Chapter 37 - Quidditch Try Outs

After the busy week, Mei was relieved when Saturday rolled around. However, after finally reaching the great hall, she finally realized she had try-outs today. 

.... Remember, when we used to sneak into the quidditch pitch and I would help you out with your quidditch skills, when you came to this school? Those, were some fun times :) Also, we've been practicing almost every summer since then. I was a seeker, which was maybe the best position on the team, and I think you are so great! So, try your hardest Mei..... i know you will make the team <3 ...... 

Mei remembered the long letter Cedric had sent her that night. She remembered that part, somehow he knew about the try-outs and wished her good-luck. As, she saw many Gryffindors with broom sticks in their hand, entering, butterflies formed in her stomach. 

"Good-luck!" She could hear the voice of the one she loved the most, repeating in her head, which made her less nervous. 

As, Mei tried to take another bite of her eggs, she was whisked away by Seamus, "No time for eat! Well, there is, but you should have woken up earlier then I did and ate and-" 

"Get to the point Seamus!" Mei declared, still getting pulled by him. 

He breathed "We need to get to the pitch early!" After he told her that, his paced increased as they rushed, like others near them. 

"He deserves to be on the team, his passion for it seems greater than mine." Mei mumbled, as she saw sweat dripping down Seamus' forehead.

-//- 

"BE QUITE!" Ginny yelled as the chattering on the field stopped. 

"Thank-you." Harry whispered to Ginny, "Anyway, all of you are trying out to be on the team. We only have a few spots, so try your hardest." Harry smiled, but not Ginny. 

"We will be forming all of you into groups, so everyone stand still!" She commanded. 

Ginny was only a year younger than Mei, but it seemed she was acting like someone who had already graduated Hogwarts, and want their lower classmates to treat them right. Maybe, that what happened after living with boys her whole life. 

As, a hour passed, the try-outs became more tiring to Mei. She almost couldn't feel her feet, which seemed to weightless due to the fact for her being in the air for so long. Also, maybe because of Romilda Vane, who seemed to hit her every time she was near Mei, and Harry was coming closer. 

"Are you okay?" Seamus asked, as she hit her for the fifth time, that day. 

Mei nodded getting back her balance, "Yeah, I'm not hurt." 

"Gosh, they should have just sat on the bleachers if they wanted to watch Harry all day. I mean you are not even playing right now, and you're getting hurt!" Seamus groaned, as he watched one of the quaffles getting rejected from the ring. 

Mei smiled, "She is just in love. I can tell, it was just like when I was in my fourth year. I had also fell in love with a sixth year. Haven't you had that feeling, when you wanted the person you love to notice you."

Seamus blushed, as Romlida had almost fell off her broom stick again, "Yeah, I have and Mei." Seamus looked over to her, holding her hand, "I've never told you this, but I've always-" 

"NEXT GROUP UP!" Harry yelled. 

Mei giggled, "Tell me later Seamus, it is our turn." He nodded, looking at the ground. 

-//-

"So, I will be announcing, who has made the team." Harry said, as he looked at the hurt people.

"However, before I say it, I would like to say, that everyone did a great job." He smiled, but everyone knew that he was faking it, "Drum roll, please!" 

Ginny took out her wand, as it started to play a drum roll for a few seconds, as Harry looked at his clip board with all his notes. 

"The beaters are Jimmy Peakes and Ritchie Coote." Everyone clapped for them, as they headed over to where Harry stood.  

Harry smiled once more, "Ron Weasley will be keeper again this year." Another applause came as he joined the three other boys.

"Of course I will be playing as the seeker, so now for our Chasers! We have Katie Bell, Ginny Weasley, and-" There was a pause in between, and Mei held Seamus' hand, who was also nervous, "Mei Kuran." Again, they clapped. 

Mei letting go of Seamus's hand joined the two other lady's by Harry's side. Seamus on the other hand seemed to be devastated. He practiced all summer, in secret of course,  even watching videos of famous players. He thought, he would actually make it. Though, as Mei stood there, smiling like usual, he felt as if another part of his heart was taken away.

"To the people, who haven't made it, there is also a reserve team. So, if somehow we can't play, you will able to play. Also, to those who haven't made that team either, don't worry. You guys our reserve-reserve team! So, just keeping practicing." Harry declared, as he lifted another pair of notes from his clipboard, "So without further interruptions, Ginny will you please tell us our reserve team." 

Ginny looked over the list, "As reserve keeper we have, Cormac McLaggen." Again people clapped as he strutted to the other side of Harry. "I will be reserve seeker, and reserve beaters are Jonathon Wright and Edward Vane." As, the two boys stood beside Harry, Mei looked worriedly at Seamus. 

She was surprised to make the team, but the fact that Seamus wasn't with her, disappointed her. They had been talking about quidditch every night this week and she knew it meant a lot to him. Mei's eyes were almost in tears, as she saw Seamus giving her a thumbs up, with a smile, even though she knew how hurt he was. He is so brave, he is definately a Gryffindor. Mei thought as Ginny said the final members of the reserve team.

"Lastly, our reserve chasers are, Demelza Robins, Dean Thomas, and Seamus Finnigan." ginny declared, as more clapping came with some boos. 

Mei clapped the loudest as she heard Seamus' name. At least he made the reserve team, they still came to practices and they could still play in games. After, everyone left, Mei went up to Seamus, hugging him tightly.

"Congratulations!" She yelled, as he let go of her.

"What are you talking about? I should be telling you that!" He smiled, but she knew he was faking it.

Mei pouted, "I should not have made the team! You should have! I'm going to talk to Harry-" 

"It's fine! Anyway, see you later, and hurry you need to tell Cedric." Mei smiled, almost forgetting to tell Cedric. 

"You're right! Thanks for reminding me!" Mei again hugged Seamus, "How about next Hogsmeade trip, we treat ourselves out for, our great success!" Seamus nodded, and they headed to their own change-rooms.