A/N: Dedicated to Malfoychic, I have posted hehehe. This is my first time at writing a Quidditch scene, so don't be too harsh. Don't forget to review! Enjoy.
"Hello Hogwarts! This is Justin Finch-Fletchley joining you for another exciting game of Quidditch! Today's game: Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw!" Justin's voice echoed over the Quidditch stadium, as blue and red flags waved in the air.
"And here's the Gryffindor team now! Brown, Creevey, Finnigan, Thomas, Weasley, Weasley, aaaand Potter!" Each of the team members flew out. They were all on school brooms, except for Harry, who quickly took the lead. They flew around the goal post a couple times, as Justin announced the Ravenclaw team. The blue robes flew out, as the Gryffindor team went into their positions around the center. Harry shook hands with the Ravenclaw caption, which happened to be Cho Chang. Roger Davies had graduated last year, and had left Cho as captain. She still looked extremely pretty to Harry, and looked even prettier as she smiled at him.
"On my whistle then. Three, Two, One!" Madam Hooch blew her whistle as she released the Quaffle, followed by the Bludgers, then the Snitch. Harry watched as the Snitch dodged behind the players, and then disappeared.
"Gryffindor takes possession of the Quaffle, Lavender Brown passes to Ginny Weasley who is heading for the—Oh!" there was a sound of "ooooh" from the Gryffindor supporters as Ginny Weasley's broom got hit with a Bludger, sent her way by Ravenclaw Beater Terry Boot. Dean Thomas had tried to block it, but instead sent it off coarse, making it hit the broom. In result, Ginny dropped the ball and the Ravenclaw Chaser picked it up. He quickly sped off in the direction of the Ravenclaw goal post.
Harry circled above, flying this way and that as he looked around for the Snitch. Cho was half tailing him, half looking for the Snitch herself. He groaned as he saw the Quaffle go by Ron, and into the hoop. Cho cheered on her broom, clapping. Harry looked at her, and as his eyesight went past her, onto the opposite side of the field. A small glittering object was flying around, and Harry quickly took off after it. Cho, noticing Harry, quickly raced in the direction he was heading.
"Ravenclaw: Ten to Zero. Oh, Potter's onto something! Cho Chang is right behind him, but her Comet is no match for Harry's Firebolt. Go Harry Go! Oh, Sorry professor, won't take sides again."
The Snitch was flying in the same spot, and Harry was only a few feet away, when an well-aimed Bludger caused him to swerve, and in those few precious seconds, he lost sight of the Snitch.
"Potter was so close, but Terry Boot managed a Bludger at him. Gryffindor in possession, Seamus Finnigan has the Quaffle, and it looks like…Yes! He scored! Teams are tied!" Seamus's scoring was followed by a storm of cheers from the Gryffindor supporters. Ravenclaw's Chasers had the ball again, and were trying to get past Ron, who kept blocking them.
"Oh, watch out Lavender!" Lavender had been trying to take the ball from the Ravenclaw team, but had to swerve to miss a Bludger. Harry was again flying over the field, desperately trying to find the Snitch. Then, for the second time, he spotted it again. It was flying around the Gryffindor goal post this time. Worried that Cho might see it, he dived straight downwards, as if the Snitch was on the ground. Cho, thinking he saw the Snitch, went after him. She had fallen for it again, and Harry quickly pulled out of the dive and flew towards the Gryffindor goal post. Cho pulled out of the dive only inches from the ground.
"Oooh, nearly a perfect Wronski Feint pulled by Potter, but Chang avoided a collision. Looks like Potter is onto something again, he's heading for the Gryffindor post…." All eyes in the stadium were on Harry, as one of his hands let go of his broom, and was outstretched in front of him. He was so close….
"HE'S GOT THE SNITCH! HE'S GOT THE SNITCH! Gryffindor Seeker Harry Potter got the Snitch! The game is over! Gryffindor wins 160 to 10!" A storm of cheers erupted from the Gryffindor supporters, as Harry flew slowly down to the ground, the Snitch held high above his head. The rest of the Gryffindor team landed, and the supporters rushed onto the field. Justin was still yelling the final score.
"160 to 10! Gryffindor is now in the lead for both the House Cup and the Quidditch Cup!" This was met with cheers from Gryffindor and boos and hisses from Slytherin. Ravenclaw was taking their loss humbly.
"Great catch Harry!" Cho said, and she looked like she meant it. Harry smiled at her, and as he gazed across the field, he saw Hermione and Draco trying to push their way through.
"That was great, Harry!" Draco shouted, as Hermione hugged him.
"Great job you guys," Hermione said to the rest of the team.
"Party in the Gryffindor Common Room!" Harry heard Seamus shout, and soon the Gryffindors went to celebrate in their common room.
Hermione and Draco stayed behind, walking slowly out of the field. Nearly everyone was gone by then, only a few other students lingered in the stadium.
"That was a great game. Harry's a great Seeker," Hermione said, wrapping her scarf tightly against her neck.
"Yeah, but if we beat Hufflepuff, then I'll be playing him," Draco was both the Slytherin Seeker and captain. They were now out of the stadium, and were heading down the stone path back to Hogwarts.
"Are you going home for Christmas?" Hermione asked suddenly. Christmas vacation was drawing closer, only being a week away. Draco didn't say anything for a moment, then spoke.
"Well, I don't want to, but I suppose my father is going to make me," he said. "Are you planning to stay?"
"I'm not sure yet. I think I'll go home, but I also want to stay here," she responded. "I have a week to decide anyway." They spoke no more about the subject and soon were back inside the warm halls of the castle.
"I have to finish up some homework in the library, so I'll see you at dinner, okay?" Draco said, as he and Hermione were getting ready to part.
"I'll see you then. I'm going to see how the party's going," she smiled and waved goodbye as she headed down the opposite end of the hall. Draco was about to head for the library, when he remembered he left his scarf out at the Quidditch stadium. Groaning, he turned back and jogged lightly outside, down the path. To his relief, the gate was still open and he quickly went back to where he had been sitting for the game. His green and silver scarf was sitting exactly where he had left it. Picking it up, he wrapped it around his neck and went down the stairs, onto the field again, then out the gate.
"Draco."
The voice started him, and he looked about to see where it was coming from. Gregory Goyle waddled out of a near by bush.
"What were you doing in there?" Draco asked him, "How long have you been there?"
"Long enough," responded Gregory, "I saw you walk by with Granger." Draco narrowed his eyes.
"You haven't been spying on me have you?" without waiting for an answered he continued. "What? Did my father order you to spy on me?" Goyle looked suddenly uncomfortable, but managed enough courage to speak.
"So what if he did?"
"Listen, Goyle, you have no idea who you're messing with, and I reckon it's in your best interest if you stop spying on me. Wouldn't want to get hexed one of these days going down a hall, would you?" Draco said menacingly. Goyle narrowed his eyes at him, then started walking ahead. Draco waited till he was a good distance in the lead before beginning his way back up the path.
Meanwhile, Hermione had given the password to the Fat Lady and as soon as the portrait had flung open, sounds of celebration could be heard. Hermione scanned the common room. The ground was sparkled with red and gold confetti, and a huge banner was hung across the wall, reading: "Go Gryffindor!" with a nice picture of the Gryffindor lion on the side. She guessed Dean had found time to draw it.
"Hey, Hermione! Over here!" Harry signaled her to join him and Ron. Ron was munching on some pastries, which the house elves must have provided.
"Looks like a wild party," she said, as some fireworks went off. Colin Creevey was busy snapping photos of everyone, Ron, Hermione and Harry all posed together, as Creevey told them to "smile".
"Funnily enough, we haven't even won the Cup yet," Hermione commented.
"Yeah, but we're in the lead!" Neville shouted, as he offered the three of them cups of butterbeer. Everyone was in such a good mood that even Ron didn't seem to mind when Crookshanks hopped onto his lap and ate what was left of his pastry.
The celebrations went on all day, and the Gryffindors all went down to dinner at the same time, laughing and talking. Hermione spotted Draco and waved him over, and none of the Gryffindors minded at all when he sat down with them, but instead Seamus and Dean got into a lengthy discussion about Quidditch with him. Professor McGonagall had a hard time trying to get everyone to quiet down.
"I have an announcement! Quiet!" She said sternly. The Great Hall quickly fell into silence at the sound of her stern 'quiet'.
"It is now the time of year again. Yes, Christmas is nearing," this was met with some applause, "We would like to remind all who wish to stay at Hogwarts to sign up immediately. The train will be leaving this Friday, so make your decision quickly. Thank you," she finished off and as soon as she sat down, the Great Hall was filled with cheerful talking and laughter.
A/N: Again, don't forget to review! I hoped you enjoyed that. A nice little pause from Hermione/Draco. Does anyone know the exact month Quidditch finals are held? I looked it up in the book, and I assumed they are in April. Which means, after Christmas break, I'll have the Hufflepuff vs. Slytherin game held sometime near the middle of February, then whoever wins that game, will play Gryffindor near the end of March. I've spread them out too far, so I'm sorry, but it's the only way it'll make logical sense. Thanks for reading!