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7: Potter vs. Potter.

"Okay, this is it. We've got a chance to win." Jeremy stood in the changing rooms. The week had passed and the students of Gryffindor and Slytherin were in a buzz of excitement. The rivalry built and would climax today. "We have trained long and hard for this. If we perform we can get on the Hogwarts team. Our House team hasn't been this good in years. We haven't had a Seeker as good as Albus in years. Now is the time to perform. Let's head out now."

The entire team, clad in their emerald and silver robes, left the dressing room. They were led by Jeremy and then continued by their numbers. They mounted their brooms and flew onto the pitch. Albus looked at the Firebolt 4.5 in his hand. He only received it yesterday and had only flown it once. His broom was now faster than James' Firebolt 3.5 and they both knew it.

"Firstly, here comes the Slytherins." Albus looked up to the commentators box and saw his cousin Victoire. "Captained by Jeremy Finch who plays Chaser along with William Higgs and John Bletchley. Daniel Montague and Cameron Avery are the Beaters. The Keeper is Simon Burke and the Seeker is Albus Potter." The disgust and hatred seemed to leave Victoire's voice when she announced Albus' name.

"And now-" she called out as seven scarlet figures soared onto the pitch. "- the reigning champions, Gryffindor. I'm related to this team and don't even need to look at my sheet." she said with a chuckle. "The Captain and Keeper is Dominique Weasley. The Chasers are Molly, Lucy and Roxanne Weasley. The Beaters are Fred and Louis Weasley and the Seeker is James Potter. Fred has already lived up to the reputation set by the man he is named after. Can James Potter do the same? But more importantly James and Al are on opposing sides. Two brothers playing in the same position against each other. From what I hear the Hogwarts Seeker spot will be chosen by this game."

Mr. Wood walked onto the pitch and dropped the large crate in the middle of the field. "Alright, captains shake hands." he ordered. Jeremy and Dominique walked forward and shook hands. "I want a clean game from all of you" he looked at the Slytherin team in particular. He blew his whistle and with the shrill blast fourteen players soared into the air. The Snitch and Bludgers were released before Mr. Wood threw the Quaffle into the air. Albus soared higher than anyone else. He wondered what strategy James had.

"And the Quaffle is taken by Higgs he passes to Finch and its Bletchley taken it.. And .. Ohh play is broken up by. A well aimed Bludger from Fred knocks the Quaffle from Bletchley's hand. Taken now by Lucy, given to Molly and.. Oh, a Bludger from Avery is enough to make Molly drop the Quaffle."

The match continued like this for what seemed like days to Albus. There was no sign of the Snitch and James was hovering near him all the time. "And that score from Higgs makes the scores tied once more. It's 140-140."

Albus looked around and saw the Snitch. It was at the base of the Gryffindor post. Albus took off but James flew in front of him to block him off. By the time he passed James, the Snitch was gone. He looked back at his brother, who smiled at him and shrugged hi shoulders. Again and again Albus saw the Snitch only to be blocked off by James defensive tactics. The fourth time Albus didn't stop but picked up speed as he approached the Snitch. James flew in front of him and Albus didn't bother to stop. James was knocked from his broom. Luckily, they were only a few feet off the ground so James wasn't injured. "Penalty, Gryffindor." Albus looked around and heard Mr. Wood blow his whistle.

"Roxanne Weasley scores to level the game at 210-210."

Albus once again saw the Snitch. James saw it too. James was closer. The two brothers took off in chase of the Snitch. Albus was gaining because of his superior broom. James and Albus were neck and neck and they were almost within range of the Snitch. The entire game stopped. Everyone watched as the two Potters battled for the Snitch. James stretched his arm. Albus pulled himself forward on his broom until he was sitting on the very edge. He was now closer than James. He stretched out his arm. He was almost there. He felt contact from his side. He tumbled over and fell from his broom. He lay there and then he felt something struggling in his left hand. He stood up and held up his left hand with the Snitch. "What a catch from Al Potter! Slytherin win 360-210. That was an epic battle between two brothers."

Albus stood up and saw James approach him. He put his right hand forward. Albus took his hand with his own and shook it. "Well done, Al. That was a great catch." James said.

Albus grinned. "Thanks. From what everyone is saying, looks like I'm going to be the Hogwarts seeker."

"You do that!" he said jocularly. "I am the Hogwarts TriSchool Champion!" he announced proudly.

"Well done Al." he turned around to see Luke closely followed by Finn and Brian with Scorpius just behind them. And behind Scorpius. Albus looked and realised who it was.

"Congratulations Al. You were lucky to beat James but we'll still win the Cup"

"Thanks David, but I highly doubt James will be focused enough."

"I suppose. Can you meet me in the library this evening before dinner? I need to talk to you about something" he asked tentatively

"Yeah, no problem. See you then."

With this answer he walked away. "Al, who was that?" Finn asked

"That was my cousin, David."

"How many cousins do you have here?" Luke asked

"A few" Albus replied chuckling. "Come on there's a party in the common room.

The group began a trek back to the castle. They were reliving the game play for play. Albus wasn't paying attention and was admiring the scenery. He looked towards the forest and saw his curly headed Transfiguration professor and the Deputy Headmaster entering the forest. This was Albus' second time to see the pair enter the forest. They kept looking back but eventually walked into the forest.

They returned to the Common Room to find a party in full flow. Someone had taken food from the kitchen and there was music being blasted from the WWN. They all smiled and entered the festivities. Albus was happy. Every person that saw Albus congratulated him. He didn't even know half of them