Chapter 21: Puddlemere United

"Alright! This is the last game of the season… and for some of us our last game at Hogwarts", he looked at Fred, at Mia and at Daphne Hudson who were all looking like they were ready to sprint out onto the field.

"And we will make the most of it, we have practiced long and hard so we will go out there and kick some Ravenclaw ass. You remember that no matter what happens out there we have formed a bond that is too strong for any other team to break. We're a family, Beaters it is your job to protect us all and knock them off their brooms, no mercy, chasers you take as many shots as possible, Scorp don't let anything in, and Al you keep those precious eyes of yours on our ticket to victory. We will beat those eagles like there is no tomorrow, we will make our fellow lions proud and we will win this thing!"

Everyone started whooping and thumping eachother's backs.

"Now get your things as let's do this!"

They each mounted their brooms and sped off, onto the pitch.

"The Gryffindors! This season led by captain James Potter. Here we have it folks, James Potter, Mia Allen, Ethan Wood, Daphne Hudson, Fred Weasley, Scorpius Malfoy and Albus Poottteerrr!"

They zoomed around in formation, James winking at Alice who stood next to Kim, a huge Gryffindor banner floating on top of them.

"And the Slytherins! Led by Timothy McLaggen. A well built team, Taylor Goyle, Skyler Nott, Ryan Nott, Peter Wilkins, Timothy McLaggen, Luke Zabini and Kira Malfoooooyyyy!"

Madam Hooch instructed James and Timothy to shake hands, James squeezing a bit harder than he intended to, remembering how he had cheated on Rose the year before.

As soon as the balls were released they were off.

"And it is an exciting game, a classic! Nott gets it first and passes it to his sister over to Goyle who shoots and what a spectacular save by Malfoy! Just realized we have lots of people with same names, Malfoy Malfoy, Potter Potter, Nott Nott"

"Back on track Scamander"

"Sorry Professor, Ow! And Wealsey's bludger hits it's target and Nott drops it, Potter takes the quaffle passing it to Allen who passes it back and ohhhhh nice dodge by Potter, better luck next time Wilkins, Potter passes to Wood who makes a run for it, he's right there, careful! Ooohh that hurt, penalty in my opinion but Potter gets it back and shoots and…scorreees! 10-0 Gryffindor!"

The scoring didn't stop there, an hour latter and they were 130-100 Gryffindor.

"Slytherin's got it and Nott passes to Goyle to the other Nott and wait! Young Potter has spotted the snitch! Malfoy is closely behind! They're neck to neck! Old rivalry reflected here folks, Malfoy vs. Potter! Malfoy takes the lead and she's about to get it… wow that girls fast and attractive too…"

"Watch you're mouth Scamander!"

Scorpius voice was heard from the Gryffindor's side of the pitch a half serious look on his face as the stands laughed.

"Sorry Scorp! Ohhh Potter's almost got it carful with the bludger! Oh! That almost got both of them! And they lost sight of the golden ball! No! Back to the game! Hudson just sent a bludger to Nott, she's still got it though, passes to Goyle oh! Wood intercepted it and he passes to Potter back to Wood to Allen to Wood and score! 140-100!

The snitch's there again and Potter has lead on it he's got it, he's got it, he's got it… He has it! Gryffindor wins! 290-100!"

Golden and scarlet streamers were released into the air by non other than Fred Weasley as they made their way down onto the ground.

James felt his heart soar, at the sight of it all, his house cheering, the streamers falling, his teammates sweating happily. He turned around in time to see Alice running over to him, a grin on her face.

He laughed as she jumped into his arms, planting a kiss on his lips as more people cheered and wolf whistled around them.

"Stop snogging and receive the cup Cap'n", Fred yelled, as McGonagall made her way to them and with a proud smile handed them the prize. James laughed, offering the other side of the cup to Fred and Mia and Daphne who gripped onto it and together the four seventh years raised it above their heads.

"Gryffindor! Gryffindor! Gryffindor! Gryffindor! Gryffindor! Gryffindor! Gryffindor!"

The cheered continued on as people started to leave. James looked around and spotted Ethan Wood talking to an older man who James knew to be his dad. Politely, James made his way over to them, Alice's hand intertwined in his.

As they got closer Ethan smiled at them and walked away toward the dressing room leaving his dad and two other men in robes.

"Mr. Wood", James nodded, extending his hand which he took as shook firmly.

"Mr. Potter! Great game, great game indeed!"

"Ah! This is Mr. Deverill, manager and Mr. Williams, assistant coach"

James shook their hands.

"Nice to meet you. Alice Longbottom, my girlfriend"

Alice smiled politely, accepting their handshake.

"Yes Miss Longbottom, I believe we spoke earlier this year, thanks to this lovely lady that we might just get ourselves an amazing chaser", Wood turned to the other two men, as Alice blushed lightly.

"Thank you so much for coming, it's a great honour to be considered", James said.

"Oh no problem at all we always enjoy a good quidditch match and let me tell you this has been one of the best we've seen at Hogwarts yet", Williams said, looking joyful.

"Quite a nice team you had there Mr Potter, how long have you been captain?", Mr Deverill asked. He was a tall man with a balding head and an aging face, but he looked composed and professional, like any manager of a winning team would.

"Two years sir", James responded.

"Has it been the same people?"

"A change of two people, for those who graduated last year"

"Hhmmm"

James smiled nervously at them, his hand still clutched Alice's.

"We'll let me tell you that I have seen many great players in my time", Deverill said, "And this boy has potential, one needed for a team like ours"

Wood grinned, nodding.

James felt his heart soar.

"Thank you sir, it means so much, this has honestly been my dream for as long as I can remember. I've been a fan of this team since the day I first saw them play", James said, a bit breathless.

"Well, hard work pays off Mr. Potter, now we'll leave you to go get cleaned up"

"Thank you again sir"

James shook their hands again before they started to walk off.

"Expect a letter from us soon!", Wood called back, waving at the two teens.

Once they were out of earshot, James turned his girlfriend, his mouth agape and eyes shinning

"Please tell me this isn't a dream"

She squealed, throwing her arms around him again.

"Merlin! Merlin! Merlin! AAAAGGHHHH! Okay! Oh I love you! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!"

Alice giggled planting a excited kiss on his lips.

He broke apart, smiling at her.

"Wow, this is…wow!"

They stood there for a second before he took her hand and they headed for the dressing rooms.

Once they got inside they realized that it was completely silent.

"I'll wait for you here", Alice said, sitting down on one of the beaches by the lockers. He nodded and took his stuff towards the showers.

She sigh happily and occupied herself by bouncing a little ball left there by who knows.

"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!"

A sudden scream made her whip out her wand and run to the source of the noise.

James had his eyes covered and was pinching the roof of his nose.

"Ew Ew Ew Ew Ew Ew EW! I'm scarred! EW!"

"What's wrong?!", Alice asked making James point towards the showers.

She carefully made her why there peeking around the corner.

She sigh and turned to her boyfriend.

"They were just kissing"

"Snogging!"

"Still have clothes on!"

"Don't know for how long!"

She turned back to the extremely red Rose and Scorpius.

"True?"

"No!", Rose exclaimed.

"Like you haven't snogged before", the red headed mumbled.

"Yes but that's different!", James shot back.

"How?!"

"That we're not like your little sisters"

Rose rolled her eyes.

"I will snog whomever I want whenever I want"

"Fine just don't do it in front of me"

"Not my fault you barged in here"

"I didn't know you had the bathroom reserved"

"Okay you two!", Alice decided to get in the middle of it before Rose hexed him, causing him to get revenge and prank her for which she will hex him again, just like it had happened many times before,

"Alice would you tell him he's being an immature git"

James smiled sweetly at his girlfriend.

She rolled her eyes a smile playing at her lips.

"Would you tell her I'm being perfectly reasonable"

Alice sigh.

"You're being an immature git"

James gasped putting a dramatic hand to his heart as Rose smirked and pulled her boyfriend out of the changing room.

"You really think I'm an immature git?", he asked once they had left.

"A cute immature git", she shrugged running out before he could do anything.

"Hurry up and get ready!", she called.

He chuckled before turning on the shower and smiling to himself, thinking of what was awaiting him after he left what had been his home for seven years.

Guys you don't know how sorry I am for not updating in so long, I had exams, then I came to Mexico, then stomach flu, then christmas, and finally I can update! The next chapter will take a little while too, since New Years is next and I have to spend time with my cousins (whom I love)

So sorry but enjoy this chapter :)

Sorry for those three little dashes, this is being a butt and not letting me put the divider line thing :/

Oh and this chapter kinda features Kira and the Scamanders so if you wanna know their age and such follow my next gen. Account and their bios are there, with a cool edit for each :) hogwarts_next_generation