Bad luck on the very first day—true to form, Ron lived up to his reputation as the genuine article. Yet, calling this mere bad luck wouldn't be entirely accurate, as these troubles were all orchestrated by Lindy.
Well, it was a matter of chronological logic. Had Lindy not fluttered his butterfly wings to alter the House assignments, Ron wouldn't have been at such loggerheads with Draco right from the start.
Regardless, what was done was done. After a hard-fought breakfast, everyone still had classes to attend.
Chapter 30