HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
SPECTATOR THREAD FOR BROOM RACING
HUFFLEPUFF vs RAVENCLAW - WINTER 2025
Few sprinkles of snow dust gently floated to the Hogwarts grounds. There was even a slight chill in the air. Winter truly did came, but it'll disappear into Spring like nothing. Everyone's ever so favorite captain made her way down into the racing area, and she had to dust the snow off of her body when she stood long enough in place. She yawned, stretching her arms. She wore a heavy coat, hating the frigid air. "What a shame, it'd be hard to start a fire in this kind of weather." She let out a sigh. Moisture was never good for wood burning. It was times like this that she truly wished a dragon would swoop down and just set everything alight.Date: Jan. 21st, 2025
Time: 12:00
Weather: snowy
"Okay everyone, you know the drill. Racers sit on brooms properly, no showing yourself off to your fans. No early starts. Late starts is a you problem. And uh..." Vale scrunched her eyebrows in an attempt to configure what else to add. How she hated rules. "Remember, it is legal to hurt each other, but to not purposefully kill each other. No matter how fun and exciting that idea is. Again, coffins will be difficult to bring out given these conditions. Everyone's last wishes written down? Good." She didn't wait to hear any objections. She raised her hand, her nails shaped into black claws.
"Racers! Race as if your life depends on it! And it probably does! On your mark-I saw that! You lot ain't no snakes! Back further from the line! Get set!" Vale kept her hand up, enjoying the tense silence it brought. "GO!" She waved her arm down, in time with her shout. The race was finally on.
This is a spectator thread for the Broom Race. 200 words is still the requirement for all threads. Please remember that you are not able to interface with the players in the race from a spectator thread.
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
If there was a peer somewhere around here in the cold, they might have called her a traitor. But the truth was she didn't know anyone on the Ravenclaw team while she did know someone on the Hufflepuff team—two actually if you counted the girl who'd been on her Quidditch team recently, Ruth. Their first encounter had been kind of awkward, but she seemed a decent flyer from that match alone, which clearly had earned her a spot on the Hufflepuff broom racing team. More to the point, the first official game was always scary. She hoped Ruth would be able to pull through, even if she didn't know her well.
Really, though, as her sign detailed she was here for Reyna Evergreen. The older girl had become a friendly face. After all, you didn't just design a dress—the greatest dress—together and not become friends once the last piece of ribbon was sewn. Rather than a mentor, Maisie viewed the other girl as a peer and one of the first friendly people she'd encountered at the school. This was to say nothing of the fact that Reyna had won the last broom racing match. Talent was certainly there, and Maisie was excited to see how she'd fair out here on this snowy day.
So, she found a seat on the stands and held her sign in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. The phrase "Let's go Evergreen!" shown in bright gold letters. It was not the most creative phrasing, but letters were made of ribbons and remnant fabric. This gave them a kind of pop-up effect that she hoped would be visible even in the air.
With her Ravenclaw scarf wrapped around her, she decided not to let it bother her. She was competitive, but friendship knew no houses. And her friend, Reyna, was going to win—or at least try—and Maisie was going to see it happened. She had that much faith.
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
mankind is meant to inherit the stars
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OUTDOOR CLUB AREA • INTERACTING WITH: @anyone interested
MENTIONING: @Ruth Fairchild
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| ?????? | Snow immediately covered the broom racing tracks even before the match could even commence. It is extremely cold, and even if one wraps themselves with layers of sweaters and coat, it doesn't repel much of the wintry crisp the air provides. If there is something that should be watching the broom racing match in this extreme weather—in her opinion—it was definitely not Aurelia Valentine. However, they suspend classes for this match, and she had just gone to Hogwarts Library just to see that it is more deserted than an abandoned hospital the young badger found a year ago near Croydon. Plus, she heard that Ruth Fairchild is playing for Hufflepuff in this broom racing match. Not that she persevered with the cold because of her—hello, they are not friends—she is only curious about what is so fun about racing in air with a few obstacles built in the tracks. That is the most hazardous thing she had heard in her entire life and it very much puzzled her that anyone is willing to risk their life for such sports. Honestly, sometimes it was just necessary to question the institution itself. Sporting a thick, black coat with layers of sweaters underneath, Aurelia trudged the path towards the stands for Hufflepuff. The weather may be gloomy, however, the crowd is definitely charged with energy, waving yellow flags, their faces painted with yellow and black, the others holding a large banner with the Hufflepuff crest. Some of them also enchanted the banners with the faces of the Hufflepuff players, moving and posing. The young badger squeezed herself between the crowds, settling herself in an unoccupied seat. She showed her support by wearing yellow mittens, her Hufflepuff scarf wrapped securely around her neck, her knitted hat also in yellow. Aurelia leaned back when someone roared near her, screaming so loudly and vehemently that she half-expected for the voice box of the boy to pop just there. Her laugh was drowned from the other Hufflepuffs chattering and also cheering, her eardrums also on the verge of being shattered by these animal screams. Ruth Fairchild might not be her friend, or she might be, she doesn't know, as they haven't clarified that yet. However, this sweet Hufflepuff girl is the closest Aurelia had in Hogwarts, and her support might not be that helpful in the match, but the young badger wishes her so much the best. ————————————————— ཐི༏ཋྀ ————————————————— |
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[ the golden girl; the harshness of such warm light ]
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
When Maya first heard of broom racing, she thought it could be fun,even though she wasn't a big sports person in general. However when it came to magical sports, the Ravenclaw thought like it should be a fun thing regardless. Maybe she'd even join one someday, whether it was broom racing or something else.
However when she learnt more details about it, she realized how dangerous it sounded with all of the obstacles in the way. Just wondering about how it'd work on a very bad weather sounded like a ridiculous idea now!
So maybe she wouldn't actually join a broom race anytime soon but that didn't stop her from wanting to be a spectator at all. So here Maya was, despite experiencing the coldest snowy weather she ever felt. She was honestly almost gonna decide to pass the opportunity because of the weather but she did it regardless. Now she was wearing her outfit a warm as possible, while keeping in touch with her ravenclaw spirit with its color themes.
She was quite excited to say the least, being able to watch the winter broom race season this time. She cheered for her house team like many people were, hoping for a win, and no serious damage she guesses.
However when she learnt more details about it, she realized how dangerous it sounded with all of the obstacles in the way. Just wondering about how it'd work on a very bad weather sounded like a ridiculous idea now!
So maybe she wouldn't actually join a broom race anytime soon but that didn't stop her from wanting to be a spectator at all. So here Maya was, despite experiencing the coldest snowy weather she ever felt. She was honestly almost gonna decide to pass the opportunity because of the weather but she did it regardless. Now she was wearing her outfit a warm as possible, while keeping in touch with her ravenclaw spirit with its color themes.
She was quite excited to say the least, being able to watch the winter broom race season this time. She cheered for her house team like many people were, hoping for a win, and no serious damage she guesses.
You know what he says; Creativity is intelligence having fun :p
HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
21st Jan, 2025
Broom racing tracks
@Ira Thornfield
@Aurelia Valentine
@Ruth Fairchild
@Simon Kincaid
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It was still rather cold, Pam thought as she wrapped her sweater tighter around her. She vaguely wondered if Ira would be mad at her for dragging her all the way to the racing tracks. After all, the only reason Pam had come here was to support Ruth. Okay well, she was here to support the Hufflepuff team but she only knew Ruth. Well she knew Simon too, although, not that well. She still hadn't gotten around to asking for those photography lessons.
As for Ira.... well she was trying her best to avoid Ruth while Pam was always trying her best to make them accidentally bump into each other. Both girls would kill her if they knew that she was attempting to make them friends.
But then again, both girls also loved her. And I am totally using that to my advantage.
She glanced beside herself at Ira, flashing the girl her best smile. "Thanks for coming with me!" She told her as if she hadn't dragged her out of bed and practically tossed her off the stairs.
The stands were crowded, and Pam moved backwards, smacking into someone in the process, "Oh, I'm sorry— hey, Aurelia!!" Pam hadn't seen the girl since they're last chess game. "It's good to see you again!"
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"I'd rather be heartless, than have my heart in pieces"
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
Made by Zach Zaphiere
Date : January 21st, 2025 Color code : Written|Thought|Said Sere tightened her winter cloak, hiding the Gryffindor uniform she was wearing. Today there were only morning classes for her, and after taking early lunch, Sere rushed to the Outdoor Club Area, approached the Broom Racing Tracks, and sat on the spectator zone. This is Sere's first time watching Broom Racing Competition.
"Thank God I'm not late," Sere sat down and turned her gaze to the students who had come earlier, she recognized some of them and decided to say hello, "Maisie, hi! First time seeing you outside the piste." @Maisie Gemmell Second time, actually, but the first one was on the Fall Ball and Sere didn't even know her name yet. She also saw the snowball girl around, "Good to see you again, Aurelia." @Aurelia Valentine Her eyes also caught another girl close to Valentine and gave a nod as a greeting sign. @Pamela Graham
The Gryffindor girl stood up from her seat, then moved to Maisie's right side, "Can I sit here instead?" Sere hoped Maisie would be okay with this. Sitting alone was pretty devastating in case of spectating sport. "Rooting for a friend too?" A casual question because Sere already saw a hand banner with bright colors in Maisie's hand.
A few moments later the racers entered and the moderator gave the sign to start the race. "BROOKLINE, LET'S GO!" @Brookline Quinn Sere suddenly shouted and waved her hand. Brookline really made it into the Broom Racing team and Sere appreciated it. She wanted to give the best support as what she said on the Hogwarts Express last year. One thing is that shouting and cheering were not a normal things for Sere Nade to do, so she immediately felt an instant embarrassment after and covered her face, "Oh Gosh, I will never get use to this thing." She whispered, cursing herself.
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
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Her deep brown eyes scoured the tracks once more, assessing the supposed obstacles that will hinder the broom racers from achieving that victory. Her dark eyebrows eventually creased in confusion once she saw the flock of pigeons not far away from her respective stand, wondering if it's part of the obstacles that the broom racers had to pass through. Questioning the ethics of the institution, she hoped that no innocent animal would be harmed at the commencement of the race. When she saw Ruth, donning the Hufflepuff Broom Racing gear, a yellow canary to represent the Hufflepuff House, Aurelia shrank in her seat, attempting to blend herself within the crowd. The young Hufflepuff witch might pick up on the falsified idea that she's supporting her. She's not... Trust. Tucking her loose curls behind her ears, Aurelia looked around the stands. Her focus landed on a Ravenclaw waving a yellow sign, which indicated Let's Go, Evergreen! in golden, bright letters. She supposed that she was a Ravenclaw with the blue scarf protecting her neck from the wintry weather. A Ravenclaw supporting a lone Hufflepuff; and the young badger did not know any Evergreens in Hufflepuff, but then again, she doesn't know a lot of people. She gave her a hesitant, tight-lipped smile before focusing on the event at hand. Not until someone bumped into her, making her grunt as the person responsible stepped on her winter boots. Aurelia brushed away the snow, and her glare softened when she recognised the Hufflepuff standing before her. Pamela Graham, her opponent in Wizard's Chess earlier this January. Immediately brightening, and her mood suddenly lifted from her excited greeting, Aurelia remembered their last match, and she could say that she was a commendable opponent, hoping to play it with her again in the future. Rubbing her mittened hands together to expel the cold, she scooted on the right to give her space to sit. “What a wonderful surprise! Come, come sit with me... And your friend too, of course,” the young badger invited graciously, eyeing the other Hufflepuff standing behind Pamela, someone unfamiliar to her, she noticed. Aurelia turned her head when someone muttered her name, her unwiry curls whipping with the action. Sere Nade, a Gryffindor girl who was carelessly throwing snowballs around in the Hogwarts Grounds last year. The young badger gave her a casual nod. “Hello, Sere,” she greeted so casually too, with a slight tone of iciness that could perhaps rival the wintry weather. Watching her settle near the Ravenclaw girl with a Hufflepuff sign, the young badger turned to the tracks again to continue watching the match. |
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[ the golden girl; the harshness of such warm light ]
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
You feel the excitement as more and more people came out to the broom racing tracks. She noticed a fellow Ravenclaw based off the colors she wore @Maya Rodriguez but did not recognize her. It might be better that way lest she be called out for rooting for the other side. She grit her teeth.
But then came along someone she did know: @Sere Nade, the fearless moderator of both her unofficial duels. "Hey Sere! Ha, yeah. Hopefully, we'll be safe from spells over here," she joked. Somehow, she had a feeling broom racing might get just as violent as duelling or Quidditch for that matter. It might even be worse as it seemed to combine elements from both sports. Hopefully stray spells could not reach all the way over here.
"Yeah, of course," she agreed as she shifted over slightly to allow Sere to sit next to her. It would be nice to have a friend to watch the race with. "I'm here for Reyna Evergreen," she explained with pride, "She won the last broom race so I hope she'll do well with this one too, even with this weather." Reyna could do it. As far as Maisie knew, Reyna was an expert flyer.
Meanwhile, it became clear very quickly who Sere was here for: Brookline, a Ravenclaw Maisie hadn't met yet. With a chuckle, she added, "I don't think I've ever heard you scream. This will be fun!" So far, there had been this formality to the duelling piste. This felt much freer. Here in the stands, you could scream for a friend.
As they were settling into watching, another young student @Aurelia Valentine greeted Sere. Maisie didn't recognize her, but gave her a gentle nod in any case. "Who's your friend?" she asked Sere.
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HUFFLEPUFF v RAVENCLAW - Winter 2025
Made by Zach Zaphiere
Date : January 21st, 2025 Color code : Written|Thought|Said "If any of their spells can reach this stands and hit us perfectly, I think they should consider joining duel instead." @Maisie Gemmell The girl raised her eyebrows with a little smile on her lips. The British-Korean girl nodded her head and agreed, "I heard that Hufflepuff performance was so impressive in the Fall Games." She also heard that the team defeated her house, Gryffindor. Sere became even more curious about the Badgers' performance.
Maisie's pleasant response to her scream made Sere feel better somehow, the heat on her face immediately disappeared. She replied to Maisie, "I'm here for Brookline, as you heard earlier. She's part of Ravenclaw Team." Sere pointed at the brunette curly-haired girl who looked closer to her age. The glance Maisie gave Aurelia made Sere decide to introduce the girl briefly as well, "That girl... is Aurelia Valentine, my acquaintance. @Aurelia Valentine We spent some times with snowballs on Christmas Day. First-year of Hufflepuff, if I remember correctly."
The match began short after that. Sere gasped when she saw the blatching Ravenclaw did to Hufflepuff. They started it harshly! She tilted her head closer to Maisie and whispered, "Horrifying," The older students from each team casted some spells that Sere had never ever heard before, making her realize that she knew absolutely nothing about Broom Racing.
Brookline was moving forward in full speed, through the narrow passages and coming out with some bruises that made her look so much cooler in Sere's eyes. As she expertly weaved her way through the swarm of pigeons, Sere clenched her fists in front of her chest and shouted, "Yes!" @Brookline Quinn
Then Sere straightened her back, looked out over the track and spoke to Maisie, "Can you see what awaits them? Oh look, there are high winds and thorns over there!"Mentioning : Tagged, Open to Interaction