Hi, everyone! I know it's been quite a while since I last updated, but sometimes, real life always gets into the way of my stories. This chapter isn't all that exciting, but it is Harry's first Quidditch match, so... Anyways, I present the long awaited Chapter 11!

"I'm so excited!" Kate squealed, bouncing up and down in her seat at the Gryffindor table. "Calm down, Kate," Zoe said, reaching for the small platter of butter. "Eat something! You'll need energy to play Quidditch."

"I can't! I'm just too nervous! I mean, this is only the first match of the year for Slytherin, and I still can't believe I got on the team for Beater," Kate said, bouncing higher and higher as she continued.

"You'll do fine, Kate, don't worry," a tiny voice said from behind them. The triplets turned around as one. "Harry!" Bianca cried, holding her arms out to give him a hug. "What are you doing here?"

"Mummy says there will be a Quidditch match today, and since it's a Saturday, she says I could come and cheer for you. Is that all right?" Harry asked just as the Slytherin team captain, Felix Smith, stood up and announced it was time to go. Everyone wished the team they are supporting luck and soon the match was about to begin.

"Good morning, everyone! In case you don't know, the teams today are Slytherin and Hufflepuff!" A fourth-year Ravenclaw, Raymond Cooper shouted. Two teams zoomed out from opposite sides of the pitch – one wearing green and silver, the other yellow and black. Madam Hooch gave a speech, told everyone to mount their brooms, and released the balls.

"And the Quaffle is immediately taken by Grace Fields of Slytherin House. Passes to Roxanne Harper, back to Fields – no, Michael Austin of Hufflepuff intercepts it, speeds towards the goal posts, aiming – only to be hit on the arm by a Bludger sent his way by Kate Dumbledore – nice shot, Kate! Kenneth Curtis of Slytherin grabs the Quaffle, weaves around Antony Glover of Hufflepuff, heads for posts, aims – Keeper Max Wilkins lunges, misses – SLYTHERIN SCORES!"

Half of the spectators howled with approval while the others booed. House unity had improved a lot since the triplets arrived since they were sorted in different houses, proving that there were not many differences between them all. The game went on in similar fashion, with Slytherin scoring more often than the Hufflepuff while the Seekers were circling above, looking for the Snitch to end the game.

"Hufflepuff in possession," Cooper was saying, "Chaser Roberson ducks the Beaters, heads for the goal posts…" He stopped in mid-sentence as the Slytherin Seeker, Candice Rivers, pulled into a steep dive heading straight for the ground. The Hufflepuff Seeker hesitated for a split second, and followed in hot pursuit.

However, it was that second that made the difference between winning and losing. Just when it seemed Rivers would crush, she stretched her hand out, and caught the struggling golden ball, its wings still beating furiously.

Cheers erupted as the Slytherin team landed safely on the ground. "And Slytherin won: one hundred and ninety to seventy!" Cooper bellowed into the magical microphone. The Slytherins lifted their heroes of the match on their shoulders and marched them back to the castle. "Party in the common room, yeah? Everyone's welcome as long as they support Slytherin!" Smith roared.

The party lasted late into the night. The dungeons were noisy and a Professor Snape could hear rock and roll music quite clearly in his quarters. He finally had to stuff earplugs in his ears and use his pillow before he could fall asleep. Somehow, the next day, he found himself humming the rock and roll tune from last night practically at every moment.

Harry also had his first butterbeer and his first, very small taste of firewhiskey. Thankfully for Kate, Minerva never did find out.

I hoped you enjoyed that, even though I admit it's not one of my better chapters. (For one thing, there are too many O.C.s. I apologize for that.) So, what do you want to happen in the coming chapters? Suggestions welcome!

Bianca tabbycat

P.S. I'll be co-writing a new story with Zoe tabbycat and AddictedtoReadingJC sometime in the near furture. (Soon, I hope.) Please take your time to read it when it's out!