Hermione wasn't sure how they'd managed to convince Rolanda Hooch to referee the game, but she could only assume that Severus had leaned on their long-time (and not a littler combative) friendship to convince her to show.
Luna had insisted on commentating.
The game moved almost too swiftly for Hermione to follow, but as far as she could tell it was a pretty even matchup. Severus was an extremely capable Beater, despite his unconventional physical build for the role. His wiry frame hid a surprisingly strong upper body thanks to years of hefting filled cauldrons without the aid of magic.
