I changed into gym clothes under my robe during our fifteen minute break. Sarah changed too but Harmony and Liz weren't trying out. They weren't even going to watch us tryout. Harmony's excuse was the homework, but I figured that there was plenty of time. As I was about to go out to the commons, Sarah went under her bed and pulled out broomstick. I'm not an expert on broomsticks but this one looked pretty nice. It at least looked better than the one I used to sweep with at home and even better than the one I practiced on with Proffessor Openque. "Where did that come from?" I asked her as I was checking the broom out (I know what you're thinking and I didn't mean it in that way). "I've been saving it for the right moment. This very moment, in fact," Sarah replied. I looked for the brand name. It was a Nimbus Lighting Series. When we walked out of our dorm and into the commons, Harry, Rod, and all the girls from the other dorm were out there in similar apparral to us, all talking. Katie Openque had a broomstick even sharper and nicer than Sarah's. "It's the Thunderwave, official broom of the Wimbourne Wasps," she bragged to the others. Harry and I galnced at each other with a smile. That commercial with the guy flying naked was an advertisement for the Thunderwave broom. Jeremy was out there, too. He said we wanted to watch us tryout. Somehow, Harmony heard him say that and came of the dormitory, saying that she was going to watch too. When I asked her about homework, she just ignored me. I really wanted to tell her that she really didn't have a chance. Jeremy and Carmen were bascially an item by now. In fact, I was going to tell her until she told me something after everyone had left already. "I really like Jeremy," she said, while fidgeting slightly. Before I could reply, she continued on. "Remember when I said I had a savior from Daniel Mayfol?" I thought for a second then nodded my head. She told us that on the plane ride over. I had a feeling that I knew what was coming next. "Well, Jeremy was that savior. He stood up for me and then he called Sarah Kamsel a whore, plus he's so *very bad word* cute," I didn't expect that kind of language from Harmony. She must really be into him. She continued on, "But the worst part is I think your friend Carmen likes him and Im afraid that he'll start to like her back," When she said that, I ran. I didn't want to tell her that Jeremy already liked Carmen back and that they had kissed. I made it out to the field just on time. Everyone was grouped in front of a guy in his third year and next to him was Joe Openque. "Hey all you inspiring Quidditch players. I'm Chad Nelson, the captian and keeper for this years Gryffindor Quidditch team," The Quidditch captian looked a little scrawny and short. Maybe your didn't have to have it going on physically to be a Keeper. That was the position Ron was trying for. Three guys suddenly appeared behind Chad and Proffessor Openque. Music started to play and an announcer type voice came out of nowhere. "Introduing the returning second year beater from last year, Steven Gooooordon!" A guy stepped up and waved to the crowd, like we were cheering or someting, which we weren't. "Next is second year chaser, reserved last year, started this year, Jessica Jaaaaaames," This time, it was a girl (you can tell by the name). She bowed and rejoined Steven. "And finally, the star chaser of last year's team, third year, Sean Jaaaaacobs!" This time, some people did cheer. It was only the second and third years, though. Now this guy had it going on. He was HAWT! This dude had to be weight traning everyday. The music stopped and Chad took the stage again. "OK, we are looking for seven people. Two will be starting and the rest will be bench for when a starter gets tired or get injured." informed Chad. "Joe Openque from the Wimbourne Wasps will be helpin with tryouts today. He will be watching the people trying out for Keeper over there," Chad ponted towards the right side of the field were Openque had already appeared, ready with Quaffles and brroms. Rod, Katie, and some others went to join him. "Beaters in the center field with Steve," Chad continued. The only person I knew that went over with the beaters was Robbi Evans. "Chaser with Sean and Jess at left field and I'll take the seekers," Chad finished. Sarah and I waved farewell to Harry, who went with Chad. Sauna also went with him, too. We went over to left field, where Sean and Jess were already starting to hand out brooms. When Sean got to Sarah, we stood there, admiring her broomstick. "Nice, but you can't use it," Sean said and Sarah started to protest. Sean raised his hand to stop her. "We want everyone to have a fair advantage," he said as he took her broom carefully and put if off to the side. Sarah wasn't very happy about that. She cursed under her breath and reluctantly took the broom Sean handed to her. WE he got to me, he didn't let go of the broom that I was going to be using just yet. INstead, he leaned to my ear. "I heard about you from Openque," Sean whispered. "If what we said about you is true, your practically already on the team." I grinned, feeling quite proud of myself as they finished passing out brooms and faced us. "Remember," Jess said right before we were about to start. "We only need two chasers total. Our other star chaser couldn't make it today. Good Luck," Our next instructions were to mount of brooms and take off. I kicked off the ground and found myself high in the air. I flew higher and higher. Flying is amazing. The adrenline was pumping as I went higher and faster, leaving everyone behind. The wind made the back of my robe flap up and it felt good, since it was a hot day. Flying cooled me off tremendously. It was so easy to control the broom. It almost came to me as natural as walking did. Tryouts started with the basics. Passing first, which we all had already did during P.E., except this time, we were up in the air. Sarah and I were basically showing off, doing all kinds of fancy passes. Next were evasive manuevers. Basketball helped me in this aspect as I spun and faked, but I wasn't the only one who could do that. Sarah was giving me a run for my money. We were almost at the same skill level and one of the best. Sarah had the advantage, though, since she had grown up playing Quidditch. I took a glance all the way across the field to see how Rod was doing. Keeper just wasn't Rod's thing. Katie Openque, on the other hand, was awesome. Her dad couldn't even get a Quaffle past her. The last thing we did that day was shooting . We all got to take a penalty shot with Sean trying to block it. Even though sean was a chaser, he still could block those shots. Later I learned that we was going to be Keeper but Chad was just slightly better than him and got the job. The first person to get by Sean was a boy that had been doing horribly during every other aspect in the tryout but we he got up to do his penalty shot, he did this behind the back shot and make it in the ledt goal. That faked everyone out because we were sure we was aiming for the right one. It was almost my turn and I knew I had to out-do this guy. I thought as Sarah faked out Sean but missed the shot anyway. Then, I had an idea. The only problem was, I had to pull it off. I was the last person to go. Every other position was done with there tryouts and were watching and waiting for me to take the last shot so they could go. Plus, the Slytherins were waiting to start their own tryouts, so they were watching to. The pressure was on. I got the Quaffle in my right hand and threw around my back as if I was going to take a behind the back shot. Sean started to go towards the right goal when I lifted my foot and kicked the ball right back around my back. I landed in my left arm. Sean was already heading left when I threw the Quaffle across my body and into the right goal. The crowd erupted into cheers as I landed my broom and joined the group. I received many ats on the back. This took me back to my basketball days at Forrest Grove. Chad cleared his throat and began to speak again. "Well, tryouts are over. Look tommorow morning outside the Great Hall for results. If you are on the list, come back here tommorow at the same time for another tryout," Sarah and Hary went off to join Jeremy and Harmony who were waiting. I, however, had to tie my shoe. The Slytherins were going by and I heard some pretty nasty comments. Saying that my shot was just "luck". Oh, they were so jealous. I finished tying my shoes and when I looked, I was loking into the eyes of Ross O'Donald. "Nice shot," he complimented. "Amazing. A pro couldn't even do that shot, or block it for that matter," I smiled, nearly lost for words, "Thanks," I finally said. He held out his hand to help me up, since I was still on the ground from tying my shoes. I took it, of course. I held onto it longer than I should've. Ross's hands were warm and mine were rather cold from flying a broom up in the air. Not only did his hands fill my own hands with warmth, but my whole body. "Good Luck," I said softly and he nodded a thanks. Did I mention that neither of us still hadn't let go of each other's hand. "Ross! You coming?" a guy said. Ross let go of m hand and ran off but not without looking back and at me, and get this, he winked. I don't think it was my imagination. I waved back to him and stumbled backwards and into the arms of Harry. He pushed me back up and helped me regain my balance. Rod grinned. "I saw him flirt with you," rod said. A look of horror came upon my face as I blushed. My face does turn red and this time, I'm sure it was redder than physically possible. Not only my face was red, but my left ear, too. But my left ear felt like it was on fire, just burning. It's happened to my ear a few times but not like this and even after the rest of my face had cooled down and returned to its regular color, my ear didn't.