Gryffindor Quidditch Tryouts Y47

[Raawhiti Te Rangi]

After the disaster of his first year as captain, Rāwhiti was relieved to have rallied last year. He had considered resigning in disgrace at the end of fifth year, but looking back he was relieved to have hung on to redeem himself. With one final year on the team, he was determined to work harder than ever and end his time at school with the cup in Gryffindor's hands. And that meant putting together the best team possible. Milo's personality aside, he was pleased with how the team had played last year, and hoped he would be able to fill the open spots with players who would carry Gryffindor forwards to victory.

As the current and hopeful players filed into the pitch, Rāwhiti cast his eyes over them, assessing what his potential new team might look like. He had high hopes given how strong the tryouts had been last year, and it was with a far more optimistic tone than in the past as he addressed the group. "Whakarongo mai, everyone!" He called out, looking out over the expectant faces. "Thank you all for coming out today, I'm really pleased by the group here. I want as much time as possible to assess you, so I'll keep it brief. Gryffindor is a team that works hard and aims high, so I'm looking for the best of the best to join our ranks this year. If you sign up, you're signing up to give this team a hundred and ten percent, to give everything you've got every single practice. We're going to end the year with a cup in our hands, but we have to earn it first, and the only way to do that is to put everything we have into this team. I expect complete dedication, so if you're not willing to give that you'd be best to leave now." He paused a moment to let his words sink in. "Alright, when I call your name let me know what position you're going for, then show me what you've got. Everyone already on the team, up in the air, help the newbies with their tryouts. No mercy." He added, knowing that whatever he might think of his personality, he would at least be able to count on Milo for that. He gave the whistle around his neck a sharp blow and got ready to observe the new batch of hopefuls.

*Whakarongo mai - Listen up. Common knowledge phrase for any characters living in Aotearoa.

Position	Player
Seeker	Rāwhiti Te Rangi (Captain)
Beater	Santiago Torres
Beater	OPEN
Chaser	Joshua Lynch
Chaser	Fraser Fergusson
Chaser	OPEN
Keeper	Teddy Pirrip
Alternates	3 SLOTS AVAILABLE

Out of Character:

Returning team members must post to keep their spot on the team. Alternates must try out again!

First years are not allowed to try out unless there are still spaces that need to be filled. If you have a first year that's interested shoot me a PM.

 

[Veronica Walden-Cade]

The previous Quidditch season had been a disappointment to Veronica for two reasons, one was because they hadn’t won the house cup, that honour had gone to Ravenclaw. The other was that Veronica had only made the team as an alternate, worse she had done so as an alternate to someone in their year, unless Teddy left the team for another reason she’d never win the spot from him so Veronica had decided that she would try something else. It was risky, but there was no guarantee she’d win her spot back as an alternate anyway so it was worth being bold if it meant she could make the team.

She waited with the other hopefuls who were trying to make the team, she hated it. Veronica had been on the team the previous year, she’d been in the yearbook, now she was just another hopeful trying out while Teddy got to waltz back onto the team like nothing. She was really starting to dislike him, even if she had absolutely no reason to do so.

When it was finally her turn, Veronica stepped in front of the captain, who should have known her well enough to know what she could do. “Veronica Walden-Cade, trying out for chaser,” She sounded almost bitter about switching positions, but she had a better shot at making the team in the long run, if she could prove herself good enough to first make it as an alternate chaser.

Veronica climbed onto her broom and caught the quaffle when it was thrown towards her and made her way up into the air. She began to make attempts at goal, she missed the first one which annoyed her and hoped Raawhiti hadn’t been look at that one. The rest of the shots she attempted she scored on, one shot going just past the fingertips of the kid in goal and dinked off the inside of the hoop as it fell through, but they all counted. Not all of her shots were pretty, but they had gone in and she was happy with that. She hoped her tenure on the team so far and her flying ability would put her above anyone else trying out who might have been a more ‘natural’ chaser.

She returned to the ground and passed the quaffle off to the next person trying out, nodded to the captain and waited with the others for the try-out to finish.

 

[Miro Morales-Albertson]

Miro had taken a few bludger hits throughout the previous year, but regardless he loved playing quidditch and couldn't wait until he returned for his third year so he could try out for the quidditch team all over again. Miro had been trying to practice throughout the holidays much to his dad's dismay and he thought with his experience the previous year he could play even better that year. At least that was what Miro entirely believed as he arrived to the quidditch pitch that day, wasting no time to approach Rāwhiti when his name was called out. "Hey! I'm Miro Morales-Albertson and I am trying out for beater again!" Miro exclaimed, smiling wide at the captain. Miro then mounted his broom and flew into the air as try outs began, keeping a strong grip on the beater bat in his right hand.

Miro began by flying around the pitch, keeping an eye on his surroundings and trying to spot any bludgers heading towards the other players. Miro soon spotted a rogue bludger and swerved to follow it, reaching to hit it with his bat as far away from the pitch as he could. He then sped around the pitch again, keeping an eye as the same bludger turned back and began to head for another player. Miro tried his best to chase after the bludger, managing to fly fast enough to hit it away from the other players again, and trying his best to keep the other flyers safe from possible bludger hits. Miro spent the remainder of the practice trying his best to keep up and fly his best so he could play for the team again. He touched back to the ground when try outs were over feeling accomplished and hopeful he would be good enough to be chosen for the team for another year.​

 

[Fraser Fergusson]

It felt nice to have to try-out for his position. He had his now. He was on the team, a full member, and that was all he'd ever wanted. The teen was pleased to make the try-outs to see what other people were about and eagerly. He listened to the captain and then got into the air to help the newbies out as they needed it.

 

[Teddy Pirrip]

This was Teddy's third Quidditch season and his first year without the stress of tryouts, as he already had a secure spot on the team. While it was reassuring that his position was safe, it also meant he had to work harder to challenge the chasers and make scoring as difficult as possible for them to score and help set the bar for new teammates.

After listening to Rawhiti's speech and agreeing that this should be Gryffindor's year, Teddy flew up to the south hoops to defend them. He spotted Miro trying out and really hoped this would be his year to make the team. He also kept an eye out, hoping to see Aroha trying out again this year. When it was time for the keepers to have their turn, he drifted away from the hoops to let them show their skills whilst giving a little advice when necessary. He was not surprised to see Veronica trying out for a different position this year he would have done the same in her situation.

 

[Santiago Torres]

Santiago didn't feel great about his performance last season. He had been distracted. Things hadn't changed much for him but he wanted to be better. He was now the oldest beater with Aurora gone and he wanted to fill that roll. He listened to the captain speak and almost tried to pay attention. But the 'no mercy' comment caught his attention and he grinned. After the break he had he was read to hit things. With his bat in hand he took to the air searching for bludgers. No one was safe and he made sure to aim for his team mates and newbies a like. By the time they were back on the ground he was feeling a bit better and was cautiously optimistic with their chances.

 

[Aroha Blenheim]

Aroha was determined to make it this time (third time's the charm), though in all honesty there was a prick of doubt. Not in her abilities themselves, but more in the ability itself to demonstrate why she had to make the team. She knew she could help guide them to victory. She recognised Teddy and Miro, giving them both a little wave as she lined up before putting her game face on. This was serious after all. "Aroha Blenheim, and I'm trying out for beater."

She lifted off onto her broom. She'd been practicing all break long but the pressure was on as she scouted for bludgers to hit. Aroha spotted one, zooming to meet it. She lined up her bat and swung hard, hitting the bludger and oddly enough the bludger went flying straight through a hoop. Not exactly what she'd intended on doing but it looked cool. But Aroha didn't stop. She swerved, dodging an incoming bludger that someone had swung, before Aroha looked for another to hit. This time she actually did manage to hit it in the direction of someone but they moved out of the way just in time. It was close though, and Aroha felt confident she'd done well enough as the time wrapped up and she came back down to the ground.

 

[Joshua Lynch]

Josh couldn't believe he was in his final school season with Quidditch. The boy was excited for Quidditch this season and was excited for who were going to tryout. The seventh year arrived at the quidditch pitch where the rest of the team and those who were trying out this year. Joshua listened to what the captain had to say and then it wasn't long before they were in the air, ready to try out and practice. Josh was instantly in the air and decided to practice himself before helping out those who were trying out with passes and such.