Katie Bell paced nervously in the players lounge of the Appleby Arrows. Today Katie would be announced as the new chaser for the Arrows. Katie had been offered a tryout with the Arrows after she first graduated from Hogwarts, however she had declined after the events of her seventh year. Katie had spent a good part of the year in St Mungos after having a cursed necklace placed upon her. After graduation Katie had traveled for most of the previous year, enjoying seeing the rest of the Wizarding World. Upon returning to England Katie was once again offered a tryout with Appleby and this time accepted the offer. Katie impressed the Appleby manager Bruce Marx so much that he immediately offered her a spot on the Arrows.

Now 2 weeks later, Katie's signing would be announced along with the signing of a new seeker. Katie was nervous about meeting members of the wizarding press.

" Well at least I won't be facing them alone" Katie said to herself. She was stunned when she received a reply however.

A bit Nervous are we Katie ? A voice replied.

Turning to the voice, Katie smiled. " Harry ," Katie smiled. "I take it you're the new Seeker who the Arrows signed ? "

" Guilty", Harry repled with a smile.

" I thought you were going to go into Auror training after Hogwarts ?", Katie asked.

"Well I was" Harry answered her, "But after last year and the final defeat of Voldemort, I realized I'd been fighting Voldemort for 7 years." " So I decided to take some time to myself and do something I enjoy for a bit." Harry smiled. "Besides, I can always take auror training after I finish my Quidditch career if I wish."

Katie returned Harry's smile. "that you can"

Harry and Katie's conversation was cut Short however when the press secretary for the Arrows informed them that it was time for the contract signing. Half an hour later Harry and Katie were back in the players lounge after the press conference going over the week's practice schedule with Coach Marx. " Our first game is in 3 weeks against the Falmouth Falcons." Coach Marx told them. "So tomorrow is out first practice, so be here at 9 a.m. sharp."

"Yes coach !" Harry and Katie answered together.

"Very good ", said Coach Marx "get a good night's rest and I'll see you tomorrow."

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