The tryouts went very smoothly. By that afternoon, selections for all four houses were complete, and the final roster of members was posted before curfew that night.
There weren't many changes; generally, only one or two members shifted in each house. Ron, who had previously secured the Keeper position due to Hermione's covert assistance, managed to hold onto his spot fair and square now that no outside interference was involved. During the matches, Hermione had come to realize that her earlier actions were not only despicable to herself, but also a direct insult to Ron's genuine efforts. Fortunately, both of them could now continue their school lives with their heads held high.
As twilight descended, a slender crescent moon hung outside the window.
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