Chapter 11
The weekend had arrived and Nephele became extremely exited. Today was the day she would watch Viktor fly in his Quidditch match. She was sure it was going to be a great match and that she was going to have a great time. Since it was a late night match she was able to study and learn all sorts of things before they even got ready. They would have to arrive about an hour early as the Bulgarian National Quidditch Team wanted to do one final practice run.
"Alright ve should get changed for tonight. It is supposed to be cold, so please dress vormly. Oh and Nephele please bring your Firebolt." Viktor said and both girls gave a nod before leaving for the rooms.
Arriving in hers Nephele looked at her closet. She knew she wanted to wear something worm but comfortable for tonight. She decided to wear a top with a solid body, v-neckline and short rushed detailed sleeves. It even had a rosette empire waist. With that she wore a pair of black skinny jeans and a pair of black high heel platform suede boots. She finished her outfit off by pulled her long hair into a ponytail and pulling on a cloak over her shoulders. She grabbed her broom, shrank it and put it in her pocket.
Finished she left her room and arrived just as Fleur did. Fleur wore a pair of light blue jeans with a pair of white suede boots and darker blue blouse. Her blond hair was loose. Viktor was the last to arrive wearing his Quidditch robes and holding his Firebolt in hand.
"Are ver ready?" He asked and they all gave nods. "Then let us be off."
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In little to no time they arrived at the Bulgarian Quidditch Pitch where the match would be held. Nephele looked around with wounder as she spotted the Bulgarians flying around doing all sorts of tricks.
"I vould like to introduce you to my couch." Viktor said before leading both girls towards a man who was standing on the side lignes looking up at the team. When he heard them coming he looked down and Nephele was able to have a better look at him.
The man was tall with dark brown hair and blue eyes. He wore the Bulgarian robes to show that he was their coah. He had a soft beard forming on his face and it seemed to fit him quite well.
"Viktor glad to see you kid." The man said and instantly Nephele knew the man was very fluent in English since he had no Bulgarian accent like Viktor.
"Coach I vould like you to meet my two friends, Fleur Delacour and Nephele Potter, before known as Harry Potter." Viktor introduced causing the man to smile.
"Pleasure to meet you two. Viktor wrote about how he was staying with the both of you. Also told me about your talent on a broom Potter. By all the stories he has writen me I would love to see your talent for myself." The man said while shaking their hands.
Nephele blushed brightly as the man spoke. She even shot Viktor a glare yet all he did was smirk.
"I don't think I'm that good sir, your team is brilliant." She said trying to change the subject.
"Yes it is, Viktor asked me if you would possibly be allowed to try a practice run with the team. I didn't see why not and nor did they. Would you mind at all?" the coach asked.
"I don't think I could possible compete with them sir." Nephele said.
"Could you just amuse a coach for a few. I'm sure you could do splendid things." He said causing her to gulp.
"Well I suppose one practice run won't hurt." She agreed causing Fleur and Viktor to grin behind her.
"Brilliant, you have a broom on you?" The man asked and Nephele gave a nod as she took her Firebolt out causing the man to whisle. "Can you control that?"
"Of course she can." Viktor said before Nephele could even respond.
"Well if you say so." the Coach said before calling the players down. "Alright team Viktor has arrived with his two friends. Remember I told you that one of them might be taking part of training will she has agreed. People I'd like you to meet Nephele Potter. This will not leave the stadium. Am I understood?" the man announced.
"Yes sir." They all agreed.
"Good then introduce yourselves to her."
"Good evening I am Aleksander Andrei, I play chaser."
"I am Desislava Gala, I also play chaser.
"Hello my names Fidanka Hristo, I am the third chaser.
"I am Gavril Elisaveta, I am the keeper.
"I am Petar Pavlina, I am a beater."
"I am Nikolai Pavlina, I am also a beater."
They all seemed nice enough in Nepheles opinion and so she greeted them in return.
"Alright why don't we start with a quick worm up. Laps around the pitch, twenty." the Coach ordered.
Swiftly Nephele took off her cloak that Fleur took and mounted her broom along with Viktor. With a look to each other and a nod they kicked off the ground and zoomed away leaving the rest of the team to fallow. After about a minute both Viktor and Nephele finished although Nephele seemed to arrive sooner.
"Alright you two, I want you to practice with a fake snitch." He ordered while releasing one.
They decided to count to ten before shooting up into the air in search for it. The rest of the team watched for a few minutes as both Seekers played their little dance. Still it seemed that Nephele, to everybody but Fleur's shock, was in the lead. Finally both flyers went into a dive and only a meter from the ground Nephele pulled up and shot into the air before coming to a stop. Everybody gaped as they spotted the golden light in her hand.
"Holly shit." Fidanka whispered completely amazed.
"I didn't think it possible." the coach whispered.
Soon after that practice continued until finally the team went into their dressing room and both Fleur and Nephele went up into their booth. Other people had arrived yet didn't speak with them as they settled into their seats for the match. Slowly the stands were being filled with cheering fans. Of course it wasn't just Bulgarians but others as well. Finally the stadium was filled the stadium roared with cheers and screams of the fans.
"Welcome ladies and gentlmen to a new match! Today we welcome the Holyhead Harpies to the Bulgarian field!" The annoncer shouted and instantly a group of seven people shout. Nephele noticed that their uniforms were dark Green with a golden talon on the chest. "Next team is our very own! The Bulgarians!" With unmatched speed the Bulgarians raced up to the air. Their own uniforms was red and black. Vagually Nephele thought that it looked almost like Gryffindor and Slytherin were about to face off.
Soon enough the game was on and instantly Nephele noticed the snitch fly off who knew were. Turning her sight from that she turned to Viktor who was high up in the sky flying around as if searching for it. The Harpies Seeker was behind him and suddenly he went into a dive and the Harpy fallowed.
"It's like a game of cat and mouse." She whispered as she watched the Harpie fallow Viktor around.
Suddenly though, out of nowere, came a Bludger. She screamed but it was to late as the ball hit Viktor in the side and he was thrown off his broom. Instantly one of the Beater caught him while another caught his broom. A time out was called and Fleur and Nephele looked at each other with worry.
"Ladies and gentlemen if the Bulgarians can't find a replacing Seeker then they will have no choise but to forfeit the match. Bulgaria has never forfeited a single match but with Viktor Krum as badly injured as he is I doubt they will have a choice in the matter.
Those words rang through Nephele's head and she clossed her eyes. She remembered talking with Viktor about this match. He said that today was important because today was the day Bulgaria's first Quidditch team ever was killed. He had wanted to win this match in honor of that team.
"Fleur stay here I have a plan!" She cried before racing out of the booth leaving Fleur alone.
Racing down the stars she finally arrived in the medical ward were she found the team gathered around Viktor.
"We have no choice but to forfeit." the coach whispered as he saw her approaching.
"What if another Seeker took his place?" She asked causing everybody to turn to her.
"Nephele are you volunteering?" He asked.
Nephele looked at Viktor and he looked at her. She could see the hope in his eyes and gave a smile and then a nod.
"Yes, I am volunteering but you can only announce my first name." She said and the coach gave a nod.
"Fine by me team get her dressed." He ordered before racing from the room.
In the stanzed the people were waiting until finally the annoncer spoke.
"Ladies and Gentlemen I am as shocked as could be. The coach for the Bulgarians has just informed me that they have a Seeker willing to take Krum's place. This is not unheard of but it is still shocking! Bulgarian does not have to forfeit the match!" The announced said causing the fans to erupt into cheers.
"Nep'ele." Fleur whispered shocked out of her mind.
Inside the infirmary ward Nephele was dressed in the Bulgarian Quidditch Uniform. She stood beside Viktor who smiled at her.
"I knov you vill to vell in the match. You are the best flying I have ever seen." he said while taking her hand.
"I hope so Viktor. I don't want to disappoint you or your team." She whispered. "Get well soon."
"Vipe the floor vith those Harpies." He grunted and she gave a nod before grasping her Firebolt and leaving the ward. She was met by the team who gave her smiles that she returned.
"Viktor sais to wipe the floor with the Harpies. Let's do so." She said and with a cheer from the team they shot into the air.
The Fans cheered as the Bulgarian team appeared and Nephele felt a little nervous. She had never ever played in front of so many people before.
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Inside number twelve Grimmauld Place the Weasley children were gathered in a room.
Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome Bulgarians replacement Seeker, Nephele!
Instantly the group looked at each other in shock.
"No way, she wouldn't be?" Ron whispered.
She's riding a Firebolt ladies and gentlemen!
"It is her! Nephele has taken Viktors place in a Professional Quidditch Match!" Ginny cried in excitement.
"Good thing it isn't against Puddlemere United," "Oliver plays for them." Fred and George said cheerfully.
Ladies and gentlemen this is unbelievable. Nephele seems to be in the lead of the Harpies Seeker. Oh no a Bludger is going her way. Holly shit Nephele just did a dive evading the monster of a ball. It's unbelievable to see such talent in one so young. Some people might even say she's better then Krum is on a broom! What look I think Nephele has spotted the Golden Snitch. She's in a dive ladies and gentlemen and the Harpies Seeker is right behind her. Holly shit Nephele has just pulled up, centimetres from the ground, causing the Harpies Seeker to crash. What look Nephele caught the snitch! Bulgaria wins the match! Bulgaria wins the match!
"She won! She did it!" The Weasley's cheered as they jumped to their feet and dance around.
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Cheers filled the stadium as Nephele shot into the air, arm raised to show the Golden Snitch. Suddenly the Bulgarian team raced over and tackled her cheering as they won the match. After doing a victory lap the team landed and Nephele raced to Viktor who was smiling broadly at her.
"I told you, you vould do it Nephele." He said causing her to laugh as she hugged him.
"I did it for you guys Viktor. Today is a day that Bulgaria has to win a madch." She said causing him to smile even more.
"Thank you." he whispered.
For about an hour the team celebrated with the wives, girlfriends and Fleur joining the party. Instantly Fleur enveloped Nephele in a hug babbling on about how brilliant she had done. She then gave a hug to Viktor who returned it.
When the hour was up the Nephele and Fleur helped get Viktor home since the man's chest was bandaged and he needed some help walking about.
When they did arrive home they helped Viktor to his room and then helped him change since he couldn't really do it himself. When he was in bed and comfortable a house elf brought them something to eat. They spoke as they ate until finally they were done and it was two in the morning. They decided to head to bed and with a hug to Viktor, Nephele and Fleur trotted off to their own rooms.
Arriving in her room she took a shower before putting on a tank top and falling into bed exhausted.
Author note:
Sorry about deleting the first post, I'm afraid I noticed many errors that were not there to begin with. I've been having many problems with my writing tools on my laptop. two of my chapters can't open.