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Chapter 4- Durmstrang
Hermione slipped quietly into the Great Hall and took a seat next to Ginny. From the corner of her eye she saw Harry gazing at her. It felt good to be noticed and even better because it was Harry. Since the last run in with Voldemort, Hermione had realized feelings for Harry that were more than just friendship. She had planned to tell him, but with Viktor here she had no idea what to do. "Ahem, ahem," Dumbledore cleared his throat as he stood, "Now that everyone is here," glancing in Hermione's direction. "I am pleased to announce that Hogwarts first match in the Quadrangular Quidditch Qup will be two weeks from today at the Durmstrang School of Wizardry." Dumbledore sat.
Luna Lovegood stood immediately and belted out, "Will the students be able to attend?"
Still sitting Dumbledore answered, "I am glad you asked that question." Standing up Dumbledore continued, "Unfortunately, the answer is no. However our friend Arthur Weasley at the Ministry of Magic was inspired by the muggle television and devised a way for us to watch the match here."
The majority of students had no idea what a television was or did. The day of the match they were lead to the Quidditch Pitch, when they entered what they saw amazed them. The Hogwarts and Durmstrang teams were warming up. The only suggestion that they weren't actually there was the faded ghost like appearance.
Even more amazing than what those at Hogwarts were witnessing was what the Hogwarts team was experiencing. They could hear the crowd at Hogwarts. It felt just like a home game. Circling above the field the Hogwarts team was loose. Laughing and joking they were clearly at ease.
However, Hermione noticed something strange below. Viktor was surrounded by a group of Durmstrang staff. They were obviously angry and one pointed up towards her. She couldn't believe it, Viktor was being ridiculed because of her.
Harry had seen the commotion too. He swooped down right as Krum was walking away from the group.
"What was that about?" Harry asked.
Sullenly Krum replied, "They asked vhy I coach Hogvarts instead of Durmstrang."
"Well, why are you coaching Hogwarts?" Harry prodded.
"Vhen you von the Tri-Vizard, they vouldn't talk to me." He answered pointing towards the Durmstrang crowd. "And Dumbledore said ve vere velcome to return any time. I so liked Hogvarts that I decided to return and coach you." He finished only half-truthfully.
Then Harry heard the familiar voice of Lee Jordan, Hogwarts Quidditch announcer. After his graduation, Dumbledore asked him to become permanent Hogwarts Quidditch announcer, much to the chagrin of Professor McGonagall.
"At keeper," Lee belted, "Ron Weasley, who hasn't allowed a goal in his last three matches. Mary and John Dursley, two twins with a mean streak will handle the Bludgers. Lead chaser Draco Malfoy. Second chaser, Ginevra Weasley, Blazing fast and equally as beautiful. Third chaser and team captain, everyone's favorite muggle born witch, Hermione Granger. At seeker, the world famous Harry Potter. And coaching this outstanding team the equally amazing Viktor Krum."
"With an introduction like that I only hope we can live up to it." Harry whispered to Ron beside him.
Ron chuckled under his breath.
The teams took their positions waiting for the whistle. They heard it. "And they're off," bellowed Lee, "look at Potter go, I think that Firebolt might just be slowing him down."
Harry rose quickly and began looking for the Snitch. He didn't expect to see it out this early but there was no reason to take chances. Below Draco had the Quaffle and was pushing forward.
"Malfoy rushes towards the Durmstrang goal, flips to Weasley narrowly avoiding a Bludger. Look at that brilliant red hair, if it weren't red I'd swear it belonged to a veela."
Ginny had one more beater to pass. She roared past him easily avoiding the Bludger. This left the keeper all alone.
"She shoots, she scores. Hogwarts leads ten, zero!"
The next twenty minutes were much the same. Harry hadn't spotted the Snitch. Durmstrang wasn't challenging Ron and Hogwarts had built an eighty to zero lead. Then with a signal from Krum, Hermione called timeout.
"What is this about?" Draco asked in a perturbed manner.
"Vere going to svitch things up." Krum answered in his thick accent. "Veasley," he said while pointing at Ginny, "You vill be a second seeker vith Harry. Herm-own-ninny and Draco vill control the Quaffle. Marry, John, follow the Bludgers and don't let them hit anyone."
The assumed their positions and play resumed.
"What is this?" Lee exclaimed, "Hogwarts appears to be stalling and the fair Ginny looks to be searching for the Snitch in addition to Harry."
At this new tactic Durmstrang beaters sent both Bludgers at Ginny. Mary was able to return one, the second clipped Ginny's broom sending her into a spin. She recovered and narrowly avoided crashing into the crowd. John retaliated and hit the Bludger squarely at the Durmstrang seeker. It connected hitting and breaking his nose.
"Look at that, there is blood everywhere. What a hit. It looks like Potter spotted the Snitch."
In deed he had. It was hovering behind the Hogwarts goal. Harry swooped and the whistle sounded as he closed his hand around the Snitch.
"Wow, what a beating. Two-hundred-thirty to zero and lots of blood too."
At this McGonagall interrupted, "Jordan we won't have any gloating." Even though Durmstrang couldn't hear him she thought the comments inappropriate.
Harry and the rest lined up to shake hands with the Durmstrang team. As Harry and the rest offered their hands in appreciation, the Durmstrang team spat then turned and left.
Chapter 4- Durmstrang
Hermione slipped quietly into the Great Hall and took a seat next to Ginny. From the corner of her eye she saw Harry gazing at her. It felt good to be noticed and even better because it was Harry. Since the last run in with Voldemort, Hermione had realized feelings for Harry that were more than just friendship. She had planned to tell him, but with Viktor here she had no idea what to do. "Ahem, ahem," Dumbledore cleared his throat as he stood, "Now that everyone is here," glancing in Hermione's direction. "I am pleased to announce that Hogwarts first match in the Quadrangular Quidditch Qup will be two weeks from today at the Durmstrang School of Wizardry." Dumbledore sat.
Luna Lovegood stood immediately and belted out, "Will the students be able to attend?"
Still sitting Dumbledore answered, "I am glad you asked that question." Standing up Dumbledore continued, "Unfortunately, the answer is no. However our friend Arthur Weasley at the Ministry of Magic was inspired by the muggle television and devised a way for us to watch the match here."
The majority of students had no idea what a television was or did. The day of the match they were lead to the Quidditch Pitch, when they entered what they saw amazed them. The Hogwarts and Durmstrang teams were warming up. The only suggestion that they weren't actually there was the faded ghost like appearance.
Even more amazing than what those at Hogwarts were witnessing was what the Hogwarts team was experiencing. They could hear the crowd at Hogwarts. It felt just like a home game. Circling above the field the Hogwarts team was loose. Laughing and joking they were clearly at ease.
However, Hermione noticed something strange below. Viktor was surrounded by a group of Durmstrang staff. They were obviously angry and one pointed up towards her. She couldn't believe it, Viktor was being ridiculed because of her.
Harry had seen the commotion too. He swooped down right as Krum was walking away from the group.
"What was that about?" Harry asked.
Sullenly Krum replied, "They asked vhy I coach Hogvarts instead of Durmstrang."
"Well, why are you coaching Hogwarts?" Harry prodded.
"Vhen you von the Tri-Vizard, they vouldn't talk to me." He answered pointing towards the Durmstrang crowd. "And Dumbledore said ve vere velcome to return any time. I so liked Hogvarts that I decided to return and coach you." He finished only half-truthfully.
Then Harry heard the familiar voice of Lee Jordan, Hogwarts Quidditch announcer. After his graduation, Dumbledore asked him to become permanent Hogwarts Quidditch announcer, much to the chagrin of Professor McGonagall.
"At keeper," Lee belted, "Ron Weasley, who hasn't allowed a goal in his last three matches. Mary and John Dursley, two twins with a mean streak will handle the Bludgers. Lead chaser Draco Malfoy. Second chaser, Ginevra Weasley, Blazing fast and equally as beautiful. Third chaser and team captain, everyone's favorite muggle born witch, Hermione Granger. At seeker, the world famous Harry Potter. And coaching this outstanding team the equally amazing Viktor Krum."
"With an introduction like that I only hope we can live up to it." Harry whispered to Ron beside him.
Ron chuckled under his breath.
The teams took their positions waiting for the whistle. They heard it. "And they're off," bellowed Lee, "look at Potter go, I think that Firebolt might just be slowing him down."
Harry rose quickly and began looking for the Snitch. He didn't expect to see it out this early but there was no reason to take chances. Below Draco had the Quaffle and was pushing forward.
"Malfoy rushes towards the Durmstrang goal, flips to Weasley narrowly avoiding a Bludger. Look at that brilliant red hair, if it weren't red I'd swear it belonged to a veela."
Ginny had one more beater to pass. She roared past him easily avoiding the Bludger. This left the keeper all alone.
"She shoots, she scores. Hogwarts leads ten, zero!"
The next twenty minutes were much the same. Harry hadn't spotted the Snitch. Durmstrang wasn't challenging Ron and Hogwarts had built an eighty to zero lead. Then with a signal from Krum, Hermione called timeout.
"What is this about?" Draco asked in a perturbed manner.
"Vere going to svitch things up." Krum answered in his thick accent. "Veasley," he said while pointing at Ginny, "You vill be a second seeker vith Harry. Herm-own-ninny and Draco vill control the Quaffle. Marry, John, follow the Bludgers and don't let them hit anyone."
The assumed their positions and play resumed.
"What is this?" Lee exclaimed, "Hogwarts appears to be stalling and the fair Ginny looks to be searching for the Snitch in addition to Harry."
At this new tactic Durmstrang beaters sent both Bludgers at Ginny. Mary was able to return one, the second clipped Ginny's broom sending her into a spin. She recovered and narrowly avoided crashing into the crowd. John retaliated and hit the Bludger squarely at the Durmstrang seeker. It connected hitting and breaking his nose.
"Look at that, there is blood everywhere. What a hit. It looks like Potter spotted the Snitch."
In deed he had. It was hovering behind the Hogwarts goal. Harry swooped and the whistle sounded as he closed his hand around the Snitch.
"Wow, what a beating. Two-hundred-thirty to zero and lots of blood too."
At this McGonagall interrupted, "Jordan we won't have any gloating." Even though Durmstrang couldn't hear him she thought the comments inappropriate.
Harry and the rest lined up to shake hands with the Durmstrang team. As Harry and the rest offered their hands in appreciation, the Durmstrang team spat then turned and left.