The Seeker: Harry James Potter
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Chapter Nine: The Showdown & A Tragic Death
Harry Potter, World's renowned Seeker, was sitting on the loveseat with his girlfriend, Cho Chang, watching the showdown between the newly crowned defending Quidditch champions, England versus Ireland at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The England team, led by Captain Ryan Stewart, flew onto the pitch with Stacie Orville, Alicia Spinnet, Marcus Grimshock, Alex Lee, Harold Stewart and the reserve Seeker, Jason Charlton. He was winking at the camera, mocking Harry about his injury. The Irish team was lead onto the pitch by Harry's Tutshill Tornadoes' fellow teammate and Seeker, Aidan Lynch.
The referee, a stout and burly Frenchman, made his way onto the pitch and released the Golden Snitch and Bludgers. He then indicated for the team captains to shake hands. Ryan flew towards Aidan and held his hand firmly for a few seconds, before returning to their respective sides. The referee throws the Quaffle in the air and the game begins!
"It's Alicia Spinnet for England, nice dummy towards Morgan. Passes the Quaffle to Stewart…Shoots!" the announcer cried, and a couple of cheers came from the Irish spectators as their Keeper pulls of a fine save. Harry punched his palm with his fists while the spectators looked dismal. Jason and his adversary, Aidan Lynch, were circling the pitch, scanning for the Golden Snitch. England was having a very sluggish start as they trailed Ireland by thirty points.
Harry groaned in disappointment when his absence was burdening his team. Suddenly, Jason Charlton dived to the ground but Aidan, having the World's greatest Seeker as a teammate, could distinguish a real dive and a Wronski Feint. Harry chuckled seeing Aidan staying airborne as Cho clung into his arm when Jason crashed onto the ground with such an impact. Paramedics rushed onto the Quidditch pitch to help him and placed him onto a stretcher. Before long, Aidan Lynch caught the Golden Snitch with no opponents as England lost to Ireland, twenty to two hundred and twenty.
Harry awoke the next day and offered to cook breakfast for Cho and himself. The newspapers were criticizing England's dismal performance in Cardiff. Harry chuckled when Jason was fuming at the after match interview. Harry grinned when the phone rang. Harry picked it up and answered it. It was Mr. Jones on the phone. "Harry, come over to the Manchester Stadium ASAP," Harry heard him say. Then, Mr. Jones hung up. Harry stood there stunned. He then left a note for Cho telling him that he will be back later and rushed out of the door. Harry drove his Aston Martin, exceeding the speed limits to the stadium.
Upon his arrival, he met Alicia Spinnet and Alex Lee. They entered Mr. Jones' office and manage to avoid stepping a body covered with a blanket on the office's floor. Harry looked at Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Jones and the rest of his team. Mr. Jones started speaking, "Aidan Lynch, our team's Seeker, has been murdered. The culprit was an enraged England fan. He saw Aidan with his team at a nightclub; partying and he murdered him with the Death Curse." Harry chocked while Alicia buried her head into Alex's shoulders. The rest of their team shook their heads in disappointment while Mr. Reynolds continued," The funeral will be held this Sunday. The team is welcome to attend." With that, the team was dismissed.
Harry exited the building with a sad face. The dry breeze was blowing along the car park. Harry walked to his car when Richard came up to him and said, "Harry, you're our last hope. Don't get yourself killed or injured." Harry nodded and Richard walked away.
I've decided to move the proposal to Chapter Eleven. Sorry, all. Pls review. Thanks.