"I'm Sam Hayes, by the way. Ravenclaw Quidditch captain."

"Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too."

"I'll... see you tomorrow, then."

"Cool." She stands, thanks them both, and heads out.

Ellie nods farewell to Professor Flitwick and makes her way to the dragon room in a bit of a daze.

Where Anathema's apparently just finished setting their food from the kitchens.

"Hey Ellie! That was fast..."

"I think I just joined the Quidditch team."

"...On purpose?"

"Kind of? Professor Flitwick seemed really sure I should and the captain was there..."

"Huh."

"I've never played Quidditch before."

"Me neither. The first practice is tomorrow."

"Think it's okay if I come watch?"

"Probably? I don't think it's really secret."

"I'll come sit in the bleachers or something, then."

"That'd make me feel better."

"I'll cheer you on, then."

"Thanks."

Giggle.

"Do you still have to do Flying, then?"

"No, I get exempted."

"Lucky," she says. "Maybe I should try out for Quidditch, too."

"You'd have to ask if they'll make an exception for you too; normally you can't join until second year."

"Aw... Well, I can try."

"Worst they can do is say no."

"I guess."