Hufflepuff v Ravenclaw 3rd Game Finished

ACTION: ON BENCH, READY

Cecily was delighted with herself-- after every game of barely getting a finger on the quaffle, she had finally managed to snatch it out of the air and race towards the hoops on the other end. She could see Ruthie out of the corner of her eye, keeping pace with her in the case she needed to pass, but Cecily could see a clear shot to the rings and took a chance. The Ravenclaw leaned over her broom, racing towards the other end of the pitch, eyes narrowed against the wind. In one fluid movement, as she was close enough to make out the details on the Hufflepuff Keeper's robes, Cecily straightened up, drew her arm back, and let lose the quaffle straight towards the rings.

Well, maybe a little too straight. Cecily groaned as the ball flew directly into the keeper's grasp. Dammit! But, huffing, the girl only gave herself a moment to wallow. She had a game to win-- this was but a minor setback. Although, as she swung her broom around to head back into the game, she noticed a few other minor setbacks as well: Serena was still barely hanging on to her broom, looking as determined as ever, and Jorah was precariously balanced on the back of Daniel's. So, things were not going as planned. That was okay, it was fine. They could bounce back-- there was still time. Cecily shook her head and refocused on the match.

ACTION: doing as strategized

To say it was hard sitting on the bench cheering on her team was one thing for sure... but being down the long pitch away from her teammates as she watched them all move into action while she waited by the hoops was almost as agonizing in some ways. Her eyes darted around each player and their action, intent on keeping watch of the Quaffle. Thankfully Ravenclaw had gained possession, though this didn't lessen her grip on her broom. She was ready.

Lark's brows furrowed as the action laid out before her, Bludgers ripping through the air after players as the Beater's bats against the ball cracked loudly. She only tensed for a moment as Jorah had been knocked from his broom, a sickening feeling boiled in the pit of her stomach at the thought of even her own body making direct contact with the ground below.

Letting out a steady breath Lark continued to keep her eyes peeled.

Actions: Focused and doing as strategized!

Quinn had missed but he knew it wasn't because his aim was poor. No he had managed to improve it quite a bit. Emma was just that good and he needed to be better. They were so close and they fought hard for this. It was time to show them all what Hufflepuffs were really made of.

Looking around as he flew around he very quickly took stock. "Damn!" He noticed what happened to Dawn and than brought his attention back to his own situation. Well whatever they were going to do. It was sure to be interesting he would go where he was needed.

They got this.

Action: Doing as Strategized

ACTION: benched and cheering wildly!

Serena groaned as one of the Ravenclaw chasers grabbed the Quaffle. Not a great start to the game. But her frown quickly turned upside down as Willow kept the ball from going in. "Woo-hoo! Go, Willow!" The first-year cheered for her friend and team-mate.

However, the victory was short-lived as two bludgers made their way towards two of her team-mates, Dawn and Serena. Her worry was slightly relieved when her name-twin managed to stay on her broom. But the same couldn't be said for Dawn. The girl tumbled down before being quickly saved by another chaser, Annie Morgan. Serena sighed. While she was glad that Dawn was alright, of course, Serena couldn't deny that she was a bit disappointed that she wasn't able to play quite yet.

But the game wasn't over yet. Although it might be ending soon. Serena noticed that Towers was focused on something. While the first-year couldn't see what it was, she hoped that it was something small and gold… Had the Snitch been spotted? Serena leaned on the edge of the bench, bouncing in anticipation of how the game would unfold.

Action: Benched and cheering

Teiki returned the wave to Annie, a cheerful smile on her face. She really hoped that the Hufflepuffs were going to win the game. After all, they hadn't lost a game before... why start now? She leaned forward to watch the game, eyes scanning between the main action and the Seekers. After all, the seeker was the position she played. It would be good to watch how one really played that position. Not like some newbie First Year like herself.

She winced as players already began to fall. So soon? The young Hufflepuff could feel herself wince in unison with the bludger, striking yellow and blue figures alike. Unfortunately, there was nothing she could really do from the sideline except cheer and watch. Her eyes flew open as the Ravenclaws grabbed the quaffle, flying towards the keeper- only for it not to go in.

"Nice job, Willow!" She called out, before continuing to watch Serena. She couldn't really tell, but perhaps something had changed? Either way, another shout went out, "You got this, Serena!" With that, she took in a deep breath, to shout once more, "Go badgers!" A grin appeared on the girl's face, having never really felt this before. Perhaps she should've played more team sports as a (younger) child.

Action | Benched and Cheering

SMACK! Jorah sent a bludger barreling straight toward one of the Hufflepuff chasers. The small ball of death collided with the player and knocked her off her broom. She plummeted toward the ground before being saved by one of her fellow chasers. Damn, almost got her, Jorah thought to himself. He swung his broom around to intercept another bludger when he felt it. BAM! Under his left shoulder blade, a bludger smacked into his ribs. The force sent Jorah flipping over the right side of his broom. The green turf of the Quidditch pitch zoomed up toward him as he fell. Jorah braced for impact, but it never came. He opened his eyes to see himself on the back of @David Young's broom. "Woo! Thanks man! I owe you one."

Action: Doing as strategized!