Gryffindor’s Victory Over Hufflepuff and Harry’s Sense of Accomplishment

PAGES: 224-225

In an intense game, Harry’s confidence leads to Gryffindor’s victory despite Snape’s biased refereeing. After capturing the Snitch, Harry experiences a deep sense of pride, knowing he has truly earned his place on the team beyond his fame. The Gryffindor team and crowd celebrate, lifting him up in triumph.

“You’re in luck, Weasley, Potter’s obviously spotted some money on the ground!” said Malfoy.

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Harry left the locker room alone some time later, to take his Nimbus Two Thousand back to the broomshed. He couldn’t ever remember feeling happier. He’d really done something to be proud of now—no one could say he was just a famous name any more. The evening air had never smelled so sweet. He walked over the damp grass, reliving the last hour in his head, which was a happy blur: Gryffindors running to lift him onto their shoulders; Ron and Hermione in the distance, jumping up and down, Ron cheering through a heavy nosebleed.

Harry had reached the shed. He leaned against the wooden door and looked up at Hogwarts, with its windows glowing red in the setting sun. Gryffindor in the lead. He’d done it, he’d shown Snape…