The Seeker: Harry James Potter
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Chapter Four: Chudley Cannons vs Tutshill Tornadoes
Harry appeared at the Tutshill Tornadoes' Manchester Stadium on Saturday. He was amazed at its modern design and state of the art security systems. He headed to the manager's office. Once he entered, the manager greeted, "Ah, Harry! How nice to see you. Come have a seat. Now, this is Mr. Clark Jones, our chairman. He has invested thousands and thousands of Galleons into making our team the best in the world. This year, we hope to win the European Championships from that wretched Vrastra Vultures and their meddling seeker, Viktor Krum. So, ready to meet the team?"
Harry shook hands with the chairman before following the manager to the changing rooms. There, he got to meet the Tutshill Tornadoes team. He met Richard Stevens, team captain and Chaser. He also met Alicia Spinnet, his fellow Gryffindor and England teammate. He also met Alex Lee, his fellow England teammate and Beater. He met Michael Duberry, Beater, Nicholas Kohler, Sweden's national Chaser, James Fischer, Keeper and finally Aidan Lynch, Ireland's national Seeker. He shook hands with Harry and said, "Good luck, today. I fancy the team winning by a 200 points margin.
Harry changed into his team's Quidditch and took his upgraded Firebolt X series, Mach 5, the latest in the market, a birthday present from Hermione, Cho, Ron and Remus Lupin. The team wished him luck and Richard asked him, "So, you feeling okay?" Harry nodded his head and Richard left him alone to give a pep talk. Nervous as he was, Harry was pretty excited to win his debut game just like he had against Slytherin in his first year at Hogwarts. "Already, people. This game is just an easy warm up before our European Championship game against the French team, Quiberon Quafflepunchers. This game is also a test for our national hero, Harry Potter, to earn his spurs. Alright, let's go!" Richard said. Everyone marched onto the pitch and waved to the crowds. The Chudley team fans looked inferior to the Tutshill supporters. Harry saw Hermione and Cho, but wondered where Ron was. He saw the loyal hardy Chudley fans in the orange crowd. He waved at Ron and Ron waved back, slightly.
The referee marched onto the pitch with a Quidditch case. He released the Bludgers and the Golden Snitch. He ordered the captains to shake hands. Richard flew to the middle and shook hands with the Cannons' captain. He looked determined to end the Tornadoes' winning streak. The referee threw up the Quaffle and the game began.
"It's Alicia Spinnet with the Quaffle for Tutshill, reverse passed to team captain, Richard Stevens. Thrown to Nicholas Kohler. A nicely beaten Bludger towards Kohler, he drops it. Vladimir for the Cannons, tackled by Alicia, miss!" announced the announcer. There was Oooohs from the Tutshill fans. Harry was circling the stadium, just like the Chudley Seeker searching for the Snitch.
Harry was bored and decided to make a Wronski Feint. He was labeled by the media, the next Josef Wronski as he can make a perfect Feint. Harry suddenly dove at a 45 degree angle. The Seeker was so surprised that he followed in pursuit, slightly slower. At the last second, Harry pulled up, avoiding hitting the ground. The Seeker, on the other hand, was not so fortunate. He crashed into the ground, earning applause from the Tutshill supporters. Medics ran to the Seeker and tried to revive him from his fatal landing.
The score was Cannons 0 Tornadoes 70. If Harry caught the Snitch now, they would've won by a 220 points margin. He immediately saw the Golden Snitch fluttering by the Cannon's goal posts. Harry accelerated as the Cannons' Seeker decided not to follow him, thinking that Harry was feinting. Harry tried to get to the Snitch as quickly as possible. He heard the Cannons' captain shouting at the top of his voice trying to get their Seeker to get the Snitch. Harry has dodged both the Bludgers fired by the Cannons' beaters. He was through to get the Snitch but at the last second, the Keeper punched the Snitch causing it to disappear from the goal posts. The referee saw the incident and awarded the Tornadoes a penalty.
Richard took it and placed his team 80 points ahead. The Tornadoes' supporters were angry and began booing at the Cannons team while the Cannons' supporters applauded. Wasting 10 points was not as precious as 150 points. Harry began flying around the stadium scanning for the Snitch. The Seeker who was still slightly dazed was trying to hold on to the broom and keep up with Harry. Now, the team led the Cannons by 120 points. Harry saw the Snitch by James' legs and flew to it but the Cannons Seeker was already ahead. Alex blasted a Bludger which hit the Seeker square on his chest causing him to fall from his broom, 125 feet to the ground.
Harry gave Alex thumbs up and flew towards the Snitch. Now, the Cannons' beaters were blasting the Bludgers furiously at Harry. Alex tried his best to protect Harry but the Bludgers hit him square and he too fell 125 feet. Harry dodged both the Bludgers and in seconds, the stadium erupted. Richard flew over to Harry and hugged him, while the rest of the team cheered. The Tornadoes' spectators were taunting the Cannons' "Tactics".
Aidan Lynch congratulated Harry on his Feint and catching the Snitch. Harry met up with Hermione and Cho who gave him each a big hug. Harry kissed Cho on the lips slightly and headed towards the press room, for the press conference.
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