Quidditch Tryouts

A/N: So here we have the first Quidditch tryouts. Read more to find out. I hope that you are liking the story so far. And thank you for your reviews. If you have any suggestions feel free to tell me and please do review. I'll try and update the next chapter soon . Till then enjoy reading.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

Rose POV

Second year started with a bang all thanks to James, Fred and Andy. The group who had pledged to follow in the footsteps of the Mauraders and the Weasley twins, had set off fireworks in the Great Hall the next morning, which earned them whistles and hoots from the students and a week's detention from Professor Longbottom and Professor Filtwick ( who is still alive). And so had the classes. After a week from the term start they were flooded with homework.

Rose, Al and Scorp were sitting on the couch and completing their Charm's essay when they heard commotion from the other end of the Common Room.

"What's going on?" asked a confused Al as they neared the notice board.

"Tryouts for the position of Seeker and Keeper will be held on the coming Sunday at 5pm. All those interested can sign their names on the parchment below the notice. For any queries contact me" announced Clyde Wood, the Gryffindor Quidditch Captain.

Just as he left the notice board was filled with eager aspirants who tried to write their names on the parchment. The trio returned back to their place and started completing their essays.

"So Scorp are you giving your name?" Al asked.

"I don't think so but you are giving yours right?"asked Scorpius.

"Yes but why don't you want to try, I thought you wanted to play Keeper" asked Al.

" You know how people treat me because I am a Malfoy , do you think I have a chance when they all hate me?" Scorp said.

"Oh Shut Up Scorp!" Rose said closing her book and turning to Scorpius "They treat you badly because you let them. You should stand up to them and this is the perfect chance for you to prove them you are one of us."

"Yeah! I agree with Rose, you are trying out and that's final. I'll go and write our names" Al said before leaving.

"Don't worry Scorp, you are going to make it to the team. I know you are amazing and I'll be there to cheer you" she said with a reassuring smile.

"Thank you, that means a lot to me."Scorp said yawning.

"You should go to bed now. Good Night" she said giving him a hug and then heading towards her dorm.

Scorpius POV

On Sunday after lunch, Scorpius and Albus took their brooms and headed towards the Quidditch Pitch for their tryouts. Albus was confident as always but Scorpius was nervous. Rose had told them she'd be there to cheer for them but she was nowhere to be seen.

"Hey Al! Where's Rose?" asked a nervous looking Scorpius.

"I have no idea." He said looking around. When he spotted Rose, Ella, Jess and Madison making their way to the stands to watch."Look there she is" Al said pointing towards Rose.

Scorpius saw Rose who had also spotted them waving at them and smile. He immediately felt better and waved back. She mouthed ALL THE BEST to him and went and sat with the rest of them. Just then Clyde blew the whistle and separated them into groups according to the positions they were trying. He made them all make rounds around the pitch and half of the them couldn't even prevent themselves from falling off the other end. Al and Scorp made the rounds with complete ease and made it to the next part of the tryouts. First the tryouts for Keeper took place. Clyde who himself was a chaser took turns to through the Quaffle along with Alicia Roberts (both of them were seventh years) and Al's brother James. Peter Smith who was a fourth year was first and was able to save only 5 times out of 10. Next was Alice Campbell, a sixth year who managed to save 7 times. Finally it was Scorpius' turn to keep. As he mounted up the broom and floated in front of the hoops all his concentration was immediately directed towards the red coloured ball which the three Chasers were passing among themselves.

The Chasers started throwing the Quaffle and tried to score but Scorpius managed to save most of them. He was so engrossed in keeping that he didn't even care to keep count of his score. When he landed after 15 minutes, he was engulfed in a hug by Albus while the other patted him on the back. He could even see Rose grinning at him from the stands. Confused he turned to Albus.

"What happened? Why are you so happy and why is everyone staring at me?" he asked.

"Dude! You made it to the team. You saved 9 times." He said hugging him back.

Just then Clyde announced the rest of the team to mount their brooms including Scorpius as they were now going to have the tryouts for Seeker. Scorpius hugged Al as he waited for his turn while Scorpius mounted his broom and headed for the loops. They were going to have a Quidditch match on the pitch while the Seeker aspirants tried to find the Snitch among them. First up was a fifth year girl – Linda Wright who took about 20 minutes to catch the Snitch. Second up was Al seemed to have inherited his father's skills and caught the Snitch in just 15 minutes. The final aspirant was a seventh year named Dwayne Turner who almost caught the Snitch once but missed and then finally caught the Snitch after 25 minutes.

After the tryouts were over, Clyde called everyone and announced the results.

"Thank you all for participating in the tryouts. This year's Gryffindor team will comprise of Scorpius Malfoy who will be our Keeper. The Seeker's position has been filled by Albus Potter. And returning as Chasers are me, Alicia and James. And our beloved beaters, the Weasley twins – Fred and Roxanne. The practice schedule will be put up in the Locker Room and the Notice Board soon. Now you all are free to leave."

Just as everyone was leaving, Peter Smith came forward as started accusing Clyde, "Why have you chosen Malfoy to be the Keeper. He is not even a true Gryffindor. He is a Malfoy for crying out loud."

Scorpius felt all his happiness going down the drain. He wanted to shout at Peter but he was used to such insults. He simply ignored and was about to leave when Rose came forward.

"Look Peter, you might be a fourth year old but I am not afraid of you. He was far better than you so you have no right to utter a word against his selection. And if I see you taunting Scorpius ever again, I swear I'll make rest of the three years of yours here a living hell. And I might be small but I am fully capable of doing it" she said pointing at him as her blood boiled with anger.

Clyde whose Captain instincts took over as he tried to overcame his shock after Rose's outburst turned his attention to Peter, " I have full faith in the team I have chosen. If you have any problem regarding it you can challenge Scorpius and if you can save as many goals as him, you are in? So do you challenge Malfoy ?" he asked.

Peter knew he was no match to Scorpius' keeping skills mumbled something and stormed out of the pitch towards the castle.

Rose then turned to Scorpius and gave him and Al a big hug, congratulating them for their selection as they all headed back to the castle.