Open S1 Y42 Beauxbatons Practice

Xenia Nikolaidou

Xenia Nikolaidou

Beauxbatons Graduate | Athenian Fire
 
Messages
312
OOC First Name
Camilla
Blood Status
Muggleborn
Relationship Status
Single (Not Looking)
Age
18 (16/04/2042)
Beauxbatons,PracticeXenia wasn't going to let her nerves betray her this time around. Not only because Eren would never let her hear the end of it if she was as nervous as she'd been during the try-outs, but because focusing on her appearance was going to get her nowhere. She knew what she was doing on a pitch, and that was more important than looking good. If she didn't end up gross and sweaty and red-faced from training, and wasn't yelling directions out, then she obviously wasn't working hard enough. Instead of fidgeting, she decided to focus on doing some stretches while she waited, hoping that would keep her distracted.

"Kalimera, bonjour, hello," Xenia greeted, giving the team a slight smile. "Thanks for coming. Last year we won against Ilvermony, so they will be hungry for a win this time," she explained. "We are not going to let them win. Seekers, show me some...intent." She had to think of the word for a moment, which probably didn't help her case of looking captain-y. "Bellamy? You choose which hoops you want to guard, I will take the other." He was younger, after all, and while she figured he probably wouldn't get a game unless she got bludgeoned off her broom, it was nice to have some backup. "Don't go easy on the chasers. And chasers, don't go easy on us." She looked at Eren with a smirk, before looking to the beaters. "And you guys do what you do best. Just don't send the seekers to the nurse. We need them." Xenia took a deep breath, realizing she was talking far more than she wanted to. "Shout at me or wave your wand if you need help when we're in the air. Stretch if you need to then let's get going!" While everyone got ready, she released the bludgers and snitch, tossing the quaffle to one of the chasers and taking to the skies, hovering around the middle for a moment to make sure everyone was up and ready before heading to the opposite hoops to their alternate, wondering if she should've set specific chasers to specific keepers and shrugging. They were smart enough to manage.

OOCOut of Character:
No arrivals, just get straight to it! Please check your PMs, too. :)
 
Bellamy had mixed feelings about making it on the quidditch team. He was happy to give his mom some good news but it also meant he had to actually practice and play quidditch. He fidgeted with his practice gear and waited for it to start. He blinked when the captain called his names and he glanced up at the hoops when she asked which one he wanted to guard. The question had caught him off guard but he pointed to the north hoops without really thinking. When the balls were released he got into the air with the rest of the team and started to watch for the chasers.
 
Xenia headed for the south hoops, keeping a close eye on everything. It would be hard to both monitor training while keeping the goal but it was a challenge she was keen for. At least it wasn't speaking in French.
 
It was time for Quidditch practice, and though he was an alternate, it was better for him because that was his ticket to Hogwarts New Zealand. He mounted his broom and took off to go look for that snitch. Vincent just hoped that this time was good, and his try outs were not a fluke. He was one of the younger students after all.​
 
Ava hopped onto her broom and looked for a bludger to hit.
 
Claire was surprised that she had made it on the team, even if it was just as an alternate. Though she was happy with her position. Claire excitedly made her way down to the pitch and gathered with the rest of the team, listening and nodding to what the captain said. It wasn't long before the balls were released into the air. Claire managed to get her hands on the quaffle and headed towards the hoops.
 
Xenia grinned, seeing one of the younger students take the quaffle. Some of the alternates were pretty young, but if they were enthusiastic about playing, she wanted to give them the opportunity to practice and learn.
 
When Claire was close enough to the hoops, the chaser threw the quaffle towards the hoops but completely missed. She was only a little disappointed.
 
Xenia clapped at the attempt, wanting to be encouraging, and then watched carefully as Ophelia took the quaffle.
 
Ava hit the bludger she had been chasing but it harmlessly sailed past everyone.
 
Claire followed closely behind the older chaser.
 
Élise mounted her broom and was on the look out for a bludger to smash.
 
Vincent kept flying around, looking for that golden snitch. He knew that his chances were pretty low, but that would not stop him from trying. He was also lucky that he was not hit by a bludger yet. He heard those things hurt a lot!​
 
Asclepius was all set for his first practice on the team and headed onto the pitch to get things started. He grabbed his broom and lifted it into the air. When he saw one of the other chasers score he grabbed the quaffle when it had been thrown back into play. He took it up the other end of the pitch and thew it at the hoops but it was easily saved.
 
Xenia was equally disappointed and pleased to see that Ophelia scored already, and kept up her focus, keeping an eye out.
 
Amelie winced when she got hit, but she kept on searching, wanting to appear tough for the rest of the team.
 
Xenia looked carefully at Amelie. One hit hurt, but was bearable. Though she'd have to keep an eye out for more. Watching everything going on was tough. At least she had a decent vantage point.
 
Bellamy wasn't really surprised as the chasers managed to score almost immediately. He had a long way to go before he'd be any really use on the team.
 
Xenia wondered if maybe she should put both keepers on one goal, before shaking her head. They'd be bound to crash into each other.
 
Xenia kept an eye out as Ophelia took the quaffle again.
 
Élise spotted a bludger and swung her beaters bat the bludger managed to hit into @Ava Hastings
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)
Back
Top