Originally Posted by Lockhartian

A shrug, eh?

That could possibly mean that she's already heard all sorts of compliments from her teammates, so, what was one more? Right?

Should he mention the fact that his broomstick had been on Jake's way on purpose? Probably not. Ellie seemed to take Quidditch as seriously as his sister does, and his Captain as well, it wouldn't do him any good if such a comment managed to make its way to Melanie's ears. Merlin knows that he didn't want another discussion with the Captain, especially when it was about the same thing as the first. Jake.

Plus, he was sort of resenting the action, because his broom got hit. Yes, GOT hit. So, yeah.

Then he smiled, blushing a bit as he did so, but caring very little for it. Why? Simple, "Well, I think I would've had a hard time trying to block some shots if you were behind the Quaffle," he said, with a nod, this time not on purpose, because, well, guarding the hoops was sort of his job, when he made it to practice, that is. "I know I wouldn't have been able to focus." As much as he usually does, that is. Though, it was perfectly clear that he lost focus on the game when his eyes were looking to the other Keeper, and then Seeker, this past weekend.