Not long after the term began, the Quidditch team members resumed their training, working hard to win the House Cup.
Since Madam Hooch had some matters to attend to and could not officiate, Professor Snape would referee the upcoming Quidditch match.
Upon learning of this, the Gryffindor Quidditch players complained for days on end. They were convinced that Snape would not referee fairly, and that their only course of action was to strictly follow the rules during the match so that Snape would have no excuse to pick on them.
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