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Chapter 4: Qudditch Tryouts

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Usagi fluttered about in her room nervously. Qudditch tryout starts today. The golden-haired girl chewed on her bottom lip anxiously. What if she didn't get the position? Regardless of what her friends at Drumstang say about her doing an excellent job as a Chaser, she still couldn't get the tingling feeling on her stomach to go away. She clutched her broom tighter, her knuckles turning to white.

Hermione opened the door and saw Usagi pacing. She placed her hands on her hips.

"What are you waiting for Usagi?" she said. "You should be at the Qudditch field by now. Come on." Hermione grabbed Usagi's free hand and half-dragged the other girl out of the room.

~Qudditch field~

Usagi tugged on her braid nervously as she waited for her turn. A lot of people had applied for the Chaser position in Gryffindor. So far only the guy before her seemed to be good. Most of the others weren't doing as well. Some kept dropping the Quaffle ball while others can barely throw it near the hoops the Keeper is guarding.

Her now sapphire blue eyes scanned the crowd who'd come to watch the tryouts. Draco saw her first and gave her the thumps-up; Usagi smiled and waved at her twin before she turned to watch. The guy she saw before was finished and Angelina (sp?), the Gryffindor Qudditch Captain, glanced at the list to see who was next.

"Malfoy, Usagi" shouted out Angelina in a clear voice.

Usagi gulped and muttered a prayer to Selene before she came forward to Angelina.

Gasps and mutters were heard as Usagi stood besides Angelina. They weren't that surprised at her for trying out but at the broom she was gripping firmly in her hand.

Ron gave a low whistle of appreciation as he saw Usagi's broom. "Whoah…she got a Silver Wind? Blimey! That's even faster than the Firebolt and more expensive too." He chuckled. "And Malfoy's still uses his Nimbus 2001. Guess we know who the favorite is," he said none too quietly

Draco, who stood only a few meters away from them, heard Ron and glared at him.

Hermione jabbed Ron in the ribs but couldn't help but giggle herself. Harry, however, kept his eyes on Usagi. He really wanted for to be their team's Chaser.

"Okay, on my mark, start." Angelina blew on her whistle. "Go!"

Usagi mounted on her broom and took off. Katie, a fellow Chaser, threw a Quaffle at her. The blonde caught the ball easily and zoomed towards the scoring field. (AN: I don't know what's it actually called.) She did a zigzag line to confuse the Keeper stationed at the center hoop and threw the Quaffle as soon as the Keeper headed to guard the other hoop. It went in.

The crowd clapped enthusiastically and some even hooted, namely Ron and Harry.

Usagi continued to amaze everyone present with her countless tricks and maneuvers. When Angelina felt she had seen enough, she blew the whistle and Usagi came down.

No sooner than Usagi had dismounted off her broom before she was nearly toppled down from all the hugs she had received.

"You were great Usagi," said Hermione as she hugged the blonde whose face was starting to turn into a very deep blue from lack of air.

"Hermione! You're going to suffocate her." pointed out Fred and George.

Hermione blush a pretty red as she released her hold on Usagi who was beginning to feel the circulation in her arms being cut off. The blonde gave a relieved smile and shook hands with the Weasley twins.

"That's was bloody brilliant!" Ron yelled.

"You were excellent Usagi." said Harry and smiled at the blonde.

Usagi felt a slight flush creeping up her face and grinned to hide it.

"Thanks guys." She said almost shyly.

Suddenly, strong arms wrapped Usagi's tiny waist from behind and hugged her. Then the same arms proceed to give her a noogie.

"Hey! Stop that Draco." Said Usagi as she pulled from her twin's embrace, slapping jokingly his hands from her hair.

Draco gave a heart-melting smile and Usagi could've strongly sworn that she heard several sighs coming from a group of Slytherin girls staring at her brother. By the way Draco rolled his eyes then, he must have heard them also. Usagi smiled mischievously. She would point this out later when they're alone to tease him.

"Great job Usa,"

"Thanks. Meet you there same time, same place?"

"Of course"

"Great! See you later then"

With that Usagi smiled before she walked off to change

As soon as Usagi was out of earshot, Draco turned and glared at them, especially at Harry.

"Stay away from my sister Potter" he growled. He had seen the way the black-haired boy he had considered as his rival since eleven staring at his sister with a lovesick look in his face.

His glare turned darker "Or you'll never have a moment's peace again."

Draco then wheeled around and followed the path his sister took.

~ Sapphire: *hides behind her desk* Sorry guys but I just had to end it to there. I'm really in a hurry and my folks would strangle me if I don't get my butt down from my room. But I'll make it up to you guys in the next chapter. Promise! Well got to go now. See ya! ^.~