The Midnight Duel
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Harry Learns Gryffindor and Slytherin Will Share Flying Lessons
A notice in the Gryffindor common room announces the start of flying lessons, revealing that Gryffindor and Slytherin will learn together. Harry dreads the lessons, fearing embarrassment in front of Malfoy, as students discuss Quidditch and their broomstick experiences.
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A notice in the Gryffindor common room announces the start of flying lessons, revealing that Gryffindor and Slytherin will learn together. Harry dreads the lessons, fearing embarrassment in front of Malfoy, as students discuss Quidditch and their broomstick experiences.
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Neville Receives a Remembrall and Malfoy Steals It
Neville excitedly shows his new Remembrall, a gift from his grandmother, to his friends. Malfoy snatches it, but Professor McGonagall intervenes before any trouble escalates, forcing Malfoy to return the magical object.
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Neville excitedly shows his new Remembrall, a gift from his grandmother, to his friends. Malfoy snatches it, but Professor McGonagall intervenes before any trouble escalates, forcing Malfoy to return the magical object.
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Neville’s Nervousness Leads to a Flying Accident
During the first flying lesson, Neville panics and accidentally launches into the air before Madam Hooch’s signal. He falls and breaks his wrist, requiring Madam Hooch to escort him to the hospital wing, leaving the class unsupervised.
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During the first flying lesson, Neville panics and accidentally launches into the air before Madam Hooch’s signal. He falls and breaks his wrist, requiring Madam Hooch to escort him to the hospital wing, leaving the class unsupervised.
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Malfoy Provokes Harry by Stealing the Remembrall
After Neville’s accident, Malfoy taunts the Gryffindors by stealing Neville’s Remembrall. Harry, furious, demands its return, but Malfoy takes off on his broom, daring Harry to chase him.
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After Neville’s accident, Malfoy taunts the Gryffindors by stealing Neville’s Remembrall. Harry, furious, demands its return, but Malfoy takes off on his broom, daring Harry to chase him.
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Harry’s First Flight Ends in a Stunning Catch
Ignoring Hermione’s warnings, Harry takes to the skies in pursuit of Malfoy. He performs an impressive dive to catch the Remembrall before it hits the ground, showcasing natural flying talent that leaves his classmates in awe.
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Ignoring Hermione’s warnings, Harry takes to the skies in pursuit of Malfoy. He performs an impressive dive to catch the Remembrall before it hits the ground, showcasing natural flying talent that leaves his classmates in awe.
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Harry Is Caught Flying by Professor McGonagall
Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
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Professor McGonagall catches Harry flying without permission after his daring catch. She scolds him severely and escorts him away, leaving Harry convinced he will be expelled for breaking the rules.
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Professor McGonagall Recruits Harry for the Quidditch Team
Instead of punishing Harry, Professor McGonagall introduces him to Oliver Wood, the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Impressed by Harry’s natural flying ability, Wood eagerly welcomes Harry as their new Seeker.
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Instead of punishing Harry, Professor McGonagall introduces him to Oliver Wood, the captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Impressed by Harry’s natural flying ability, Wood eagerly welcomes Harry as their new Seeker.
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Fred and George Celebrate Harry Joining the Quidditch Team
Harry shares the news of becoming the youngest Seeker in a century with Ron. Fred and George Weasley, also Quidditch players, express their excitement, confident that Gryffindor can win the Quidditch Cup this year.
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Harry shares the news of becoming the youngest Seeker in a century with Ron. Fred and George Weasley, also Quidditch players, express their excitement, confident that Gryffindor can win the Quidditch Cup this year.
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Malfoy Challenges Harry to a Midnight Duel
Angry and jealous of Harry’s success, Malfoy challenges him to a midnight wizard’s duel in the trophy room. Harry accepts, with Ron agreeing to be his second, even though neither knows much about dueling.
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Angry and jealous of Harry’s success, Malfoy challenges him to a midnight wizard’s duel in the trophy room. Harry accepts, with Ron agreeing to be his second, even though neither knows much about dueling.
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Hermione and Neville Join Harry and Ron’s Forbidden Adventure
Hermione tries to stop Harry and Ron from sneaking out for the duel, but she ends up locked out of Gryffindor Tower. Neville, unable to remember the password, joins the group as they head toward the trophy room.
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Hermione tries to stop Harry and Ron from sneaking out for the duel, but she ends up locked out of Gryffindor Tower. Neville, unable to remember the password, joins the group as they head toward the trophy room.
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Neville Joins the Group After Being Locked Out of Gryffindor Tower
Neville, stranded outside the Gryffindor common room, is found by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Relieved, he joins their group as they venture through the castle, despite Hermione’s protests.
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Neville, stranded outside the Gryffindor common room, is found by Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Relieved, he joins their group as they venture through the castle, despite Hermione’s protests.
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The Group Escapes Filch and Mrs. Norris in the Trophy Room
As they wait for Malfoy in the trophy room, the group hears Filch and Mrs. Norris approaching. They flee through the corridors, narrowly avoiding capture but attracting Peeves, who causes further chaos.
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As they wait for Malfoy in the trophy room, the group hears Filch and Mrs. Norris approaching. They flee through the corridors, narrowly avoiding capture but attracting Peeves, who causes further chaos.
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The Group Discovers Fluffy, the Three-Headed Dog
While escaping Filch, the group stumbles into the forbidden third-floor corridor and encounters Fluffy, a monstrous three-headed dog. Hermione notices it guarding a trapdoor, linking it to the mysterious package Hagrid retrieved from Gringotts.
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While escaping Filch, the group stumbles into the forbidden third-floor corridor and encounters Fluffy, a monstrous three-headed dog. Hermione notices it guarding a trapdoor, linking it to the mysterious package Hagrid retrieved from Gringotts.
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