4th House Quidditch: Ravenclaw vs Hufflepuff: 29th - 3rd

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September 29th - October 3rd: Ravenclaw vs Hufflepuff
Commentator: Amberg93
Judges: Elfie Dumbledore, running_swift, Rhianonmei, Agatha Black, Gemma_Cullen-Malfoy

Only RAVENCLAW V HUFFLEPUFF house quidditch teams may post in here (rpg only please)

plus - Amberg93 the commentator!

NO ONE ELSE!!

The posts can begin on SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th - NOT BEFORE!
and will end on WEDNESDAY 3rd OCTOBER - 5 days of rpg posting!

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Concentrate on building your points up and please read how the matches are scored!

Concentrate on things like:
Skill shown
Team work
Maneuvers
Knowledge of the game
Creativity
Initiative
Reliability of team

Have fun!!

Let the match begin!

Weather: It's a bright an early morning on the quidditch pitch with the weather drastically changing for fall it turns a tad bit colder on the pitch. Temperature in the low 60s, strong winds are picking up and it looks like there's a few clouds in the sky - it might be rain!

Notes: Welcome to the fourth match of the Quidditch Cup! Good luck to all players! Please forgive Lily for posting this slightly late - she hasn't been feeling all that well.

(RAVENCLAW BEATER)

Elana hurried into the warmth of the Ravenclaw locker room, cheeks already flushed from the chill in the air. She pulled her newly cut hair into short pigtails, wrapping her fuzzy blue hair-ties around them to keep the hair in place. Getting into the Ravenclaw spirit, she got on her dark blue Quidditch robes, tugged on her boots and guards, grabbed her longtime friends (bat and broom) and headed outside.

She swung a leg over her broom and kicked off. It was good she had tied back her hair before exiting- the wind was getting stronger, threatening to shove her off course. Elana took a look upwards to see the clouds growing a darker, more ominious grey. She crossed her gloved fingers, wishing for the rain to stay away. She was already on the verge of getting a cold, and playing out in the brisk autumn air was already pushing it- if it started to rain...

She brushed the bad thoughts away, and instead turned towards the locker room entrances to the pitch. Any moment now more Ravens or Huffles would be pouring out and the game could begin. Excitement bubbling up inside her, a grin spread upon Elana's face. Quidditch...there wasn't a word, or even a short phrase, that could describe its role in every Raven's life. With a happily contented sigh, the lone Ravenclaw began to fly about, waiting for the others.

(Ravenclaw Chaser)

Ahhh, another match has come, and Anthony was ready and willing to get out there and play his heart out. Nothing but a Ravenclaw victory would be acceptable, and even though he respected the Hufflepuff team, he couldn't help but set that aside as competition consumed him. With freshly pressed blue and bronze quidditch robes he wasted no time in taking his firebolt in hand and waltzed out onto the pitch.

As usual the roar of the crowd welcomed his arrival, and as he stood just beneath the exit of the locker room emerald searched above. It seemed he and Elana would be the only two to arrive thus far, and without hesitation he swung a leg of his custom firebolt and kicked off soaring high into the air. Swerving over beside Elana he gave her a curt nod and pat her shoulder, "Lets give em a game they won't soon forget!" And with that he took off in flash getting himself in position to recieve the quaffle.

(Ravenclaw Keeper)

Nancy walked out of the school, across the grounds and out into the Quidditch field, a smile on her face and her Firebolt in her hand. Her blonde hair was pinned up neatly in a ponytail. Another game and she couldn't be any more excited! She loved Quidditch and her team mates. This was going to be fun but also very challenging. They were playing Hufflepuff who was an excellent team and Etta with her hard swing of a bat was definitey something her and her team mates needed to be cautious of.

Nancy was definitely up for the game. Her natural competitive nature was always with her and in times like these, it just came out even more. She liked to play and she liked to win and no matter what, she and she knew her team mates as well, would give all of their efforts. Ra Ra Ravenclaw! All for one and one for all!

She mounted her broom and kicked off hard from the ground. Soaring high into the air she made her way up to the pitch. She spotted Elana and Anthony and flew over to each one grinning. She wished each luck and high fived them. "Let's have fun, shall we!" She said in a cheerful tone and then made her way over to get in front of the hoops she would be guarding. She would make darn well sure she did her best and not let any quaffles get past her.

(RAVENCLAW BEATER)

"Lets give em a game they won't soon forget!"

"Our specialty," replied Elana with a grin. Anthony sped off to get into position and Nancy entered the pitch. Three Ravens, no Huffles...how sad, thought the Beater. But the grin stayed upon her face as their Keeper flew up to her.

"Let's have fun, shall we!"

"Planning on it," said Elana with a wink before flying over to their half of the pitch and joining the other players in position. Madame Hooch flew up to them, Quaffle under an arm, already having released the Bludgers and Snitch. She gave a warning glare to each team member before giving a sharp whistle and tossing up the Quaffle. Elana took off in the direction of one of the Bludgers, out of the corner of her eye seeing their chaser capture the Quaffle. She sped faster towards the Bludger, and soon caught up with it. She gave it a whack to direct it towards the path Anthony was taking, on its tail the whole way.

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(Ravenclaw Chaser)

As Anthony soared around high above the pitch he saw that Nancy their keeper had finally showed. Nodding over and pumping his fist in welcoming her he smiled as he got into positison. Just as soon as he readied himself Madam Hooch released the quaffle, bludgers, and seeker. Speeding off instantly he made straight for the only thing his concern called for. In seconds he was on it's tail and stretching out his hand he grasped the crimson sphere secured it tightly and turned his approach toward the Huffie goals. However, just as he began his assault down the pitch an opponet chaser rammed into him so hard it nearly cause him to lose his hold on his firebolt and quaffle. Bracing himself he for another impact an idea struck him, and just before the opposing chaser could launch another assault Anthony dipped low causing his competition to soar straight over his head. In the process their foot slammed into his face, and his eye began to swell immediately.

Shaking off the pain he repositioned himself and began a furious dash down the pitch, heading straight for the hoops. He saw his beater Elana in posession of her favorite toy swoop down to lead him in for the score.

(RAVENCLAW BEATER)

Joining Anthony on his flight down the pitch, Elana kept ahead with the Bludger, ready to smash the Keeper out of the way. Their strategy was simple enough- keep the opposing team away by scaring them off with a Bludger leading the Quaffle. Simple, yes, but effective. When they had reached the goalposts, she sat up, hit the Bludger up lightly so it was at her eye-level, and gave the Keeper a slightly apologetic smile...before smacking the Bludger with her bat. Without waiting to see if it had connected with the unfortunate Keeper, she had to immediately dive down to get out of the way of the Quaffle throwing. Hovoring beneath the goals, she took a peek up and waited for the familiar ding to echo through the pitch meaning that Ravenclaw was up ten points.

(Ravenclaw Chaser)

As the two now sped down in a blur of bronze and blue Anthony never could get over the suprise at the grace and skill Ravenclaw Beaters had. Staying in control of a bludger while zooming around at breakneck speeds. Keeping right on her tail Anthony and zigged and zagged making it as difficult as he could for a Huffie beater to get a beam on him, he didn't have to worry about their chasers for the time being, if anyone came within striking distance they would soon find themselves regretting it. He couldn't help the small grin that spread across as lips as that thought crossed his mind. The wind sliced through his body snapping his robes as it did so, he could hear nothing, the roar of the crowd faded into the roar of the wind as the two zoomed periously down the field.

It wasn't long before they neared their destination, and as the three hoops presented themselves Anthony set himself up for what his jobe requried him to do. "Alright Elana! You know what to do!" Shouting at her as he readied himself to score. Adrenaling pumped through his veins as the world around him seemingly went into slow motion. Gripping the quaffle in one hand he focused all of his attention on the center hoop. A loud thwack brought him back into the furious action, and as soon as he heard that he threw the ball into the air, jerked his broom hard and smacked it perfectly, sending it soaring strainght at the hoops. Elana's bludger did the job and just as the Huffie Keeper got slammed the quaffle soared past and straight through for a Ravenclaw score.

(Commenator)

Amber watched the game, being a bit slow to comment on what was happening as it was happening so fast. "Alright and it looks like Anthony takes the quaffle for the Ravenclaw team early! But a Hufflepuff chaser isn't going to have that for long and tries to grab it for themselves. Anthony makes a dive that gets the chaser off his tail, but a foot in his eye. That's gotta hurt!"

She kept watching in intrest as the game unfolded before her, trying to keep up with the quick paced game. "And Elana and Anthony head for the Hufflepuff goals! Elana smacks a bludger to the keeper, who gets hit by it... poor keeper, I mean just trying to defend the goals and gets hit by a bludger instead. I feel for you! I mean I get the same stuff when I play keeper, it isn't fun not at all..."

She was interrupted by getting hit on the head by the professor sitting next to her. "Oy! What was that for?! What do you mean I'm not doing my job?! I'm commentating aren't I?! Of coarse I know that! Well I think I should be allowed to? Who made you incharge anyway? Elfie? ... Oh okay then..."

She cleared her throat and blushed slightly. "Sorry about that foaks, anyway Anthony puts the quaffle through the center hoop! Ravenclaw 10, Hufflepuff Zip."

{Ravenclaw Seeker}

Rigby dashed through the locker room, pausing briefly to adjust her robes and put on her right shoe, which had somehow ended up under one of the bathroom sinks. She was halfway to the pitch before she realized that she had forgotten her broom. Breaking her swear diet, she rushed back to her locker.

This is what I get for being late! Rigby found her broom hanging sweetly in her locker, waiting patiently for her. She shook her head and picked it up. How could she have forgotten her prized broomstick? The one item she owned who's worth was beyond compare! She hopped on it, flying low until she cleared the locker room.

The cool air smacked her in the face when she reached the pitch, bringing with it the smell of autumn. In the air already were Elana, Anthony and Nancy. Rigby shot off towards them, the crowd welcoming her, despite her late entrance. Excitement tingled through her, because even though the Hufflepuffs were a bit scary with Etta as their leader (the Hufflepuff beater's bat was the stuff of nightmares), their games were also exhilerating.

Eyes wide open and searching, Rigby was hoping to spot the snitch quickly and end this game before too many broken bones occured.

(Huffie Reserve Chaser)

Tripping over her robes, she sprinted out of the lockers, only pausing to grab her broom. Then she skid to a stop on the fast lawn of the Quidditch field and took a deep breath. She quickly drew out a yellow hair tie and with a flick of her wrist, she tied her hair into a tight pony tail and then smoothed out her robes even though she knew it'll get messy later anyways.

She threw her leg over her broom and did a little loopy-loop as her broom rose up. Scanning the field, she searched intently for the red quaffle.

(hufflepuff seeker)

As Kaytii quickly changed in to her quidditch robes and grabbed her broom as she ran out on to the pitch looking for her fellow team members.
She hopped on to her broom and sped off into the distance. Kaytii glanced over the quidditch pitch looking for the tiny gold ball.

(Hufflepuff Captain and Beater)

:Etta ran out onto the pith breathless and screamed. Only one Hufflepuff was on the pitch and she was going to take on those pesky Ravenclaws!

With her heart in her mouth Etta jumped onto her broom, pushed it forward fast and sprang into the air with her Beater's bat held high in one hand she raced after a Bludger.

Waving her platinum encased bat, Etta stared at the oncoming bludger and marveled that it was the bludger she had carved her name into before the start of the Quidditch season.

Pulling her arm back hard, Etta performed the Badger shuffle, shifting her body further down her broom, she smashed her bat into the bludger and watched as it whizzed across the pitch to the oblivious Legendary of Ravenclaw.

"who let this Badger out, who, who," Etta sang merrily as she raced after another bludger whilst protecting her lone Chaser.:

(Hufflepuff Beater)

Hurriedly braiding her hair as she ran out onto the pitch, her broom and bat floating in the air before her, Streams arrived at last, panting and breathing hard. "So sorry...thought I saw DT in the locker rooms," she gasped, then without further ado she flung a leg over her broom and tucked her wand into a deep pocket. Then she grabbed her shiny golden bat which she had recently engraved with her Quidditch motto, "Keep whacking till there's nothing left to whack!"

Zooming into the air, she waved merrily to Etta, mouthing 'DT in locker room, off his leash" but being careful not to get too close lest the wrath of Etta be upon her. Wondering idly why she was now thinking in Shakespearian, Streams shook her head and raised her bat above her head. "To whacking!" she shouted, and then murmured, "No, I'm not drunk," as she set off chasing after a bludger that was drawing too close to the Huffie seeker for comfort.

(hufflepuff seeker)

Kaytii saw that etta had turned up to the pitch. As kaytii flew round the pitch egerly lookiing for the snitch and watchin out for those bludgers.

(Hufflepuff Beater)

"Look out, Kaytii!" Streams shouted as a bludger bore down next to her right shoulder. If it impaired her catching hand the team was screwed...she couldn't remember if Kaytii was a leftie or rightie but decided to protect her anyway--it WAS her job after all and she rushed towards Kaytii.

She wouldn't reach in time for a direct whack, so she did the Badger Back Leg, only holding onto her broom with one leg curled around it as she stretched as far as she could, feeling something pop, and WHACK! she connected with the Bludger just before it slammed into the seeker's shoulder. The Bludger zoomed off but Streams lost her balance with the momentum of the swing and she hung upside down from her broom by one leg, frantically trying to regain control.

(Hufflepuff Captain and Beater)

Breathing a huge sigh of relief Etta waved at her fellow Beater and decided to let Streamers chase the bludgers whilst she escorted their Chaser to the opposing teams goals as soon as she caught the Quaffle.

Etta waved at Kaytii the little Seeker and then with wide eyes she realised what Streamers had said. Breathing deeply Etta tried to pull her mind back into the game.

(huffie seeker)

"Thanks streams i didnt see that one coming" kaytii sed with a very shocked look on her face she then again decided to keep on the moved and an eye open for the bludgers kaytii thought deep in her head thank god streams was here today

(Hufflepuff Captain and Beater)

Etta watched in open horror as Streamers saved Kaytii, turning her head to the right she looked at her fellow Head of House and stiffled a giggle at the sight of Streamers hanging by her leg.

"Gotta love my girls," giggled Etta as she chased down a bludger heading straight for the Chaser. Side wiping the Bludger, Etta smashed her bat with all the strengh in her body and watched it rocket across the pitch towards the Ravenclaw GoalKeeper.

(Hufflepuff Beater)

"You're...welcome..." Streams gasped, blood rushing to her head. She needed to right herself...but HOW? She tried swinging, but it just made her leg slip a little further off the broom. She considered calling for help, but she had gotten herself into this situation--she had known how risky the Badger Back Leg could be, so she would get herself out. A bludger came toward her and she dodged it, twirling like an idiot. But then it came back, heading straight for her, and Streams closed her eyes, held her bat tightly, and hoped that it wouldn't hurt too much...

...the breeze rushed against her face and Streams looked around in shock. She was upright again, and zooming forward. The bludger she had apparently just hit was zooming off toward the Ravenclaw chaser. Streams assumed the momentum of her swing had sent her upright again, but who was she kidding, she was a witch! No doubt some of her magical instincts had kicked in as well. Shrugging slightly, glad to be safe, Streams looked about sharply for the location of the bludgers.

Her leg ached slightly from being stuck in an odd position while Streams was upside down, and she rubbed it briskly, though this didn't accomplish much. Only then did she begin laughing like a madwoman, imagining herself hanging upside down from her broom...

(huffie seeker)

Kaytii saw that streams had managed to get herself upright again. kaytii saw a glimpse of gold and it brought her head straight back into the game as she sped off after the gold glimpse she quickly flew past etta and streams and past a few ravenclaws after this tiny glimpse.

(Hufflepuff Beater)

"And thanks for the help, everyone," Streams huffed, grinning at her teammates all the same. The Bludger she had sent towards the Ravie chaser hadn't reached its mark and Streams frowned. She edged towards it at minimum speed, careful not to draw attention to herself. This was a tactical maneuver she liked to call the Badger Crawl. Then, once she was right behind the hovering bludger--if indeed it could be said that Bludgers had front and backs--she slammed her bat into it, feeling her palms tingle from the impact. They were less then four feet away from Anthony, so the bludger should reach its mark and crack into his right arm...

(Hufflepuff Captain and Beater)

Just for good measure Etta dipped low and rounded on a bludger, with her tongue hanging out the side of her mouth, Etta focused on the dancing bludger and flung herself backwards on her broom, then forwards, so that she resembled a jackinthe box.

With one final fling backwards, Etta swung her back and slammed it into the bludger, the bludger rocketed faster then she could ever imgain straight at Legendary, zooming directly for his other arm. If she was lucky Etta thought that perhaps the Ravenclaw Beaters would blink and miss the sneaky Bludger.

(Hufflepuff Seeker)

Kaytii looked down at the Hufflepuff Beaters and was suddenly struck with an idea.

"Hey guys, lets do the Hufflepuff Tornado Hailstorm," she shouted, flying directly towards Legendary, her Quidditch robes whipping at her ankles, Kaytii began to circle the Ravenclaw Chaser, aware of the two Bludgers about to bounce off him, Kaytii urged her broom to go faster as a soft breeze began to gather

(Hufflepuff Beater)

"Hufflepuff Tornado Hailstorm...how excellent!" Streams murmured, moving on on their target. One of the Bludgers began backtracking, sensing that Kaytii was so close, but Streams resolutely whacked it back at Anthony. It was now headed slightly lower, to where his hand gripped the broomstick. His face was frozen as he tried to mask his emotions and looked for a way out. But Streams circled around him as well, and Anthony's head swiveled back and forth as he searched for an escape that was nonexistent. He couldn't dodge the bludgers...there was nowhere for him to go without ramming into another player, which was against the rules...

(Hufflepuff Captain and Beater)

Etta smiled gleefully as she raced to join Kaytii and Streamers. Slotting into place in between her fellow hufflepuffs, she watched the look of terror on Legendary's face widen to the point of blind fear.

Keeping her eyes focused, Etta used her many years...well days, of Ballet training to whip her head and keep her focus on the poor Ravenclaw, with hand whipping towards the other bludger, which had narrowly missed Legendary, Etta sent it back with such force she thought the poor Ravenclaw would die of fear.

The wind slowly began to rise as the three Hufflpuffs kept flying, faster and faster in formation until finally the had created a tornado, with no escape for the Ravenclaw, Etta grinned widely at streamers and Kaytii.

"Im so glad i dont get motion sickness," she giggled loudly as the Hufflepuff Tornado Hailstorm began to grow even stronger.

(hufflepuff seeker)

Kaytii still circling legendary she decides to break off as she began to feel dizzy and didnt want to do any harm to herself or let huffle puff lose another player .

(Hufflepuff Captain and Beater)

Etta watched as Kaytii disappeared from formation, deciding that the Tornado Hailstorm was now powerful enough to continue without their help, Etta pointed her broom at a 45 degree angle and managed to escape the tornado without too much difficulty. She looked at the impressive Tornado and grinned, Legendary was so not going to escape that thing without suffering.

With fingers crossed, Etta prayed that streamers would escape the Tornado also, before it became too late for her fellow hufflepuff.

(Hufflepuff Beater)

Streams hadn't realized this would happen, but apparently there was an actual tornado zooming about now, fueled by the magical slipstream of the combined speed of their brooms. With a deft turn, she exited the tornado just in time, as it began forming clouds of sparks, and making visibility difficult. She spun wildly for a moment, her broom still slightly affected, but then she regained control and steadied the broom. She couldn't resist watching from afar as she saw the huge cloud of sparks surrounding Anthony. She had to assume that the Bludgers were still inside, since they weren't anywhere else on the pitch, and she thought she could vaguely hear Anthony shrieking...

(Commentator)

"Oh sorry folks I was nodding off! Won't happen again I swear!" Amber said cringing lightly. "Anyway it looks as if the Hufflpuffs are forming some sort of formation around Ravenclaw chaser Anthony! They're circling him now, oh no it looks as if they're gonna use the dreaded Hufflepuff Tornado Hailstorm! Run Anthony run! Erm- I mean fly Anthony fly!"

"Oh no it looks like he's stuck in that tornado! And look at those Hufflepuffs go... round and round and round and round... wow I'm getting dizzy. They must have some strong stomachs to pull that one off!" she said. "It looks like Kaytii's stomach isn't quite strong enough, she pulled out of the formation. But that tornado is still going quite strong... really strong... holy hippo! The thing is going on it's own! Poor Anthony..."

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(Hufflepuff Chaser)

Jenn ran out to the quidditch field with a broomstick in one hand and her robes in the other. ‘Have I ever been early to any games?’ she wondered to herself as she hopped behind a large bush to change, not wanting to waste time going to the locker rooms. With her toss of her head, she looked down and realized her robes were on backwards.

“Oh, well no time to change that now…” She muttered to herself as she scanned the air above the field. Spotting Gabby right behind her, Jenn smiled and pointed at Anthony being quite occupied at the moment thanks to Etta and Streamers. As she raised a hand to shield the sunlight, she noticed the quaffle being thrown into the air. Jenn leaned forward on her broomstick and tried to race forward to catch it before the Ravens did. Just then a bludger came tearing in her direction knocking her off course as she swerved to not get hit.

[Hufflepuff Chaser]

Gabby rushed to the locker rooms. She had just been informed that the Huffie team need a sub chaser, Gabby stepped up to the plate and hurried to change into her quidditch robes and get to the pitch. Her broom in hand she rushed out of the locker rooms and mounted her broom.

She kicked off the ground and zoomed into the air. The breeze felt quite nice as she flew. She smiled. "Chaser here!" She called to her teammates. Gabby felt ready for anything.

Gabby saw the quaffle get tossed into play. She zoomed forward on her firebolt, so she could catch it first. She grabbed the quaffle and flew towards the Raven side.

(Hufflepuff Chaser)

Raising her head, Jenn was relieved to see that the bludger had decided not to come back toward her. For the moment at least. A quick glance told her that Gabby had jumped up and grabbed the quaffle when she couldn’t. With a smile, Jenn quickly flew toward her fellow chaser and flew in tight circles around her to wart offany opposing players or bludgers.

When they were getting near the goalposts, Jenn gave Gabby a nod and pulled her broomstick back to fall behind. She left Gabby alone to perform the nextmove.

[Hufflepuff Chaser]

Gabby saw Jenn dodge the bludger, "Hey nice!" She called. The speed on her broom kept rising and rising as she charged to the Keeper on the Ravens side. She saw Jenn nod at her, and fell behind. She smirked and kept up her speed. Hoping that Jenn was behind her, she turned for a second to see and she was. Gabby took both hands off of her broom and at the last second before she would run into the goal posts she threw the quaffle at Jenn.

Gabby grabbed her broom and swerved as her back hit the goal posts. She moaned and rubbed her back, and brushed the pain off. Thankfully she didn't off her broom.

(RAVENCLAW BEATER)

You turn away for one moment- and the Hufflepuff team suddenly appears in all its glory! Chiding herself for not paying better attention, Elana sped off in pursuit of a Bludger to -er- knock some sense into some of those Huffles. One of the Bludgers now in her possession, her eyes darted around, looking for a target- yellow robes. Spying two at the Ravenclaw goals with the Quaffle, Elana flew over.

Bad thing about Quidditch- putting friend against friend. She groaned inwardly to see that the two Huffles were Jenn and Gabby, friends of hers that she didn't want to be hit by Bludgers...

But that's Quidditch.

She hit up the Bludger, brought up her bat, and swung. Bat hit Bludger with a loud THWACK and the later soared off towards one of the Huffie Chasers.

(Hufflepuff Chaser)

Glancing behind her, Jenn flew steady behind Gabby, ready to move at the slightest indication of Gabby’s hand. As she saw Gabby’s hand move upwards to throw the quaffle to the goal or so it seemed, she suddenly noticed out of the corner of her eye a bludger heading straight toward her! With a desperate attempt, Jenn threw herself forward and nearly fell off. But luckily was able to escape the bludger.

Oh no the quaffle! Looking up, she saw the quaffe flying directly toward her as planned…except she wasn’t there anymore. Kicking up her legs, she leaned forward and zoomed toward the fallen quaffle. Jenn reached out her fingers and barely caught it by her fingertips. With a sigh, she flew upwards and straight toward the goal post on the far left and threw it in, hearing the faint bell for a score to Hufflepuff!

(Hufflepuff Chaser)

Dragon shook her head to clear it. Realizing while she had dozed off, Jenn had just scored.

Flatten herself on her broomstick, she winced as the bludger that was aiming for Jenn miss her just by one inch. Cautiously looking around, she quickly assured herself that the coast was clear.

Spotting that Jenn was just a few feet away, she spiraled through the air towards her. "Do you want to do the Pufferang?" she asked as she hovered beside her fellow chaser.

[Ravenclaw Chaser and Captain]

Lily knew she was extremely late as she blew her nose into her hanky, rubbing her already red nose with it. Sneezing followed by coughing she would stuff the cloth into the back pocket of her Quidditch robes. She was sick but she knew she couldn't allow her team to fail just because she was sick. Madam Pomfrey had tried to bar her into the Hospital Wing but that was no use. Once the mediwitch turned her back - Lily was off in the blink of an eye. Broom and robes had been stored away in a nearby broom closet by a first year in her house. Her teammates wouldn't allow her to play but she had bribed the little first year to prepare for her escape! Once they saw her - they would understand - there was no way this Quidditch Captain could miss the second game of the season against their biggest competition that term. Hufflepuff seemed to be returning to their old glory and what she heard through the newly designed wireless extendable ears her team needed her there - so off she went. Running at fast pace towards the pitch, bursting out of the castle - fever and all. A fever wasn't going to stop her from playing - no-sir-ree!

Moments had passed by in a blur and Lily ignored the dizzy feeling that was beginning to overtake her conscious take. Mentally shaking her thoughts only worsened her state so she would take a few calming breaths as she ran out onto the pitch. The sound of the commentator's shocked surprised at seeing the Ravenclaw Captain arrive so late was evident. Despite her fever she couldn't help the smirk that curled onto the corners of her lips. Swooping her broom underneath her she pushed off onto the ground hard and soared up into the morning air. She had been wise enough to ask for a scarf ahead of time to wrap around her neck, the cold breeze in the air would foretell of the fall season kicking in and summer would become a faint memory. Clinging to her quidditch robes she'd slip on her riding gloves, quickly scanning the field she would find a slew of Hufflepuff players darting about. At the sound of the score - she wouldn't frown. They had come back from far more in the past. They could make it up! Lily had faith in her team - they were polished and on top of their game now that they were organized once more. A simple kick in the rear and a fire burning would force them to wake up. One would think the chill in the air would awaken their senses but it would seem they needed more. Pushing away the affects of her fever she would sneeze once again. Chocolate brown eyes would catch the gazes of her teammates - they seemed to be frowning her way and she just smiled back brilliantly.

"Now - I KNOW what you're all thinking. But to save us time and energy let's get a few points up on the board okay?"

Her voice carried over towards all of them, warding off any further arguments. They only had so much time and Lily was not about to waste it. Shaking a finger in their direction Lily wouldn't waste anymore time as she pulled her broom hard towards the left. Hufflepuff had scored and she could help but mumble a curse under her breath. That wouldn't worry her though - they could catch up if her team gathered together. They could do this - they could win! Determination renewed she would search the pitch for the Quaffle, pulling her broom to a halt, the fever was causing her to see double almost. Mumbling to herself she would say.

"I will not let this fever win me over!."

Glaring at nothing in particular she would dodge a bludger that was almost too close for comfort. If she hadn't turned her head an inch to the side, she would have been hit, smack dab in the back of the head. Lily knew Madam Pomfrey would be out looking for her soon. There was no way she would leave this pitch or her broom - they would have to drag her!

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(Ravenclaw Keeper)

Nancy continued to hover by her goals watching the action of the game. Both the Ravenclaw and the Hufflepuff teams were fast in action. Unfortunately a few goals had made it past her. She was new at this position and now, with a broken wrist, she wasn’t quite up to par. Oh well, she would pay more attention now.

Just as these thoughts crossed her mind she looked to her right to see a bludger heading right at her. She dropped her altitude a bit with hopes that she would avoid it’s wrath but it was looking like she was going to need someone to knock it out of her path. Too bad they wouldn’t allow Keepers to carry beater’s bats eh?

(Ravenclaw Reserve Beater)
::Herby enters the now fan screaming pitch and to her surprise she is extremely late.::

My goodness, whats happening. ::Herby thought to herself as she mounts her broom and heads towards her teammates.::

::Herby flys beside Elana as the cracking sound of her bat echoed through Herbys ears.::

"Elana, what have I missed" :: Herby asked::

(Ravenclaw Chaser)

Anthony snapped back into focus, having fell asleep on his broom for a bit, not the wisest thing to do in a quidditch match, but hey, lets face it, Anthony isn't the brightest star in the sky. Looking around he found the pitch swarming with more Huffies, and they have been on the attack, and whats more, succeeding in their efforts. Mentally berating himself, Anthony took hold of his Firebolt and sped off, his team needed him. His only mission at the moment was to recapture the quaffle, then formulate a strategy to score. Not an easy thing to do in the least, but it was Ravenclaw, of course they were willing.

Out of the corner of his eye he spotted his target, and red glint. Turning his direction he sped off, racing across the pitch like a bullet, leaving contrails of blue and bronze in his wake. In an istant he came upon the quaffle and without slowing down his hand stretched out snatching the thing cleanly from the air. Securing it tightly he slowed his pace, repositioning his angle to where he now faced the Huffie side of the pitch. The sun reflecting green as it bounced from his gaze, he readjusted his hand, then shot off, heading down the pitch.

(RAVENCLAW BEATER)

"Not too much, don't worry about it," said Elana with a grin. "You're here now, that's what matters!"

The unmistakable woosh of a Bludger hit her ears, and her head whipped around, searching for the sound of it. She spotted one zooming down the pitch towards their Keeper.

A Bludger headed for Nancy? Sounds like a job for...A RAVENCLAW BEATER!

Across the pitch from their Keeper with limited time to get there, Elana lay flat on her broom and sped off towards her as quickly as she could. <i>If there was a time I needed to go fast, it would be now!</i> she told her broom fiercely, green eyes glued on the racing Bludger. Still flat on the broom, she tightened her hold on the bat, and tensed, ready to whack the Bludger out of the way.

The Bludger was almost there- but so was Elana. <i>Nearly there, nearly there, come on!</i> She raised herself and her bat, and intercepted the Bludger. Now that was a close call if there ever was one. She gave Nancy a weak smile before speeding off after that Bludger. It could come in handy...

[Ravenclaw Chaser]

Lily could still feel the stern looks she was getting for her teammates but that wasn't about to stop her. Glancing towards Anthony she would give him a curt nod to signal the play now that he had the quaffle. Good thing too since she wasn't in the frame of mind to seek it out for herself. Spinning her index finger into the air would tell him the play she had in mind. Not wasting any time she pushed down on her broom - she would now not only feel dizzy from fever she would be making herself dizzy. Loops were her speciality on a good day! Barrel rolls were her next! Throwing her body to the side as she would descend downwards her body would lie flat against her firebolt as she would roll on her side. Keeping tight to the barrel roll would increase her speed and agility. Eyes were squinted shut tight as she pushed the dizzy feeling away but it was no use - what had she been thinking?!? The best for the team that's what. Gritting her teeth she would ease into a gentle arch as she would pull out of the drive, the rolling ceased as her body was parallel to the ground, this in turn would shield whatever Anthony was doing for a brief second which meant a pass could easily be done and she was ready. Chocolate brown eyes would peak through long dark lashes as her held tight onto her broom. Her hands ready to pull away from her broom if needed.

(Ravenclaw Chaser)

Fighting the wind's resistance as he rocketed down the pitch he felt a sudden sting in his eye. "Oyy! Bloody hell!" His shout rang out, as a moth slammed into his eye. Squinting and blocking out the burning sensation he kept his pace, looking for his captain or another Chaser so he could pass the quaffle in order to clear his vision. Weaving in and out, up and down, throwing the occasional barrel roll, he did all he could to keep his movements sporadic, in the hopes a Hufflepuff beater couldn't catch him in their sights.

Finally spotting his captain doing maneuvers that made him dizzy just watching them he leaned to his left coasting over the center of the field to get closer to her. Repositioning the quaffle he rolled his body and his broom completely over, dangling upside down. Whistling as loud as he could he called for Lily's attention. Locking his legs tightly around the broom he let go with his hand and hung upside down, the quaffle stretching out as his hands dangled downward above his head.

(Ravenclaw Reserve Beater)

:: Herby flicked a bit of dust that was still stuck to her uniform. For it had been a while since she last played this position. She hoped that her luck wouldn't run out as her teammates needed everyone involved to work their hardest. This was no time to be slacking, Herby of all people knew this.::

::With a short gust of wind, Herby takes off down the pitch. And to her surprise who does she see in the distance but Elana whom was chasing after a bludger. Herby also continues to chase it and was first on the seen.::

::With a crack of her bat, the bludger flys through the air at a very high speed. Herby could hear the small whistling sound it was making as it was zooming through the air and heading towards the Hufflepuff side.::

**CRACK** ::Without notice, Herby realizes that the bludger actually hits someone. Feeling a bit distraught Herby quickly takes chase and surveys the accident. With a huge surprise Herby sees, Dancing lying on the ground unsure about what happened.::

:: Herby cracked a small smirk and continued looking for a bludger. She finally caught up with Elana who was also casing the stray bludger. Herby quickly got into position as she knew it was only a matter of time before their plans where set in motion.::

(Ravenclaw Keeper)

Thank Merlin for Elana was the immediate thoughts going through Nancy’s head. “Thanks love, I owe you one! How about a box of Bertie Botts?” She smiled at her friend and then watched as her and Christina started moving down the pitch together. “RA RA RAVENCLAW!” Nancy shouted to her team mates.

Lily had arrived moments earlier and now they had Christina. Things would be looking good for her beloved team.

Seeing that her team had the quaffle Nancy decided she couldn’t sit idle for long. She moved a few feet in front of her posts and started flying in a zig-zag pattern making a starfish shape. It would be safe to have fun flying for now. At least until the other team had the quaffle.

(RAVENCLAW BEATER)

Lily? What was she doing on the pitch? Elana narrowed her eyes at their captain- she knew that she was supposed to be resting, getting better! How could she play now? Elana blinked a few times to clear her head, wondering where that thought had come from. She knew her captain well enough to know that being sick wouldn't keep her from the pitch!...but Lily would be getting an earfull about that after the game, Elana would make sure of that.

It was high time for a Beater play. With Herby now in the air, the two of them would be unbeatable! As they both raced after her Bludger, she yelled, "Nice day for a game of Tennis, eh?" Elana watched the Bludger get hit towards the Hufflepuff stands...

Uh oh.

She took off after it and whacked it back at the flash of Ravenclaw blue that was Herby- time for tennis!

[Ravenclaw Chaser]

If there was one thing Lily loved about her team, it was their ability to read each others thoughts. Each division of the team could easily weave multiple plays together at the same time to make it seem like one large play for a team to deal with. If the team they were playing against wasn't organized they would definitely feel the effects of it greatly. Ravenclaw was a threat and always would be. Intimidation was key and keeping her eyes centered on Anthony it would seem as though he was trying to swat away at something. What was going on? Lily one had a moment though so it was no time to worry. At the signal - she was flying parallel to the ground, across the width of the pitch at mid-field. Keeping a steady coarse - Anthony was headed straight for her - just a little ways above her head - he flipped upside down! Hands were extended downward right in front of her face. Smiling widely she stretched one hand out and grabbed the quaffle as her hand softly grazed his own before he pulled it away. Bringing the quaffle down towards her, she'd hug it to her chest. The pass would seem flawless and almost nonexistent as she allowed her body to swing down and around as she righted herself on her broom.

"Keep it up guys! We've got them where we want 'em!"

The Ravenclaw spirit was building within her as she would up hard on her broom causing it to form a wide sweeping arch up causing her to fall upside down once more. Lengthening her arch and smoothing it out, her chest had fallen towards the broom handle, covering the quaffle safely underneath, twirling about right side up as she was headed in the right direction - right towards the Hufflepuff Keeper. Hopefully Anthony would be able to keep up with her as she kept her smile hidden from view of all. She would deal with other matters later when the time was right. Quidditch was fun but it was business as well - and that came first. Glancing towards the side she would try to spot her fellow chaser. The effects of the fever were starting to prick at the corners of her mind once more. Somehow her scraf would remain wrapped around her neck - a sneeze she couldn't hold back rung loudly through the pitch but wouldn't be heard as she would seemingly fly faster than the wind.

(Ravenclaw Reserve Beater)

:: Flying around a bit Herby was quite happy to be standing with her old teammate Elana. Its been a whole season that Herby missed, and she was quite happy that nothing has changed between the two.::

:: In distance Elana caught up to Herby::

"Nice day for a game of Tennis, eh?"

::Herby knew at once exactly what Elana was referring to. With a small smirk, Herby watched as the Hufflepuffs where a bit confused and didn't understand that statement. As Herby nods a bit, instinctively reassuring Elana, as Elana sends the Bludger her way.::

:: Herby quickly cracks the Bludger at Elana, who was now several yards in front of her. The excitement rippled through Herbys ears. Its been so long since she heard that smacking sound of her bat hitting the bludger that it gave her goosebumps.::

::Again, Herby took flight and soared through the air once more. The wind flipped her hair from side to side, and give her a coolness that sweaped through her body. It was hard to believe how hot it was out here. The temperature had risen to a fair degree that sweat was now protruding down Herbys back.::

::Not letting sweat stand in her way, Herby took her position and waited for Elanas next move.::

(Ravenclaw Chaser)

When Lily finally retrieved the quaffle he gave her a wink and a mischevious grin at the feel of her hand. Then she was off, and he immediately pulled himself up and righted his body and broom back to an upright position. Wiping the bug goo clear of his eye, he took off, follow behind his captain, mimicking her every move, only doing it the opposite. If she arched up, he arched down, if she swerved left, he swerved right. It was a ballet of competition, so why not put on a ballet of scoring? He couldn't help but hear the faint sneeze Lily let out, and he had to admire her determination, being sick and still out here playing.

The thunderous crowd seemed to shake the air as the mixture of boos and cheers for his team crashed over the stands. It only fueled his determination as he kept his shadowing of Lily up as they sped down the pitch. Then finally, he caught up with her, flying directly underneath her, her shadow was indeed him, and in a spot of inspiration, he swung out to the left and upward. Soaring high and fast he looped up beside her arching over her head, giving her the perfect opportunity to pass the quaffle if she saw fit.

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