Quidditch tryouts

[alt_luna]

Well, I suppose I wouldn't have made a very good Beater anyway. Although I was rather proud of that one hit that tore Linus Moon's hat entirely off his head.

Even though I was aiming in an entirely different direction.

Anyway, now that Lee Jordan's gone, perhaps there is an opening for commentating at the matches, and they might consider me. It's worth a try at least.

Comments

[alt_justin]

Luna,

Have you much experience commentating?

-Justin

[alt_linus]

Oh, I say, Finch-Fletchley, that's a novel and intriguing thought! Luna can be absolutely top-notch in commentary on the behaviour and habits of obscure Magical Creatures, so there may indeed be possibilities should she wish to branch out into observation and commentary on the behaviour and habits of Quidditch players.

Luna, should you ever wish to discuss some of the fascinating points of Quidditch play as seen through statistical analysis, I could provide you with copious information.

[alt_ginny]

Really does anyone have experience commenting though, it's been just Lee Jordan for years and years. Why not have Luna try?

[alt_justin]

Miss Weasley,

I say, no, of course--I've every confidence in Lovegood, what--I was just wondering if it's something she's studied in the past, or perhaps tried before.

-Finch-Fletchley

[alt_luna]

No, but I am sure I can offer a unique perspective.

[alt_justin]

Yes, I'm well certain you'd be able to make matches highly entertaining!

I say, I might even be able to follow them, between your commentary and Zach's constant tutoring, what!

-Justin

[alt_linus]

No harm done and no hard feelings about the hat, Lovegood. The whole thing was quite the invigorating experience!

[alt_luna]

Yes, it was much more fun than I expected, all things considered.

[alt_padma]

Oh, good grief.

Please, the only thing more embarrassing than the thought of you on the side, Lovegood, would be the thought of your commentary on the matches. Professor Hooch and the Headmistress would be daft to let you anywhere near that microphone.

Unless it's if Lines had actually made the squad. Honestly, I don't know what Cho was thinking, asking. (Nothing against your flying, Linus, but I can't even believe you considered it. Between Prefects and Quidditch practice, when would you have had time to revise?)

[alt_seamus]

I'd be well in favour of both Lovegood and Moon making the team. That would be brilliant.

[alt_seamus]

For Gryffindor, I mean.

[alt_padma]

Yes, for everyone, really! Except Ravenclaw.

Has Bell told you yet? Whether you made the roster?

[alt_seamus]

Yes, she did and I did!

[alt_padma]

Brilliant! Good on you!

Private Message to Seamus

[alt_padma]

Of course, if Loony really does commentate, I was thinking of not going to the matches. I can use the time for revision, anyway, I'm sure.

You wouldn't be offended, would you? I mean, we'll see. I could probably stand to come to one or two matches. Maybe not Ravenclaw's against Gryffindor, because then I don't have to worry about cheering one side or the other.

Then again, I might just want to come and listen to every daft mad thing Loony says during the match, as a sort of comedic break from homework!

Re: Private Message to Seamus

[alt_seamus]

You could borrow some of those earmuffs from the greenhouses and just watch the match without commentary.

Re: Private Message to Seamus

[alt_padma]

Now you sound like Loony!

Although honestly, don't tell anyone but I laughed out loud when I saw what Smith said to Lines.

[alt_linus]

Had I actually made the squad, I would have been in quite a quandary, yes. However, I estimated the likelihood of that to be relatively small. A much greater likelihood was that I might, by trying out, learn something from the experience that might serve to illuminate my work on analysis of Quidditch statistics in some unforeseen manner.

Learning and research is not always done with the mind alone, Padma; sometimes it behooves those of us in Ravenclaw to remind ourselves that there is wisdom in the learning of the body which can complement the explorations of the mind in ways that bring both to much more rewarding efflorescence.

[alt_zacharias]

Oi, Moon.

What you do with your right hand, mate, is better left out of the conversation entirely.

As for you, Patil, give over: Watching Moon and Lovegood here out on the pitch was a highlight of this year's tryouts.

Haven't laughed so hard in ages. Cheers, you two, for the show!

[alt_padma]

Watch it, Smith. Or do you want to lose Hufflepuff five points for cheeking a Prefect?

Private Message to Linus

[alt_padma]

I see someone's following the Percy Weasley path to self-righteousness.

Seriously? You're lecturing me about discipline of the body?

Does that line work on Lav when you want to try a new kind of snogging? I hope not. Pomposity's not at all an attractive look for you.

And now you've got bloody SMITH taking the piss. Sometimes I wish you would think a little more about your reputation and less about kissing Professor Dovs's arse.

[alt_luna]

Well, if it embarrasses you, you can always wear ear plugs. Some of them can be very comfortable, actually.

Private message to Luna

[alt_ginny]

Just ignore them. Finnigan is really a bit of a git, he and Ron don't get on at all.

And good on you for trying out. I think they SHOULD let you comment.

Re: Private message to Luna

[alt_luna]

Well, I think I'd quite like to. I'll ask Professor McGonagall about it.