Days gone by

When You Love Someone

Fifth year.

"Do not worry everyone." Said Im Nayeon, her voice magically magnified, traveling around the bleachers and reaching all the way down to the bottom of the pitch, into the Healer's emergency tent, where volunteer Seulgi was currently walking hastily to the potion's cabinet. "I have been informed that the first-year girl is alive and well and is currently being treated for any additional injuries." Added the Slytherin, her voice clear and calm.

Kang Seulgi poured a little bit of the healing potion on a piece of white cloth and dabbed the girl's knee lightly, careful not to hurt her. She winced in apology as the first-year girl hissed sharply.

It was the Gryffindors vs the Hufflepuffs for the Quidditch cup final, and with both teams having great players, that unfortunately caused for the game to run for nearly 4 hours. 4 boring and dull hours.

It was the fact that Gryffindor excelled in attack; their chasers were fast and sharp, while Hufflepuff was proud in its defence system of; two strong yet agile beaters and a sturdy quick keeper. This equation, however, did nothing but balance out the game's outcome equally, and rather dully.

Seulgi looked outside the Healer's tent that was setup on the grounds near the players' tents, and saw a few more students leaving the game. She looked at the bleachers now almost half empty, and groaned in annoyance.

When Gryffindor played Slytherin, the bleachers were always packed on account of their lifelong rivalry, which translated in dramatic heated games. And when the Ravenclaws played any House, people always anticipated their cleaver tactics and smart used to win. However, this final had two of the fairest teams playing and both, one might add, were two friendly Houses. This game in particular lacked drama, excitement and animosity. Even one Gryffindor beater apologised to the Hufflepuff chaser when he sent a bludger hurling into her.

Another whistle was blown, indicating that the game had been reprised. "However, I would like to once again remind all the students watching this incredibly dramatic final, to please stay seated, and for the last time please try not to catch a Snitch." Said Nayeon exasperated. "Or else you will end up like little Yeojin here falling into a near death- Okay sorry Professor." She added sweetly to the angry disembodied voice of the teacher next to her.

Seulgi stepped out of the overly heated tent into the spring breeze. She looked up at the players and smiled, pulling her hair in a tight ponytail. Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Jaebum standing stiffly next to the Head Boy, in front of the Hufflepuff team tent, his prefect badge glistening in the afternoon's sun. She was proud of her friend, he deserved to be a prefect, no one questioned that.

She saw Jaebum turn his head slightly and catch her attention. She waved casually and he made a funny face back at her. Their laughter was interrupted when the Head Boy called for jaebum to look for something suspicious behind the bleachers. Moments later, Park Sooyoung stuck her head out of the tent, calling for Seulgi to quickly help her with restocking the potions.

"Forget what I said earlier. If you do see the Snitch, please catch it we are nearing five hours of game. Only kidding professor."

It was almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon and both teams, while a few points apart, were both nearing exhaustion. Not thrice had the two Captains called for a time out.

"If Slytherin were playing, we would- Wait, KyulKyung has kicked her broomstick higher, flying upwards. Oh, it appears both seekers had finally seen the Snitch." Im Nayeon, practically yelled the last part.