Friday arrived not soon enough but it did grudgingly. The boys were immensely relieved that it did. Friday Morning at breakfast, they received owls from home as usual. Neville received a package from home. It was a Remembrall. Everyone knew about the fact that Neville sometimes forgot things, so his mother sent him an object which would help him remember things. The entire group was at the Griffindor table for breakfast. Theodore was passing by and grabbed the ball. Snape and McGonagall were there in an instant. "What is going on here?" Asked Snape. "Sanctum has my Remembrall, Professors."said Neville. "Just looking," he said and gave it back and left with his two goons.
That afternoon the first years of all the four houses were at the field for the flying lesson. Their teacher, Madam Hooch came over. "Everyone stand next to a broom." She said. Everyone followed her orders and stood next to a broom. Harry's broom was a bit bent out of shape and had twigs coming out of all sides. Sighing he said," Up." His broom was one of the first to come in his hand. Apart from Harry, Theodore was the only person who's broom was in his hand. The next thing Madam Hooch made them do was to sit and fly. "When I say go, kick off from the ground. Hard. Keep your broom steady, hover for a moment and then land back." Everyone acknowledged her words. But Neville kicked off a bit too hard and he shot up like a bullet. After a harrowing couple of minutes he was jerked off the broom and his broom drifted lazily over the Forbidden Forest and disappeared. Madam Hooch came running, and checked Neville. He had a broken wrist. Madam Hooch picked him up and said," Everyone has to keep their feet firmly on the ground, while I take Mr Longbottom to the Hospital Wing. If I see one broom in the air. The flyer would be out of Hogwarts quicker than he or she could say Quidditch. " And saying so she took Neville inside the Castle. Theodore meanwhile had picked up something from the ground, "Hey look. It's the stupid Remembrall that was sent to Longbottom today." "Give it here Sanctum." Said Harry. "No. I think I'll leave it somewhere for Longbottom to find." He said jumping on his broom. "How about a roof?" Before flying off. In the air he said," What's the matter, Potter? A bit beyond your reach?" Angered, Harry grabbed his broom. Hermione said," Kick his arse, sweetie." And kissed his cheek. Harry kicked off and hovered right in front of Theodore. On the ground, Parvati Patil, another first year asked Hermione," Aren't you worried?" "No. Why should I? Harry has defeated a lot of people in Quidditch. This moron is a piece of cake for him." I'm flattered with your confidence on me, Mione." Thought Harry. "It's the truth Harry." Thought back Hermione. Meanwhile Theodore had thrown the Remembrall far and Harry sped after it. He caught it just outside Professor McGonagall's window. And hovered for a second grinning at her as she shook her head fondly. After he landed, McGonagall came out running with a fake stern look on her face, which anyone who knew her knew it was fake. "Harry Potter! Never in all my time at Hogwarts anyone has done this! You could've broken your neck." "But Professor, Sanctum had thrown Neville's Remembrall." Said Ron. "And where is Mr Longbottom?" She asked. "Madam Hooch took him to the Hospital Wing. He had a broken wrist after he fell off the school broom. It bucked him off." Said Hermione. "Good Godric." Muttered McGonagall. "20 points from Slytherin. Potter come with me." She said and Harry followed with a defeated look on his face. He noticed Sanctum smirking at him. Harry followed Professor McGonagall to a classroom. She made him wait outside while she went in and came out followed by a 5th Year Student. "Harry this is Oliver Wood. Wood this is Harry Potter. I've found you a seeker." She said. "Are you serious Professor?" He asked Excitedly. "No I'm Minerva." Replied McGonagall without thinking. Oliver looked at her confused while Harry was close to laughing out loud. "Oh, Sorry Mr Wood. Anyway yes I am serious. I've watched him play before and let me tell you, he has defeated Charlie Weasley in 2 matches." She said. The look on Wood's face could only be described as euphoric. "Potter, Owl home and tell them to send your broom here." Said Oliver. "I want you training hard, Harry. Or I will tell James and Sirius." Said McGonagall. Harry gulped and nodded.
At Dinner, everyone was waiting for Harry to come back from wherever McGonagall took him. He came 5 minutes after dinner started tired but happy. "Where were you mate?" Asked Ron. "Are you telling them or should I tell them Harry?" Asked Hermione after looking at his tired State. "You tell them Mione." Harry said as he filled his plate. "Tell us what?" Asked Draco as Neville and Ron looked in interest "He made Gryffindor seeker." Replied Hermione. 3 spoons fell down in sync. "Woohoo!"yelled the 3 in unison. At the Head Table, McGonagall looked fondly at the scene. It reminded her of the time when James had told Sirius, Remus and Peter about making the quidditch team. "I take it that you've made Potter the new seeker?" Asked Snape from the side. "Yes I have. Any problems with that Severus?" She asked. "Not at all Minerva. I think I'll just give you the Quidditch Cup now, to save me the embarrassment." He said with a sigh. "Don't worry Severus. I intend on winning it." She replied. "Have you told James and Lily?" Asked Snape. "No. I'll do it just now. " She said waving her wand. Her quill and parchment came to her. She started writing a letter.
Deer James,
I'm writing this letter to inform you of a good news. Harry made the Quidditch Team. He's a seeker. Just as you were. Also you need to send his broom here. Tell Sirius that he's growing on me. I made the Sirius joke today. Give my best to Lily, Andrew and Eveline.
Love
Minnie.
She called for her owl, Athena and gave her the letter. "Take it to Potter Manor." Athena hooted softly and flew. Minerva returned to watching the entire Gryffindor table celebrating.