Chapter Twenty – Quidditch


“That was exciting!” said Samantha as she, Mia, Lauren, and Jennifer were leaving the stands after the Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. “I never knew that game could look so fun!”
“James and I used to play one-on-one Quidditch all the time when we were kids.” said Mia, “James was always upset that I was the better flyer.”
“You are such a terrible liar, Potter!”
The four girls looked around and saw Regulas and his friends leaning against the castle by the front doors. He and his friends were smirking as the four girls walked closer to the doors.
“I mean, there is no way a girl could beat a boy at Quidditch!” said Regulas, “It’s a man’s game invented by men, played by men, and it will continue being played by men until Judgment Day.”
“You really think a girl can’t beat a boy at Quidditch, Regulas Black?” asked Mia.
“I don’t think, I know.”
“You should have stopped at ‘I don’t think.’” said Jennifer. The people nearby started to laugh and Regulas’ pale cheeks turned pink.
“Why don’t we make this interesting then?” asked Mia, “My six girls against your six guys. If my team wins, your team has to admit that girls can beat guys any day.”
“Alright, but when I win, the Gryffindors Quidditch will have to lose the next game against Ravenclaw. Deal?” Regulas held out his hand for Mia to shake. Mia hesitated, then shook his hand.
“We play this Saturday,” said Regulas, “Don’t forget to bring your brooms and hankies to wipe your tears when my team pounds your team.”