Cedric! Some Gryffindor and Slytherin first-years are fighting in the courtyard!"

"…Amazing!"

A fight on the first day of official classes!

"Is anyone hurt?"

This was the kind-hearted Cedric.

"How many are fighting?"

This was the equally kind-hearted Wilson.

"I don't know…"

The Hufflepuff girl looked confused, shaking her head at Cedric. She glanced at Wilson. "When I left, a lot of people were already there watching. I don't know how many are fighting, but I need to find a prefect and a professor…"

"…"

Wilson's eye twitched.

Why did she have to tell them when she was already on her way to find help? Clearly, she had gathered quite an audience!

The scene of the school fight was quite chaotic.

A group of Gryffindor students faced off against a group of Slytherins, each with angry expressions, glaring at each other with fury.

However…

The situation was rather embarrassing.

Gryffindor and Slytherin first-years were arguing, Hufflepuff first-years were trying to mediate, and Ravenclaw first-years were reasoning…

Is this the time for reasoning?

What a mess!

"Petrificus Totalus!"

A spell suddenly flew toward Wilson!

"Watch out!"

Cedric quickly pulled out his wand and deflected the spell.

Unluckily, a Ravenclaw student who was trying to reason was hit and knocked back!

So…

Don't watch fights.

Once spells started flying, every Slytherin and Gryffindor who knew any spells began waving their wands!

"Petrificus Totalus!"

"Locomotor Mortis!"

"Stupefy!"

"Scourgify!"

"Aguamenti!"

Spells flew all over the courtyard!

Both Gryffindor and Slytherin had just learned these spells in Charms that morning, and they eagerly cast every spell they knew at each other!

The fight was utterly chaotic…

Anyone who could cast an offensive spell was considered impressive…

Slytherin had an advantage as most were from wizarding families, but the Weasley twins led Gryffindor bravely!

"What a bunch of…"

Wilson sighed, watching the scene.

Frankly, calling it a fight was an overstatement.

Since they were all inexperienced, they often misfired their spells…

They couldn't even fully control their magic yet!

Cedric stayed by Wilson, deflecting stray spells with his wand. "Wilson, let's step back and wait for a professor or prefect…"

Before he finished speaking.

Two spells came flying at them!

A Slytherin and a Gryffindor first-year were to blame, unable to control their magic!

Cedric couldn't deflect both and got hit, falling to the ground!

"Sorry!"

A dark-skinned Gryffindor girl called out to them.

"Not a problem."

Wilson muttered, crouching to check Cedric's condition.

Wilson frowned and shouted, "Someone help! Cedric's hurt…"

"No, I'm fine…"

Cedric tried to get up, but Wilson held him down.

Seeing someone genuinely hurt, the courtyard calmed down.

The first-years from Slytherin and Gryffindor had just started learning spells, so even when they hit someone, it mostly caused falls, not serious injuries.

The Weasley twins' best achievement was petrifying two Slytherin first-years.

No one expected…

A Hufflepuff observer would be the first real casualty, unable to stand…

"Someone help!"

Wilson shouted, "Who knows a Stupefy spell to let Cedric rest?"

"I'm fine…"

Cedric tried to explain, not wanting to cause trouble, but…

"I can!"

A Hufflepuff boy rushed over, wand in hand, and pointed at Cedric. "Stupefy!"

"…"

The spell hit Cedric.

Struggling to get up, Cedric finally closed his eyes, seemingly in pain.

Wilson sighed, "Can someone help take my friend to our common room? Cedric doesn't want to go to the hospital wing."

"I'll help!"

Hufflepuffs were always eager to help.

Especially since Wilson was well-liked.

When Wilson asked for help, a few first-years immediately helped carry Cedric away.

Everyone watched Cedric being taken away, feeling uneasy about the potential trouble.

But…

The biggest trouble was yet to come.

"Now, let's settle this."

Wilson stood, looking at the Gryffindor and Slytherin first-years. "My friend was hurt because of you. Who's going to take responsibility?"

Finally…

An excuse to act.