Hogwarts Express: Time Travel

XCIX. The game

XCIX. The game

The Gryffindor team walk out to the pitch where they are met with loud roars from the stands, most coming from the Gryffindors, and loud boos from Slytherins. Most Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws had chosen to cheer for Gryffindor.

Madam Hooch the referee, beckons Annie to come closer, holding the ball and whistle in her mouth. Annie and the Slytherin captain step up to her.

Madame Hooch: Shake hands, captains

Annie and the Slytherin captain shake hands, more like the guy tried to crush her hands in his. He grins in triumph when she winces and forcefully pulls her hand out of his grasp.

"Quidditch, I'm buzzing with excitement" grinned a happy looking James "Her first match as captain, can you believe it, Pads?"

Gideon and Fabian both jumped to their feet much to McGonagall's dismay. Fabian was first to speak "Alright, ladies and gentlemen, ready to place bets?"

"Mr. Prewett, sit down" warned McGonagall

It was as if everyone ignored her, and proceeded to place bets on who would win this match, All Gryffindors proudly stated it was their win, whereas Slytherins disagreed, some refused to bet all together. Then it came down to Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws, some had bet on Slytherins while other on Gryffindor.

Theo had tried to bet, Blaise did too but they were refused.

"No you two don't get to bet, that would be cheating you already know who wins" huffed Gideon "You're not allowed to play"

"Technically I can place a bet... Seeing as I didn't watch the match" scoffed Blaise

"Like we're going to believe that" sighed Fabian.

Madame Hooch: Everyone mount your brooms. On my signal... Three... Two... One [The whistle sounded, Annie and everyone else on the pitch kicked off the ground]

During the game, Annie is relieved to see everything is going smoothly, she is still on alert, looking for the snitch. And she is painfully aware of Harper circling her like a predator. A Quaffle rockets by. Instantly, a Slytherin snatches the Quaffle and rushes en masse toward Gryffindor's end, weaving and passing with wicked skill, culminating in a vicious, slicing shot on goal. Just when it appears it will clear the hoop, Ron streaks out of nowhere and sends the Quaffle screaming in the opposite direction.

Loud cheers erupt from the Gryffindor table "Nice save, son" cheered Arthur.

"Nice save, indeed" nodded George clearly impressed, he'd never seen Ron play that well at least not in an official game.

"Thank George" the younger Weasley grinned happily

Theo rolled his eyes before chiming in "You should be thanking that liquid luck, you had"

Zachariah: And... Weasley saves it. Surprisingly. [He pauses] Considering his performance last year, many of us thought he'd be off the team, But of course a close relationship with the captain helps. Let see how good he's gotten.

"Wanker" muttered Annie, she never liked the guy either.

George frowned and gave Annie a disbelieving look "That's who replaced Lee? Smith really?" the girl nods in confirmation "Yeah no one was happy about it either"

"Lee was the best" agreed Ginny "No doubts there"

Ron nodded in agreement "The git's had it out for me and Annie for some reason"