INSUFFERABLE 〽 JAMES POTTER

INSUFFERABLE [03]

"Okay, people!" James yelled, clasping his hands together to catch everyone's attention. "It's the start of a new year, meaning a start of a new team."

     "And here he goes again." Sirius muttered under his breath. His dark hair slightly covering the eye roll he just did.

     "All we're looking for are one chaser, a keeper and a seeker. If you don't want that then I suggest you get out." A few people stood up and walked away. "Practices will happen whenever I say it so to those who aren't dedicated enough, I suggest you leave as well." Another group left. "Now, Quidditch is..."

     "Is he always like this?" I asked Sirius who snorted in response.

     "Ever since he became captain." He answered. It was funny, how his whole playful aura would change whenever Quidditch is involved. It's been weeks since I've entered Hogwarts and I am slowly getting used to the system they do here. It was very different from Ilvermorny but I think I can manage.

     I met my roommates; Mary, Marlene, Dorcas and Lily. They were very lovely and I am quite thankful I didn't end up on a weird group.

     "And with enough dedication and hardwork, we might just win the cup this year." James said, finishing his speech.

     "When was the last time you won?" I asked Sirius once again.

     "Never." He said in a monotone voice. "Slytherins always win."

     "Well, we'll destroy them this year." I smirked.

     "I like the way you think, El." Sirius winked.

     "Knight, Black!" James called, making the two turn their heads to him. "Time to get in the field."

     "Coming, mother!" Sirius teased, batting his eyes innocently at him. I snorted out a laugh as I took my broom.

     "Seekers!" James exclaimed. "First one to get the snitch earns the spot." He said, letting the gold ball zoom off before it disappeared.

     I flew away from the crowd for a while so I can get a better look at the competition. So far, they weren't much. One was a buffy guy who's speed might be too slow to beat me down. The other one wasn't much as well, being similar to the first one. But who knows? Might get something out of these two.

     Sirius was a beater, watching the others who were trying out as well with James.

     "Go Ellie!" Marlene cheered from the stands. She was the only one who can come here because Lily and Mary were studying for their Potions Exams.

     My eyes travelled along the court again, catching sight of the snitch flying just above stands. I quickly dashed away, zooming through the air towards the snitch. The two bulky guy following pursuit. I narrowed my eyes at them, hatching a plan to get them off my track.

     I dipped down for a while to see if they really saw the snitch. The both of them dipped as well. I smirked to myself before diving down. My hand stretching in front of me as if the snitch was just there.

     The two followed making me smirk wider. When I was just a few meters from the ground, I quickly flew up, making the two to get shocked by my actions and to topple over each other. I raced towards the real snitch, my whole body arched forward to increase my speed with my right hand outstretched to it.

     My palms enveloped the gold ball until a strong impact made contact with my side, causing me to fall off my broom.

     "What the fuck, Moore!?" I heard Sirius yell, whilst my body continued freefalling to the ground. My eyes closing lightly.

     "Someone get Ellie!" Marlene's voice was the last thing I heard.