Quidditch Trials 3

"Well done, Mr Potter. You have officially become the Seeker of Ravenclaw Quidditch team," he said cheerfully. The crowd roared in joy for their new seeker.

"I hope you will bring victory to us which you took away from the team last year," said Flitwick smiling at Harry. Harry rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. He still remembered the moment when he caught the snitch and brought victory to the Gryffindor team by just 10 points. If not for that, Ravenclaw would have won the match.

"Of course, Professor. I promise to do my best," he promised and the man nodded.

"Now, team, let's decide on the Captain. Anyone willing to take the lead or nominate?" asked Flitwick to the assembled Quidditch team. None seemed interested in taking the mantle.

Harry sighed to himself. He wants to take it if anyone wouldn't, but he is new to the team and house. So he didn't make any move. Cho raised her hand.

"Professor, I have a nomination,"

"Are you nominating yourself, Ms Chang?"

"No sir, I would like to nominate Harry Potter, Sir," she said, surprising Harry and the Professor.

"Any particular reason for that, Ms Chang?" he asked curiously. He knew Quidditch is like a second home to Harry. His skills in the game are top-notch. He is waiting for anyone to step forward or he would have made the same recommendation.

"Well, he is a great seeker and the youngest and he is a great player and is rumoured to be the Vice-Captain of Gryffindor team. I'm fairly confident in his skills as a capable player and his leadership qualities as we all have witnessed them last year and the year prior. I would like to have him as a captain and I'm fairly sure that the majority of the players would agree with me," explained Cho.

"Well, what do you all think?" he asked the team.

"We agree, Professor," they all chorused at once.

"What do you all think? Do you all agree Harry Potter be the Captain of Ravenclaw Quidditch team?" he asked the gathered crowd.

"Yes, Sir, Harry, Harry, Harry!" cheered the crowd.

"Well, Ms Chang, it appears that you are correct," said Flitwick and turned to Harry.

"Mr Potter, you are hereby elected and appointed as the Captain for Ravenclaw Quidditch team. Do you accept the position?" he asked and Harry answered with a smile.

"Yes, Sir. I accept my new position as the Captain for Ravenclaw Quidditch team and promise to do my best," Harry answered and Flitwick nodded in satisfaction.

"Well, captain. The team is yours now. You are all dismissed and the team can practise from the next weekend," he said and Harry and others nodded.

"Here is the official Ravenclaw Quidditch team," he said and Harry took the piece of parchment from the man and read it.

Ravenclaw Quidditch Team

Year 1993-1994

Chasers

Jeremy Stretton, Randolph Burrow and Cho Chang

Beaters

Duncan Inglebee, Jason Samuels

Keeper

Grant Page

Seeker

Harry Potter (Captain)

Harry smiled at his title. He is the captain of the team now. He is going to make this team unbeatable.

"Thank you, Professor,"

"You are welcome, Mr Potter."

"Now, all of you, it is time for dinner. Move to the Great Hall at once. You and your team as well, Captain," said Flitwick with a teasing smile.

"Of course, sir. Guys, let's move to the Great Hall. But before that," he paused, getting the attention of his teammates.

"To Ravenclaw!" he cheered with his hand up in a victory sign.

"To Ravenclaw!" they all cheered and moved to eat their dinners.

Harry remembered the last piece of the team.

Substitute/ Not required

Roger Davies

Harry talked excitedly with Padma and Terry after his selection into the Quidditch team excitedly and after eating together, they separated into their rooms.

With the satisfaction of achieving his first goal of becoming Ravenclaw Quidditch team member, Harry served himself a large meal and went to sleep in satisfaction.

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The next week after his Quidditch selection had passed uneventfully, except for his popularity skyrocketing as he became the Seeker and Captain for the Ravenclaw Quidditch team.

Harry also got access to the Prefects bathroom, which is a special bathroom on the fifth floor of Hogwarts restricted to use by school Prefects, Head Boys, Head Girls and Quidditch captains allowed access with a correct password.

Hogwarts rumour mill worked to its peak to spread the rumours about his acceptance and his role as the new Captain of the team.

Harry took everything in stride. He answered every question that is asked by any student as a rumour of him cheating his way into the team was also spread and he knew the root of it. Roger Davies. Poor Davies couldn't hold his jealousy and started spreading rumours about him.