Quidditch Returns, Rivalries
Remain
By Green Moonlight, HEx Reporter
Quidditch has finally returned to Hogwarts! After a year long hiatus, the
competition was fierce, giving fans a taste of what is to come as the battle for
the Quidditch Cup is as fierce as ever. Slytherin introduced a number of new
members to their ranks, whilst also suffering the loss of former Captain Jenna
James. Hufflepuff, too, had new leadership, as Dusky Pidlerson stepped aside
and Camden VonLexiss and Andara Sheffield stepped up. Ravenclaw, having lost
only two players with last year's graduation, has show early success. Will they
become the team to beat? Replacing former co-Captain Dawn McNaught, Whitney
Lyons joined Calen Thanrion in leading the Gryffindor Lions.
Bludgering was the name of the game when defending champion Slytherin took on
Hufflepuff. Announcing the match was Hufflepuff’s own Crispin Dare who made an
offer of 50 galleons to anyone who could knock Slytherin co-Captain M. Marcus
Endicus off of his broom. Captain Kylara Eris Tierney carrying a bat this game
did much to further her team blocking the numerous bludgers sent by Hufflepuff.
Former Triwizard participant Random Irrelevant and Capatain Camden VonLexiss did
manage to knock out two Slytherin chasers mid way though the game.
Hufflepuff had an early lead, catching the first Snitch of the game. Those
were, however, their only points in the game. With several nice shots,
Slytherin still managed to come out far ahead as their keepers remained
unbeatable. Contributing to the final score of 130-30 was Slytherin’s
successful capture of three snitches. While new players joined the ranks of
both teams, Slytherin showed amazing growth for players so young.
The game between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor proved to be a rough but exciting
match for all. Fourth year Eleanor Benwick of Ravenclaw played a major role in
winning the game with three interceptions. Along with Shanian Love and first
year Erin Miakoda, Ravenclaw relied heavily upon the skills of their chasers.
The Ravenclaw team showed a seamless game play that highlighted the skills of
individual players as well as there team working skills.
Gryffindor made a valiant effort. However, their inability to block shots made
my Eagle chasers, combined with the effectiveness of Ravenclaw’s bludgering,
lost them the game. Ravenclaw Captain Alexandria Davis was more physical than
usual, nudging Gryffindor seekers Calen Thanrion and Lellybelly Froglegs out of
the way in order to grab the illusive golden snitch. Her tactics worked. In
the end, it was the catching of the snitch that won the game. The final score
was 120 to 40, Ravenclaw.
The second set of matches will be played shortly after Christmas. Ravenclaw
will take on Slytherin while Gryffindor and Hufflepuff will face off for what
promises to be a great game. One question remains, will the Snakes be able to
hold off the Eagles and keep the cup for another year? The grudge that was
formed two years ago when Slytherin dethroned Ravenclaw as Hogwarts Quidditch
Champions still runs deep and the rivalries formed are bound to resurface. We
wish all the house teams good luck and look forward to the exciting matches.