Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

However, he still couldn't control his emotions and let out a startled cry. The sound wasn't loud, but it was enough for the players on the field and the spectators in the stands to notice something was wrong.

All eyes instantly focused on that area; Charlie Weasley and the Seeker of Slytherin's team locked onto the Golden Snitch's location almost simultaneously.

Their eyes narrowed, and their auras instantly became sharp.

For the Seekers, this is the moment to show their true strength; whoever catches the Golden Snitch first will secure victory for their school.

Charlie Weasley has long been known as a Seeker genius, and this reputation is well-deserved.

He immediately adjusted the direction of the broom, gripped the broom handle tightly with his legs, and with his skillful and swift running technique, he rushed towards the direction of the golden thief like an arrow released from a bow. The broom cut through the air, making a whistling sound, and every movement was crisp and clean.

Slytherin's Seeker was not to be outdone, immediately following closely behind Charlie Weasley, his eyes fixed on the Golden Snitch ahead. He skillfully adjusted his flight speed, looking for an opportunity to overtake, trying to catch the Golden Snitch before Charlie and secure the victory for Slytherin.

His flying skills were equally superb, but he could never create any distance and could only follow closely, waiting for Charlie to make a mistake.

The host reacted extremely quickly, immediately gripping the magic megaphone and broadcasting the tense and exciting Seekers duel in real time with an almost screaming voice, leaving no detail unmentioned.

His voice, transmitted through the magical loudspeaker, resounded throughout the entire Quidditch arena. The eyes that were originally scattered across the arena, whether of the spectators in the stands or the other players on the field, were all drawn to it. Everyone's heart tightened, and they dared not even breathe.

However, while everyone was focused on the Seekers' duel, the captains of the two teams on the field remained clear-headed throughout.

The Slytherin captain, hovering in the air on his broomstick, kept an eye on the Seeker's movements while shouting loudly at his teammates, ordering them not to get distracted, to continue focusing on the offensive and defensive battle, and to do everything they could to score with the Quaffle.

On the other side, Oliver Wood of the Gryffindor team was equally focused. He shouted to his teammates, repeatedly reminding them not to lose their composure because of the appearance of the Golden Snitch. No one could be sure whether the Seekers would be able to catch the Golden Snitch this time. As long as the game was not officially over, there could be no slackening. They had to go all out and try to narrow the score gap as much as possible.

Just then, the Slytherin captain suddenly changed his orders, yelling at his own batsmen to temporarily abandon attacks on the other Gryffindor players and concentrate their firepower specifically on Charlie Weasley.

Anyone familiar with Quidditch knows that the reason Charlie Weasley always faltered at crucial moments and ultimately lost the game in the past few years was because every time it came to the Seeker's duel, the opponent's batter would target him and disrupt his rhythm.

The Slytherin batsmen immediately understood their captain's intention. They all turned around, gripped their bats, and pounded the running ball toward Charlie Weasley, trying to disrupt his flight rhythm and prevent him from catching the Golden Snitch.

Faced with such a subtle maneuver, the Weasley twins naturally wouldn't stand idly by. They exchanged a glance and immediately divided their tasks. One of them took the initiative to leave the offensive and defensive battle and went specifically to distract the Slytherin Seeker, disrupting the opponent's rhythm in the same way.

To put it bluntly, it's a case of copying what you do. Since you're going to use underhanded tactics to interfere with our Seekers, then we'll give you a taste of your own medicine and interfere with your Seekers in return. Nobody will gain an advantage!

The other Weasley twin focused on dealing with the Slytherin hitters attacking Charlie Weasley, hitting the ball accurately time and time again to deflect their attacks and protect Charlie's safety, creating opportunities for him to catch the ball.

"Trying to play dirty? We've never been afraid of anyone!" one of the twins shouted as he hit the ball.

At this moment, the game entered a heated phase, and the atmosphere on the field was extremely tense. The Seeker's final sprint, the batters' mutual restraint, and the offensive and defensive duels between the two teams were all intertwined, and every second was full of uncertainty.

Slytherin's batters continued their relentless assault on Charlie, while the Weasley twins provided crucial support. Slytherin's Seekers seized the opportunity to close in, attempting to overtake Charlie.

Just as the Golden Snitch flashed its light again and hovered in mid-air, Charlie Weasley and the Seeker of Slytherin's team simultaneously exerted all their strength and lunged at the Golden Snitch. The two bodies collided in mid-air, neither willing to give way. All eyes were focused on this moment, and everyone held their breath.

A soft tapping sound rang out as one of the people's fingers grasped the small creature that shimmered with golden light.

The Golden Thief has been caught!

As the two lunged forward simultaneously, the golden thief was firmly grasped in their hands.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Quidditch match began immediately, the sharp whistle piercing the noise of the arena and announcing the end of this fierce duel.

The cheers and shouts from the stands froze instantly, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the two figures that had landed in the center of the field.

But before the cheers could resume, a thorny problem suddenly arose.

Charlie Weasley and the Seeker of Slytherin caught the Golden Snitch at the same time.

Their fingers were intertwined tightly, gripping the small golden snitch with such force that they almost crushed it. It didn't look like they were fighting for a token of victory; rather, it looked like they were shaking hands, neither willing to let go even a little.

Because both of them were so focused on fighting over the thief that they had no energy to control their brooms, the two brooms lost their owners' control and began to fall rapidly toward the ground with them.

"boom!"

The two landed heavily on the Quidditch pitch, their knees slightly bent to cushion the impact of the fall, but even so, their hands remained clenched tightly around the Golden Snitch.

After landing, the two remained gripping the snatcher tightly, facing each other, neither willing to give an inch.

Charlie Weasley spoke first: "I caught it first! My fingers touched the Snitch's wing first, I was the first to grab it!"

Slytherin's Seeker immediately retorted, equally forceful, even with a hint of anger: "Nonsense! I grabbed it first, you just came over later, how can you say you grabbed it first?"

The two argued back and forth, their voices growing louder and louder. The surrounding teammates also gathered around, splitting into two factions, each defending their own Seeker, and the scene descended into chaos.

Such a scene is extremely rare in Quidditch matches.

Puni, sitting in the stands, couldn't help but sit up straight, his eyes fixed on the dispute in the center of the field. He had never imagined that such an unexpected event would occur in a Quidditch match, with two Seekers catching the Golden Snitch at the same time, making it impossible to immediately determine the winner.

Before the off-field dispute had subsided, chaos erupted in the stands.

The Gryffindor students stood up, waving their house flags and chanting Charlie Weasley's name. They were convinced that Charlie had caught the Snitch first and accused the Slytherin Seeker of cheating, refusing to let go even though he had caught it first. Some even couldn't help but scold him.

On the other side, the Slytherin students were not to be outdone. They also stood up and loudly refuted the claim, firmly believing that their Seeker was the victor. They turned around and accused the Gryffindor students of being unreasonable, distorting the truth, and calling them sore losers and shameless.

The shouts and accusations from both sides mingled together, growing increasingly intense. The original verbal battle gradually spiraled out of control, with several hot-tempered students even gripping their wands, seemingly ready to rush onto the field and fight to the death to seek justice for their school.

Upon seeing this, the teachers in the stands immediately stood up and began to use their magic to try to calm the students and prevent the situation from escalating further.

Qiu Zhang, standing next to Puni, couldn't help but frown and say, "This won't do. If a fight really breaks out, it will be troublesome."

Marcos and Eddie remained agitated, shouting their support for Gryffindor while simultaneously yelling back at the Slytherin stands, showing no sign of backing down.

Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, the senior student hosting the event suddenly gripped the magic megaphone and shouted with all his might. His voice, amplified by magic, carried throughout the entire arena, temporarily silencing all the noise: "Everyone, quiet down! Please be quiet!"

"Quidditch, as a highly developed competitive sport in the magical world, has long had clear rules for adjudicating such unexpected situations. There's no need for arguments or impulsive actions!"

His words gradually quieted the entire arena, and both the players on the sidelines and the students in the stands looked at him.

Since both men caught the thief at the same time and it was impossible to say who caught him first, even the Truth Potion was useless. After all, the Truth Potion only allows people to express their own beliefs. Both men firmly believed that they caught him first, so it was impossible to tell the truth. So, what method in the Quidditch rules could determine the winner of this match?

Seeing this, the host slowly spoke up and explained in detail: "Everyone, don't worry. Although we can't directly determine who caught the thief first, we can seek the answer from the golden thief himself."

He paused, then continued, "The Golden Snitch is not an ordinary creature, but a meticulously crafted magical alchemical tool. It contains unique magical power that can memorize the physical information of the first person who touches it, including fingerprints, aura, and subtle physical characteristics."

He paused here to let everyone process the information before adding, "As long as the two Seekers touch the Golden Snitch again, the Golden Snitch will show a corresponding reaction. It will only emit a specific golden light when touched by the first person to catch it, thus determining who the real winner is."

After hearing this explanation, everyone in the room looked enlightened, and their tense emotions gradually eased.

Puni couldn't help but nod, secretly marveling at how comprehensive the Quidditch rules were, even providing solutions for such rare and unexpected situations. The memory magic contained within the Golden Snitch was truly astonishing, and one couldn't help but admire the exquisite skill of the wizard who created it.

The two seekers in the center of the field gradually loosened their grip, their eyes still showing stubbornness, but they also agreed to this ruling and awaited the final result.

Chapter 109 Huh? You guys found the Chamber of Secrets in Slytherin?

Speaking of the Golden Snitch's ruling rules, there are precedents. There have been cases where Seekers have suffered greatly at crucial moments due to a small oversight.

To prevent his hands from slipping while riding the broom, the Seeker wore a full-coverage glove to reduce friction between his hands and the broom handle, making it easier to control the broom.

But he never expected that it was these gloves that would cost him his victory.

The Golden Snitch remembered direct contact with its flesh; the glove prevented skin contact, ultimately preventing the Snitch from reacting during the judgment and causing it to lose the match for nothing.

Because of this lesson, nowadays all Seekers, even if they need to wear gloves, will choose a style that does not cover their fingers.

After all, everyone knows that the moment you touch the Golden Snitch, your fingers will be the first to come into contact with it. Only by exposing your fingertips can the Snitch accurately record your physical information and avoid repeating the regret of the past.

At this moment, both Charlie Weasley and the Slytherin Seeker are wearing these half-finger gloves, with their fingertips clearly visible, which will not affect the accuracy of the ruling in the slightest.

Just as everyone was quietly awaiting the verdict, Madam Hooch descended slowly from the sky on her broom, her posture upright, her expression serious, and her whole being exuding majesty.

As the referee of this Quidditch match, she walked straight up to the two Seekers: "Give me the Golden Snitch, and I'll decide the winner."

At the same time, the senior student presiding over the event gripped the magic megaphone again and shouted in a hoarse yet still loud voice, "Everyone, please be quiet! The trial is about to begin. Everyone, please focus on the center of the arena and witness the final result!"

His shouts had an effect; the students who had been gripping their wands and were about to act impulsively put them down and focused all their attention on Mrs. Hodge and the two Seekers in the center of the field.

The commotion in the stands completely subsided, and everyone waited anxiously for the verdict, hoping that their favorite academy would win.

On the field, the players from both teams slowed down their flight speed, maneuvering their brooms to hover two or three meters behind their respective ball seekers.

They looked down at the center of the field, where the Gryffindor players clasped their hands together, silently praying that Charlie would win.

The Slytherin players, on the other hand, were completely confident that their Seeker would secure the final victory.

At this moment, the entire Quidditch arena fell into absolute silence, all eyes focused on the Golden Snitch in Mrs. Hooch's hand.

This is the most exciting moment of the entire match; the outcome hinges on this moment!

Madam Huoqi gently grasped the golden thief, exerted a slight pressure with her fingertips, and whispered a soothing incantation. The golden thief, which had been struggling slightly, instantly quieted down and obediently remained in her palm, no longer flashing its light.

After getting ready, Mrs. Hodge raised her head, her gaze slowly sweeping over the two Seekers, and asked calmly, "Which of you would like to touch it first?"

After he finished speaking, both Seekers fell silent. In truth, neither of them had any confidence at that moment.

The struggle for the golden thief was so intense and chaotic that both of them gave it their all and couldn't clearly remember whose finger touched the golden thief first, or who was the first to actually touch it.

"I'll do it!"

After a brief silence, Charlie Weasley broke the silence first.

As expected of a Gryffindor student, he possessed courage and integrity from the inside out. Even though he was unsure of himself and afraid of failure, he only hesitated for a few seconds before taking a deep breath, mustering his courage, and accepting the impending outcome with equanimity.

He slowly extended his right hand, and then, in the same posture as before, grasped the golden thief in Madam Hooch's hand again. He stared intently at the thief, held his breath, and waited for its reaction.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Time passed slowly, but the Golden Snitch remained completely still, lying quietly in Charlie's palm without emitting any light or making any special movements, just like an ordinary little golden creature, without any magical fluctuations.

This result froze Charlie Weasley in place, his face turning pale and his lips trembling slightly.

He slowly released his grip, his eyes filled with disbelief and disappointment, his lips drooping. He couldn't believe that he wasn't the first person to touch the thief, and that years of hard work had all been in vain at this moment.

On the other hand, the Seeker of Slytherin was overjoyed at the sight of this and couldn't help but let out a loud cheer. Overwhelmed with excitement and elation, he rushed to Madam Hooch, snatched the Golden Snitch from Charlie Weasley's hand, and eagerly reached out his hand to gently touch the Snitch's body.

Almost the instant his fingertips touched the golden snitch, the snitch, which had been completely unresponsive, suddenly moved, slowly extending its two small wings. Then, the wings suddenly opened up and down. This was the golden snitch's signal; only the first person to touch it could trigger such a reaction.

The outcome is decided, and there is no longer any controversy.

Madam Hooch paid no heed to the starkly contrasting reactions of the two young men. She offered neither comfort to the dejected Charlie nor acknowledged the ecstatic Seeker of Slytherin. Instead, she raised her wand, gently pressed it against her throat, and uttered the Loud Voice Charm. The next second, her voice became exceptionally loud, piercing the entire arena and reaching everyone's ears: "I declare Slytherin the victor of this Quidditch match!"

The moment those words were spoken, the entire Quidditch arena was instantly filled with two completely different voices, presenting a world of contrasting scenes. In the Slytherin stands, the students erupted in cheers, waving their green house flags, hugging each other, and jumping for joy, their faces filled with the joy of victory. In contrast, the Gryffindor stands were silent, with the students all dejected. Some couldn't help but tear up, some sighed softly, and others still refused to accept the result, yet were powerless to refute it.

Puni sat in the stands, watching the two polarized scenes unfold before him. He looked at the dejected Charlie in the center of the field, then at the ecstatic Seeker of Slytherin, and couldn't help but sigh that the charm of Quidditch might just lie in this uncertainty.

The Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw stands on either side of the field were no longer as lively as usual. Most of the students from these two houses usually favored Gryffindor, and now, seeing Gryffindor's defeat, they all frowned, sighed softly, and looked regretful.

Qiu Zhang sat next to Puni, her hands supporting her chin, her eyes dim, muttering under her breath what a pity. Marcos, Eddie, and Roger beside her had also lost their previous enthusiasm, hanging their heads, silent, without even the energy to complain.

Looking at the three dejected people around him, and then at the polarized scene on the stage, Puni couldn't help but wonder what deep-seated hatred these people had for Slytherin. It was just a Quidditch match; winning was certainly something to celebrate, but losing didn't warrant such dejection. After all, in competitive sports, winning and losing were the norm.

Unlike the emotional fluctuations of everyone around him, Puni remained calm. He did not favor any house and simply admired the thrilling Quidditch match.

Previously, he had always thought his flying skills were pretty good, and he practiced very seriously, even with a bit of confidence. But after watching this competition, seeing the team members' skillful flying techniques, tacit cooperation, and calm response to danger, he realized that he was still far behind. Compared with these experienced team members who had trained for many years, he was indeed too inexperienced and had a lot to learn and improve.

Although the thrilling Quidditch match has come to an end, the discussions inside and outside the stadium have not stopped. Instead, they have continued for several days. Whether in the hallways, classrooms, or the cafeteria, the students' conversations almost all revolved around this match. The most discussed moment was the last two Seekers' struggle for the Golden Snitch.