"The relationship between the two Houses, if left to develop as it is, will only cause us both to suffer in the end. I believe it is necessary for us Prefects to intervene."
"Then how do you suggest we intervene?" Pascal asked. At this moment, his imagination almost started to run wild with strange developments again, but he managed to suppress it.
"Regarding Quidditch matches, we can mutually agree not to use overly extreme tactics or behavior. After all, if a match doesn't follow the rules, even winning won't bring a true sense of accomplishment."
"Moreover, looking at the results from previous years, when our two teams played against each other, the biggest losers were always ourselves. The experience of being injured, missing training, and then losing subsequent matches is not pleasant." The conditions Alan proposed were quite sincere.
*So that's it. I thought you were going to directly order our team not to resist,* Pascal thought, his heart blooming with joy upon hearing Alan's request. *So it was just this small matter, and I was so worried.*
"You mean we should advise the players to use standard tactics in matches? Yes, no problem." Pascal agreed readily, afraid Alan might change his mind.
"Good, Prefect Hogg. It seems we can reach a consensus on this point." Alan hadn't expected the other party to agree so quickly. "Since that's the case, let's make an agreement now: in the upcoming Quidditch matches, we promise not to prioritize malicious fouls, and we hope you can do the same."
"No problem. I am the Captain of the Gryffindor team this year. If we can truly achieve fair play, we won't object. But are you sure you can make your team members listen? If we still end up fighting after this agreement, it won't be easy to talk to them next time," Pascal voiced his concerns.
"You don't need to worry about that. I'm the Captain of the Slytherin team this year. I'll make sure they maintain restraint on the field," William interjected. A representative of the Quidditch team had to be present for this kind of agreement, and he had come along for that exact reason.
"Good. With both of us on the field, it will be much easier." Pascal nodded at William, which solidified the agreement.
"Since the matter of the matches has been settled, then it's time to discuss another matter." Seeing that the negotiations were going smoothly, Alan quickly followed up.
By this point, Pascal had basically understood Alan's stance. It seemed he wasn't planning to take sides but rather preferred to maintain fairness.
*As expected of the light of justice, the evil-slaying Alan. I actually thought you would do something out of line. I'm still too young, and my understanding of a battle hero is not thorough enough,* Pascal murmured to himself with some shame.
*And the other matter—the daily conflicts between the two Houses. Surely Alan wouldn't be biased, right? However, solving this matter won't be easy,* Pascal thought, his brow furrowing.
"You're talking about the conflicts between the Houses, right? But for us, these young wizards are not as easy to manage as Quidditch players. You know the situation in our House; it's not as if they will necessarily listen just because I say something." Pascal honestly stated his difficulty.
"I understand." Alan nodded. "It's irrational to completely suppress the conflicts among these young wizards, so I've thought of a better way."
"Oh? What way?" Pascal raised an eyebrow, asking curiously.
"Their conflicts, at the end of the day, are still individual disputes between a few young wizards. Relatively speaking, most students in the House actually don't want to be actively involved," Alan said with a smile.
Pascal nodded repeatedly. He knew it was true; even in Gryffindor, not everyone was so aggressive.
"Since the main conflicts are between individuals, we just need to find a way to let their friction and emotions be released."
"Released? How?" Pascal pressed.
"Duels," Alan replied indifferently. "It's better to guide than to block. Since there are conflicts, preventing them from resolving them isn't a good thing. So, from now on, if students from Gryffindor and Slytherin have a dispute..."
"They will resolve it by dueling, witnessed by senior wizards from both Houses. Both sides will only use their wands. After the battle, regardless of the outcome, they are not allowed to harass each other in their daily lives or studies. If they are not satisfied, they can apply for another duel, fighting until they are content. Of course, each person can participate in only one duel per week at most," Alan explained clearly and logically.
"Oh? Duels? That's a good idea. If both sides have old grudges, they can agree on a time and place to resolve it. This way, both sides can be convinced. If it's like before, where you ambush me once and next time I play a prank, it just never ends." Pascal nodded with satisfaction; he was quite pleased with the suggestion.
"Since that's the case, I suggest that Prefects organize and supervise the duels from now on, and the venue will be decided by both sides in rotation." Alan was satisfied to see Pascal being so cooperative, but still reminded him, "At that time, both supervising parties must ensure that the conflict does not escalate and that they keep their promise not to cause trouble in daily life."
"Otherwise, I don't mind personally teaching you what integrity means!" Alan's gaze changed, suddenly becoming sharp.
"Don't worry, I'll go back and talk to them," Pascal replied, his face a mask.
At this moment, Pascal's heart almost jumped out of his chest. *You personally intervene? Don't tell us horror stories! However, if I go back and use Alan's words to scare those young lions, they should obey, right?*
Subsequently, Alan and Pascal discussed the issues between the two Houses for a while longer, only parting ways after reaching a consensus. Pascal was very happy to be finished; being stared at and interrogated by Alan was not a comfortable experience.
Alan was also quite satisfied with the outcome. He hadn't expected the Gryffindors to be so easy to talk to and quite reasonable. He was impressed by Pascal, whom he considered an enigmatic Gryffindor Prefect.
"I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. I initially thought I might have to fight them," Alan said to William, somewhat amused.
"Indeed. But this Prefect Hogg from Gryffindor is really straightforward and doesn't drag things out at all," William agreed.
"Now that the issues with the Gryffindors and Quidditch are resolved, I can free up my hands to properly deal with these young snakes," Alan said, feeling relaxed.
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