Y37 Hufflepuff Practice S1

Noticing a bludger destined for @Amy Jewel, Tilly flew up and knocked the iron ball in another direction. She certainly liked defending her teammates better than assaulting them. However, he would need to switch back to offense soon.
 
After Lillith missed her shot, Abian grabbed the quaffle again. He held onto it as he flew off, holding it under his arm as flew a loop around the pitch. "Try to steal it from me!" He called to the other chasers, as that was also something they should practice.
 
Lucas was still reeling from the bludger hit, but tried to keep an eye out for the snitch. He just hoped he wouldn't be hit again, this was not fun. He grimaced and kept on flying.
 
After shadowing Elliot for a while Connor really knew he should go back on the offensive, peeling away to soar around the pitch, taking stock of where the bludgers were and trying to plan out his next move.
 
Elliot was glad Lucas seemed to be managed, and with Abian working with the chasers, he was determined to actually focus on seeking for a bit longer and hopefully not get distracted.
 
Connor sped up to close the gap with a bludger, aiming it for Elliot again. His shot flew past the seeker though, and instead managed to strike his co-beater. Connor winced, calling out to Tilly quickly. "SORRY!"
@Tilly Drage
 
Tilly was not expecting a bludger in the gut. Reeling from the impact, she managed to hold on to her broom and her bat as she hurled up her breakfast over the pitch. Lesson learned- she wouldn’t eat so much before practice next time.

She wiped at her mouth with the back of her hand and waved at @Connor Holland with a grin. “Good one!” she hollered. Tilly decided to soldier through the pain.
 
Elliot was paying enough attention this time to hear the telltale sound of a bludger heading his way. He managed to duck, watching it soar past him with relief until it slammed into Tilly instead. "You okay?" He called to her, face lined with concern after it looked like she'd thrown up a bit from the impact. She seemed to be toughing it out, but Elliot was still worried.
 
Hunter chased Abian down trying to take the quaffle from him. He was flying right next him when he punched the quaffle from under the boy's arm making it go flying forward. Hunter speeded up to grab it before it hit the floor and grabbed it."Want to see you trying to steal it from me now" he said sticking his tongue to Abian and smiling at him.
 
Connor already felt guilty about hitting Tilly, but nothing could have prepared him for how horrible he would feel watching her hunch over and throw up. His own stomach turning at the sight, Connor ignored his discomfort to hurry over and check on her. "Are you okay?!" He asked nervously, hovering by Tilly. "Do you need the hospital wing? I'm soooo sorry..."
 
Tilly looked back at @Elliot Briar and @Connor Holland, who'd asked if she was OK. "Yup, I'm fine!" she shouted back, fighting off a wave of nausea. She flew a few feet lower and swung her bat at a bludger. Her core protested as she made contact with iron. She meant to encourage it away from her teammates.

However, the bludger had other ideas and pummeled @Hunter Robinson instead.
 
Elliot was relieved that Tilly was okay, and that Connor was checking in with her too. She seemed well enough though, especially after she was able to nail Hunter with a bludger next, which had Elliot wincing in sympathy again. He couldn't spend the whole practice fussing over the team when they got hit though, and after making sure Hunter wasn't seriously injured, Elliot returned his focus to the snitch.
 
Hunter was still looking Abian when a bludger hit him. He was not seeing that one coming, it was a bit hurtful but ok "I'm okay" he shouted for everyone to hear, somehow he still had the quaffle in his hand. Abian hadn't be able to take it from him yet. Hunter looked at Tilly and teased her saying "You have the strength of a twelve year girl", he chuckled a bit knowing that the next time he would be hit by her she wouldn't go so soft on him.
 
Amy laughed when Hunter had told Abian that he needed to steal the Quaffle back from him. The laughter quickly disappeared however, when both Tilly and Hunter were hit with bludgers right after one another. Hunter managed to keep a hold on the Quaffle, but Amy flew toward him, just in case he wanted to pass.
 
Even as she reassured him she was fine, Connor's guilt over hitting Tilly still twisted his stomach, meeting the nausea from having seen her throw up. He did his best to push it all down, collecting himself and flying off to guard Lucas's side for a bit.
 
The team still seemed to be moving fine despite the bludger hits, so taking a breath, Elliot flew up higher, getting a good overview of the pitch to watch out for any movement from the snitch.
 
Seeing Amy near him Hunter guessed that she would wanted to join the fun too "You are welcome to try too" he said grinning at the girl and speeding up.
 
Tilly stuck out her tongue at Hunter. She had gotten the impression over the last year that he was a bit of a sh!thead, but he was hilarious. And it was all in good fun. She had half a mind to smack another bludger at him. Instead, she flew close to the chasers and whacked away a bludger that was zooming towards them.

"You're welcome!" Tilly hollered as she flew towards the other end of the pitch.
 
Connor stuck close to Lucas, bat gripped firmly as he kept an eye out for any bludgers getting too near the young boy.
 
Circling the pitch a few times, Elliot's heart lept when he spotted the snitch, taking off in pursuit. He tried to keep an eye out for bludgers again this time, but he was determined not to loose track of the snitch this time.
 
Lillith flew even higher, trying to go over @Hunter Robinson. Moving slightly to the right as she dropped her broom down beside him. They were now level with each other, and so Lillith, holding onto her broom with her rand hand for balance, grabbed for the quaffle with her left. She smacked it upwards towards her, and took a hold of it. She stuck out her tongue playfully and zoomed foreward. “Catch me if you cannnnnn!!!” She cried out.
 
OOCOut of Character:
Quick rules housekeeping just so everyone's aware; it's 100% fine in the spirit of practice (and I am enjoying reading it), but in an actual game there are rules about stealing the quaffle from the opposing team 👀 . If you do an official steal in the game, please state either rule 2a (stealing from an opposing player) or 2b (stealing after a goal has been scored) in your post. I recommend checking on when you can perform a steal so you're keeping an eye for potential opportunities 💪
 
Connor flew close alongside Lucas, bat gripped tight in his hand should any bludgers come near his young teammate.
 
it wasn't long until there was another shot at goal this time from Tilly. he was too slow to get at it but thankfully it hit one of the rings and it fell down he collected it and threw it to Lilith. it didn't take long before hunter was heading back to the goals this time he was ready and he managed to catch it surprising himself as much as the chasers. he threw it out again
there was a slight lull in people heading towards him and Linden watched the other players there seemed to be a lot going on. the beaters hitting bludgers in all directions. he was glad as a keeper there were strict rules as to when they could be hit at him. but as he watched a ball collide with his roommate he remembered how his sister had winced after he hugged her after a game. seekers were not safe "Are you okay Luc" he called. distracted as he saw his room mate. apparently he was not the online distracted as Amy took a shot and it went wide between the hoops. he went after it and caught it throwing it back in to hunter.
he watched as the chasers seemed to start a game of chase trying to get the gaffe off each other and the beaters played tennis both trying to hit each other. Linden practiced his broom work at the end of the pitch circling and winding himself between the rings. before practicing moving without his hands on the handle. he felt himself wobble and quickly grabbed on again. impressed at how well the chasers and beaters were able to move around single handedly.

((sorry I seem to have a lot to catch up on))
 
Connor whacked a nearby bludger away from Lucas, relieved to be helping his teammates for a bit rather than hurting. He knew the players needed to practice getting hit too, but he didn't relish being the one to do it.
 
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