Quidditch Tryouts where held on the second weekend of Term. As Harry was now a Second Year He was permitted to bring his own broom to school and join the Slytherin Quidditch Team is he so desired. He'd been practicing flying late at night during he summer. Ever since he had discovered a trophy in the trophy room of the school dedicated to;
James Potter: Seeker (1973-77)
He had bought himself a book on quidditch and it's origins. Rules and regulations, flying techniques and broom care supplies. He had also bought himself the newest, bestest racing broom on the market. The Firebolt. Capable of speeds up to Mach 2.
"Awesome!" Draco has said in awe when he showed his friends his new broom. "With a Firebolt on our team Slytherin House will dominate the House Quidditch Cup!"
"Wow." Ron said. Admiring the broom. "Can I feel the finish on the handle?"
"You know the trust I set up for you is for ANY purchases or expenses right Ron?" Harry asked and Ron's face lit up. "I need to go browse a broom catalogue." He said as he got up and left."
"I have to say Weasleys a lot more tolerable this year." Draco said after Ron left.
"That's because he wasn't himself last year." Harry reminded the blonde.
Harry looked and saw his dad with a sign reading Go Harry! With crude imp and owl drawings.
And Harry nailed it. He had natural instincts for a Seeker. Caught every single golf ball that Marcus Flint the captain threw.
Everyone looked over towards the cheering Blitzo and back to Harry.
"What? I have a supportive Dad. You should have seen him when Octavia got accepted to Miss Rosie's School Of Finance. Practically threw her a literal parade with a blazhorse marching band."
"Mr. Weasley!" Blitzo waves. "Come sit with me!" He invited.
Ron looked visibly nervous. But made his way forward as Blitzo slurped on some kind of beverage with ice.
"Dumbledore gave me my own iced coffee maker. Good man." Blitzo said.
"Err." Ron said as he sat.
"I know you and my son had issues last year and I want you to know I don't blame you and neither does my husband or either of my daughters. We understand you weren't in control of your actions someone was taking advantage of you."
"Thank you sir."
"I'm impressed with your tactical mind." Blitzo said. "You really understand the material I'm trying to teach while the rest besides Harry Hermione and Draco, well they fall a bit short."
"I grew up with 5 older brothers two of them are prancing the entire house constantly it's like a literal Warzone." Ron said to the imp.
"Niiice." Blitzo said. "I have a twin sister Barbie Wire. Fortunately Harry Octavia And Loonie have never met her and if I have my way they never will."
Deciding not to press the issue Ron started watching the tryouts with Blitzo. He watched Harry's Firebolt zip in all directions.
"Feels weird cheering on a Slytherin." Ron said.
"It shouldn't. Personally I think the House System is flawed and only pits kids against each other. I see the animosity between the Houses. It's lunacy. Your all students of Hogwarts and you should support each other cause Satan knows you wouldn't have that kind of support in the Muggle world. Fuck yeah Let's Go Harry!" He shouted holding up his sign.
Harry's tryout was done. The other Seeker tryouts looked jealous as he stood by.
"Excellent Tryouts all of you." Marcus said. "I'll post the results on the Common Room notice board in two weeks time. Gents and Ladies, To Slytherin, To VICTORY!"
"VICTORY!" They all shouted before clearing the field and talking amongst themselves.
To Be Continued...
Short but I wanted to post something and so thought of a small Heart to Heart with Blitzo and Ron.
