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Rosemarie smiled as the last of her team showed up. She turned to them, a sad smile on her face. "Thanks for showing up everyone." she said with a smile. "So as you all know, this was my final year in Hogwarts, and I must thank you all for the wonderful time being your captain and team mate. We won games, we lost games, But you all made every game memorable. Win or lose we played like a real team. Which is why I am sad to go." she said with a sad smile.
"As you all probably heard, since Gossip travels so fast, I was offered a position on the British International team. But I turned it down. So this last game was my last game. And I am overjoyed that it became one where we won the Quidditch Cup, and effectively the House cup because of it." she smiled and turned to Shina. "Shina, you are a great Seeker, and a great friend. I know I can rely on you for anything on and off the pitch. Just remember, the snitch may win the game, but it doesn't end the joy. I think the Harpies may catch an interest in you." She said before hugging the girl. She turned to the reserve Seeker next. "Shayna, I'm sorry I couldn't see you play more, You have real potential, I'm sure that you will make the main team in two years and live up to it. But like I told Shina, The snitch doesn't end the joy." She hugged the younger girl and smiled at her before turning to Rick, "Rick, your one good Keeper, but sometimes you have a little trouble focusing with whats at hand. Try and fix that and I am sure you can block every goal that comes at you. But remember, not every Quaffle can be saved, sometimes it must go in, but that only builds to the excitement." Giving the Keeper a hug she turned to Night, "Night, I'm sorry you couldnt play more, maybe next year you can make the main team, but you are talented and I think great things lie ahead of you in the Quidditch Pitch. But again, remember every missed Quaffle is just more excitement." she said and hugged him as well. She turned to Ver, "Verily, Ver, you are an excellent beater, and a very pretty face. I wouldn't be surprised if you get recruited by the Holyhead Harpies. Keep following your instincts in the match, they are what helped us most. And be sure to give Keith a run for his money." she said with a smile as she hugged the red haired girl. She turned to Chance. "Chance you are a dang good beater, and I'm sure that if you decided to play Quidditch you would make even the Chudley Cannons win." she said with a smile and hugged him next. She turned to Rufus. "Rufus, remember the game isnt all about winning and losing, a great part of it is fun. You should remember that You are a good player but you need to remember to enjoy yourself." she said before hugging him. Finally she turned to Chase, she smiled at him. "Chase, your an excellent chaser, one of the best I've ever seen. I know you will do well as captain and more importantly, and a friend to all your players. Though don't let Heather distract you from your responsibilities next year." she said with a chuckle she hugged him and released him, before taking the captain badge off her robes and placing it in his hands. She stepped back, looking at the team. "You all made me so proud. I am honored I got the chance to be your captain." she said as water began to gather around her eyes. She blinked away the tears for a moment. "I expect great things from all of you. And I will be watching." she said with another sad smile before she turned her back on them and her eyes began to overflow. "Thank you all. For showing up. For making this team so great. For making these... these memories." she said between silent tears as she dabbed at her eyes.

Finally, after the longest time wondering, Alex's curiosity had won him over when he saw the flyer on the bulletin board in the common room. He'd laughed at himself when he learned that it was not spelled Quid Itch but rather Quidditch. No one had bothered to tell him what quidditch was, so he took it upon himself to find out. He payed extra attention to his footing as he trekked out to the pitch, growing more and more desperate to know what he was doing there. He figured that the best way to learn about something was to immerse himself in it, which was exactly how he'd come to terms with the whole wizard thing. It was starting to become less frightening to him, as he knew more and more every day. If the pattern continued, he'd be completely up to speed before too long. Hopefully quidditch was pretty easy to pick up.
When he arrived on the field, a much older boy stood waiting. Alexander nervously placed his hand on the back of his neck like he did way too often. His eyes scrambled to understand the equipment laid out. Broomsticks, so obviously the game required flying. A trunk that kept squirming and making odd sounds, Alex couldn't figure that one out. Papers. He stepped in to get a closer look, and realized that he was meant to fill one of them out. He took a seat on the ground as he did so, not quite sure what to write for the last three slots.Special skills? He wasn't sure. Blinking, he wrote down the only thing he could: "I learn quickly and I can take instruction very well." He couldn't help but feel as though this wasn't really what they were asking for, but it was the best he could do with what he knew. As for position, Alex had no clue. What positions did quidditch have? He smiled and wrote down, "Any" for both slots. He finished up and brought the paper to the lone older boy, most likely the team captain. He handed the paper to him, offering his other hand for a shake. Alexander Sherwood, first year, he spoke. Forgive me, but I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing.

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{Life 1} | {Life 2} | {Life 3}
Ravenclaw Seeker
AC =18
Player's Perks = Six years experience +3, Advanced Flying 1&2 +3
Player's skills = Sharp Eyes (+2 to spot), Great Catch(+2 to catch), Natural Flyer(+2 to AC)
Need 19 to spot the snitch, three posts to catch up, then 22 to catch it within two tries.
Roll Modifiers= +8 to spot, +8 to catch
This roll after modifiers=

Shayna stepped onto the field. Feeling for the breeze and relishing the feel of the sun on her face, the brunette spread her arms in a light stretch before making her way to the others. Grabbing a piece of paper to fill out the application. Man she loved playing Quidditch. She tied her hair up real quick in a braided ponytail so her long hair wouldn't whip around too much and her Firebolt now resting in the crook of her arm. The fourth year just smiled happily.

Alex was slightly befuddled as the captain spoke, announcing the vice captain and rattling off instructions that were slightly more advanced than he would have liked. Still he needed to learn quickly in order to thrive here. As Chase spoke to the beaters, the first year snatched a broom from the barrel. He quickly made a mental note to be extra respectful of Rick, and also to pay attention to what Rufus and Chase did. Just then, the captain threw him a ball that he guessed was the quaffle. Looking up, he realized the three goalposts on either side of the pitch. Okay, he thought. He was beginning to get an idea of how this might work. Tucking the ball under his arm, she mounted the broom, remembering what little he knew from his first few flying lessons. He kicked off hard, drifting into the air a little ways.

Once he'd collected himself and found his balance, he leaned forward and began heading down the pitch toward the goalposts that Rick was to defend. Hopefully he would be able to get at least one score in against the upper classman. Swallowing, he found within himself a new sense of determination. It was time to play.

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((OOC: ... )) | Wearing
{Life 1} | {Life 2} | {Life 3}
Ravenclaw Seeker
AC =18
Player's Perks = Six years experience +3, Advanced Flying 1&2 +3
Player's skills = Sharp Eyes (+2 to spot), Great Catch(+2 to catch), Natural Flyer(+2 to AC)
Need 19 to spot the snitch, three posts to catch up, then 22 to catch it within two tries.
Roll Modifiers= +8 to spot, +8 to catch
This roll after modifiers= 24 Snitch spotted!