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A/N:

Thank-you to GrossGirl18, Henrietta Frances, mangobrain, krymsunkiss52, and iluvtheoc3000, who reviewed. All reviews were positive so that's great for the ego!!

I was also wondering whether anybody knows what the musical instruments in the magical world are. Are they the same as in the Muggle world? Please tell me if you know.

Chapter 4: Quidditch

After the sorting and dinner in the Great Hall, everyone headed back to their house common rooms.

'Gryffindore's this way.' Molly called out

'Follows us please, Gryffindore's.' Tanner called out.

Rose got passed the big crowed and led her friends up the stairs to the Gryffindore common room.

'What's the point in us being up her if we can't get in?' Missy asked Rose.

'You did not just say that.' Rose said in disbelief. 'Prefect standing in front of you Blondie.' She said pointing to her badge

'Oh … I forgot.' Missy replied awkwardly.

Rose rolled her eyes. Missy had a tendency to do that, she wasn't the brightest of the group. She wasn't dumb either, just ditsy occasionally. Okay, often if we are being honest.

Later that night, when most of the students had gone to bed, James came to talk to Rose.

'Hi Rosie … girls.' He said nodding to the four of them. 'So … what did you boyfriend have to after I left?'

'Not much, really.'

'Yes he did – ouch – he said something about you hair – ouch.' Missy said. This was one of her ditsy. Eyer kicked her twice to try to shut her up.

'Not the brightest this one, is she?' James whispered to Rose. Missy didn't hear what James said because Eyer was still telling her off.

'What did he say?' James said more loudly, obviously not expecting an answer.

'Something about smart and beautiful or something like that.'

'Missy!' Carrie hissed.

'What?'

'Care to explain Rosie?' he had all the information that he needed now.

'No. I'm going to bed.'

'So early?'

'It's not actually that early. It's been a long day and I'm tired.'

'Or you're just trying to avoid my question. What ever he said Rosie I will find out.'

'You don't scare me James.'

'So he said something then.'

'Ye-no James! God I hate it when you do that!'

'It works every time.' He said smugly.

'Goodnight James.' Rose insisted.

She headed up the stairs leaving James sitting on the red chair in front of the fire, with a stupid smile on his face.

Rose could fell her four friends closely behind her, as she went into the room that they shared. They changed into their pajamas and got into their four-poster beds. They sat watching each other for a few minutes.

'He is so annoying.' Rose said, leaning into the back of the bed.

'But he is so cute.' Missy added. The other three looked at her. 'What? He is.'

***

The next morning, the Gryffindore's studding Defense against the Dark Arts, Rose included, had a double with Slytherin.

This was one of Rose's favorite subjects, only sharing it once a week with Slytherin, was as much good, as it was bad. Good, because she got to see Scorpius and Bad, because she got to Scorpius, only he managed to flirt with her every chance he got. There were always rumors flying around the room about whether they were "going out". In those first few weeks Scorpius' flirting defiantly decreased, but just when she thought he had given up, he always came back.

After those first few weeks "Are they going out?' turned into "They should be going out"

***

In the third week, try-outs were held for the Gryffindore Quidditch team. They needed a new chaser to take over from Louis Weasley and a new Beater to take over from Astra Dinaviv.

Rose decided to go and watch, since her little brother and two cousins were trying out. Plus, she wanted to see James serious for once.

There were a lot of people trying out. Most didn't know what they would rather be – Chaser or Beater.

James ran a few simple flying tests to see how well they could fly. He cut those that were no good. Then he tested the ones who wanted to be Beaters, by sending five people up at a time, two were try-out people and the other three were already part of the team. It was simple – hit the bludger away from the team members … well at least it sounded simple. Many people were struggling, it was hard work.

Then James tested the ones who wanted to be chasers, by giving them passing exercises. Then the ones who were good enough at passing got to go for goal.

Rose sat there, in the stands, wishing she could fly like her cousins and brother.

James stood in front of the crowed of hopefuls.

'Excuse me every one,' James called out. He got there attention immediately. For some reason he, along with Fred, are greatly respected among the Gryffindore house. 'We have found a few good fliers this evening. However, we need more time to figure out whom to accept onto the team. The team selection sheet will be pinned to the notice board in the common room on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who tried out.'

Some of the crowed groaned, obviously not wanting to wait until Thursday.

Rose herd a few people say things like, 'It better not be another Weasley-Potter kid.' She also herd two fourth years talking. 'He'll probably pick one of his cousins or his little sister.' Then in reply, 'Better not! They already make up half the team.'

Rose smiled at these comments. She thought it was amusing what people thought. But they did have a point, the Weasley-Potter kids did make up half the team, but they had talent. It wasn't because their cousin or sibling was team captain.

Well some of them had talent anyway.

On Wednesday, the team sheet was posted on the bulletin board, just as James had promised.

Gryffindor Quidditch Team 2021

Team Captain: James Potter

Keeper: Molly Weasley

Chaser: Megan Wood

Chaser: Darla Michaels

Chaser: Albus Potter

Beater: Fred Weasley

Beater: Blake Canny

Seeker: James Potter

Thanks to those who tried out and congratulations to Albus and Blake who made the team this year.

Lily was a lot more upset then Hugo was about not making the team, mainly because she had spent all holidays practicing. Every time Rose was over to visit (which was a lot), she was either flying, been out flying or going out to fly. After reading the list she looked as though she was going to cry, James saw.

'Come here Lil.' He called out across the room.

'You didn't pick me?' She said in a whiney voice.

'I'm sorry, okay, Lil? I really am.' He gestured a hug, but she didn't even flinch, so he went to her. 'You know you're not a chaser and I know you're not a chaser. You're a keeper. Wait just one more year, Mol will be gone and then you will get your chance. I couldn't pick you this year because we need Albus, he's a fantastic chaser. One more year, that's all I ask.'

Lily hugged him. 'Thank you, James.'

Oh, how Rose wished James was like this all the time. At least he had only managed one detention this year. That had to be a new record.

A/N:

Short chapter this time. Sorry, there wasn't a lot of R&S, but I think it was important to see some of Rose's other relationships.

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