005 [Text] (Hiatus what hiatus?)

[di_intraining]

Congratulations Slytherins. Bad luck to Gryffindors, and Ravenclaws?

We'll see you lot at the pitch next. It'll be fun.

[Filtered to Hufflepuffs]

Well, that was an exciting game. I reckon we might have to step up our game a little if we're going to have any hopes of holding up the Cup this year. I'm having another training session this coming weekend, so Hufflepuff Quidditch team? You know where you're going to have to be.

Also, to the first years. In case you didn't know, the name's Greg Lestrade and I'm the head of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team. In case you're interested in learning a bit more about Quidditch or you're thinking of picking up the game, come down to the pitch this weekend at 9am and I'll give you all a trial lesson. This invitation's for everyone so second to seventh years who are interested, you lot can come on down too.

[Filtered to Arthur]

You sly devil. You were bloody brilliant. I'm regretting that I gave you those hints right now, I might've just docked my team's chances this year.

Absolutely brilliant.

[Filtered to Victoria]

Umm...sorry about that last bit of the match. I don't know what came over me.

((OOC: Basically, Greg and Victoria got super excited over Arthur's play and ended up hugging each other.))

Comments

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[rule_britannia]

The curse of hindsight, eh, Greg?

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[di_intraining]

I'll say. You were fantastic up there; seriously why have you not been on the team before this year?

[rule_britannia]

I'm beginning to wonder that myself.

[di_intraining]

Next time we're in Hogsmeade, I'm buying you one and I won't take no as an answer.

[cantstarvethisfire]

They caught the snitch, how is that bad luck?

[di_intraining]

They didn't win, did they? I reckon Nitram's beating himself up right now.

[Filtered]

Don't be too hard on yourself. I saw you up there causing trouble for Strider. I liked how you threw him off that time; it's given me ideas to pass to Nepeta. I should thank you for it.

[cantstarvethisfire]

They almost did.

[Filtered]

I need to get out more and work on maneuvers. I'm two years older than all the other seekers, so I need to compensate for natural size.

[di_intraining]

Stroke of luck. You know that's how Quidditch is sometimes.

[Filtered]

It's not like you were up there twiddling your thumbs; you were supporting the team Chasers. You've got a fair point about size though, but I think your experience makes up for it as well. You fly smoother than Barton does, less choppy around the edges. Ever tried the Wronski Feint? I think you might have a decent shot at it actually working.

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[nobodyscrumpet]

No, don't be it's fine. I mean I got caught up in the excitement myself. I mean, Arthur was great out there after all and these things happen.

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[di_intraining]

I hear you. I got caught up too. I was just really glad for him, y'know? Because he was talking about how he was nervous for getting in the team back when he got accepted, but I bet he's settled all doubts now. I knew he could do it.

[nobodyscrumpet]

I've always known he was going to be fantastic out there. He's always so much more down on himself than he needs to be.

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[brokethecycle]

Good luck. That game looked vicious out there.

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[di_intraining]

Thanks.

Norman, right? That must've been your first House game, ignoring the teacher's match. How'd you find Quidditch?

[brokethecycle]

It was ...definitely different from anything I've ever seen before. I've never really been a sports fan, but that was really exciting to watch.

[luxextenebris]

That match was absolutely brilliant. Specter's announcing only makes it 100% better!

[Hufflepuff Filter]

I'll definitely be there for training!

[di_intraining]

Specter's a riot. I hope he keeps announcing, I want him at our game.

[Puff Filter]

Excellent. We should take some time before that to discuss the match too. I like some of the moves the Slytherins had, we could use some of them ourselves. No doubt the Ravenclaws are going to be thinking of the same thing though, so thinking up counter-moves is probably going to be important. You free tomorrow night for a meeting? Reckon we could use some discussion on what the rest of the team thinks.

[luxextenebris]

Me too! I can appreciate his enthusiasm and he definitely makes the match more hilarious.

[Puff filter]

I could ask Axel for a few pointers on Beater moves if you wanted. We need all the help against Ravenclaw that we can get after all. And yeah I'm free tomorrow night.

[lefilschanceux]

I have to admit, if nothing else... That was really fun to watch.

[di_intraining]

It's definitely got my blood pumping for our match against the Ravenclaws. I can't wait.

[lefilschanceux]

Good! After the teacher's game and this one, I think a lot of people would have your heads if the next game was boring.

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[bubblingover]

Watc)(ing t)(at match was amazing, makes me all t)(e more nervous for our matc)( against Ravenclaw!
But i promise to be t)(ere for our next practise!

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[di_intraining]

Excellent. We might have some first-years around earlier as well. You mind coming in around thirty minutes earlier, I'd like some extra eyes to scout for next year's batch.

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[bubblingover]

Yea)( sure, i don't mind! )(opefully we'll found some new potential!

also Greg, i swear every day passing, you sounding more and more like Roxas!

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[not_a_vampire]

As much as those last two matches were fun to watch, if ours is more intense than the past two one of the players will likely be decapitated!!

I will bundle up for practice, and I will be early!

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[di_intraining]

Good to see you pumped up for practice Vlad. I'm going to be there earlier to give some quick lessons to any interested students. I think they'll be mostly first years, but I could use some eyes to help pick out any new talent for next year's team.