Harry Potter and the Dark Lord
Chapter 40: Quidditch Tryouts
Summary: Set in Harry's sixth year. He encounters far more than he ever could have expected, but he does not have to go through it alone. An old friend returns to help him. Harry's defeat of Voldemort rests on him getting The Scepter of Light and Dark, something that would allow Voldemort to destroy the world if he can get the whole thing. Voldemort's powers are getting stronger and Harry has more than one encounter with him.
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This Chapter: Quidditch!!
Now.........on with the story!
In Charms class, they spent the period practicing the Patronus Charm for Defense Against the Dark Arts.
When the bell rang signaling the end of class, Professor Flitwick squeaked, "We will be starting something new on Monday." Ron, Harry, and Hermione left the room and headed for the Great Hall.
"Hey Harry, we have Quidditch tryouts tonight." said Ron.
"When did tryouts get scheduled?" asked Harry.
"Oh, I did it for you while you were sick." said Ron.
"Thanks." said Harry.
"No problem." replied Ron.
The rest of the day passed by uneventfully. Finally, it was seven o'clock, time for Quidditch tryouts. Ron and Harry grabbed their brooms and headed to the Quidditch pitch. There was a large crowd of students waiting to try out.
"Okay, we only need two Chasers, so if you play a different position, you can leave, or you can try out for Chaser." said Harry loudly. About ten kids left the group.
"Everyone else get into groups of three." said Harry. The students sorted themselves into groups of three, with two people, Colin Creevey and a fifth year Harry didn't know, left over.
"What's your name?" Harry asked the fifth year standing next to Colin.
Nathan Reese." the boy replied.
"Ginny, I want you to be with Colin and Nathan." said Harry. Ginny nodded and joined the two boys.
"I want each group to go up and try to shoot goals on Ron. You will also be dodging Bludgers. We'll only have one Bludger right now, but I want both Beaters up there." said Harry. Ron, Andrew, and Jack rose into the air.
Harry released the Bludger and took out the Quaffle. He sent the groups up one at a time. None of the groups were very good, until he got to the last group, which consisted of Ginny, Nathan, and Colin. Wow, he thought as he watched them. They played almost as well as Angelina, Alicia, and Katie had played in his first year .They were a flawless team. He motioned for everyone to come out of the air and to gather around him.
"Okay. That was really good everyone. We'll make our decision tonight and post the results tomorrow then." said Harry. The group left, chattering excitedly.
"Well, I think I know who made the team. Am I right in saying Colin and Nathan?" asked Harry. His teammates nodded their assent.
"Great. I'll post the results tomorrow then." said Harry. He shouldered his broom and headed towards the castle.
"Harry, look out!" someone shouted. Something very hard rammed into his back and he flew forward several feet. He lay still for a moment, which was a mistake. Whatever had knocked him forward slammed into his head. Harry saw stars for several minutes and then he knew no more.
"You have failed in your mission, resulting in expulsion from school. I no longer have any use for you. Avada Kedavra." he said in a high, cold voice. Harry opened his eyes to find the Gryffindor Quidditch team surrounding him in the hospital wing, with his head pounding.
"What happened?" he asked groggily.
"A Bludger attacked you. We think it was enchanted to do that. That's Hermione's theory anyways." said Ron.
"Mr. Potter, I think you need a bed in here with your name on it, you're in here all the time. Drink these." she said, handing him several potions.
Next Chapter: Blood and Choices
Warning: The next chapter is a little gruesome. Read at your own expense.
