The Start of Quidditch
Next week came by rather fast. It was spent taking classes on weekdays and homework at night. On the weekends the first years spent talking, exploring the grounds, and playing either wizarding chess, exploding snap, or gobstones. The first years went down to visit Hagrid every couple of nights. He told the ones whose parents had gone to Hogwarts what it was like then. Finally came the night of quidditch tryouts for the Gryffindor team. "Now. Most of you most likely will not make the team. I am sorry but there aren't enough positions. But for those who make it we will be welcoming you to participate in quidditch practices throughout the year." Tai explained. "There are times throughout the year though that our players will get - er - injured. It happens more times than we would like. We will be asking some to spare for us. So practice hard." Keelin added. "You'll be fine as long as you watch out for bludgers. We can't always get them so always keep your eyes peeled." James said. "Don't worry. No one has died in uh years.." Panyin started. "More like months." Kakra added. "Well I think it would be closer to days." Panyin said with a smile as she looked at the horrified faces of the first years. The second and third years that were trying out already knew that this was not true. "She's just joking you guys. No one has died in years. Sure someone has disappeared the odd time or got knocked out by a bludger but they're always fine in a week or two." Kakra laughed. "They always do this just to scare you a bit but you must always pay attention to the game around you. You never know what will happen." Rami said reassuringly. "Well let's get on with the tryouts. Anyone who is trying out for chaser please stand beside Panyin, Kakra, and Rami. Whoever is trying out for beater stand beside James and myself. For those who would like to try out for seeker stand beside Tai, and whoever is trying out for keeper stand beside Keelin." Chavi explained. The students split up into the different groups. Rhea, and Luka were the only ones to try out for beaters. It seemed that everyone else was either too scared or not interested in the position. Kiran, and a tall second year boy called Brynn stood beside Tai. Elijah, Sebastian, Simba, and tiny second year girl named Kyleigh tried out for chaser. A tough- looking third year girl named Brianna, and a mid sized third year boy named Warren tried out for Keeper. Everyone started training right away. Rhea and Luka were the only ones that had a secure spot on the team. Chavi and James started teaching them moves and tips right away. Kiran and Brynn were only training for a spare because Tai was one of the students that were not leaving at the end of this year. Kiran was swooping throughout the players trying to catch the snitch before Brynn got to it. Kiran was much smaller than Brynn so it was easier to move quickly and got the snitch a fair amount of times more than Brynn. Panyin, Kakra, and Rami were working Elijah, Kyleigh, Sebastian, and Simba really hard. They had them catching and throwing the quaffle to each other while racing to the other end tying not to get knocked off by Panyin, Kakra, or Rami. They had some practice shots on Brianna and Warren. By the end of the practice everyone was very tired. "That was a great practice guys." Rami exclaimed with delight. "This is going to make the decision really tough. Just to remind you all that there are only seven positions. Two of the choices will not be playing full games until Tai and James are out of school." Keelin explained. "We will announce the results in the common room tomorrow night. Hopefully by then our decision will be made." Chavi added.
Next week came by rather fast. It was spent taking classes on weekdays and homework at night. On the weekends the first years spent talking, exploring the grounds, and playing either wizarding chess, exploding snap, or gobstones. The first years went down to visit Hagrid every couple of nights. He told the ones whose parents had gone to Hogwarts what it was like then. Finally came the night of quidditch tryouts for the Gryffindor team. "Now. Most of you most likely will not make the team. I am sorry but there aren't enough positions. But for those who make it we will be welcoming you to participate in quidditch practices throughout the year." Tai explained. "There are times throughout the year though that our players will get - er - injured. It happens more times than we would like. We will be asking some to spare for us. So practice hard." Keelin added. "You'll be fine as long as you watch out for bludgers. We can't always get them so always keep your eyes peeled." James said. "Don't worry. No one has died in uh years.." Panyin started. "More like months." Kakra added. "Well I think it would be closer to days." Panyin said with a smile as she looked at the horrified faces of the first years. The second and third years that were trying out already knew that this was not true. "She's just joking you guys. No one has died in years. Sure someone has disappeared the odd time or got knocked out by a bludger but they're always fine in a week or two." Kakra laughed. "They always do this just to scare you a bit but you must always pay attention to the game around you. You never know what will happen." Rami said reassuringly. "Well let's get on with the tryouts. Anyone who is trying out for chaser please stand beside Panyin, Kakra, and Rami. Whoever is trying out for beater stand beside James and myself. For those who would like to try out for seeker stand beside Tai, and whoever is trying out for keeper stand beside Keelin." Chavi explained. The students split up into the different groups. Rhea, and Luka were the only ones to try out for beaters. It seemed that everyone else was either too scared or not interested in the position. Kiran, and a tall second year boy called Brynn stood beside Tai. Elijah, Sebastian, Simba, and tiny second year girl named Kyleigh tried out for chaser. A tough- looking third year girl named Brianna, and a mid sized third year boy named Warren tried out for Keeper. Everyone started training right away. Rhea and Luka were the only ones that had a secure spot on the team. Chavi and James started teaching them moves and tips right away. Kiran and Brynn were only training for a spare because Tai was one of the students that were not leaving at the end of this year. Kiran was swooping throughout the players trying to catch the snitch before Brynn got to it. Kiran was much smaller than Brynn so it was easier to move quickly and got the snitch a fair amount of times more than Brynn. Panyin, Kakra, and Rami were working Elijah, Kyleigh, Sebastian, and Simba really hard. They had them catching and throwing the quaffle to each other while racing to the other end tying not to get knocked off by Panyin, Kakra, or Rami. They had some practice shots on Brianna and Warren. By the end of the practice everyone was very tired. "That was a great practice guys." Rami exclaimed with delight. "This is going to make the decision really tough. Just to remind you all that there are only seven positions. Two of the choices will not be playing full games until Tai and James are out of school." Keelin explained. "We will announce the results in the common room tomorrow night. Hopefully by then our decision will be made." Chavi added.