Fight Club

The room had been further enhanced. Now a ring was in the center, with bleachers surrounding on all sides. Malfoy's group and the Golden Trio already staring each other down in the center. A hufflepuff, by the name of Cedric Diggory walked between them.

"Now this is the first official match of the year," said Cedric, "but you teams are experienced enough to know the rules. The ring is enchanted to protect the crowd from spells, but don't intentionally aim at the crowd. Of course, no unforgivables, no spells that damage life, limb, or eyesight. No harming an incapacitated, or unwilling opponent. Follow all directions from me and the other senior students. And once the battle is over, the battle is over. Got it?" Malfoy and co. shook their heads.

"Harry has this one as always," whispered the crowd.

"5-0," whispered another.

"Hermione is so fit," said a young student.

I put the Aegis on my face. Seeing immediately numbers pop up.

Harry Potter 20% chance to win this duel

Draco Malfoy 80% chance to win this duel

I didn't believe it at first, sure they were always close matches, but Harry always came out on top. Was this stat right?

"Taking bets," said a student as he passed.

"I got a Galleon on Potter."

"2 Galleon's on Potter."

"All in on Potter." Few were betting on Malfoy. Which meant I could make some money if these glasses were correct.

"5 Galleon's on Malfoy," I said. I saw the eyes of Padma look at me in astonishment.

"You must be pretty confident," said Padma.

"With my win I will buy you lingerie," I said. Padma pushed me playfully.

"Maybe I will wear it," she said. She would definitely wear it.

Silence filled the room as the two sides took their fighting stances. The match would be 3 vs 3. With only one team standing at the end. Harry, Ron, and Hermione of course were always a team. Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle was pretty standard. But sometimes Malfoy would fight with anyone who had a bone to pick with Potter.

"Team **** Eater vs. the Golden Trio," said Cedric. "As soon as my feet leave the ring. The duel will begin." Cedric Apparated to the crowd instantly. Him and two other students watching diligently for any rule breaking. If something did happen, they would put a stop to it.