Friendship At First Sight (The Philosopher's Stone)

Chapter 15

Hey guys! Sorry that I didn't update last week, I was on a trip and didn't have time to use my computer. I really recommend the movie of Fantastic Beasts to all those who still haven't seen it, it's really good, even my non-potterhead friends recommend the movie!!  P.S. I know the gif is from the 4th movie but I couldn't find one for hufflepuff in quidditch.                                                   ________________________________________________________________________________

"Lea, you have to eat something"

"I can't! I'm too nervous"

"For Merlin's sake, how do you expect do win a game if you don't eat?!"

"Leave me alone Seamus!"

"He's right. You'll pass out during the match!"

"Not you too Justin!"

Lea placed her crossed arms at her table and placed her head on top. That day was Hufflepuff's first match of the season against Ravenclaw, a week before winter break starts. Snow decorated the grounds of Hogwarts,  the students had to wear their robes closed now since it had gotten so cold. 

But their robes weren't enough to warm them in the dungeons during Potions, where Snape simply ignored their shivering and clattering teeth. 

Lea was sitting with her friends, who were trying to make her get some energy for the match but she couldn't bare to take  a small bite of eggs without feeling the need to throw up. 

"At least eat some potatoes" Hannah said as she gestured to the girl's plate, "They have a lot of protein and I know that you love potatoes too much to dismiss them"

Lea sighed as she picked up her fork, "Sometimes I regret the things I told you about myself"

"We're just trying to help you" Neville said,  "It's also our jobs as your closest friends"

"I know, I know but I feel too sick to eat" She ran her hands down her face, "What if I mess up?"

"Then everyone in your house will unlike you and you'll never get a chance to play in a quidditch  team"

"Not helping Seamus!" Everyone cried out at the boy, who shrugged it off. 

"I better go, Cedric wanted to give us a pep talk before we go into the field" Lea said as she stood up. 

Her friends and many other students wished her luck on the game or pats on her back. As she passed her twin and his two new best friends both he and Hermione shouted 'Good luck!' while Ron shouted 'Knock 'em dead!'

She stepped into the hallway and walked towards the changing rooms. Her mind was deep in thought of all the tips she got from her fellow chasers when she heard footsteps approaching her, "Lea, wait!"

She turned and saw Neville running up to her holding her Hufflepuff scarf, which she must've left at the table by accident. He draped the scarf around his neck, "Can't have the youngest chaser of the century going cold before a match, can I?"

She smiled shyly, " Thanks Neville, I appreciate your support" 

"You're my best friend" Neville hugged her as she hugged him back with nerves, "I'll always support you"                                                                                                                                                                                     ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-

"Now," Cedric was walking in front of them, his hands behind his back, "They don't call Ravenclaws witty and intelligent for nothing, so don't underestimate their skills. Now when we go out there, we will show everyone out there that we are strong and not people to mess with me, yeah?"