Wizardry System

Chris continued to practice the spell for the remaining hours before finally getting the Shield Charm to level 1.

"Even though I did expect it, it's still quite surprising how long it took me to learn this spell," Chris said as he left the Practice Room.

...

The first three weeks of November went by in a blink of an eye and it was soon Quidditch season. With Gryffindor's victory against Slytherin on the first match, the Ravenclaw team was now hyped up for their match against Hufflepuff.

"Hey Chris, Potter destroyed those Slytherin slimeballs last week. We have to do the same for those Hufflepuff kids too don't we?" Grant Page said the day before the match.

"Well that is the plan," Chris said.

"Alright then the match is tomorrow so show them what you've got. Gryffindor may have had a secret weapon, but we have 2," Roger Davies said.

...

The next morning, Chris was extremely energetic. When he went to the dining hall, all the Ravenclaw 1st year students were starting to cheer for him.

"Hey Chris, you better catch that Golden Snitch!" Michael Corner said.

"Eat a lot. You're going to need it for the game," Anthony Goldstein said while putting his arms around Chris' shoulders.

"Good luck!"

All the other kids said words of encouragement and Chris happily ate his breakfast.

At 11:00, all the players were in the lockers changing into their blue Quidditch robes. Afterwards, they gathered in a circle.

"Lady and Gentlemen, this is it. The big game. Let's start the season with a Bam and end with a Bang!" Brian said. "We've always had a strong team, but I'd say that this year, we have a highest chance of winning the Quidditch Cup. Not only do we have the best broomsticks, but we also have the best players. Let's do this!"

Madam Hooch was the referee in the middle with a box next to her.

"Now, I want a fair match. No funny business while playing," Madam Hooch said. She then opened the box letting out the Bludgers and the Golden Snitch which immediately flew out of sight. She then took out the Quaffle and threw it up into the air.

Just like in the Gryffindor match, Lee Jordan was the announcer of this match as well.

"Chaser Aletha Mulberry immediately catches the Quaffle! You know I said that Angelina Johnson was attractive, but Mulberry is right next to her," Lee Jordan said.

"Jordan!" Professor McGonagall shouted.

"Only a comment professor. She passes it to the Captain Brian Milton. He is a 7th year here at Hogwarts and he has shown to be quite the Chaser. He moves quickly to the Hufflepuff post and- SCORES! The Ravenclaw team quickly makes easy points with their new Nimbus 2000s. I know that the Gryffindor team had one for Potter, but the Ravenclaw team has 7. Rich families I guess," Lee Jordan said.

During the match, Chris kept a close eye out for the Snitch. However, even though he wasn't doing anything, there were still Bludgers that were hit directly at him and some almost hitting his face.

'These Beaters have got to relax,' Chris thought. 'I haven't even sighted the Snitch yet and my head's about to be blown off!'

"Hufflepuff Chaser Brooke Bags, another beauty, has now gotten the Quaffle. She passes it to Dave Ash who passes to Howard Goldhorn who- OOOO - gets hit by a Bludger! What an excellent hit by Ravenclaw Beater Duncan Inglebee. The Quaffle is now in Ravenclaw's hands once more and is quickly being passed left and right! The Hufflepuff team is bȧrėly able to respond and the Ravenclaw Beaters are constantly able to hit the Bludgers directly at the Hufflepuff team making it extremely hard to defend. Roger Davies now has the Quaffle and- does not score. Excellent defense by the Hufflepuff Keeper Fletcher Drake!"

"What? Seeker Chris Evergreen has found something. Is it the Golden Snitch?!"

The Hufflepuff Seeker quickly followed up behind him. When Chris got close enough, he confirmed it. It was the Golden Snitch. He increased his speed and right as he went to grab it, a Bludger was sent straight through him and Chris was forced to dodge. In the midst of this short interval, the Golden Snitch disappeared and Chris rose back up into the air.

"Hufflepuff beater, Mason Copper, has successfully prevented Chris Evergreen from getting the Golden Snitch. What excellent defense. This is an extremely close game with both the offense and defense of both teams at the same level!" Lee Jordan said.