26 Nov 2018, 03:30
Ravenclaw Outing: Seychelles v. Burkina Faso
The Hogwarts section reserved at the stadium was surprisingly small. Sebastián remembered the last cup he had attended and knew the stadiums could always carry tons of wizards. Oh well. There was at least enough space for him to take the Ravenclaw kids on the first group gathering since he took over as Head of House. Sergei had left and with the Deputy Headmaster spot no longer being filled, it made sense for Sebas to take the opening. That's what he figured was the Headmaster's line of thinking at least. Part of the Spaniard still missed teaching but now he had a good grasp on things with the house. It was good, just different.
"Okay, Eagles," the new head of house stated after those who wished to attend the next game had gathered. "If you've never used a portkey, the rules are simple. Do not let go of each other's hands until I say so. Hold tight. Close your eyes if you are scared. When we arrive, stick together and stay in our section. When it is time to leave we will do the same thing to get back."
Sebas looked around the room, down on all the children who had gathered in a circle to hold hands. His mind flashed back to his time as a student and he hoped this was uncomfortable for them. It built character. He hoped someone was holding hands with a crush by accident. He hoped someone was nervous. He hoped ultimately that most were excited for the game, though. A golden snitch sat on the desk, not enchanted for a game but rather for a portkey. They would travel to the quidditch stadium in London just about instantly. Some students might puke if they're new to it. This would be fun.
"I hope you are all..," he started, grabbing the snitch into his palm. "... Ready."
The group would appear in their section of the stadium with a loud pop. Sebas watched one student faint and another hurl. It brought a smile to his face as he helped them recover. This was an essential experience for them and he was glad to provide it. The game would be starting soon and first order of business was getting everyone seated properly.
"Take your seats! I don't care where as long as it is between that stairway, this stairway, and those barriers. Stay in the section!" He barked at the kids before finding a spot near the top where he could keep an eye on things.
As snack vendors came through the section, Professor Cazarez tossed a couple dozen galleons at the man to provide snacks to everyone. He wouldn't make them spend their own pitiful allowances on expensive stadium food. Today was for fun and not for worries.
London Quidditch Stadium Security Specialist
Ex-Deputy Headmaster at Hogwarts
"Okay, Eagles," the new head of house stated after those who wished to attend the next game had gathered. "If you've never used a portkey, the rules are simple. Do not let go of each other's hands until I say so. Hold tight. Close your eyes if you are scared. When we arrive, stick together and stay in our section. When it is time to leave we will do the same thing to get back."
Sebas looked around the room, down on all the children who had gathered in a circle to hold hands. His mind flashed back to his time as a student and he hoped this was uncomfortable for them. It built character. He hoped someone was holding hands with a crush by accident. He hoped someone was nervous. He hoped ultimately that most were excited for the game, though. A golden snitch sat on the desk, not enchanted for a game but rather for a portkey. They would travel to the quidditch stadium in London just about instantly. Some students might puke if they're new to it. This would be fun.
"I hope you are all..," he started, grabbing the snitch into his palm. "... Ready."
The group would appear in their section of the stadium with a loud pop. Sebas watched one student faint and another hurl. It brought a smile to his face as he helped them recover. This was an essential experience for them and he was glad to provide it. The game would be starting soon and first order of business was getting everyone seated properly.
"Take your seats! I don't care where as long as it is between that stairway, this stairway, and those barriers. Stay in the section!" He barked at the kids before finding a spot near the top where he could keep an eye on things.
As snack vendors came through the section, Professor Cazarez tossed a couple dozen galleons at the man to provide snacks to everyone. He wouldn't make them spend their own pitiful allowances on expensive stadium food. Today was for fun and not for worries.
London Quidditch Stadium Security Specialist
Ex-Deputy Headmaster at Hogwarts
1 Dec 2018, 17:54
Ravenclaw Outing: Seychelles v. Burkina Faso
The biggest smile had fixed itself on Amanda’s face. She could barely believe that she was going to see the Quidditch World Cup live. It was a dream come true for her. She usually just followed the scores through the Daily Prophet with her family.
Amanda joined the circle formed by her housemates, grabbing the hands of the students on either side of her. They would be traveling by port key, which Amanda had done a few times before. She wasn’t a huge fan of the process, so she braced herself for the inevitable discomfort.
The group of Ravenclaws appeared in the stadium and Professor Cazarez instructed them on where to sit. Amanda grabbed a seat somewhere near the front of their section. The match was Seychelles against Burkina Faso, two countries in Africa. Amanda wasn’t very familiar with either of those teams, but she was excited nonetheless.
The snack vendor came by and handed out snacks to the students. Amanda asked for some bubble gum and jelly slugs. She popped a piece of gum into her mouth and began chewing, blowing a small bubble. She pulled a hair elastic off of her wrist and pulled her hair into a ponytail, settling back to watch the game.
“Oh, I may be on the side of the angels, but don't think for one second that I am one of them.”
~ Amanda Sparrow ~
2 Dec 2018, 16:49
Ravenclaw Outing: Seychelles v. Burkina Faso
Never wanting to be in the games, Bloom always loved watching them. She was beyond excited to take part in going to the London Quidditch Stadium with all of Ravenclaw and see the Seychelles v. Burkina Faso. Granted, Bloom had never heard of these two teams. They weren't necessarily mainstream like the Chudley Canons. However, the fact that it was a real Quidditch game just made her happy.INTERACTION: Sebastian Cazarez
This was also exciting because she got to see their new Head of House. Bloom did miss Sergei Yornikovych. There was something about him-- the relaxing exterior that made Ravenclaw calm. This new Head of House, Sebastian Cazarez, was once their Deputy Headmaster. She knew of him, but never got to know him. Bloom couldn't wait to ask him so many questions.
But first-- the portkey. Bloom had never used a portkey before but she heard about it. It was a special way to travel through a connected object. Their object had been a golden snitch. How creative, she joked to herself. Bloom looked around the room and wondered if Ben was anywhere to be found, but she could not find him. Her heart slightly dropped. Instead, Bloom went to Professor Cazarez and held onto his hand and her other hand with the hands of the other students. She remembered the baking event and took a deep breath. She had to move on from him. Or at least try.
Shaking the thoughts out of her mind, Bloom was ready for the portkey. She was to experience two different excitements: the portkey and the Quidditch Stadium. Closing her eyes, she felt her body go into an out-of-body experience and immediately back in place. Her ears were filled with applause and cheers and when she opened her eyes, Bloom could see the large stadium that she had only seen on television or in pictures.
Bloom looked up at Professor Sebastian and smiled. "WE'RE HERE!" she said, excitedly. Listening to the boundaries, Bloom had no idea where to sit. The seats were being taken rather quickly by the other Ravenclaw's. She looked around and saw that Professor Cazarez was walking to the top of the section. Perhaps it was a better view the higher you go? she thought.
Step by step, Bloom made her way to her Head of House and sat one seat away from him. She focused on the field. The beautiful greenery that cascaded the ground. She even looked around and saw how many people were actually in the stadium; it was full.
Stamina - 10| Evasion - 11| Strength - 10| Wisdom - 11| ArcPower - 10 | Accuracy - 11