The match resumed.
Harry mounted his broom and soared into the air.
This time, his vision was much clearer, and he moved faster across the Quidditch Pitch.
A cheer erupted from the Gryffindor stands.
Another bolt of lightning struck the sky, illuminating the entire Quidditch Pitch.
In that instant, Harry and Cedric spotted the golden snitch almost simultaneously.
The tiny golden sphere hovered above the Quidditch Pitch, its wings trembling slightly in the rain.
The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously pulled up their brooms and charged towards the golden snitch.
"Quick!" Ernie stood up and shouted.
"Cedric, catch it!"
Everyone in the Hufflepuff stands rose to their feet, waving scarves and banners.
Gryffindor was not to be outdone, their cheers shaking the heavens.
Harry and Cedric flew higher and higher, their brooms tracing two arcs in the sky.
Rain lashed their faces, and the wind roared in their ears.
The golden snitch flew erratically, up and down, not far in front of them.
Cedric gritted his teeth, pressing his body against his broom, and increased his speed even further.
Harry was unwilling to fall behind, practically lying flat on his broom.
The distance between them grew shorter and shorter, almost to the point of collision.
The golden snitch suddenly made a sharp turn and flew higher.
Harry and Cedric simultaneously pulled up their brooms, continuing the chase.
They had already flown above the stands, getting further and further from the ground.
At this moment, the clouds in the sky grew even darker, so dark that no light could penetrate them.
Charlie suddenly felt a bone-chilling coldness wash over him.
He instinctively pulled his robes tighter and looked up at the sky.
Within the cloud layer, countless black figures were swirling.
Tattered cloaks fluttered in the wind, and decaying hands reached out from their sleeves.
Dementors.
A dense swarm of Dementors swooped down from the clouds, heading towards the Quidditch Pitch.
The cheers on the Quidditch Pitch abruptly ceased, replaced by screams of terror.
Charlie saw Harry's face instantly turn ashen, his entire body frozen on his broom.
His hands released the broom, and he plummeted straight down.
Cedric faced the Dementors head-on, but taking advantage of the remaining distance, he quickly reached out and caught the golden snitch, only to turn back and witness this scene.
He wanted to save Harry, but several Dementors were already following him, moving incredibly fast.
An angry roar came from the Professor's stands: "Arresto Momentum!"
A beam of light struck Harry, and his descent immediately slowed.
Dumbledore had intervened.
Charlie frowned.
The sudden appearance of the Dementors had completely ruined Charlie's mood for watching the match.
He drew his wand and stood up.
"Expecto Patronum."
Charlie's voice was soft, but a dazzling silver light erupted from the tip of his wand.
A silver dragon burst forth from the wand, circling as it flew into the sky.
The dragon grew rapidly against the wind, becoming colossal in the blink of an eye, its scales gleaming with a cold light in the rain.
As the Dementors reached the Quidditch Pitch, they saw the silver dragon open its massive mouth and pounce on them.
The leading Dementors immediately changed direction, attempting to flee.
But the dragon's speed was too great; it caught up to them instantly.
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