Quidditch
A/N-I am sooooo sorry that I haven't updated in forever! Too much homework and I had major writers block, if you ever consider me a writer. Ok well here's the long awaited chapter 8! Happy reading!! =)
Despite everything that was going on everyone was really excited for the first Quidditch game of the season, Gryffindor versus Slytherin.
"Come on," Remus said, "you guys have to eat something. You're going to need your strength; you both know how the Slytherins play."
"Well I suppose I could eat a little bit," Sirius said, and by a little he meant a lot.
James on the other hand didn't eat anything. Even though he loved Quidditch he couldn't help but think that Lily probably could care less if he got killed by a bludger. He still didn't remember Halloween night too well. What in the world was he doing in the bushes? And with Sophie Millar of all people. I have to get her back, James thought, but it isn't going to be easy.
"Earth to James," Sirius said waving his hand in front of his face.
"Wha what?" James asked.
"Time to go kick some Slytherin ass!" Sirius said jumping up and down like a little kid on Christmas.
"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go!" James exclaimed.
The fourteen players were greated by the aroma of fall and a cheering crowd as soon as they stepped onto the playing field. The weather conditions couldn't have been better. It was sunny, there was a slight breeze in the air, and it was relatively warm considering it was November.
"Ok now," Madam Hooch said looking at all fourteen players, "I want a nice clean game."
She blew her whistle and the players were in the air.
When James kicked off he was suddenly reminded why he loved Quidditch so much. The wind in his hair, that feeling in his stomach, and rubbing it in Lucius Malfoys face when he caught the snitch first.
They were five minutes into the game and already it was getting ugly. A Gryffindor chaser had been sent to the Hospital Wing, pretty much everyone on both teams had multiple bruises, and one of the Slytherin beaters kept getting hit in the head with his own club.
"Another score to Gryffindor! The score is now 80-60 with Slytherin leading."
Three fourths of the crowd were now booing. Even Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw wanted Gryffindor to win just as long as Slytherin didn't.
Just then a glint of gold caught James's eye. He put on a burst of speed and headed towards the Slytherin goal posts. Lucius saw this and quickly followed him. Then just when it looked like James was about to collide into the goal posts he pulled into a spectacular dive; Lucius not far behind.
The whole crowd was now on their feet watching the two players, now neck in neck. They were now about thirty feet away from the ground, the snitch just out of reach. The crowd was now completely silent and really nervous.
Now twenty feet away from hitting the ground Lucius pulled out of the dive, he wanted to win but not if it meant dieing. Now only ten feet away James reached out one of his hands, felt the beating wings on his finger tips, he closed his hand around it, and just like that Gryffindor won!!!!! The once silent crowd was now jumping up and down and screaming on the top of their lungs. The Gyffindors went to congratulate their winning team. Soon all the Gryffindor Quidditch team members were greeted by a huge swarm of people and raised onto their shoulders.
"Good job mate!" Sirius exclaimed to James.
"Thank you, thank you," James said, "You weren't too bad yourself. How did you get that club to keep hitting the Slytherin beater?"
"Let's just say that the library is good for something after all," Sirius said now laughing.
Remus, Sirius, and James were heading to the common room when James saw something that almost made him faint out of surprise. Lily with Amos Diggory and they were walking hand in hand. They stopped in front of the Gryffindor portrait hole. Amos kissed her goodnight and then went off to his own common room.
James couldn't believe his eyes. Amos and Lily?! Together?!
"We're really sorry mate," Remus said.
"I didn't even know that you guys broke up," Sirius said.
"I didn't either," James said, "but she probably is getting me back for snogging Sophie."
James was crushed. If Lily would just let him explain then maybe she would forgive him, and she didn't have to be childish about it and get him back. Well, James thought, if this is how she wants to play it then let the games begin.
********************************************************************* A/N-So did you like it? Huh huh? Did ya did ya? Well umm could you please review now? Thanks a bunches and again I'm really sorry it took me so long to update.
A/N-I am sooooo sorry that I haven't updated in forever! Too much homework and I had major writers block, if you ever consider me a writer. Ok well here's the long awaited chapter 8! Happy reading!! =)
Despite everything that was going on everyone was really excited for the first Quidditch game of the season, Gryffindor versus Slytherin.
"Come on," Remus said, "you guys have to eat something. You're going to need your strength; you both know how the Slytherins play."
"Well I suppose I could eat a little bit," Sirius said, and by a little he meant a lot.
James on the other hand didn't eat anything. Even though he loved Quidditch he couldn't help but think that Lily probably could care less if he got killed by a bludger. He still didn't remember Halloween night too well. What in the world was he doing in the bushes? And with Sophie Millar of all people. I have to get her back, James thought, but it isn't going to be easy.
"Earth to James," Sirius said waving his hand in front of his face.
"Wha what?" James asked.
"Time to go kick some Slytherin ass!" Sirius said jumping up and down like a little kid on Christmas.
"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go!" James exclaimed.
The fourteen players were greated by the aroma of fall and a cheering crowd as soon as they stepped onto the playing field. The weather conditions couldn't have been better. It was sunny, there was a slight breeze in the air, and it was relatively warm considering it was November.
"Ok now," Madam Hooch said looking at all fourteen players, "I want a nice clean game."
She blew her whistle and the players were in the air.
When James kicked off he was suddenly reminded why he loved Quidditch so much. The wind in his hair, that feeling in his stomach, and rubbing it in Lucius Malfoys face when he caught the snitch first.
They were five minutes into the game and already it was getting ugly. A Gryffindor chaser had been sent to the Hospital Wing, pretty much everyone on both teams had multiple bruises, and one of the Slytherin beaters kept getting hit in the head with his own club.
"Another score to Gryffindor! The score is now 80-60 with Slytherin leading."
Three fourths of the crowd were now booing. Even Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw wanted Gryffindor to win just as long as Slytherin didn't.
Just then a glint of gold caught James's eye. He put on a burst of speed and headed towards the Slytherin goal posts. Lucius saw this and quickly followed him. Then just when it looked like James was about to collide into the goal posts he pulled into a spectacular dive; Lucius not far behind.
The whole crowd was now on their feet watching the two players, now neck in neck. They were now about thirty feet away from the ground, the snitch just out of reach. The crowd was now completely silent and really nervous.
Now twenty feet away from hitting the ground Lucius pulled out of the dive, he wanted to win but not if it meant dieing. Now only ten feet away James reached out one of his hands, felt the beating wings on his finger tips, he closed his hand around it, and just like that Gryffindor won!!!!! The once silent crowd was now jumping up and down and screaming on the top of their lungs. The Gyffindors went to congratulate their winning team. Soon all the Gryffindor Quidditch team members were greeted by a huge swarm of people and raised onto their shoulders.
"Good job mate!" Sirius exclaimed to James.
"Thank you, thank you," James said, "You weren't too bad yourself. How did you get that club to keep hitting the Slytherin beater?"
"Let's just say that the library is good for something after all," Sirius said now laughing.
Remus, Sirius, and James were heading to the common room when James saw something that almost made him faint out of surprise. Lily with Amos Diggory and they were walking hand in hand. They stopped in front of the Gryffindor portrait hole. Amos kissed her goodnight and then went off to his own common room.
James couldn't believe his eyes. Amos and Lily?! Together?!
"We're really sorry mate," Remus said.
"I didn't even know that you guys broke up," Sirius said.
"I didn't either," James said, "but she probably is getting me back for snogging Sophie."
James was crushed. If Lily would just let him explain then maybe she would forgive him, and she didn't have to be childish about it and get him back. Well, James thought, if this is how she wants to play it then let the games begin.
********************************************************************* A/N-So did you like it? Huh huh? Did ya did ya? Well umm could you please review now? Thanks a bunches and again I'm really sorry it took me so long to update.