A/N hi everyone me again finally you say. I am sorry for the huge delay in getting this up I just haven't had the time to go to the library and get it uploaded. I have already started on the next chapter and am aiming to have it up ASAP. Now I'm sure you don't want to hear well read anymore of my rambling so I'll just say thanks for the reviews and hope you enjoy the chapter.

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Later that day Hermione explained her costume idea explaining the pro's of her choice which included, only a few simple charms needed to be cast and they would need to rent out or buy some smart clothes. Harry agreed to her idea but both were remaining tight lipped about it, even though Ron kept pestering them, as Lavender and Parvati had seen Hermione reading through magazine's specializing in make up and hair care charms.

The weeks flew by and soon it was time for the first quidditch match, which was unlike the past years Gryffindor versus Ravenclaw. According to the Hufflepuff seeker, Cho was still the seeker for Ravenclaw and had been appointed the team captain and had been scheduling practices every two days. The new Gryffindor team roster was:

Seeker:Harry

Keeper:Ron

Chasers:Katie

Ginny

Dean

Beaters:Andrew

Jack

When it was time for the match to begin Hermione kissed both Harry and Ron on the cheek for good luck before running up the stairs to sit with the other Gryffindors. The first whistle blew signalling for the teams to enter the stadium.

"Captains shake hands," Madame Hooch instructed, Cho sauntered forward keeping her eyes on Harry waiting to see who the Gryffindor captain was. To her surprise Ron walked forward followed by Harry.

"We're co-captains" Ron explained. As they all shook hands though Cho seemed to hold Harry's hand longer than necessary.

Soon the game began, and Lee Jordon's (back by popular demand) unique commentary style boomed around the pitch:

"Hello ladies and Gentlemen! It's me Lee Jordon and I'm back! Thank you now as you can see with have the courageous brave Gryffindor lions against the knowledgeable ravens from Ravenclaw. As we all know those cowardly slimy snakes..."

"Jordon"

"Sorry Professor it wont happen again. Anyway as I was saying before the lovely and intelligent Professor McGonagall corrected me,"

"Flattery will get you no where Mr Jordon"

"Yes M'am, Slytherin have had to cancel their match as they need to train their new team members."

Harry drowned out the rest of the commentary and circled high above the pitch his eyes scanning back and forth for a glimpse of the elusive golden snitch. Once or twice he thought he saw it and burst off weaving his way in and out of his team-mates and cutting up the Ravenclaw team followed closely by Cho. Only to find it was a reflection of someone's watch or other jewellery. 'I must remember to ask the team to take them off in future'

Harry was starting to get annoyed throughout the match as Cho made it obvious that her only plan was to stick as close to Harry as possible and try to get the snitch from under him.

"You shouldn't stick so close Michael won't like it" Harry shouted over his shoulder as he watched Ginny and Katie carry off a tricky manoeuvre to extend their lead 100 - 60.

"We split up" Cho shouted back, "he's going with that blonde 6th year in Hufflepuff can't remember her name"

"Sorry to hear that are you ok" Harry called as he saw the snitch floating near the Slytherin stand.

"I'm fine it was a mutual split, I've got my eye on someone else"

Slowly Harry drifted towards the Slytherin stand, 'Keep her distracted Harry' "Really who, anyone I know?"

"Why are you so interested?" Cho smirked

"Just making conversation, don't have to answer" he shrugged as he heard Lee announce that Dean had just scored again making it 110 - 70. With that Harry shot away towards the snitch leaving a cursing Cho as she realised what he had done.

Harry ducked, dodged, rolled and wove his way in out of the passing blurs that were the other players his eyes fixed on the walnut sized golden ball, ears straining to pick up the slightest indication of an approaching bludger. A black and yellow blur to his right told him that he had just passed the Hufflepuff stand chancing a glance behind him he saw Cho was only a few feet away laying as flat to her broom as possible trying to take advantage of the slipstream his flying was making. The snitch was merely a foot or two away, slowly he extended his arm inching closer and closer towards the snitch only to have it dart away. "Damn!"

"Now, now Harry" Cho chided him making him look back at her, that was all that was needed the snitch has disappeared from view.

"And the seekers have lost sight of the snitch, looks like Cho was using her womanly wyles to distract Potter!"

"JORDON"

"But we all know that the Ravenclaw seeker would never sink so low" he finished with a overly dramatised wink causing those near him to laugh.

The match continued in much the same way every so often one of the seekers would dart away chasing the elusive golden snitch or a reflection from someone's watch. An hour had passed and Madame hooch blew her whistle. Looking round to see what the matter was Harry saw his team mates on the ground signalling for him to join them.

"What's up?" he questioned sliding of his broom.

"Nothing. That's what" mumbled Ron, " I called a time out so we could all get a breather. Andrew, Jack keep up the good work but if you can try to take out that chaser the dark haired one. Gin, Katie and Dean carry on what your doing try to keep the quaffle away from the Ravenclaws as much as possible even if it means stuffing it up your robes. Harry please catch the snitch soon its starting to get cold out here." He finished shivering

The team flew in to the air and the match continued, glad for the break Harry seemed to have no trouble finding the snitch floating just above the Gryffindor stand not bothering to look for Cho this time he sped of after it dodging and weaving through the other fourteen flyers, bludgers and the quaffle he soon snatched the snitch out of the air and was bombarded by six happy red blurs.

A/N

There you go sorry it was so short but as I said I've already started the next chap and hopefully it will be up soon.

So what did you all think to HBP? I didn't really like it. It seemed rushed and not as well thought out as the others. Let me know

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