Double Trouble
That night, at six o'clock, Harry went down to the Quidditch Pitch to find Alexandra sitting on the stands.
"Hey Alex," Harry said, waving
"Hello Harry," she answered back
"I see you have a broom," he noticed
"Oh, this is Ginny's, she let me borrow it until I can get my own," Alex replied
"Well, do you understand the rules of the game?" Harry asked
"I have a pretty good idea."
"Right," said Harry, "We'll I'll tend to the goalposts, since you're trying out for a chaser."
"Okay," Alex said nervously as she flew up into the air. She held the quaffle in her hand and threw it way past the post.
"That wasn't that bad," Harry lied as he flew down to get it
"You don't have to lie, Harry," Alex laughed, "Even I can tell a bad toss when I see one."
Harry smiled. "Here why don't you try again?"
"Okay," she said shakily as she threw the quaffle straight at Harry, who easily caught it.
"That was better," Harry said as he passed it back
After an hour, Alex had only scored two goals on Harry. He had congratulated her when they went through the hoops, but didn't mention that with another team's keeper it would be a lot harder.
"Why don't we head back up to the castle?" Harry asked
"Okay."
"You were – er – good," Harry said awkwardly
"Oh, thank you," Alex said as she looked down at her feet
"Er – I guess I'll see you Saturday, at the tryouts."
"Yes, definitely," She muttered, "goodnight."
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On Saturday morning, Harry and Ron eagerly woke up and went to the Great Hall to eat breakfast. They sat down at the Gryffindor table, which was completely empty except for Ginny and Alex, who both looked very excited.
"I don't understand how she thinks she can even make the team," Ron muttered irritably
"Just give her a chance," Harry replied as he waved to them
"Whatever," Ron said as he wolfed down a bowl of porridge.
"Take it easy, Ron," Harry laughed, "How are you supposed to fly if your broom can't support you?"
"Lay off Harry," Ron smiled, "I don't think I could possibly think of anyone who could weigh that much. Although, I've always wondered how Crabbe and Goyle do it," he added as an afterthought.
"C'mon Ron," Harry said as he noticed that the hall was starting to empty, "We better get on the pitch."
"Alright, just one more bowl."
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Harry and Ron changed into their Quidditch robes, and walked onto the pitch to find Mme Hooch busy talking to Micheal Corner, who had his arm around Cho. When she saw Harry, her face turned a shade of crimson.
"Hi Harry," Cho said quietly
"Oh, hi Cho," Harry replied politely, "How are you?"
"I'm fine," Cho said as she looked down, "I've really missed you, Harry."
"Oh," Harry said awkwardly, "That's –"
"There he is!" someone yelled excitingly, "Kimberly, come quick!"
Dennis Creevy came pelting out of nowhere, followed by a girl Harry had seen in the common room before. She had shoulder length light brown hair with blonde streaks, and blue eyes.
"Oh wow!" she said enthusiastically, "Look at his scar!"
"Er – hi," Harry said, "What's your name?"
"Kimberly Sparrows," she said brusquely, "Did you see Voldermort Harry?"
"Shh," Dennis said dramatically, "I told you not to say his name!"
"Oh, right sorry," Kimberly mumbled
"What do you want?" Ron asked, annoyed, "Harry can sign autographs for you later."
"Really?" Dennis said happily, "That would we great! Colin is always showing his autograph off that you gave him in his first year. Remember Harry?"
"Yeah, Dennis," Harry said, "But if you don't mind, I'm busy right now with Quidditch tryouts."
"Oh, of course," Dennis smiled, "Can I have a go first?"
"No I want to!" Kimberly said teasingly
"No me."
"Me."
"Me."
"Did I just hear correctly," Ron said as he raised an eyebrow at Kimberly, "Or are you two trying out for the team?"
"We definitely are!" Dennis said proudly
"And I thought Alex didn't have a chance."
"Hey," Kimberly said, sounding hurt, "We're really good."
"What position are you trying out for?" Harry asked
"I'm trying out for a chaser," Kimberly squealed with delight
"And I'm trying for a beater," Dennis said promptly, "as it will be my duty to protect you form any bludgers."
"Oh Dennis!" Kimberly said as she slapped him on the back
"Forget it Harry," Ron said
"What's the matter Weasley, are you scared?" Kimberly asked menacingly
"Definitely not!" Ron answered as they both flew into the air. "Now lets get this over with quickly. You have three shots you can try and take on me. If all three go in, which I'm sure they wont, you're on the team."
"Fair enough. Here," Kimberly said as she threw the quaffle towards the goalposts, and through one of the side rings.
"Beginner's luck," Ron said hotly as he passed it back
"You'll see," Kimberly muttered as she began flying towards the rings. It looked as though she was aiming for the left ring, and Ron anxiously blocked it, only to find out she had tricked him and scored on his right.
"I saw that coming," Ron shouted, even though Harry knew he hadn't.
"Oh yeah? Here!" Kimberly huffed as she violently tossed the quaffle directly at Ron, who went through the middle hoop with it. Ron's ears flamed red, as he nervously looked around to make sure no one saw what just happened. Unfortunately for him, everyone did.
"Hey look!" Malfoy said with pure delight, "Weasley thinks he's a quaffle! If he continues like that, we're sure to win the Cup this year."
"Shut it Malfoy," Ron said angrily as Kimberly gave him a grin of satisfaction
"Okay Dennis," Kimberly said encouragingly, "Now it's your turn."
"Right," Dennis said excitingly, holding his beater's bat firmly in his hands
"All you have to do Dennis is hit as many bludgers as you can towards the opponent's players. In this case Ron will act as someone from the opposing side," Harry yelled as his released four bludgers.
"Okay!" Dennis shouted back as he began easily hitting bludgers at Ron
"Ow!' Ron yelped as Dennis had sent a bludger soaring into his face, "My nose!"
"That's good Dennis," Harry said as he flinched at the sight of Ron who was being hit nonstop.
"Hey Kimberly! Look, I'm a Jedi Knight!" Dennis exclaimed as he began humming the theme song from 'Star Wars'.
"Wow!" Kimberly shrieked as she watched Dennis hit the bludgers with fancy moves and twirls.
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After an hour, the Gryffindor Quidditch Team was made. The three new chasers were Ginny, Seamus, and to Ron's annoyance, Kimberly. The two beaters were none other than Dennis and a girl in second year called, Christine Pincer. To Ron's delight, Alexandra had not made the team. However, Harry couldn't get upset with him, because he also felt that Alex could use a little (or a lot) more practice.
"We made the team! We made the team!" Dennis and Kimberly sang merrily as they skipped down the hall with linked arms.
"They were just lucky," said Ron, who was still angry about being pushed through a goalpost, "That's all."
Hey Everyone! This chapter is a little silly and shorter than the other onesâbut that's ok right? Anyway, I want to thank EVERYONE who reviewed my story so far and I will definitely make thank you's in my bio soon to all those people! Also, I am going to demand that I have 20 reviews before chapter 8 goes up! So I only need like 3 more! Here's a little peek(lol) at what's in chapter 8:
Harry, Ron and Hermione have their first class with Moody as the teacher
Peeves puts a spell on Hermione and Malfoyâwhat is it? Not telling! :P
Halloween Feast
Hope you're interested in reading more
- Kim ï
