Chapter 76: Chapter 76
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"Ethan... Is this broom really yours?" Hillton asked me cautiously and hopefully.
"Yes, I bought it along with my other Hogwarts supplies," I replied, shrugging.
"A-amazing!" Hillton said, almost shaking with excitement, "I-I... Can I make you a wish?" he asked me hesitantly.
"Of course" I nodded my head.
"If by chance you don't make it to the team, could you lend your broom for one of us to use in the games?" he asked. And the players and my teammates sighed when they heard this request.
"Fine," I said with a shrug. I have no problem lending my broom to someone else, mainly because it would help my house in the competition, and put me in a more favorable position for the eyes of my other Ravenclaw colleagues. And besides, I knew I was very likely to make the team, even as a reserve, and that wasn't arrogance, it was confidence.
"Yeah! Thank you so much, this is going to be a big help" Hillton told me so happily I had to take a step back afraid he'd try to hug me.
'He's already acting like I haven't passed the test' I thought as I sweated for his exhibition.
"Well now that it's all sorted out, let's start testing!" Hillton exclaimed, trying to sound serious and professional but failing because of his excitement.
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"Now is the test for Chaser" Hillton said as soon as the tests for Keeper and Beater were over, with none of my teammates showing any skills good enough to make the team, at least for now, as many of them played well.
Those who took the other tests were now standing in the Chaser's queue, also wanting to test for another position, "You'll be flying with the other Chasers on the team, passing and dribbling, and on top of that, you'll also need to score goals in our Keeper. And most important of all is that while all this is happening you will also have to dodge the Bludgers sent in your direction," he explained. And after his explanation the tests began.
The test for Chaser was going smoothly, with no one impressing the Captain or any other player on the team. But I could see that some had some skill, and that possibly when they get a little older they can be good players and material for the team.
The tests were ending and it was my turn, as I got decided to be the last in line. And after Stephen landed, after nearly getting knocked down by a Bludger, Captain Hillton turned to me.
"Are you prepared?" he asked me.
"Of course," I replied, riding my broom the way Madame Hooch had taught her, and mimicking the Ravenclaw Chasers' position I'd analyzed while they were airborne.
And that was also the main reason why I wanted to be the last to be tested, so I could analyze the other players.
"Then on three. One...Two...Three!" and as soon as he gave the signal I took off with my broom.
The feeling I was feeling when flying my Nimbus was quite different from what I felt when using the old school broom. She was firmer and smoother, and obviously faster. And with that I was sure I should to join the team to be able to fly more, and so I decided to give it my all.
While I was lost in the sensation of flying I heard a hum coming towards me, and without thinking too much I drifted gently to the side. And just as I did, a Bludger flew past me.
'Okay Ethan, now is not the time for distractions' I chided myself. And with that I started paying full attention to the test.
The Chaser chosen to trade passes with me was Roger Davis, a minor character in the franchise whose only importance was pairing up with Fleur Delacour, the Beauxbatons champion, at the Tri-Wizard Tournament Ball.
Exchanging passes and doing feints were very easy for me as I not only have a nimble body, I also had a fast broom. And using my improved physique, it became almost impossible for Keeper to catch the quaffle. And while all this was going on, I used my instincts and heightened senses to dodge the Bludgers, who so far couldn't even touch a hair of mine.
Of course my size was also a factor in that, as it made me a smaller target and allowed me to maneuver the broom more smoothly.
The test was passing, and by the end of the various shots I made, at least eighty percent entered. And all this while I was making passes, maneuvers, and dodging the bludgers.
Captain Hillton then whistled, signaling the end of my test, and when I reached the lawn what I came across was the shocked faces of my colleagues and the Captain.
"What's up" I waved my hand, with some of them subconsciously replying, "How did I go?"
"You're on the team," Hillton replied automatically, looking at me like I was Merlin's next coming.
"Oh..."
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"Cool, I think," I said with a blank face.
It's not like I wasn't excited about joining the team. But it was so sudden that I didn't know how to react. I thought there would be at least some debate and some more tests, I didn't expect him to decide right away. And the weirdest thing was that no one disagreed or complained, not even Corner... Well, I guess that's why he's still looking at me shocked. Probably when the realization hits, he'll start staring at me…like now.
"Am I going to come in as a reserve or something?" I asked curious.
"No. You will come in as a starter," Hillton replied, and that surprised me even more.
"But what about the other Chasers? Doesn't the team have three? Who's leaving?" I asked in surprise.
I still want to be on the team, but I feel it's kind of wrong for me, who just took the test, to take one of the Chasers off the team.
"Don't worry. You'll join the team in Crowler's position. And he was already planning to leave the team to focus on his NEWT's, but we didn't find any good Chasers to replace him... That is, until you show up" Hillton said, pointing to a dark-skinned boy who nodded as if to confirm what Hillton said.
"Oh, since it's like that, alright" I said shrugging my shoulders, "But I'd also like to try Seeker, just out of curiosity"
"Fine by me" Hillton agreed, "I just hope you're not as good a Seeker as a Chaser because then you might end up stealing my place on the team" he joked.
"Hehe, we'll see" I said.
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"Why don't you become Team Captain soon?" Hillton asked in exasperation as he threw his hands in the air.
The reason for this is that I just took the test for Seeker, and just like the other test, I once again did well.
I still think Chaser is more exciting than Keeper. And much more challenging, as I was able to find Snitch in less than a few minutes, thanks to my improved vision and my senses.
"Nah, too much work," I denied as I wiped the imaginary dirt off my nails.
"Well... at least our chances of winning the Inter-House Quidditch Cup have increased" Hillton said happily, trying to ignore the fact that a first year is a better Seeker than he is, "I want to see the face of the Slytherins and Gryffindors when we won the cup right under their noses, hehehe" he then started to laugh maniacally.
"..."
'Is he by any chance related to Phillips?' I thought, as I slowly walked away from him, with my teammates and team players doing the same.
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(End AN: Hello readers! Welcome to the AN of the day!
How are you? Are you already on vacation from school? I don't really know how school works in a country other than mine, so I don't know when your vacation starts either.
After the last AN where I congratulated One Piece, I decided to start reading the manga, and so far I really liked Drum Island Arc (I still haven't memorized the Arcs' name).
Maybe when I finish the manga I'll start watching the anime, but that's just later.
Thanks everyone for reading this story, and for the feedback! Hope you like this chapter!)
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