Cardigans are Cool

Quidditch Tryouts

The next week was quidditch try-outs. Delilah rolled out of bed messily and slipped on some Quidditch-suitable clothes. Hermione put Lilah's messy hair into braids for her, which was a challenge in itself,  and they headed down to breakfast. She was greeted by a few 'good luck's from her Gryffindor friends, and soon after, Noah joined her, linking their arms. 

"How you feeling?" Noah asked, jumping up and down excited for her sister. 

"Bit nervous. Don't really wanna die at my first try-out you know?" She replied with a chuckle, stuffing her face.

"You'll do great, hippie." Noah smiled, giving her hand a squeeze. After this, the twins showed up in their Quidditch uniforms, striking a pose for the girls. 

"Well if it isn't Gryffindor's new chaser!" George teased, and Delilah grinned, shoving his shoulder.

"Are you nervous?" Fred asked. Delilah shrugged.

"No, not really. I'll be fine." She replied.

"Then, we'd better get going! It'll just be a normal Quidditch match, you've just gotta be the best chaser there." George said. Noah rolled her eyes, sensing that Delilah was getting nervous.

"She will be." Noah said with a smile, reassuring her sister. The four of them made their way to the Quidditch pitch, and Noah took her seat in the stands to cheer her sister on. Madame Hooch blew the whistle, and the game began. Delilah zoomed left right and centre, shooting the quaffle through the hoops wherever she could. The opposite team caught the Golden Snitch, scoring them 150 points and ending the game. However, Delilah's pro gamer chaser skills landed her team with more points, despite the opposite team catching the Snitch.

After the game, the Quidditch Captain announced the new players, and of course, Lilah was one of them. She broke out into giggles, giddily jumping up and down. The Weasleys enveloped her in a crushing hug, cheering her name.

Noah screamed her lungs out, cheering for her sister.

"She's a Gryffindor. Show some puff pride, dude." A boys voice said. Noah's stomach dropped at the attention. She turned round to face the boy. It was Cedric Diggory. They'd spoken briefly the day before as they were in the same house. 

"Oh, no, that's my sister, I came to support her in the tryout." Noah said.

"That's your sister? The chaser?" Cedric asked, a smile forming on his face. Noah nodded. "She's fit."

"Subtle." Noah muttered with an eye roll. Cedric laughed.

"Sorry, cat help myself. Anyways, It was nice meeting you. I'll see you round, Valis." He said, getting up. 

"Wait!" Noah said. Cedric turned to face her. "What's your star sign?"