𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐆𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒' 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘 (𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙆𝙞𝙙𝙨 𝘼𝙐)

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇

"Just relax. Imagine you're flying alone with no pressure at all", said Jisung, holding y/n's shoulders thight to prevent her from shivering.

"It does not work like that Sungie", she replied, trying to get rid of the boy's hold: she needed to move, or else she felt like she might explode. "Pretending not to be around a bunch of people does not make them magically disappear! And besides, I am Keeper: how am I supposed to be flying alone? My position implies the presence of other players".

Jisung rolled his eyes. "I was trying to be helpful! You look like you're about to pass out!"

This was y/n's time to roll eyes. "Oh, thank you Sungie! Very supportive of you!"

Jisung blinked mischievously. "You know you can always count on me. And at the end of the day, let's face it – the world won't end if we lose this match".

"The world might not", replied a voice, making the two turn around to meet with Gryffindor's Seeker, a fourth-year named Jongho, "but I cannot make promises about your world. Angry Gryffindors can be scary, just saying".

Y/n shook her head: between Jisung and Jongho, she couldn't decide whose words were the least helpful. "Where's the rest of the team?", she asked Jongho instead.

"In the changing rooms. We don't really like to wait outside, I was just sent to check on you. Are you feeling okay? Do you want to come in?"

Y/n politely denied the offer. "Thanks Jongho, but I think I'll just stay here. I'll join you in a while. Is it good?"

Jongho smiled. "Don't worry. But should you have any problems – just tell me, okay? We're a team, even if only for today!"

Y/n thanked him with a big grin: she was really grateful for the Gryffindor team, that had welcome her immediately and had really helped her get through the last days of training so that she could come to the match prepared.

After Jongho left, arrived Felix: the Hufflepuff simply wanted to wish her good luck, and also see in which conditions she was in. "You look better that what I had imagined", he stated. "You're still standing up on both your legs; this is a great sign!"

"And you dare call me the unsupportive one?" asked Jisung, faking indignation. Felix slightly punched him, and that made y/n chuckle: in a way or the other, the two were actually doing a pretty good job at keeping her mind away from the upcoming match.

"In any case, I'm excited to see how this match unfolds – a pity that my seats are not in the best of positions, but- oh hey Seungmin!" Felix happily addressed the boy, who was walking towards the stands with a group of Slytherins.

At the hearing of his name being called, the boy turned back; and once spotted the trio, hurried off to meet them.

"I came for Minho", he explained once arrived, "I always do whenever he plays, although I'm not particularly interested. But of course today you're also playing!" he added turning to y/n. "I wanted to wish you good luck. I can't say that I am rooting for you, but I do hope you'll do your best. I'm sure you're a well-skilled player!"

The compliments made y/n want to blush, but she fought that first instinct away: she was about to play, damn it! She couldn't blush like some stupid girl. "Thanks Seungmin. I can't really say if you're honest, but I appreciate it".

"I mean, you're not wrong" replied the Slytherin, laughing. "I know less than nothing. But really – good luck".

Y/n looked carefully at everyone of them, and then looked carefully at the changing room Gryffindors were gathered in. She could do it. Her people believed in her.