Draco Malfoy Calls Hermione Granger a “Mudblood”

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As tensions rise between the Gryffindor and Slytherin teams, Draco Malfoy insults Hermione Granger by calling her a “Mudblood,” a derogatory term for Muggle-born witches and wizards. Ron Weasley attempts to curse Malfoy in retaliation, but his broken wand backfires, causing Ron to vomit slugs. The Slytherins laugh while Harry and Hermione rush Ron to Rubeus Hagrid's hut for help.