Lee Jordan appeared on top of Dumbledores borrowed stands. He smiled happily at Fred and George as he waved his microphone in the air.
" It's good to be back " he said as he sat down ready for the match.
Harry soared out onto the pitch on his broom alongside his team mates. He smiled as the familiar gust of air rushed through his hair and ruffled his quidditch robes. Krums team flew out just as Harry had taken his position. Krum hovered opposite him and nodded professionally at Harry just as Madame Hooch sauntered out onto the pitch. Wood flew downwards to meet Ginny who had taken over as Captain for the day.
Wood stood opposite her and shook her hand. " This is weird " he muttered. " I see you as part of Gryfindor not this team."
Ginny smiled. " It's only a game Oliver." He nodded. " Well then good luck." She patted him on the back and got onto her broom.
Madame Hooch threw the Quaffle and the game began.
" And they are off " yelled Lee. " Angelina Johnson has the Quaffle , she passes it to Alicia Spinnet , then to Katie Bell and back to Johnson. Can she make it? Will she score...and she...Ah no...the Opposing team takes the Quaffle from under her nose. Levski the International Chaser speeds off with the Quaffle , she avoids a bludger and skims through the Gryfindor defence. She shoots...annnnnnnnnnnnnnd she scores. Ten points to Team Victor. Zero to Gryfindor". Harry punched his fist as he watched Levski take a victory lap. He looked over at Krums smug face. Harry looked around for the snitch , but there was still no sign of it.
" Ginny Weasley takes the Quaffle and zooms mid centre receiving a pass from her fellow team mate Charlie Weasley. She throws the Quaffle to him , he shoots and scores."
Wood kicked his broom in fury. " Get moving " he shrieked to Katie , Angelina and Alicia. They nodded and grabbed the Quaffle. As Angelina soared towards the goalposts , clutching the Quaffle , the Keeper came towards her. Quick as lightning she fired the Quaffle into Katie's arms and Katie flung it through the middle hoop.
" And Gryfindor score " yelled Lee Jordan. " A lovely pass from Angelina Johnson and a marvelous shot from Katie Bell has secured ten points for the underdogs." Wood gritted his teeth. " When I get out of here."
" Hey Oliver " cried George. " Never mind him." George saw the bludger and made an attempt to swing it , but Fred pulled his hand back suddenly. " Dont" he cried.
" Why not?"
" You're aiming for Ginny."
George looked over and nodded. " Jesus " he muttered. " We're screwed."
" No " replied Fred. " There's still Levski and Charlie."
Levski took the Quaffle and passed it over to Ginny. She leant on her broom and headed straight for the Gryfindor goalposts. Wood came to meet her and he blocked her shot with ease. She grabbed the rebound and shot again this time scoring. Levski cheered and Ginny smiled.
Alicia gritted her teeth and took the quaffle. Harry watched gingerly from above. The Quaffle was changing hands at high speed.
" Spinnet , Johnson , Levski , Weasley , Bell , Johnson...Spinnet again...Bell ...and Johnson scores. " Thats 30:20 to Team Victor."
Angelina slapped hands with the other chasers. " Come on " she cried. " We're only ten points down."
Harry smiled. " Not to bad " he said. He looked suddenly to his right as he saw a shiny object fluttering above his left eye. It was the snitch. He moved closer to confirm it and when he was sure he took off at high speed.
" And Potter has seen the Snitch " yelled Lee Jordan. Harry felt a pang of anger well up in side of him. It would have been a bonus to have at least a minute before Krum figured it out. Krum immediatly looked around and saw Harry. He reversed his broom and came speeding through the air towards him.
Harry sucked in his breath and went into a dive. His heart was belting and felt as if it were going to burst from his body. Within seconds he would know the outcome of this game and he was going to make sure it suited him. He looked back. Krum was heading for him and was getting closer. If he could only do the Wronski Feint , it would have surely thrown him of track. But it was too late. He pressed harder on the broom. Krum was on his tail. Soon he and Krum were level and both were hurtling towards the ground.
" Potter and Krum are now engaging in a flight to Victory " yelled Lee. " Potter takes the lead ...his hand is out stretched , but Krum...manouveres to the right and all is level...this is going to be a close one."
" GIVE IT UP POTTER " cried Krum.
" NEVER " screamed Harry and he reached outwards. Krum snarled and elbowed Harry trying to knock him off. Harry elbowed back and pulled himself away from Krums reach. Krum stretched his hand outwards and Harry suddenly realised what was at stake. He edged closer to Krum and forced him into the side line. Krum snarled and tried to escape but as soon as he raised his broom higher. Harry sped past him , slid across on his broom and made a fast grasp for the Golden Snitch. He could feel the ball fighting against capture as he tightened his grip." Oh no you dont " cried Harry and he flung his hand into the air revealing the golden Snitch.
" Potter has caught the Golden Snitch. Gryfindor recieve 150 points. Gryfindor win."
Wood clappped loudly and whistled happily. " We beat them " he cried. " We actually beat them."
Fred and George grinned and beamed at Angelina , Alicia and Katie. Ginny sighed but smiled at Fred. " That was fun. It's hard to believe I've never played before."
Harry beamed up at Lupin who was clapping feverently down at him. Harry could have sworn he saw a tear trickle down his cheek. Harry could see Lupin speaking to him and he edged closer to lip read the words.
" James would have been so proud Harry " whispered Lupin. Harry smiled. " Thats all he had ever wanted to hear.
