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Today was the day. After weeks of preparation and making sure all their schedules are free and aligned, they are finally having their annual Weasley vs the in-laws/friends to substitute in because some in-laws don't actually play quidditch. The name is a mouthful and they’re too lazy to think of a new one.
There is no set date because adult life is already so goddamn weird, but they try to get it around the same time, or at least once a year. They book the quidditch stadium and sell tickets. Tickets sell like wildfire because the name is pretty famous for the contribution to the wizarding world and being associated with Harry Potter and all. All proceeds are donated to charities and school supplies for students who can’t afford it.
So, how the game goes is that it’s usually Weasley vs in-laws. If a Weasley didn’t have a significant other, or they did and the significant other didn’t want to play that’s fine, just bring a friend who is willing to play.
So on the Weasley side, the keeper is Ron, beaters are Fred and George, the seeker is Charlie, and the chasers are Bill, Ginny, and Percy.
On the in-laws side, the keeper is Oliver, the beaters are Fleur and Draco, the seeker is Harry, and the chasers are Angelina, Katie, and Tonks.
Usually Lee Jordan, who’s with Fred, would commentate the game. Sometimes Luna, who is with Ginny, would commentate as well and the difference between Lee Jordan and Luna commentating is so funny that they have to pause the game to just breathe for a second. Hermione, who is married to Ron, usually just comes and watches in the stands. Sometimes she’ll sit with Lee Jordan and Luna depending on her mood. But their spots are taken by friends. Katie is usually invited by the twins, or Angelina. Harry is part of the family, but he plays on the in- laws side because the Weasleys make up a whole team already. Arthur and Molly and other respective families watch in the top box with great seats.
Harry and Draco rock, paper, scissors for the Seeker’s position. But Draco gives in and gives it to Harry even if he wins because Harry begged Draco for him to play seeker since he was awful last year at Beater doesn’t know how to play the other positions.
“Please, please let me play Seeker?” Harry asked, giving his fiancé puppy dog eyes.
“It’s my turn as Seeker. Can the great Harry Potter not aim and hit a bludger?” Draco asked with a smirk.
Harry shook his head, “I actually can’t aim. Or hit a bludger. Remember last year? I was awful. I was only taught how to catch the snitch. Oliver Wood has betrayed me and never taught me anything else!”
Draco winced thinking about last year. He remembers the bruises from Harry’s bludger. The chance he could hit them he hit them pretty hard, and at the wrong team members. It was a miracle they even won last year. Draco made sure to catch the snitch super fast just to end that miserable game.
“Hey! Professor McGonagall praised your seeker skills! I was only trying to utilize your skills to its full potential!” Oliver said indignantly.
“See! He admits it! He didn’t teach me. When I joined the quidditch team I didn’t even know other positions exist. Or that it existed.” Harry continued on as if he wasn’t interrupted.
Draco raised an eyebrow, “wait really?”
Harry nodded furiously. “Yep! Please, somehow your captain had brain cells and trained you in different quidditch positions.”
“Now that’s just hurtful.” Oliver said.
“Anyway, You’re a better Beater than me and we want to win again this year. You want to win again right?”
Draco rolled his eyes, “of course I do. Malfoys accept nothing but absolute perfection. But I was going to give it to you anyway you big baby.” Harry beamed at Draco before giving him a peck on the lips and said “you’re the best!” (Don’t tell anyone but Draco only gives in because he is weak to his fiancé’s puppy dog eyes. And because of last year. Never again.)
Tonks is Charlie’s Best Human Friend™. (Unfortunately, he could not bring one of his dragons, because they do not count as “friends” and are in fact “highly dangerous.” He also could not train one in time to play quidditch. And Molly would kill him if he brought one of his baby dragons to the Burrow to play quidditch.)
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“Ok, and now for some words of encouragement.” Bill said, clapping his hands together. “Percy.”
“I thought it was my turn this year?” Ron asked.
“We lied to you. We put all our names in a hat this year and let fate decide. Sorry bro.” Charlie said.
“Welp. I am going to cry myself to sleep I guess.” Ron said, crossing his arms.
“Nah, you’re just going to eat a pint of ice cream and be fine later because you forgot.” Ginny said while elbowing him.
“Hush!” Ron said, elbowing her back.
“Percy! Say your speech before we get more off topic!” Bill begged.
“I don't like quidditch that much-“
“Lies!” The Weasley siblings shouted.
Percy chose not to be on the Gryffindor team because he wanted to focus on grades and schoolwork. At least that’s what he told everyone who asked why he didn’t follow in his siblings footsteps. The real reason was because he gets competitive and accepts nothing but the best and will throw hands with the referee. Verbally. He was banned from trying out again. Oliver fell in love that day.
“Fine, I don't like losing. So what we are gonna do is make them pay from last year. That was super embarrassing for everyone involved. I don’t understand how we lost but we are not going to have a repeat of that.”
“I bribed Harry to make sure he gets Seeker no matter what.” Ron said. “Since it’s against Draco he’ll win.”
“Thank Merlin for Ron’s idea. We are going to destroy their asses, make them regret the humiliation from last year and win this year.” Percy said with a grin.
Everyone looked at Percy in concern.
“Ok Wood, jeez,” said Fred.
“Was that your speech or his?” George asked.
Percy looked over at them, “mine. Ollie would have a lot more cuss words and gestures in his. Besides I have a bet going on who’s going to win this year.”
Fred and George nodded, “understandable, have a nice day.”
“Again?” Ginny asked.
Percy looked at her and said “hush you can’t say anything.”
Ginny shrugged and nodded her head. Anytime she needed extra money, and just because she could, she made bets on quidditch games.
Percy dropped his grin and deadpanned, “If you fuck up you’re not the will.”
The Weasley siblings roared with outrage.
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“HELLO ONE AND ALL! WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL WEASLEY VS THE IN-LAWS/FRIENDS TOURNAMENT. Damn we really need to work on that name.” Lee Jordan said into the microphone. “Anyway, I’m your host, Lee Jordan and beside me is my lovely co commentator, Luna Lovegood! Do you have any words to say on this lovely day?”
“Yes, what do you think would happen if quidditch had participation trophies?” Luna asked whimsically into the mic.
There was cheering but mostly boos about that statement. Nothing against Luna but participation trophies for this competitive sport? Blasphemous.
“Now that, my friend is called Little League and we would all hate it.”
There was a mix of cheers after that statement.
“Moving on, we also have Hermione Granger with us. She’s not commentating actively but I will shove the mic into her face so you can hear her wonderful thoughts. Hermione?”
“Hi? Thank you all for coming.” Hermione got out while shoving the mic into a more comfortable position. “I’m just here to make sure Lee Jordan doesn’t start cussing up a storm.”
“Lame! Anyway, let’s get close and have some pregame banter. Introducing the two teams! They are flying around the field warming up! Since this is a Weasley match everyone has the same last name and that would be mega confusing. So me and Luna have taken liberties to create nicknames for their team.”
Most of the players of the field stopped flying and started to hover in place to look at the announcer’s booth where they sat.
“What do you mean by that?” Fred asked.
“I have no idea but I swear if you’re giving nicknames they better be funny.” George said.
“Duh, what do you take me for? Anyway, the in- laws/friends- do you want a team name? Like this is getting tiring please. We’ve been doing this for a few years now and it’s tiring to say that.”
Fleur, Tonks, Oliver, Angelina, Katie, Draco, and Harry all looked at each other. They went into a little huddle and whispered at each other. They came out of the huddle and shouted at the same time “BLUEBERRIES!”
The Weasleys all looked bewildered and Lee said “Blueberries? I mean I guess who am I to judge but also why?”
“We’re going to crush them and make them look like blueberries.” Fleur said.
“That’s actually terrifying okay then. Now back to my nicknames. For Bill, you’re going to be Handsome.”
“Thank you?” Bill asked.
“Lee how could you!” Fred said offended.
“Hey that is my husband you’re talking about!” Fleur said in mock anger.
“Sorry Fleur. Your husband is handsome. I don't make the rules. Charlie, you’re Dragon Boy.”
Charlie did a fist pump and shouted “YES!”
Tonks snorted, “of course it is, dragon lover.”
“Your words can’t hurt me because my love for dragons overrides your harsh words towards my babies,” Charlie said dramatically.
“Percy, you’re just Percy.”
“Oh thank god.” Percy said.
The rest of the players booed in unison.
“No, give him a nickname!” Bill said.
“We demand you give him one!” Fred and George shouted at the same time.
“It would be pretty funny.” Oliver joined in.
Percy frowned at him. “Betrayal for real.”
Oliver gasped dramatically while Team Blueberries chuckled at that.
“That’s the second time Wood!” Angelina crowed.
“Deserved.” Katie nodded in agreement.
“Fine. The council has decided his name is Zeus because of the name Perseus.” Lee Jordan said, nodding in satisfaction.
“My name isn’t short for Perseus.” Percy said.
“It’s not? Then what is it?” Lee Jordan asked.
“Percival.”
“Huh. I don’t know any Percivals besides you. You’re still getting Zeus I guess.” Lee Jordan said with a shrug.
Ron laughed at that declaration. “Zeus is fantastic and I love it.”
“I bet you only know Greek mythology because Hermione knows it.” Harry chuckled.
Draco held out a high five towards Harry and Harry high fived back.
“That’s not as hurtful as you think; your fiancé is named after a star.” Ron said.
“A star is very cool!” Harry protested.
“You’re both pretty, let's listen to the rest of these interesting nicknames.” Draco said, holding Harry’s hand. Harry didn't let go when he gave a high five earlier.
Ron and Harry glared at each other before dissolving into laughter. They both know they’re teasing each other.
Percy sighed and said “I’ll take it.”
“Okay losers I love you guys and would love to hear your reactions but I have like four more to go. Give me them after I say them all okay? Fantastic. Fred, you’re Left Twix,, George, you’re Right Twix-“
“There’s no difference in Twix bars?” Katie asked.
“You uncultured swine.” Lee Jordan started before seeing Katie’s glare and backtracking. “I mean my very best friend who I love platonically. According to Hermione, a professional muggleborn-“
“I’m not a professional muggleborn. My parents are just dentists and they know this information for some reason.” Hermione said.
“A PROFESSIONAL MUGGLEBORN, Left Twix is smooth caramel on top of a crunchy cookie that is enveloped in creamy chocolate. Right Twix is chewy caramel on top of a crisp cookie cloaked in velvety chocolate.”
“That sounds exactly the same.” Katie said.
Draco silently agreed.
“It’s very different.” Oliver said “Team Right Twix am I right?”
Harry was the only person who raised his hand. The rest were pure bloods and didn’t know what a Twix is.
“I knew I could trust you Harry.” Oliver said.
“Team Left Twix!” Lee Jordan said.
Hermione, Angelina, Tonks, and Lee Jordan had their arms raised.
“HA! Superior! That’s why Fred is Left Twix.” Lee Jordan said proudly.
“THAT’S SO SWEET!” Fred shouted.
“THAT’S SO RUDE!” George shouted.
They both said this at the same time. “I can tell who your favorite is. I mean even my girlfriend likes Left Twix more than right.” George pouted.
“Get good.” Fred said.
“Sorry babe, but Left Twix is better.” Angelina said. “I still love you though.”
“We’re almost done. Okay Luna! You can have the last two.”
“Ron is Knight because of the chessboard and Ginny is Spark Bug because she’s my favorite.” Luna said dreamily.
“Thank you Luna! I love you!” Ginny shouted, putting her hands in a heart shape.
“Knight is a cool nickname. Bet. I was scared it was going to be something food related.” Ron said, wiping his brow.
“Hermione also had a hand in the nickname I bet.” Harry whispered obnoxiously into his ear.
“Harry, I will fight you.” Ron said jokingly.
“You wouldn’t win!” Harry said, sticking his tongue out before Ron took a swipe at him. Harry quickly flew his broom behind Bill who happened to be the closest.
“Bill, save me. Please.” Harry said.
“What do you want me to do?” Bill asked.
“Scare him away. Use your older brother voice, I don't know.”
“Um. Fight it out and stay safe out there.” Bill said before flying a little over to Percy.
“HELLO?” Harry yelped before flying further.
“If you wanted anyone to stop a fight, you should have asked someone else. Like Percy.” Bill shrugged. And wrapped his arm around Percy. “They all fight too much, I don't get paid enough to care.”
The rest of the Weasley siblings nodded in agreement. They couldn’t blame him either. Harry was still flying around for his life before Lee Jordan shouted into the mic and said “okay that’s enough pregame banter. Let’s get started. You nerds get on the ground.”
All the players started to head to the ground. Ron caught Harry and had him in a headlock. He let him go when Charlie tapped his shoulder to let him go so they could go to their respective teams.
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“AHEM! OKAY! SO IF YOU LOOK AT THIS CONVENIENT BILLBOARD WE HAVE EVERYONE’S NAME AND THEIR POSITION.”
Team Weasley:
Name: Bill
Nickname: Handsome
Position: Chaser
Name: Charlie
Nickname: Dragon Boy
Position: Seeker
Name: Percy
Nickname: Zeus
Position: Chaser
Name: Fred
Nickname: Left Twix
Position: Beater
Name: George
Nickname: Right Twix
Position: Beater
Name: Ron
Nickname: Knight
Position: Keeper
Name: Ginny
Nickname: Sparkbug
Position: Chaser
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Team BLUEBERRIES
Name: Fleur
Position: Beater
Name: Tonks
Position: Chaser
Name: Oliver
Position: Keeper
Name: Katie
Position: Chaser
Name: Angelina
Position: Chaser
Name: Harry
Position: Seeker
Name: Draco
Position: Beater
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Percy was sure they were going to win this year. He made sure they practiced this year. He got a few glares from his siblings because they did practice at dawn. But sorry, that was when no one was working and it wasn’t as hot in the morning. If anything, they should be thanking him.
Percy was hovering on his broom waiting for the referee to start. He didn’t catch his name which he felt bad for but this was a different referee from last year. Percy may or may not have scared the referee from last year. If anyone asks, the referee from last year sucked and shouldn’t even be given that title.
“Please, I am actually begging do not scare the referee this year.” Bill pleaded. “Do you know how hard it was to grab someone?”
“It wasn’t that hard and you know it. This is a fairly popular event.” Percy said.
“Okay just don’t insult his entire livelihood.” Bill said.
“Can’t promise that.” Percy said.
“I hope you do, I have bets on Percy losing his temper this year.” Ginny interrupts.
“How many different bets do we have going this year? And why was I not included?” Bill asked.
“You’d let it spill to Mom and we can’t have that now can we?” Fred said.
“Mom would kill us.” George said.
“Hey, it’s starting soon!” Ron waved his hands to grab their attention.
Pery saw the referee on the field getting ready. As long as the referee wasn’t annoying they will get along fine.
The referee gathered both teams around. He explained the usual rules, no dirty play, how to play usual stuff. Both teams nodded at the right places. Percy knows they all zoned out and was focusing. They were just waiting for the whistle to blow so they could get this game going.
Percy made eye contact with Oliver. Oliver smirked at him and brought his thumb up to his throat and mimed it across his throat. Percy raised an eyebrow at him and rolled his eyes. We’ll see who wins this.
The referee finally finished before looking at both teams. Referee held the snitch in his hands and released it. The snitch fluttered in the air, Harry and Charlie keeping an eye out on it. The Ref was holding the quaffle in his hand. Everyone was mounted on their brooms. Percy heard the whistle blow and kicked off. He heard everyone do the same. The quaffle was thrown up and all the Chasers were gunning for it. The bludgers were released shortly afterwards and were zooming past anyone.
“OKAY WE ARE OFFICIALLY STARTING! TEAM WEASLEY VS. TEAM BLUEBERRIES! AND THEY’RE OFF! Angelina managed to grab the quaffle and sped towards Knight’s goal post. Tonks and Katie are guarding her, Zeus, Handsome, and Spark Bug are chasing and oh shit! Right Twix managed to smash a bludger in his girlfriend’s broom. Even quidditch breaks couples apart.” Lee Jordan said.
“Lee Jordan, I understand why you wanted to give nicknames. But perhaps we should use their first names instead.” Hermione suggested.
“I will have to unfortunately agree. I had to think about who was who which sucked. So no nicknames. Sorry you guys!” Lee Jordan said.
Percy grabbed the dropped quaffle and wasn’t mad to be honest. It was going to be super confusing if the game went on like that. He was zooming and just managed to dodge a bludger from Draco. Thanks to Fred, it went off course just barely. He did a stupid twirl before continuing towards Oliver’s goals. He was going to have to be sneaky about it. He flew up and over towards the right goal. At the last minute he switched directions and aimed towards the very top of the middle goal. Oliver’s fingertips grazed it but he just missed. Oliver scowled at him and Percy waved at him.
“Percy made the first goal! 10-0! Okay who would have thought that would be easier than nicknames.” Lee Jordan said.
“It was a good attempt. I liked the nicknames.” Luna whispered.
“Next time.” Lee Jordan promised.
Percy was barely paying attention. The quaffle was back into play. This time Ginny grabbed it and weaved through this wonderful chaos we call players.
Fred was making sure to catch up and was hitting bludgers between him and George. They were being a little annoying and hogging the bludgers. But Oliver would be proud. He made up that strategy.
“NOT TO BE GAY ON MAIN BUT DAMN MY FRED BE HAVING A NICE PIECE OF ASS!” Lee Jordan shouted into the microphone. Fred turned back and blew him a kiss while Lee jumped and grabbed it dramatically and put the “kiss” in his pocket.
George looked over and shouted “WHERE’S MY COMPLIMENT WE HAVE THE SAME ASS?”
Lee Jordan flipped him off and shot back “WE AIN’T DATING!”
“FUCK!” George shouted back laughing as Fred chased him.
Bill flew past them just to slap their heads and said “get back in the game please before Percy goes feral.”
Their eyes widened with fear before nodding. As they rode off they heard Luna’s whimsical voice “while I guess he looks nice I would have to disagree and say Ginny would have to have my vote. Her derriere is quite exquisite.”
Lee Jordan looked mildly offended while Fred and George sputtered because they didn't think Luna would join in. Bill looks in pain because he really doesn’t want to think about that cause they will forever be his baby siblings.
Ginny grinned and shouted “THANKS LUNA!”
Luna smiled back and said “of course. But please be mindful of the wrackspurt, if they’re around you too much your brain would get fuzzy.”
Ginny snapped that transition into a finger gun and shouted “NOTED!” She still managed to keep that quaffle despite that interaction. She managed to throw the quaffle and it breezed through the goal. Oliver was looking a little pissed off. Sorry Oliver.
“20-0 towards Team Weasley Damn, this is going to be interesting for sure.” Lee Jordan said.
“I wonder how the seekers are doing? Charlie, Harry, any signs?” Luna asked.
“Nope!” Harry shouted. “The snitch has not been spotted!”
“You better find the snitch! I gave up seeking for you!” Draco shouted while waving his bat.
“Love you Draco!” Harry said
“Thank you Harry!” Luna said. “Charlie?”
“I will keep that to myself!” Charlie shouted back. "Just in case you know?"
Percy understood that. Strategy. Also he would strangled Charlie for giving that information away. Maybe Harry said that to be funny. It was probably also a strategy. Or he's being stupid. You never know what Harry is thinking half the time.
This time Tonks grabbed the quaffle and headed towards Ron. Ron was ready to guard but Tonks was fast and zoomed past and made a goal.
“Aye! Team Blueberries made a goal! 20-10!” Lee Jordan said.
“Ron what are you doing?” Percy shouted.
“My best!” Ron shouted back.
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The game continued on. Percy was sure this was going to be a long one .It’s been an hour already, the score is currently 60-50 in favor of Team Blueberries. Ginny was definitely doing her part, Bill and Percy just making sure she scored. Those two weren’t awful managing to get the quaffle when needed. But Ginny is a professional quidditch athlete, for the HolyHead Harpies. Can’t diminish the fact she's not talented. Fred and George made sure the bludger was beaten far away from them. Ron made some incredible saves, but the other team did keep going. Charlie is still trying to find the snitch. It felt like someone charmed the snitch to not be found. To be fair all games felt that way.
Fleur aimed a well timed bludger at Ginny before she could get them to catch up. “Fuck!” Ginny shouted.
“Ooh! That hurt her pride for sure!” Lee Jordan winced.
“You’re doing amazing.” Luna said “ I think the wrackspurts got to you though.”
Ginny scowled at Lee Jordan but gave a small smile towards Luna.
Percy flew over to Charlie and asked “hey, did you see any signs of the snitch?”
Charlie shook his head. “I swear if I don’t see the snitch soon I will go insane. I might just dive down because I’m bored and pretend to see the snitch. Hopefully Harry follows.”
“He might think you're playing. He’s known for doing that.” Percy said.
“Let’s see. He hasn’t seen it either.” Charlie shrugged.
Many things happened at the same time. Charlie was about to fly up to dive dramatically but Katie was heading towards the Weasley goal. Fred managed to hit his bludger at her but missed and Katie had to swerve. She got situated but George caught the bludger somehow knowing Fred was going to miss and aimed it again. But Fleur was super close behind her and threw her bat out. Katie threw the quaffle at Angelina who threw it to Tonks. Tonks aimed her throw towards the very bottom of the right goal. The very opposite side of where Ron was situated. Ron managed to throw himself and caught the quaffle. He almost fell off but he was hanging on.
“Ron made a quite amazing save. He almost fell off his broom.” Luna said while holding Hermione’s hand. Hermione had her eyes closed, quidditch always made her a little ill especially with all the flying and the chances for injuries. She supported her friends and family, but she didn’t like how many injuries they got.
“Ron!” Hermione shouted into the mic. “If you do that again I swear to Merlin!”
Ron got himself situated before looking at Hermione. He gave a small smile and thumbs up. “Don’t worry Hermione. I know what you could do!”
“Say it with enthusiasm please! Like this. Ron almost died but didn’t! Hurray! The score is still 60-50!”
“Please don’t say it like that.” Hermione winced.
“Sorry! Oh shit maybe Charlie caught the eye of the snitch? Oh fuck he’s diving so fast! Harry is after him of course! I mean at that speed they’re both going, are they going to crash? They are both hurtling towards the ground. Oh shit you guys, it’s going to be close! Just barely and they flew up. I’m not going to lie folks, I felt something there. Fear?” Lee Jordan said.
Percy wasn’t paying attention to Charlie, he knew it was fake. He managed to grab the quaffle and headed towards the goal post, hoping everyone would be too distracted towards Charlie and Harry. He sped on through knowing Oliver wouldn’t pay attention to the seekers until the snitch was proudly in Harry’s hands. Oliver was focused and Percy couldn’t help but notice how handsome he looked. Stay focused Percy jeez, what are you a 14 year old fangirl? Maybe he could distract him like that? Let’s see.
“Ollie! You look really hot at the moment!”
Oliver's eyes widened and he looked really confused at the moment. “Percy what?”
Percy used his momentary confusion to make a goal. He tied them.
“Percy just made a goal. It's now 60-60!” Luna said.
“You can’t do that to me. That’s so mean.” Oliver pouted with a light blush on his face.
“Sorry. All fair in quidditch and war.” Percy said while flying closer, He patted his cheek lightly.
“Still.” Oliver said while crossing his arms.
“You would do the same.” Percy argued lightly.
“No I wouldn’t” Oliver protested.
Percy raised an eyebrow and shoved him through the goalposts.
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The game went for another half hour. No snitch in sight. The score is 80-60 in favor of Team Blueberries. During this half hour it did get a little interesting because Ginny won her bet. Percy threw hands with the Ref because the Ref gave Percy a yellow card for pushing Oliver through the goalposts. Oliver almost fell off but he was fine. A push wasn’t going to injure him. He also has great balance so honestly it wasn’t even that bad.
“The game wasn’t even in play! I scored!” Percy protested. “I fucking swear.” Percy was about to fly down there to argue with the Ref for the yellow card before Bill and Charlie held him back. They had a timeout before continuing the game. Percy lowkey flipped off the Ref because he is a responsible adult but no one needed to know. Ginny saw it though and smirked evilly at him. Percy gave up on having a pristine reputation with Ginny at this point.
Bill had the quaffle when they heard the words that everyone loves to hear after a 2 hour game.
“Harry is flying to the snitch! Holy shit it’s been found! Charlie is hot on his heels and now they’re neck in neck! Who is going to catch it what the fuck? Why is Harry this dramatic? They are Harry standing on his broom trying to give him a longer reach. Charlie flew a little above Harry and who is it going to be? They’re hands are both out! ANNNND it’s Charlie! Damn it was super close. His hand was just a smidge quicker.”
“Team Weasley won!” Luna shouted into her mic. Her shout wasn’t that loud but it got its points across. The crowd cheered and roared for the game.
The rest of the Weasley siblings all flew towards Charlie. They all rushed to give him a hug.
“We never doubted you!” Fred shouted.
“Our older brother! Iconic!” George shouted back.
“In the middle of the game you did doubt me though. You said it was going to be a repeat of last year.” Charlie raised an eyebrow.
“People’s minds change, you know.” Fred huffed out.
“Why are you living in the past? You should be living in the future! Winning!” George added.
“Percy, I am glad you only lost your temper once this year. Very impressive compared to last year, where you lost it three times.” Bill said, clasping his shoulder.
“I’m still mad about that, what do you mean?” Percy said, while pushing his glasses up his nose. “I shouldn’t have even gotten that yellow card.”
“Hey! Congratulations you guys!” Harry interrupted their huddle. “You won and now Draco is going to roast my ass.”
“This didn’t happen last year.” Draco said arms crossed over his chest. “I caught it even under excruciating circumstances.”
“Last year you were insane, and were trying to prove to everyone that you deserved to be my boyfriend. You didn’t have to do that but It was incredibly hot.” Harry said while back hugging Draco.
“I also had to finish the game quickly because you were not wrong. You were a terrible beater.” Draco said.
“I told you! That’s why I didn’t want to do that again! You never believed me.” Harry whined.
“I mean, I just thought you were a terrible beater, I didn’t know you never played another position till this year. You offered to play beater.”
“I wanted to make you feel welcomed!” Harry said.
“At the expense of your pride, thank you. But I do fear that Oliver was going to murder you.”
“I was definitely going to kill him. I thank you for your services this year. Even though I know it was by rock, paper, scissors, and you won the chance to be seeker. I’m glad you decided to not.” Oliver said while holding Percy’s hand.
“I don’t understand how we lost even though Harry was a terrible beater.” Percy muttered.
“I know dear.” Oliver said, patting his hand.
“Thank you Percy for letting me win this year's bet about your temper.” Ginny said with a grin. “I am now 20 Galleons richer.”
“Who did you bet against?” Percy asked.
“Us.” The twin grumbled.
“We thought it would end badly against Harry.” George said.
“Sorry we have so much more faith in him.” Fred added.
“You guys are so rude.” Charlie said.
“Go cry to your dragons.” Fred and George joked at the same time.
“I will!” Charlie shouted.
The rest of Team Blueberries joined their little group huddle. Lee Jordan, Hermione and Luna came down from their announcer’s booth. Arthur and Molly stayed up in the top box to give everyone their happy moment.
Lee Jordan jumped on Fred’s back. “Congratulations you guys! Here is this 15 sickle golden trophy we found at this wizarding shop that sold muggle trinkles!”
The trophy was tiny and golden and had a plaque that said “Best Actor Award!” It was so stupid. They loved it. Every year they get a different trophy.
Percy was proud of them this year. He was disappointed last year, but things happen you know. His family won, no one’s pride was terribly injured and that’s all that matters. He just got to add fuel to the fire just a little bit.
“Since you haven’t disappointed me this year, I guess I'll put you into the will.” Percy shrugged while staying in Oliver’s arms.
The rest of the Weasley siblings had to be held back while they protested. Percy laughed and could only think how they were so easy to get riled up. Merlin, he loves them so much.