The triplets seemed on edge the second they arrived home for the Easter holidays. Once the glory of the Cup win had worn off, anxiety about if and what offers would be coming had set in. That first morning back while Daisy and Lucy casually drank their tea at breakfast, the boys were jittery, barely touching their food.

"Come now, this is the first time I think I've ever seen you three not eat," Iris said, walking over from the stove. "Is there something wrong with breakfast?"

"No, Mum. They're just nervous about whether they're going to get any offers this week," Daisy said, grinning over her mug. The three glared at her.

"For God's sake, even if you get any offers this soon, I highly doubt they'll come any faster just because you aren't eating," Iris said, rolling her eyes. She then walked back to the stove. "Daisy, Lucy? You two want some bacon?"

"Yes, Aunt Iris," Lucy said.

"Sure, Mum." Iris walked back over with the pan and loaded a few strips on each of their plates. "Where's Dad? Out doing laps or something?"

"It would appear so. He's either on the pitch or in the gym," she said. "They have today off, but he's planning to have the team on the pitch the rest of the week."

"BOYS! THEY'RE HERE!" Oliver shouted as he ran into the house from the back porch. Immediately, all three triplets were on their feet.

"A bit exciting, isn't it?" Lucy asked, leaning over to Daisy. Daisy just rolled her eyes, though she had to admit, she was a bit on edge for them. Oliver held up several letters in his hands.

"Caught the owls on my way in from the gym," he said, breathing a bit heavy.

"Well stop waving them around and open them!" Iris shouted, wiping her hands on a towel as she walked over. Oliver grinned. The triplets were practically bouncing up and down like children on Christmas. Oliver looked at the letters.

"Alright, here's a couple for Alan, and then Remus and finally," he stopped, holding four envelopes. "Jamie."

"Four?" Daisy said, her eyes wide. Jamie took them, not quite believing that he had four letters of offer. The triplets sat back down and started ripping into the envelopes.

"Hurry up! Who are they from and what did they offer?" Daisy asked, leaning across the table.

"Wanderers are offering reserve team," Alan said grinning. He looked over at Remus.

"Same here."

"Looks like the other is one for the Wasps reserves," Alan added.

"Same here," Remus said. Jamie was silent, carefully reading through each letter. It seemed like an eternity had passed before he decided to speak.

"Arrows want me first string. Same with Cannons and Pride. Falcons have offered reserves for one year then transfer to first string once their keeper retires," he said.

"Who are you going to choose?" Lucy asked.

"Of course he hasn't decided. He's probably going to think it through a few days," Daisy said, hitting her in the arm.

"What's the contracts say?" Oliver asked. Jamie handed him the letters. Oliver carefully looked them over, studying the offers. "Well… at face value, the Arrows are offering the most. But… the Falcons will end up being more once you get to first string. You just have to wait a year. Their keeper has already announced next season'll be his last, so he won't go back on it."

"I think we can toss out Cannons. They've been doing better, but I doubt you'll get anywhere close to the post-season with them," Alan said. "Pride's not bad though. But... Arrows are a decent team. Especially if they replace their seeker in the next couple of seasons."

"Maybe their seeker'll be done by the time Daisy graduates and she can join you," Remus said, smiling.

"Only if that chauvinist coach of theirs makes her a good offer," Iris said, her eyes flashing.

"Mum, I've got two more years left at Hogwarts. Now's not the time to be worrying about that," Daisy huffed.

"Thought you wanted Harpies anyway," Lucy said.

"That's what I'm hoping," she said.

"Well, I think there's no guess as to where Remus and I are going," Alan said. They looked at each other and grinned.

"Wanderers," they said in unison. Oliver handed the letters back to Jamie.

"Well… it's up to you, Jamie. Whatever you choose, we'll support you," Oliver said. Jamie looked the letters over.

"Need to think about it," he said.

"Take your time," Oliver said. "If you have any questions about the fine print, let me know. Plus, you never know. Might get more offers throughout the week." Jamie nodded and looked down at the letters.

"I will."

Later that night, the triplets sat in the sitting room on the third floor with Lucy, Daisy, Toby, Chris and Teddy. Alan owled Teddy and Chris as soon as they finished breakfast, telling them to come celebrate that night. Daisy figured if there was going to be a party, she might as well invite Toby as well. Teddy showed up with a couple bottles of aged Ogden's Firewhisky and the triplets had gone into town to restock their stash. Daisy was fairly sure her mother knew she and Lucy were drinking, but was of the mind that as long as they were in the house it would be okay.

Besides, their father had already passed around shots for the family earlier after dinner.

"To Remus and Alan signing with the Wanderers!" Teddy shouted, holding his shot glass up. Everyone followed and then took their shot. Lucy coughed. "What's this, cousin? Not accustomed to the good stuff?" Teddy asked, his eyes alight with mirth.

"I'm fine," Lucy said, holding her glass out for more.

"That's a good girl," Teddy said, filling it up again, then going around and filling up everyone else's.

"Better get used to it now. Once Daisy and I graduate, I reckon there'll be parties at her and the triplets' place nearly every weekend," she said.

"Damn straight there will be," Remus said, grinning from where he sat on a sofa with Alan and Teddy. Lucy, Daisy and Toby were across from them on the other sofa while Chris and Jamie were in the armchairs.

"Any closer to a decision?" Teddy asked, looking at Jamie. Jamie sat silent a moment before answering.

"I'm leaning towards Arrows," he said. "But that Falcons deal…"

"They are a strong team," Teddy said. "A bit brutal, but strong. They've made it to the postseason every year for at least the last 10."

"But they aren't really your playing style," Daisy said, sipping on the second shot Teddy poured her. He nodded, looking over at her.

"And you'll be first string right away if you go with the Arrows," Remus said.

"By the way, did you get any offers, Chris?" Alan asked. Everyone looked over at Chris, who was silent. He smiled slightly.

"No, I didn't," he said.

"Maybe they'll come later this week," Remus offered. Chris shrugged.

"Doesn't really matter all that much. Mum is set on me going into auror training," he said. "I doubt she would let me out of it for anything less than a first string offer, and that was going to be a long shot." Teddy grinned.

"That's fine, the auror's department will be delighted to have you," he said, holding his glass out. Chris lifted his in salute and the two of them downed their shots.

"Eh, I don't think I'd cut it in the League anyway," Chris said. "Don't get me wrong. I love quidditch, but not sure if I love it enough to make a career out of it. Not like these four."

"Tell me about it. The Wood children bleed quidditch it would seem," Teddy said, looking around at his cousins. "But it's paying off. Just need to get Daisy out of Hogwarts and onto a team, then the four of you on the national team and the full package will be complete."

"Viktor Krum was playing on the national team before he graduated," Daisy said offhandedly.

"No offense, Daisy, but Krum was the best player in the history of quidditch - even better than your dad," Teddy said. "Besides, the next World Cup isn't until after you graduate - in 2022."

"Just saying, I could get called up to play for the national team in the qualifiers," she said, sipping from her glass. Her brothers looked at her and then dissolved into laughter. Her face turned bright red.

"That'll be the day, Daisy," Remus said.

"She could!" Lucy shouted, jumping up to the defense of her cousin. "She caught the Harpies' eye and she's only 15!"

"And that move you pulled in the final was bloody brilliant after you worked it out," Toby said. Daisy smiled in appreciation at him.

"Anyways, I'm going to make first string my first season. Just like Jamie," Daisy said haughtily as she sat back and crossed her legs.

"Damn straight, you are! Hear, hear!" Teddy shouted. He lifted his glass. Everyone else did as well.

"Hear, hear!"

A little while later, Daisy put some music on and the group had broken up into various conversations. Daisy watched with a smile as her brothers and Teddy talked animatedly about their plans for after graduation. The triplets would be moving into the apartment in the city the week after school let out. Their parents had sublet it since they moved to the countryside, intending to keep it for their kids to use some day, should they want it. The three would then need to start training right away. Lucy and Toby were chatting about their summer plans.

"Seems like they've got it all figured out," Chris said, looking at Daisy. She looked over at him and smiled.

"Yea, that they do. Though I suppose for us Woods, our future was decided a long time ago," she said.

"You do want to play professional ball, don't you?" he asked. Daisy snorted.

"What makes you think I don't?" she asked.

"Just the way you said it. Like… you didn't have a choice in the matter," he said. Daisy laughed softly.

"I always have a choice. I could have chosen not to," she said. "But… it's in my blood. Playing quidditch. And I suppose you could say it's my first love." Chris laughed and rolled his eyes.

"You sound like Jamie," he said.

"You should hear Dad talk," she said, holding her glass out to him. He clinked his against hers.

"Are you sure… about us?" he asked softly, not wanting to draw the attention of the triplets. Daisy took a deep breath and thought for a moment before answering. She thought back to their relationship. She did still have feelings for him. She had enjoyed being with him. But it wouldn't be like that again.

"I am," she said finally, looking up at him. "I have feelings for you still, but… it would be too different. You start training at the end of summer. Dad'll have me on the pitch for most of the summer and then I'm back to Hogwarts for two more years. I just… don't see how we could work it out." Chris nodded.

"That's very… mature of you, Daisy," he said, a bit surprised. She laughed.

"We all grow up sometime," she said. Chris shifted slightly.

"Would it be alright if… maybe I stopped by this summer. The triplets will be busy with training and like you said, I won't start at the auror's office until the end of summer if I get into training. We could just hang out. As friends," he said. Daisy smiled and nodded.

"Sure. I'd like that," she said. Chris grinned.

Jamie was half listening to his brother's conversation with Teddy about what they planned to do with the apartment in the city. He was also watching Chris and Daisy. Peeking into their minds, he saw that Chris had asked if they could try again. But Daisy wasn't planning to get back together. He was a bit proud of her.

"Maybe I still have a chance," Jamie heard. He shook his head and glanced over at Toby, who seemed to be in a conversation with Lucy. But he also was listening into Chris and Daisy's conversation. Jamie could detect a hint of sadness in him.

"Maybe someday I'll tell her," Toby thought. Jamie drank his firewhisky and shook his head. He had learned his lesson. Definitely staying out of that one. Daisy was on her own.

And here it is, the second to last chapter... I thought about adding even more beyond this than what I currently have, but felt it better to just wrap things up now that the main drama of the story is over with. Hope everyone is enjoying it so far. And thanks to my new followers!