Chapter 19: Quidditch Final
Saturday morning the entire Quidditch team got up early. This was the first time that the Quidditch Final was not to be played against Slytherin. Instead it was against Ravenclaw. At breakfast Hermione showed Harry and Katelyn the Daily Prophet. At the top the headline read "Potter Defeats Voldemort". Under that it read "Lily and James Potter Alive". After that article was another one, "Mary Black and Daughter Katelyn Alive". The final story on the front page was, "First Three Stories Fit Together".
"Wow, Katelyn," said Harry, "our two families have stolen the entire front page."
"Now there only needs to be one more article to make me happy," said Katelyn.
"And what would that be?" asked Harry.
"Sirius Black Alive and Innocent," laughed Katelyn.
"Yeah, I can't wait to read that either," laughed Harry.
"How about Peter Pettigrew Alive and Guilty?" asked Ron.
"That too," said Katelyn.
"Well, it is up to us and the Order to make those stories get into the paper," said Harry, "Keep your eyes out for a rat missing a toe and those headlines will come next."
Just then an owl flew down to Katelyn carrying a long package. "I think I know what that is," said Harry, "Open it!"
She did. Inside it was a new Firebolt. There was a letter too. It was from Sirius. The note just said, "Hope this helps!"
Soon it was time for the game. Hermione went to find a good seat, while the rest of them went to get ready. When they arrived in the locker rooms Neville was very excited. "Took you guys long enough," he said, "You need to see something before we start the game!"
"What?" asked Harry.
"Come on," said Neville, "We have some special guests." He led them to a window where they could see the stands. Sitting at the top of the stands were the Weasley's, Neville's parents, Harry's parents, Katelyn's mom, a big black dog, and Lupin.
"Wow!" said Harry, "They came to see us play!"
"Yes, we have to do good now!" said Ron.
"Well, I think we are a pretty good team," said Harry, "At least they didn't come when we were just starting out."
"Yeah," said Ron, "and having two firebolts on our team doesn't hurt either."
Everyone put on their robes and headed out to the pitch. The players were introduced. The captains shook hands and everyone got into position. Harry and Cho, the seekers flew high above the others. Madam Hooch then through the Quaffle up in the air, and started the game. Harry watched as the quaffle went from Neville to Ginny to Katelyn and back to Neville who scored ten points. Then the quaffle was in Ravenclaw's possession. A chaser through it towards the hoop and Ron made a perfect save. Just then a bulger flew past Harry's head. "Sorry about that," said Kirke.
Then Harry heard Neville yell, "Harry, up, northeast."
Harry immediately knew what he meant even though the Ravenclaws and the audience laughed. It meant that the Snitch was near the top of the Ravenclaw's goal posts. Harry looked over there and saw it hovering right above Cho's head. Harry flew over there and said, "Hi, Cho!"
"Hi," she said.
"Who is taking you to the dance?" asked Harry.
"No one," said Cho, "I am still available." She smiled at Harry. "Who are you taking?"
"I'm taking Katelyn," he said.
"Oh," said Cho sounding disappointed, "Did you just come over here to ask me that?"
"No, actually I came over to get this," said Harry holding up the snitch.
"AND HARRY POTTER HAS CAUGHT THE SNITCH! 150 POINTS TO GRYFFINDOR! GRYFFINDOR WINS!" yelled the announcer. There was a loud cheer from the Gryffindor stands. Cho glared at Harry.
"If you really wanted me to take you," said Harry, "you shouldn't have dumped me last year." Then he flew off to the rest of the team. Ron handed him the cup and he held it high above his head. All of the Gryffindor were down on the field by now. Their parents managed to get through the crowd.
"You did great," said James, giving Harry a hug.
"You had great teamwork," said Mary, "I don't believe I have ever seen a quicker game!"
"I think you are even a better seeker than James was," said Lily.
"I couldn't have done it so quickly if Neville hadn't told me where it was," said Harry, "but, I have been playing since my first year, also, and we have won the Quidditch cup every year." said Harry.
"Really!" said James, "that is amazing! Why didn't you tell us?"
"Because it is something I don't think of much," said Harry, "I mean, in my first year it was a big deal, but now it is just something that happened."
"Oh," said James.
"What have you been doing?" asked Harry.
"We have been very busy," said Lily, "we have gone to St. Mungos nearly everyday."
"So, are you the unknown visitors?" asked Harry.
"Yes," said James.
"You realize how happy you have made Neville?" asked Harry.
"It looks like he is very happy," said James.
"He has been excited since he got his first letter," said Ron, "I am so glad that he has parents now too."
"Yeah," said James, "We just talked to them about the Order and soon they were talking too. Not much at first of course, but soon they were sharing stories of their own."
"Wow, that is amazing," said Harry, "When we were there they never said a word."
"Hey, by the way," said James, "We are going to be your chaperones for the dance. Dumbledore asked Lupin, Sirius, Mary, Lily, and I to do it."
"Oh, what fun!" said Katelyn, "a dance with the marauders. I wouldn't miss this for the world."

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Thank you for reviewing. It really makes my day to read your reviews. Please keep reviewing.