A Lesson From the Heart
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That was why Avery chose to host a Quidditch event. Anyone who ever wanted to learn a thing or two about Quidditch could come. They would get to meet a real life Quidditch player who had played since she was a first year. Having the chance to get her mind off of her grandfather and teaching younger students and students her age or older about the sport she loved was worth every second. She would finally get to show off her passion.
She had borrowed some training supplies from the Quidditch lockers. There would be no need to use the official match equipment. The lioness also wore her crimson and gold Quidditch robes that flowed lightly in the crisp air and her hair was braided into two dutch braids. That was her normal Quidditch look she wore to every game. She also wanted to stand out to all the people interested in taking some lessons.
Now all that was left was to work with her first student. Each lesson would be short so she could reach as many students as possible, but her goal was simple. She wanted other to love Quidditch as much as she did.xx
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A Lesson From the Heart
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Date: Early October, 2026
Time: Afternoon
Location: Quidditch Field, Hogwarts
Xio noticed the Quidditch supplies from a distance as she was heading back towards the castle, stopped in her tracks, and immediately broke into a sprint straight towards the third year Gryffindor, @Avery Gray. She was out of breath as she skidded on her heels against the momentum of her running, stopping just at the foot of the girl settled amongst the Quidditch equipment.
"Hello! What's going on over here? Wow, look at all of these! Are you going to play a game of Quidditch? I would love to get in some pointers! I'm hoping to become a Keeper for Ravenclaw one day! Oh by the way my name is Xio, nice to meet you!"
She exclaimed excitedly in what almost seemed like one long-winded sentence as she took note of all the different Quidditch equipment. The broomsticks, the various types of quidditch balls, the beater bats, it all excited her to see them up close and personal. Especially the fact that they all looked well worn in and used so it was evident the sport is loved and enjoyed.
"My older brother played Quidditch, so I know the general idea but this would be my first year actually participating rather than just watching! What would you recommend I focus on improving first to prepare for a spot on a Quidditch team?"
She finished with a question that was barely contained excitement.
OOC Notes: looking forward to your reply!
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"Well, not exactly a game, but more a demonstration of Quidditch. I'm Avery Gray. Third year second string Seeker for Gryffindor. I'm out here today showing anyone interested how Quidditch works." Avery walked over to where her Silver Arrow was lying on the ground and she gently picked it up before walking over to the girl. Her broom now gripped firmly in her hand.
"A keeper for Ravenclaw, you say? Good choice. The Ravenclaw team was hard to beat last year. If I recall, they had the record for the most matches won. Though that is beside the point. A keeper is a key role as are all the other roles. Each Quidditch position contributes to the whole and makes the game function correctly. Lose a team member or position in a game, it becomes a lot harder to function. A keeper's main goal is to block the other team from scoring points. Now, this may sound easy, but it is not. There are so many high speed combinations that take practice and precision to master. Would you like to see a demonstration?"
Avery was no Keeper, but that did not mean she did not know how to do the role of one. SHe would probably be less precise as her fellow Quidditch players on Gryffindor that played the role perfectly, but it would do for a simple demonstration if the girl wanted one.
Avery thought for a moment when the girl asked her the question. "Well, I highly recommend you first focus on your precision and awareness. Everything in Quidditch requires you to be on your toes constantly and that I believe is what makes it thrilling. You always have to watch for those bludgers and know where the Quaffle or snitch are regardless of your position. If something goes wrong or one of your teammates falls, you need to be ready to catch them in a moment's notice."xx
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Date: Early October, 2026
Time: Afternoon
Location: Quidditch Field, Hogwarts
Xio squealed in excitement as Avery explained the importance of the various roles, and how the overall team dynamic can be impacted at any given point, gaining her first tip on Quidditch.
"Quidditch is such an intense sport! The first Quidditch game my brother played he crashed into another Beater! Ma wasn't too happy to hear about that through an Owl but he was so proud. He said he was having so much fun that he hardly remembers the crash!"
Xio joked as she admired Avery's broom.
"That's a really pretty broom! I can't wait to own my own one day! I might end up getting a hand-me-down now that I think about it...but maybe that'll be good! It'll be broken in already!"
She quickly said as she daydreamed momentarily about flying on her own broom. Then, as if realizing she wasn't paying attention and being incredibly rude, she shook her head.
"I would love to see an example! I want to see what would be good forms for both defensive and offensive, good practices for blocking and avoiding the balls, I want to see it all!"
She said with a clap, jumping in place as she barely continued to keep her excitement from imploding.
"How did you handle your first time jitters? I'm sure paying attention in Flying will be plenty to help get comfortable with and on a broom but I'm sure it's different when you're actively in a game! Especially since you have to consider so many things at once!"
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"Yes. It's always nice to get a second-hand broom. Especially starting out. This broom here was brand new when I bought it myself. Took forever to save up the money for it. It's a Silver Arrow. Very nice. Though not easy to break in. I had many falls with it starting out." Avery laughed lightly as she recalled all the times she had crashed her broom while first starting out. It had been awhile since that had last happened.
"Well I'm no Keeper, so this won't be perfect, but I will show you a few things. Whenever you join your Ravenclaw team, they'll teach you the proper way to do everything. There's a reason I'm the Seeker and not a Keeper." Avery joked as she mounted her broom and took to the sky.
This would be simple. Nothing too fancy. Just some simple guarding hoops moves and maybe a starfish and stick if Avery could hold on. She had never performed the action herself. She had only seen it done.
Starting out simple, Avery zipped around the goals and flipped herself as if blocking the Quaffle from entering the hoop. Then she stood guard for a moment to catch her breath in front of the middle hoop as the hardest part was to come. Avery grabbed her hands on her broom to hold steady and jumped down. Her full weight pulling on her arms, but she held fast. Starfish and Stick. She had done it at least and not made a fool of herself. Was it any good? Probably no, but it would have to do.
"Well, that's a short demonstration. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope to see you again. And, as far as your question, well in Quidditch, there really is no time to be nervous. At least for me there isn't. Your head has to be constantly in the game and the plays drilled into your brain become like muscle memory. You only have to focus and concentrate on the task at hand and what is going on around you. The rest will come to you." Avery explained with a smile as she waved for another girl she saw approaching to come over.xx
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