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Gryffindor-Hufflepuff

Sophie sat alone at breakfast, already in her Quidditch robes, she told Lily she needed to concentrate for her first match but actually she was so nervous she was afraid that when she would talk words wouldn't be the thing to come out. This thought made her lose some of her appetite as well, although she did eat a little bit. She could already hear McFadden's voice in her head: 'You can't play on an empty stomach Stuart.'. Eventually, someone did sit down across her, it was Leon also in his Quidditch robes, he had a much more cheerful look on his face than during tryouts.

'Nervous for the match, Soph?' he asked.

What a stupid question, of course she was nervous. He knew that.

Sophie simple shrugged, 'Leon, will you carry me to the pitch? I'm afraid if I stand up my knees will betray me.'

Leon chuckled, 'You'll be just fine. Just pretend it's one of our trainings and everything will be alright.'

Leon's pep talk went on for a while and eventually Sophie had to tell him he was right to make him stop talking. But when she finally did it was already time for them to head to the pitch. McFadden and the rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch team were already there when their team captain saw them come in he called the team to him.

'Alright, the first match of the season. As I said before, don't underestimate our opponent. We can't forget we lost to Hufflepuff last year, but with our new recruits.' McFadden looked at both Sophie and James 'We'll be sure to win!'

Everyone on the Quidditch team seemed to have gained some more confidence when the commentator's, Nolan a fourth-year Hufflepuff, sounded across the Quidditch pitch.

'What a fine day for our teams to play their first match! And here come the Hufflepuffs, it seems much of last years team still holds their places. The mantle of the Hufflepuff team captain has been passed on to the incredible Sean Johnson, the Hufflepuff seeker. The Hufflepuffs are out for victory this year after their loss against Slytherin for the Quidditch cup last year.'

The Hufflepuff students cheered on their team, their stands filled with the usual banners. McFadden led the Gryffindor Quidditch team onto the pitch as well.

'And we welcome to Gryffindor team to the pitch, lots of changes in the team here. New chaser James Potter shows much promise and will definitely be an asset to the Gryffindor team. But most excitement seems to go to Sophie Stuart, the new Gryffindor Seeker. If she's anything like her brother, the Gryffindor team really got some potential this year.' Nolan continued.

As their team walked to the centre of the Quidditch pitch Sophie felt her nerves taking hold of her again. She looked up at the stands watching all the students cheer on the two teams. Looking back at her teammates Sophie saw James give her a thumbs up as they approached the other team. Johnson and McFadden stood across each other with Madam Hooch close by. The two team captains shook hands before the teams mounted their brooms. Madam Hooch blew on her whistle and both teams took off, the Quidditch balls followed not soon after. Sophie positioned herself as McFadden had suggested so she had a clear few of the Quidditch pitch. Nolan's commentary told her the Gryffindors were in possession of the quaffle.

'McFadden to Mackenzie and back to McFadden. Failed attempt from Jones to take the quaffle there. Oh, and now young Potter is headed towards the goals, he catches it and he scores! Ten-zero for Gryffindor!'

The Gryffindor stand cheered loudly, and Sophie felt her nerves go again as she beamed a smile at her teammates.

Had James always been that good? She had seen him during practice, but it seems he performed even better now.

Sophie circled around the pitch finding a new spot to search for the snitch. This time she didn't look at the players too much but was still attentively listening to Nolan's commentary.

'Good stop there from Stuart, quaffle is back in possession of the Gryffindor- no! What an incredible catch from Jones and she's headed towards the goals, she scores! Amazing, ten-ten!'

Sophie looked at her brother for a second, the look on his face told her enough, he was clearly disappointed. But the quaffle, sure enough, found it's way back to James.

'Potter, will he score again? No back to McFadden, Mackenzie, McFadden- and another score for Gryffindor. Twenty-ten for Gryffindor.'

The pitch again filled with the cheers of the Gryffindor's, she saw some Ravenclaw's cheering with them but the entire Slytherin stand was filled with annoyed faces.

'Quaffle is now back in possession of the Hufflepuffs, woah! That bludger almost knocked Mackenzie of her broom, I suppose she won't be trying to take that quaffle again!'

Sophie looked at the Hufflepuff seeker but saw he was looking rather distracted, that's when she saw it. Only a few feet away from him a blinding golden light and she dashed towards it across the pitch dodging a bludger that zoomed past her.

'Look at that! It appears Stuart has spotted the snitch!'

Not soon after that Johnson followed her on her tail. Sophie saw the snitch dash upwards, trying to distract the Hufflepuff seeker she dived down, he still followed. She quickly pulled up again towards the direction of the snitch. For a second she thought that trick lost her the snitch, but she quickly spotted it again and flew after it.

'Johnson didn't see that coming! Stuart still seems to be after the snitch.'

Sophie only needed to get just a tiny bit closer to the snitch and then she had it. She extended her arm, she was catching up with it. Johnson appeared in the corner of her eye, clearly trying to cut her off, Sophie wasn't going to let him. She would have to try and catch the snitch now or Johnson would. So she did exactly that before she even knew what happened she had done it. She stared at disbelief at the small golden ball resting on her palm before letting out a loud chuckle.

'Stuart has done it, she caught the snitch! 170-ten, Gryffindor wins! What a great match.'

The whole Gryffindor stood up cheering even louder than before. Sophie flew back to the ground where the rest of her team has already gathered. Her feet hadn't touched the ground for a second when Leon had lifted her up again and they all cheered.

'You did it Sophie! That was great and that dive, good thinking!' McFadden yelled to her through all the cheers.

After the match the celebration continued in the common room, even Lily joined.

'You were great Soph, I think I might begin to understand the fun of Quidditch!' She said to her, her eyes beaming.

The party continued till late in the night, so far Sophie's second-year turned out to be even better than her first.