Chapter 120 - – Try Out’s (2/2)

Beaming Frank says, ”You're certainly talented, Potter. You've got the position; we'll see you for training on Monday.”

”Yes, sir!” James shouted thrilled at having gotten on the team on his first try while being a second year.” James quickly takes a seat on the bench as Frank moves to explain to the keepers, what their job is.

Sirius sighs and says, ”That could have been me.”

”If not for your big fat mouth,” Tiffany cryptically said earning her a swift glare. Tiffany merely sticks out her tongue and returns to watching the field as Bethanie sighs at her antics.

Lupin and Pettigrew pat Sirius on the back as Lupin says, ”There's always next year, Sirius.”

”We all can try out next year,” Pettigrew consoled and then paused. ”Except for Remy, I guess.”

Lupin shrugs as he knew he couldn't very well try out due to his condition. ”It's alright, Pete. You and Sirius can try out to be beaters or a chaser.”

”But what if I want to be a seeker?” Pettigrew protested amid snickers.

”Well, Longbottom's the seeker,” Lupin calmly pointed out. ”He'll only be a sixth-year next year, so he's still got two more years after this.” Pettigrew sighed but didn't make another comment on the subject.

”What about all of you?” Sirius asked as Lily motioned at him to shush.

Terry shudders and says, ”Though I like to fly, I heard that the training is grueling. No thanks.”

”Severus?”

Severus also shook his head. ”I'll be taking goblin next year plus we'll have two more required courses. I don't think I'll be able to handle the coursework otherwise.”

Sirius turns with hopeful eyes to Silvia, who regretfully says, ”Mother said that if I even attempted to try out, I'll be stuck all summer taking lady courses such as flower arranging.”

Sirius didn't even try to ask Rowan or the other two girls as he already knew their responses were a firm, no. However, to his delight, he hears an unexpected reply, ”Well, Terry lent me his broom yesterday and Professor Slughorn saw me flying. I thought for sure I'd get in trouble, but he said I've got a natural talent. He said, if that I try out next year, I'm sure to get the seeker position.”

Sirius gawks at the beaming proud figure of his younger brother, Regulus. ”But that means we'll be on opposite teams,” Sirius faltered.

”Good, now you can't complain that I cheat,” Regulus arrogantly said.

”Slytherins always cheat,” Sirius growled back earning him a dark look from his friends.

”Maybe, but that's only if we get caught,” Regulus smirked with a flashing wolfish grin.

Sirius chokes as Regulus turns back to watch the game. Severus merely sighs and says, ”Siblings, I tell you.” The rest of those with siblings nod their heads as those without any only blink unable to respond.

Unable to take it anymore, Rowan rises to her feet and says, ”Well, I'm hungry, I'm going!”

”Wait, aren't you going to watch the rest of the tryouts?” Sirius called out.

”NO!” Rowan said over her shoulder as she made her way past them and stomped down the stands.

”Girls, what can I say,” Terry said with a shrug, earning himself a handful of glares and a sharp jab to his ribcage from Silvia.

”When will you learn to keep your mouth shut, Terry Greengrass?” Tiffany huffed. ”It's such a shame to given that you're cute. You'd be a lot more popular otherwise.”

”I am popular!” Terry protested earning skeptical looks from the girls.

Even Bethanie adds fuel to the flames. ”Terry, you're only popular as long as you don't open your fat mouth. The moment you speak any feelings of charm or natural affection utterly vanish.”

Terry seems utterly in shock as Sirius and the rest of the marauders pat his back in comfort. Severus merely snorts and stealthily peeks at Lily, before returning to watch the field. As long as Lily was around, he much didn't care as long as they left them alone.