Chapter 26: Quidditch Showdown
Lupin, James, and Sirius stayed in the boys dormitories with Harry and Ron while Lily stayed with the girls.Everyone had so many questions and the Marauders had a part where they pulled the best Hogwarts prank. They turned one of the hallways at Hogwarts inot a shrine of those who died in teh fight with pictures, candles, lights, and flowers. It was such a lovely memorial that the new headmistress McGonagall decided to keep it.
The day flew by, Harry, Ron, Sirius, James, and Lupin decided to play Qudditch with the Gryffindor Qudditch team. James and Harry were the seekers for each of their teams. Everyoen showed up to watch the Quidditch match, even Oliver Wood, the Weasley wins, Bill and Charlie, and Lee Jordan. Mrs. Weasley still didn't know James, Lily, and Sirius were back. Lee was asked to commentate the match and was honored to do so.
"Welcome to the Qudditch showdown. Family vs. family, friend vs. friend. On James Potters team is Sirius Black as Keeper, Minister of Magic Remus Lupin, and Bill Wealsey as the Chasers, Charlie and Ron Wealsey as the Beaters, and James Potter as the seeker and captain." They all entered the field to screams and applause.
"We have a treat for Gryffindor this y ear. It seems like this years captain Harry Potter has brought back the only unbeatable Qudditch team Gryffindor has had in ages, and Potter had handed over his title as captain to the teams Keeper. I hope he knows what he's doing." Lee said excitedly. Everyoen was dieing to know who was on the Gryffindor team.
"This matches line up if Oliver Wood as Keeper and captain. Chasers Katie Bell and Angelina Johnson, Beaters Fred and George Wealsey, and Seeker Harry Potter." Everyoen started to shout when the teams entered the field.
"I want a good clean game. Captains shake hands." Madame Hooch said. "Okay then on my whistle, one...two..three!" The teams were up in the air.
"For those who don't know much about Hogwarts past teams James Potter and Sirius Blakc were on the Gryffindor Quidditch team when they went to Hogwarts, both were the best players at the school. Bill and Charlie Weasley were aldo on Gryffindor and the best on their teams. If Bill didn't go to Romania he'd probably be a professional! Oliver Wood was a professional player for a year before he came to teach at Hogwarts. Fred and George are still the best beaters. Angelina and Kaite have the record for most goals made, and Harry has been known to do some excellent flying work." Harry was eyeing James and looking for the Snitch. He thought it was going to be near impossible to beat his father.
"Gryffindor scores! That's 30-10. Gryffindor is in the lead! Watch out Mr. Potter--nevermind." James rolled under his broom to miss a blundger that Fred swung at his head. It didn't take long for James to get back on his broom though."That was a great move by James. Sirius blocks Katies ball. Lupin in posession he hands it to Bill who gets the Quaffle past Oliver. Nice team work you two!" Lee couldn't take his eyes off the game and neither could anyone else. "It looks like Harry potter has spotted the Snitch!" Lee watched as Harry dived by the cottom of Oliver's goal post closely followed by James.
"It's Potter versus Potter whose going to get it?" Harry put his arm out and had about a foot before he could reach the Snitch. James had his hand out also but was still far away from it. He then saw Harry standing on his broom like he was surfing it or something.
"It looks like Harry's doing an all to familiar move. Lets just hope he doesn't fall this time." But before the words escaped his mouth Harry fell. James looked for the Snitch but it was gone, James then landed next to Harry.
"Are you ok son? You look like you're about to get sick." James said kneeling next to Harry. Harry shook his head and put one finger up to tell James to hold on.
"I can't believe he's done it again!" Lee said waiting for the Snitch ot come out of Harry's mouth. Harry then coughed up the Snitch and held it up. "Gryffindor wins! Luckily Harry didn't choke on the thing this time." Lee said laughing. The Gryffindors were all cheering.
"Prongs I think you need to explain to Harry that the Snitch isn't food. That's the second time he's tried to eat it." Sirius said laughing.
"He is right Harry. The Snitch doesn't belong in your mouth." James said smiling. "Good match, you're an awesome Quidditch player! All of you are actually." James said turing towards the two teams.
At the feast that night the whole school was till excited about the match. " I understand that you are excited, and ready to go home. However we still need to award the House and Quidditch cup. If I'm correct the Gryffindors win the house cup, and well I think this is the first time this has ever happened. Slytherin and Gryffindor tie for the Quidditch cup! On a another note if we could have a moments silence for Hogwarst old headmaster Albus Dumbledore, whom died bravely at the hands of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named himself." McGonagall waited a few minutes before speaking agian. "Now that that's passed, tuck in."The tables filled with food.
