Y30 Ravenclaw Quidditch Try-Outs

[Tholomyes Fontaine]

Tholomyes was a little surprised by his appointment to head boy, it would be a lot more work, it would be more pressure, it would just all be more, and he couldn't even believe it had been him. Him of all the people in his year. He didn't deserve such a thing, surely he'd just been picked because of some fluke. Sooner or later someone would realise that they'd picked the wrong. However, right now, the boy had much bigger things to deal with, quidditch was the first thing on the agenda. That was what he was doing on this day. The teen was waiting on the pitch before others were suppose to arrive, waving as the other captain approached. He had considered telling the head of house that maybe because of these new responsibilities that he stop quidditch, but the ravenclaw had decided that he liked quidditch a bit too much to stop himself from doing this.

He waved at Isabelle as she arrived, "Hey Isabelle, good holiday? Ready for this madness," He said to her with a lightness in his tone. The teen looked as others arrived, and he got the few bits ready for them as they arrived, Tholomyes waited until they had all gotten there, "Okay, I'm Tholomyes Fontaine, and this is Isabelle Marie, we're your captains," the boy introduced, "We are seeker and beater, respectively and today you lot will be trying out, anyone who was on the team last year doesn't need to try out fully, just fly around and get some practice, those trying out, tell us who you are and what position you will be trying out for," the boy continued, "Isabelle, anything to add?" once she had he motioned for people to get started.
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Player	Position
Icarus Ioannou	Chaser
Flavio Morales	Chaser
Noemie Vanity	Chaser
Tholomyes Fontaine (Co-Captain)	Beater
Viktor Styx	Beater
Elizabeth Chatwin	Keeper
Isabelle Marie (Co-Captain)	Seeker

[th colspan="2"]Ravenclaw Quidditch Team Y29[/th]

Out of Character:

Players who were on the team last year do not need to try out again as you already have a spot on the team, but before you're guaranteed the position you need to post once for attendance. Alternates do need to try out again.

First years need to PM me or Emzies first before posting in this topic as you need permission from either one of us, with valid reason.

 

[Flavio Morales-Tipene]

Flavio had spent his holidays unwinding after a long year, and appreciated the time he had to relax although when the holidays were due to end he was itching to return to school. One of the first things on his agenda for the year was to show up for the ravenclaw quidditch try outs to secure his place and help out any potential new comers to the team if they needed it. He showed up with his broom in one hand, and smiled at the team captain. He then stood and watched with a smile still on his face as people began to try out for the team.
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[Soohye Kendall-Wu]

Over the last few weeks, Soohye's education had been turned upside down. After talking to her siblings she'd decided to make the move to Hogwarts, and while she would miss Beauxbatons, she knew it was the right choice for her. She was happy with Ravenclaw, and was pleased she was going to be able to spend more time with Isaac and Taerin. Although she'd only met a couple of people in her house, they seemed welcoming and it helped her with her nerves, and as she spotted Flavio walking down to the pitch Soohye had decided to join him. She'd tried out for the team at Beauxbatons, but had ultimately been unsuccessful, and even though she didn't hold out much hope for herself she wanted to give it a go.

"Soohye Kendall-Wu. Trying out for Chaser" She said with a smile, glancing towards her new Ravenclaw friend. It was the same position her older sister Kimmy once held, and she thought it would be the most fun position to have. She mounted her broom and rose up into the air, grabbing a Quaffle and heading towards the hoops. She spent the next twenty minutes both scoring and failing in her attempts to score, and although she knew she could do better she gave it everything she had. She landed on the grass once she felt as though she'd gotten enough goals to show her abilities, and passing the captain she thanked him for her opportunity, and took a seat beside Flavio to see how the others would get on.

 

[October Alcott]

Although the decision to try out had been a last minute one, and diving headfirst into something she had no experience in whatsoever had been immeasurably daunting, October had thoroughly enjoyed her time as an alternate on the Quidditch team last year. Isabelle was such a talented Seeker, and October found herself wanting to learn more from the older girl, and keep improving the skills she had begun to build last year. So broom in hand, she made her way to the Quidditch pitch and joined the other hopefuls waiting to try out, standing attentively.

When her turn came, October stepped forward confidently. "October Alcott, trying out for Seeker." She said confidently, before mounting her broom and kicking off at a precise angle. She shot high into the air, curls whipping around behind her, and began to maneuver around the pitch, eyes scanning for the telltale glint of gold. When she spotted it hovering a little behind one of the goalposts October tucked low to her broom and shot towards her target, trying to angle her broom precisely to catch the ball but miss hitting the goalpost. A year ago she wouldn't have attempted such a risky stunt at all, but when October pulled her broom up and swooped away from the goalpost she did so triumphantly, snitch raised high in her hand. Beaming with flushed cheeks, it hit home to October just how far she had come practicing in the last year, and how much she was enjoying this sport. She returned to the ground to rejoin her teammates, hair a mess, snitch in hand, face lit up with delight.

 

[Elizabeth Chatwin]

This was the first year that she didn't have to try out for her position. She had played a full year as a keeper for the Ravenclaw team and apparently they deemed her worthy for another year. Elizabeth arrived at the pitch with her broom in her hand. She was ready to see what the try-outs would look like from the other side. Elly shot a smile to her captains and decided to practise some keeping. She mounted her broom and flew closely to the hoops, thusway alt chasers could practise on her.

 

[Noemie Snow]

Noemie arrived at the pitch with plenty of time to spare, she was happy to be able to get her place back on the team, the fact she could filled her with joy. The girl hadn't gotten the prefect position and while it had been disappointing, she was still happy to be back at school and specifically back at quidditch. There was still plenty more that she was doing currently at the school, things that would be good for her upon leaving, seeing as she hadn't gotten this prized position. She greeted the captains before getting upon her broom and flying up into the air to practice.
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[Isabelle Marie]

Izzy was ready for another year of Quidditch. It was sadly going to be her last year playing at the school and she knew she was going to miss her experience with her teammates, she was proud of her team for their effort the past year or so and she didn't doubt that they would do a great job once she graduated at the end of the year. Izzy arrived to the pitch and she greeted her fellow co-captain with a nod and "yeah, actually. Let's do this" before he began to address everyone. She smiled as they got started once everyone was here. When he was done, Izzy shook her head in response to his question if she wanted to add anything. "Just remember to do your best if you're trying out, and those who were on the team last year, like Theo said, just do laps around the field or help each other to practice." With that, she watched as one by one the new and returning students tried out, observing who would be a good fit for the team. Last year they had a good team and Izzy wanted to see if there was anyone else who'd be a good addition to the team.

 

[Alexis Kramer]

Alexis was making her way down the pitch to try out for the Quidditch Team. This would be her first time to try out since she decided not to try out last year. She also wanted to see if she could live her keeper or chaser skills. Skills that she had acquired playing with her brothers. She had finally reached the pitch and watched her other housemates try out. Finally, it was her turn and she stepped out to the center. "Alexis Sage Kramer, trying out for Keeper." Given the signal, she mounted her broom and flew up to the goal posts.

When she was up already, Alexis stretched her neck, loosening some nerves from her. She willed herself that she was just in for another Quidditch game with her brothers. The whistle was blown and the second year got into position. Just a few seconds after the whistle was blown, the first Chaser came towards her with the quaffle. She, hovering in between the three goal posts, tried to calculate the chaser's next move. The chaser feigned a left, making her flew there directly but she soon realized the plan and tried to make it up. Reaching out her right arm, she was able to barely grasp the quaffle and save it from getting through the goal post. The Ravenclaw released a breath of relief at her first point. She barely had a minute to spare before the second chaser came fast. The blue-eyed Ravenclaw was taken by surprise by the quaffle which made her unable to save it. Shaking her head, she got herself in position, determined to save the remaining three quaffles. Soon enough, the third one was fast approaching. It was a move she knew from Adalric so she was already prepared for it. She stayed put in her position and on the last second, dashed towards it and hit the quaffle with her broom, sending it to the left side of the chaser. Biting back a grin, she faced the fourth quaffle coming towards her aiming for the other side of the goal posts. She flew over there, saving the goal in a nick of time. She wiped a trickle of sweat on her forehead. Last goal. Du kannst das machen, Kramer., she chanted in her mind. She set her eyes on the last chaser approaching her and when he was just only a few meters away, threw the quaffle at an amazing speed. It was heading for the center goal post. Alexis hovered between the two posts, giving her allowance to move in case it would swerve in another direction. When it was within her reach, she punched it with all her might, the ball flying in the opposite direction, away from her and the goal posts behind her.

She had done it. The whistle blew and Alexis exhaled as she leaned down, touching back the ground. She was still shaking from the adrenaline rush but she was happy with her performance. Four out of five was not bad. She was just hoping she could qualify even as an alternate. She gave Tholomyes and Isabelle a polite smile and stepped off the pitch to the sides to watch other students try out.

 

[Viktor Styx]

Quidditch. One of the only things that Viktor could even stand nowadays. That and Wynter. Viktor walked to the pitch with his bat in hand, and the broom in the other. He walked to see the captain, rather, captains. One of them was dating one of his cousins. It was not hard to see. Viktor kept his mouth shut on the matter. He, instead, simply nodded, got on his broom for a few laps, before setting to the skies to hit some bludgers. The best part of the game was hurting people, after all. Only, he might have to actually protect his team.
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[Ella Bishop]

Ella was excited about attending the Ravenclaw try-outs. Even though she was the only child around the house during the break, Ella had trained hard during the summer holidays and was ready to show the co-captains her skills. Ella hurriedly put on her robes and gear, and with her Silver Arrow in her left hand, a bat in her right and robes dangling beside her she made her way to the Quidditch Pitch. Ella walked onto the Pitch, not nervous at all. And it showed. An aura of confidence poured out from her and her coloured robes. The girl was not a newbie to this sport. And really wanted to show everyone - especially the opposing teams - besides that, Ella wanted to prove to the co-captains that she was a good Beater and that she really enjoyed playing Quidditch.She greeted everyone when she arrived and almost immediately wrote her name and position on the paper. ''Hey,'' she said to the bunch, ''I'm Ella and I'll be trying out for the position of Beater.''

The Ravenclaw shot up into the air, one hand holding onto her broom and the other hand clutching her Beater's bat. After flying a lap as fast as she could, Ella flew over to the other Beaters. She began a bit rough, not hitting every bludger that was sent her way, but after a few minutes, she recovered, sending almost every bludger the right way and preventing the others from trying to hit her.

 

[Icarus Ioannou]

Icarus had been unsure if he should bother staying on the Quidditch team for another year, especially following his parents disapproval about it over the holidays, but it was a hobby he didn't want to give up, and one of the more prominent things he looked forward to coming back to in his time away. He stood with the rest of the team, broom in hand, and quietly took to the sky for the practice, keeping an eye out for the newer try-outs, all who seemed to be older than he was.

 

[Jackson Cade]

Jackson had enjoyed being a part of the Quidditch team the previous year and was hoping to be part of it again even if he had to continue as an alternate. He grabbed his broom and club and made his way down to the Quidditch pitch. Jackson nodded at his previous teammates as a greeting before he walked over to the others waiting to try out. "Jackson Cade, trying out for beater," Soon it was his turn to step up so Jackson climbed onto his and took off into the air and started by doing a few laps to get used to flying again before he began circling the other players looking out for bludgers. Jackson intercepted one heading for one of the chasers and hit it toward the other side of the pitch. Another bludger was hurtling towards a seeker, Jackson leaned forward and put himself in between the bludger and player and hit it away. Jackson spent the rest of the tryout hitting bludgers away and when it was over he returned to the ground, thanked the captains and left the pitch.

 

[Isabelle Marie]

Player	Position[/td]
Icarus Ioannou	Chaser
Flavio Morales	Chaser
Noemie Vanity	Chaser
Tholomyes Fontaine (Co-Captain)	Beater
Viktor Styx	Beater
Elizabeth Chatwin	Keeper
Isabelle Marie (Co-Captain)	Seeker
Soohye Kendall-Wu	Alternate Chaser
Jackson Cade	Alternate Beater
Alexis Sage Kramer	Alternate Keeper
October Alcott	Alternate Seeker

[th colspan="2"]Ravenclaw Quidditch Team Y30[/th] [th]

Out of Character:

Thank you to everyone who tried out, those who didn't make it, don't worry, there's always next year