Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw!

[Ivy Tunstall]

Ivy slowed unhappily as she failed to steal the Quaffle. The Ravenclaw Chaser who had retained the Quaffle had thrown it towards the goal hoops in an attempt to score yet another goal. Ivy watched its progress, wondering whether it would mean another ten points for Ravenclaw. 'Please, Kim, catch it', she said softly, speaking more to herself than anyone else.

There was a rumble of excitement from the crowd and Ivy looked around to determine its source. She saw both Valerie and the Ravenclaw Seeker heading at high speed towards the Ravenclaw goal posts, and presumed that at least one of them must have seen the Snitch. Ivy hoped that Valerie would catch the Snitch. They needed her to, after the Hufflepuff failure to score any goals. It was their only chance to win now. Otherwise the Ravenclaws would defeat them soundly, humiliatingly.

[JordanCortes]

Jordan was busy trying to keep her focus on the bludger that was apparently being aimed at her, that she didn't notice the Snitch had appeared. She then saw that Valerie and Cho had both sped towards the goal posts. If they didn't watch it, they would collide! She then watched as the bludger flew towards her and she thought it perfect chance, she aimed her bat at Cho and waited for that bludger.

((If Jordan blocks the bludger, I would like to attempt to hit it at Cho.))

[angeleyes]

Alexa caught sight of Cho whizzing past her, out of the corner of her eye, “The snitch!” she said to herself, it had to be the snitch, and if it was and Cho caught it, the game was over and they would have won. She sent her prayers after Cho, but kept herself just behind Celina and watched as she attempted to score once again… “Come on,” she said as she watched the quaffle fly towards the hoop.

[casey]

Dorian sat high on her perch watching the game, the action was down by the Hufflepuff goal for the moment. She bit her lip as Celina went to score again, but it was at this point that she caught a glimmer of gold just off her…it was the snitch. Her eyes darted out onto the field after Cho, but the Ravenclaw seeker had already spotted and was heading her way. “GET IT CHO!!!!!” she screamed, and then time froze as Dorian realised that the Hufflepuff seeker had seen it too and was also trying to catch it. It had to be Cho, Cho had to get it, or it would be a very disappointing end to the game.

[Madam Xiomara Hooch]

(( Jaquin tries to hit a bludger

Bludger 4, Jaquin 4+3=7

Jaquin hits a bludger at Gram

Gram 1+2=3, Jaquin 3+4=7

Gram is hit by a bludger ( Minor hit )

Celina tries to score

Kim 3+1=4, Celina 4+4=8

Celina Scores!

Ravenclaw 60
Hufflepuff 0

Kamron tries to hit a bludger

Bludger 2, Kamron 6+2=8

Kamron hits a bludger at Jordan

Jordan 3, Kamron 2+2=4

Jordan is hit by the bludger (minor hit )

Snitch Roll

Snitch 4, Valerie 5+2=7, Cho 5+4=9

Both seekers see the snitch!

Snitch 5, Valerie 3+3=6, Cho 5+3=8

Cho catches the snitch!

Ravenclaw 210
Hufflepuff 0

[angeleyes]

Alexa stared in disbelief; her head whipped from one end of the field to the other, she couldn’t believe it. Not only had Ravenclaw gotten that last goal, but Cho had captured the snitch as well! “We Won!! We Won!! AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!” she screamed and somersaults on her broom. “CAT! CHO! DORIAN! CELINA! Everyone WE WON!!!!!!” Alexa could not contain herself, it was her first game since she had returned to school and they had won, what could have been better. She flew over to Cho and gave her a celebratory hug, “Good going there Cho. Brilliant snatch,” Alexa beamed with pride.

After congratulating Cho, Alexa went over to the Hufflepuff team captain and in good sportsmanship, “Good game.” She smiled and went over to Kim, “Hey good game,” she said and went back to join her teammates.

[Ivy Tunstall]

Ivy looked away as Cho caught the Snitch. No doubt there would now be excessive cheering by the Ravenclaws, which really could not compare with how she felt. After all, Ravenclaw had beaten them without Hufflepuff scoring even one goal. Just one goal, to avoid the embarrassment of such an utter defeat.

Ivy had never been sure she belonged on the Quidditch team, and now she was even less sure. Certainly, there hadn't been very many people trying out for the Chaser, but maybe she should have let an older player have it. It wasn't her decision though, and for some odd reason they had chosen her.

Anyway, they'd put up a brave fight, thought Ivy, against a team so determined to exploit the age difference and their superior experience. At least that was how it had seemed to Ivy. She was intimidated by the fact she was playing against players who were so much older than her, but she had tried to put it out of her mind.

Ivy flew over to Jordan, meeting her eyes, but saying nothing.

[gram]

Gram felt the bludger Jaquin hit toward hm hit his arm. It hurt, but he could still play. Suddenly Gram heard cheering ont eh Ravenclaw side of the field. ''Dear Merlin!" he shouted as she saw Cho Chang circle the field with the snitch in her hand. Gram was upset that the Hufflepuff team lost, he only played a few minutes but the Hufflepuff team was a family and they had to all work together. It was never 'one' person's fault.

Gram shugged it off. It was a very good game. Plus, the Hufflepuff team will put up a fight the next game they have 20 x more than this game due to the fact everyone now knows what to expect.

Circling towards the ground Gram saw Ivy fly over to Jordan. Ivy seemed upset- which would be what everyone was feeling. Pushing back off the ground he flew towards Ivy and Jordan. "Dont worry girls, you put up a good fight. Dont blame it on anyone, Ravenclaw is a good team." Gram put his hand over Ivy's shoulder and gave her a hug. Gram never had a conversation with Ivy, but she was a team mate which ment they were family. "Dont worry, Just keep your mind locked on the next game. We WILL win it!" Gram said encouragingly as he grinned at the two girls and flew off.

[JordanCortes]

"Aye." Jordan sighed as Ivy flew next to her. She lowered her head and closed her eyes tightly, fighting back the strong tears that were about to break loose.

"How could we...?" Jordan started, but then stopped when she realized how. They weren't as experienced maybe she should quit. She wasn't helping much. She missed the bludger most the time, and didn't hit it as hard as she would have wished. Gram flew over said some words and then flew off again. Jordan sighed once more and flew down to the ground. She drug her broom behind her and headed into the locker rooms. She changed and then immediatly left, not wanting to talk to anyone right then. She sighed as she neared the pitch once more and saw Dillion in the stands. She lowered her head, again, and continued.

The outcome of the game hadn't surpirsed Jordan at all. She very well knew it would end up like this, but...she just had this aching feeling that it hadn't. She had hoped it hadn't at least. But now...

[Head Girl Andi]

Catalina heard a loud cheer from the opposite end of the pitch, turning her head she saw both Cho and Valerie speeding away. "GO CHO!" She said as she slowed to a stop and turned to watch the two seekers, unaware that Celina had just scored. In less than a minute the game was over, Cho had caught the snitch! "YAH!!!!!" Catalina screamed as she turned and flew straight at Alexa and Celina, reaching them she gave each of them a great big hug and patted them on the back really hard several times! She then turned and sped away towards Cho whom which she proceeded to tackle in mid air! "GOOD CATCH CHO!" Catalina then proceeded to chase down Dorian, Jaquin and Kamron and tackle each of them in turn!

Catalina next turned and flew back down to the other end of the pitch and found Valerie. "Good game Valerie" she said as she flew over to her, "ye almost got te snitch too." Catalina then flew over to Kim, Jordan and Gram and gave each a pat on the back. "Good game girls" she said to Nokomis, Ivy, and Kiyla, "keep practicing, yer team is going to be really good next year!"

Catalina then flew over to the Ravenclaw fans and flew over them a few times waving at her friends before she finally landed by her bench and gave Savannah and Padma a grand tackle-hug!

[Ivy Tunstall]

Ivy could see that Jordan was just as unhappy as she was, if not more so. She gave her a tight smile, which was all that she could manage at the moment.

Gram came over and said a few encouraging words. Ivy smiled at him, a little sadly, but she felt better. She wasn't sure about the winning the next game... but maybe they wouldn't be quite so soundly defeated in the next.

Ivy smiled as much as she could at the Ravenclaws comming over to offer their commiserations... how hypocritical... and said what little she could in return before retiring to the changing rooms. She said very little there. She felt she had let her team down.

[casey]

Dorian lowered her broom in order to watch the action above her. She was not worried about whether Celina would score again or not because it would not matter if Cho missed the snitch. She held her breath as both seekers closed in on their target, and then it happened in perfect picturesque elegance…Cho caught the snitch. “YES!!!!!!!!!!!!” Dorian yelled, “Thank God!” she screamed and darted up after Cho, “Excellent catch Cho, splendid. You had my heart in my hand for a sec, but I knew you would come through.” She patted Cho on the back.

Soon after the celebration started Alexa Lee joined them, her screams of joy had gotten Dorian’s attention even at a distance. The whole Ravenclaw house was going mad with excitement and their win. “Great game everyone,” she told her other team members, “Cat, wonderful two goals there, you too Celina and your one was great Alexa.” She beamed, her bright smile lighting up her face.