Summer
Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 14:56:01 GMT -5
It was that same time of the year again. It was the beginning of the school year, meaning that it was also the start of the Hogwarts Quidditch season. Xayden stood in the middle of the pitch, dressed in both his Quidditch robes, and his beater gear. His captain badge sat proudly on his chest, occasionally catching the sun's beams, and gleaming. It was an honor to be chosen as a Quidditch captain, one that Xayden would not take lightly.
His blue-green eyes glanced at the list of names, and then the players that had gathered there at the pitch, verifying that each, and every one of them were there, before turning to those that had gathered to try out for the Ravenclaw team this year. Some of them were fooling around, others were standing there quietly, and some of them looked downright terrified at which Xayden smirked, this was going to be fun.
" Listen up !"
Xayden's voice was rough, clear, and loud. His eyes were locked on the small group of first timers, before turning to glance at his team; demanding their attention as well.
" Those of you who are here to show off, or fool around, I want you to leave right now because I promise that you will not make it onto my team. I will not be putting up with any foolish behavior during my practices. We have a very promising team this time around, and I will not allow anybody to ruin our chances at winning the Quidditch Cup this year."
His voice was cold, and his eyes were stern, showing everyone just how serious that he was about this. He glanced at all of the young students, easily noticing that those who had been fooling around had immediately stopped after his announcement which pleased Xayden. They were serious about this, and that was a good thing because it meant that they would work hard.
" Let me make one thing clear. The Ravenclaw team will be worked harder then they ever have been before for as long as I am captian. We will have long practices during rain, snow, or sunshine. Do not miss my practices unless you are sick, or in the infirmary. Those are the only excuses that I will allow. And I will know if you are lying to me so don't even try."
His voice took on a threatening tone, and his eyes glared at each and every one of the students, before he took, a step back. All of his coldness, and sternness melted away, and he gave everyone a rare smile, his eyes shining with pride, and passion for his team, and the sport respectively.
" That being said, If you stay loyal, and work hard. I promise you that I will work my hardest for you guys in return. I have a great feeling about the team this year, and i believe this will finally be our year....the year that Ravenclaw wins the Quidditch cup!"
He paused, and chuckled for a moment, ackwardly scratching his
cheek with his finger.
" Of course, we need to complete the team first. Every position is filled
except for one spot as a beater, and two spots as chasers. Those who are interested, please step forward."
Xayden turned to his team.
" I want all of you to get in the air, and into your positions. We are going to be holding mock games with one "chaser", and one "beater" from those who are trying out. While we are, I want everyone especially the chaser," Here he glanced at Noah, making eye contact with the boy before going on.
" To observe those who are trying out for the position of chasers, and beater along with me in case I happen to miss something. You all know how to play your parts well, so I am trusting your judgement. I want people who can both play their part well, and work well with the team. After practice, we will meet and discuss our findings. After that we will have a vote, and whoever the team thinks as a whole will benefit us will make the team. Understand?."
With that, he turned away, and waited for his teammates to get up in the air, along with the first two who were auditioning. He then walked over to the ball case, and openend it. He grabbed a Quaffle, and threw it up to one of the chasers. After a few moments, he released the Snitch, and glanced at the beater tryout.
" Protect the seeker untill I get up there! Do not let her get hit!" and with that, he undid the latch that restrained the bludgers, and off they went. After instructing the remaining students to stay where they were, he flew up on his broom joining his teammates up in the air.
His blue-green eyes glanced at the list of names, and then the players that had gathered there at the pitch, verifying that each, and every one of them were there, before turning to those that had gathered to try out for the Ravenclaw team this year. Some of them were fooling around, others were standing there quietly, and some of them looked downright terrified at which Xayden smirked, this was going to be fun.
" Listen up !"
Xayden's voice was rough, clear, and loud. His eyes were locked on the small group of first timers, before turning to glance at his team; demanding their attention as well.
" Those of you who are here to show off, or fool around, I want you to leave right now because I promise that you will not make it onto my team. I will not be putting up with any foolish behavior during my practices. We have a very promising team this time around, and I will not allow anybody to ruin our chances at winning the Quidditch Cup this year."
His voice was cold, and his eyes were stern, showing everyone just how serious that he was about this. He glanced at all of the young students, easily noticing that those who had been fooling around had immediately stopped after his announcement which pleased Xayden. They were serious about this, and that was a good thing because it meant that they would work hard.
" Let me make one thing clear. The Ravenclaw team will be worked harder then they ever have been before for as long as I am captian. We will have long practices during rain, snow, or sunshine. Do not miss my practices unless you are sick, or in the infirmary. Those are the only excuses that I will allow. And I will know if you are lying to me so don't even try."
His voice took on a threatening tone, and his eyes glared at each and every one of the students, before he took, a step back. All of his coldness, and sternness melted away, and he gave everyone a rare smile, his eyes shining with pride, and passion for his team, and the sport respectively.
" That being said, If you stay loyal, and work hard. I promise you that I will work my hardest for you guys in return. I have a great feeling about the team this year, and i believe this will finally be our year....the year that Ravenclaw wins the Quidditch cup!"
He paused, and chuckled for a moment, ackwardly scratching his
cheek with his finger.
" Of course, we need to complete the team first. Every position is filled
except for one spot as a beater, and two spots as chasers. Those who are interested, please step forward."
Xayden turned to his team.
" I want all of you to get in the air, and into your positions. We are going to be holding mock games with one "chaser", and one "beater" from those who are trying out. While we are, I want everyone especially the chaser," Here he glanced at Noah, making eye contact with the boy before going on.
" To observe those who are trying out for the position of chasers, and beater along with me in case I happen to miss something. You all know how to play your parts well, so I am trusting your judgement. I want people who can both play their part well, and work well with the team. After practice, we will meet and discuss our findings. After that we will have a vote, and whoever the team thinks as a whole will benefit us will make the team. Understand?."
With that, he turned away, and waited for his teammates to get up in the air, along with the first two who were auditioning. He then walked over to the ball case, and openend it. He grabbed a Quaffle, and threw it up to one of the chasers. After a few moments, he released the Snitch, and glanced at the beater tryout.
" Protect the seeker untill I get up there! Do not let her get hit!" and with that, he undid the latch that restrained the bludgers, and off they went. After instructing the remaining students to stay where they were, he flew up on his broom joining his teammates up in the air.
