Ravenclaw Quidditch Practice: Tryouts Open [[Jun-Aug 2024]]

[Yukina101]

Colonel Walter was shocked
when he learned from the Nile
Copper African elephants turning hostile
So he built these wonderful automaton bloaks
And a very big steam powered giraffe what smokes

Dating ~ Mira Mitchell

❝Timothy watched from goal posts how everyone interacted and played together before he glanced at his watch and saw the time and sighed. He motioned to catch Elliot's eye and signed that it was time to end things before he put his fingers between his lips and gave a shrill whistle, a trick he picked up from his older sister. While Elliot yelled for everyone to come down he himself flew down and summoned both bludgers before anyone could get hurt as well as the tiny golden snitch. When everyone was situated, he nodded to his friend and began signing. "Alright, I'd like to first thank you all for being here and trying out. Even if you don't think you did well, I think you all did fantastic and I can honestly say we have a great shot at the Cup if you continue to put in the hard work that I saw here today. And now the hard part: the team line up. The starting chasers for this year are Dylan Burgamy, Kaitlyn Estan, and Benjamin Rivers-Blakely with Grace Mitchell and Liam Cade as reserves. Beaters are Elijah Pemberton and Lola Ye, and seeker is Lexine Vance with Rhys Lowery as reserve. Thank you again and I'll see you at practice." Timothy gave his friend a grateful grin and thumbs up and made a mental note to get him a great Yule gift for all of this.❞

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RedEagleEye007

mc2

Diamond Wales

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murruelecreuset

shabatha

Deviled Dregs

Porcelaine Ivory

Captain
Position: Keeper
AC: 15
Modifiers: +9 to Catch
Special Skills: Swift Swipe, Hold the Line, Great Catch
Lives: [1] [2] [3]
Final Roll: ~

Now the war is passed and over [wearing]
We're left to sit and wonder [Quidditch Pitch]
What is life and what is real? [Players]
And why do living things need feeling? [Finishing up tryouts]
(One, two, three) [ooc]

 

[Yukina101]

Ravenclaw Quidditch Team

Captain
Timothy Whitethorne

Vice Captain
Lola Ye

Chasers:
Dylan Burgamy
Kaitlyn Estan
Benjamin Rivers-Blakely

Beaters:
Elijah Pemberton
Lola Ye

Keeper:
Timothy Whitethorne

Seeker:
Lexine Vance

Reserves:
Grace Mitchell - Chaser
Liam Cade - Chaser
Rhys Lowery - Seeker

 

[Porcelaine Ivory]

As keeper, Liam had little control over the action that took place between the two teams—the primary reason he desired a position as chaser. But up here, hovering in front of his team's goal post, in the middle of an all-out battle for positions on the quidditch team, he couldn't hide his excitement—keeper, or not.

His back straight and both hands tensely wrapped around the neck of the borrowed broom he was riding, the Ravenclaw paced back and forth in front of his post, protecting it like a valued treasure that was highly sought after by the opposite team. He watched with keen eyes as between angry bludgers and fleeting glimpses of the snitch, the quaffle was passed back and forth among teammates, and stolen much more often than Liam had imagined possible. It was like watching two of his favorite teams compete in a quidditch match, only he was—here and now—entangled in the messy dance alongside them, even if off to one side.

Despite how long the blues and bronzes clashed in mid-air, the captain called the end of the scrimmage before either team could make it to their respective goal post. It was a sad thing to have to return to solid ground, but a new sense of excitement tingled inside him—hope. Although he hadn't gotten a chance to prove himself at chaser, he was still eager to hear the lineup of the team-to-be. The chaser positions seemed to be practically filled already, with his opponents each having at least a couples years of experience on him. Nevertheless, if he could acquire a seat on the reserve list, he'd be guaranteed to get some practice in for next year, with a chance of getting an opportunity to play in a real live game versus another house.

The housemates crowded around Timothy, sweaty palms meeting worried faces. As a logical being, Liam knew that if he didn't make the team, he'd be understanding of why that were the case, and wouldn't hesitate to return for another shot next year. That didn't stop him, however, from hoping.

Silence fell upon them as they listened to the captain list this year's roster. Just when the boy thought his name had been ruled out, Timothy read off the small list of reserve players. Chaser? The word now sounded foreign inside his busy head—so foreign that he had to repeat it aloud before the concept struck him. I'm part of the team, he thought. And it was true. It didn't matter to him that he would spend most, if not all, of his time on the bench during each of this year's quidditch matches. He was part of the Ravenclaw quidditch team, and to him, that was an important role. A duty he would fulfill proudly.

[[OOC: Sorry for not posting during the scrimmage! Had a family emergency to tend to that made for a hectic week.]]

 

[Yukina101]

But they don't know what I know
Cause when the sun goes down
Someone's talking back
Yeah, they're talking back

Dating ~ Mira Mitchell

❝Timothy walked out to the Quidditch pitch with the chest of balls floating beside him and holding the forms and small cup of quills for people to write with. He had to say, for his first year as captain, he didn't think he did so bad. Sure they didn't win the cup but really it could've been worse. As horrid as it may seem, they could've been Gryffindor, at least most of his team members showed up for the games. Speaking of members he was a bit concerned for one of his younger ones. He had seen the way Rhys had acted at the Welcome Feast and was a bit worried about what seemed to be bothering the usually calm boy. He was planning on talking to him after the tryouts provided that the boy be in a listening mood. The teen sighed as he reached a good spot and set down his burdens and waited for what, or rather who, may come.❞

((Please fill out the form below if you would like to try out!))

[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Character's Name:[/b]
[b]House:[/b]
[b]Year:[/b]
[b]Advanced Flying I:[/b] (yes or no)
[b]Advanced Flying II:[/b] (yes or no)
[b]Years of Previous Quidditch playing:[/b] (0-6)
[b]Any Special Skill:[/b] (max of 3)
[b]First Choice Position:[/b]
[b]Second Choice Position:[/b]

Captain
Position: Keeper
AC: 16
Modifiers: +11
Special Skills: Hold the Line, Great Catch, Swift Swipe
Lives: [1] [2] [3]

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At night when the stars light up my room[wearing]
I sit by myself talking to the moon.[Quidditch Pitch]
Trying to get to you [No one yet]
In hopes you're on the other side talking to me too.[Waiting]
Or am I a fool who sits alone talking to the moon? [ooc]

 

[murruelecreuset]

Location: Ravenclaw Try-outs - Quidditch Pitch

Grace walked onto the pitch and was caught up in her thoughts of Rhys. He was acting differently and it wasn't a different she was a fan off. He bit her head off and for what? Sighing she noted Timothy already being there. No surprise considering that he was the captain. Pushing her thoughts of Rhys aside, Grace gave Timothy a small smile. "Hi Timothy." She greeted as she took the form and filled it out like she did the year before. Honestly she wouldn't have been surprised if Mira was even in the stands ready to watch. Not that she was actually looking. Handing it in Grace tried to make her thought stop wondering. "Ready for good year?" She asked believing they couldn't have a year as bad as Gryffindor had it prior even with the lose of Lexine as Seeker.

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Username: murruelecreuset
Character's Name: Grace Mitchell
House: Ravenclaw
Year: Fourth Year
Advanced Flying I: No
Advanced Flying II: No
Years of Previous Quidditch playing: 1 Year
Any Special Skill: Deft Dodger, Good Arm, Mean Swing
First Choice Position: Chaser
Second Choice Position: Anywhere else you need me.

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Status: Concerned... Trying to be focused...
With: Fellow Ravenclaws... Timothy

Wearing: Try-out Clothes

OOC: Total Roll: ---
AC: 13
Modifiers: +3 AC, +3 Shooting, +3 Hitting
Special Skills: Deft Dodger, Good Arm, Mean Swing
Lives: [Life] [Life] [Life]

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Yukina101

Well you certainly know what you want.
And I won't argue with such a mind as yours.
Ravenclaw!

 

[Deviled Dregs]

Ravenclaw │ Sixth Year │ Chaser │ Prefect

Dylan walked out onto the pitch, smiling and waving to Timothy before grabbing a form and filling it out quickly, before handing it back in. At this point, he felt like he could fill it out with his eyes closed. Looking around, he saw mostly familiar faces, some reserves from last year, and some first string. He walked over to his own corner, starting some stretches.

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Emily Vanadeth ❤

Username: Deviled Dregs
Character's Name: Dylan Burgamy
House: Ravenclaw
Year: Sixth
Advanced Flying I: Yes
Advanced Flying II: Yes
Years of Previous Quidditch playing: Four
Any Special Skill: Natural Flyer, Swift Swipe, Good Arm
First Choice Position: Chaser
Second Choice Position: Anything  

[mc2]

AC: 16
Modifiers: (+6 to bludger hits)
Special Skills: Deft Dodger, Dang Healthy, Mean Swing


Lives:

Blocking for/Aiming at: XXX
Roll: XX (+6) = XX


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Lola was humming as she came onto pitch and hurried her steps at last moment seeing the crowd already there. She was vice captain she should have gotten there sooner! Smiling she managed to sign a 'good morning' to Timothy and exhausted her sign language. She had never been particularly good at languages and being that Timothy usually had a translator or wrote out anything needed to be said she was too lazy to learn. It wasn't like Chinese where she learned the basics merely because it was floating around. And even then she knew very little. She was pretty sure it drove her Grandparents nuts that she didn't make more of an effort. At least Rhys seemed to be picking up their father's native language better.

Taking a form she said to Timothy, "For formalities sake..." and began to fill it out. It seemed wrong not to fill out one of the application forms, vice captain or not.

Username: mc2
Character's Name: Lola Ye
House: Ravenclaw
Year: 4th
Advanced Flying I: yes
Advanced Flying II: yes
Years of Previous Quidditch playing: 2
Any Special Skill: Deft Dodger, Dang Healthy, Mean Swing
First Choice Position: Beater
Second Choice Position: Wherever helps the team the best


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[RedEagleEye007]

❋Benjamin Rivers-Blakely❋
Sixth Year|Ravenclaw|16



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Benjamin walked onto the pitch, ready for the tryouts to begin. He had an...okay year the previous term, trying to play what seemed like a more defensive role than attacking, but, he planned on being a little more aggressive this year, in terms of getting up the field. He finally after the many years was getting the handle of his broom. He had never been a natural born flyer, but he certainly was getting there. So, he believed that he could trust himself more. He practiced over the summer, on the ground of course, so now his training will have to be applied to being on a broom and doing it. Through his training, he developed what he believed, a better shooting stroke. And he did love to shoot as well.

Walking up to the group that had already formed, he waved to them, telling them 'hello'. He did notice that no first years were on the pitch and really, all of the kids on at that moment were veterans to the game. He hoped that they would get new people just because they needed to fill the void that Lexine left with her graduating. They had Rhys fortunately, and being the reserve behind Lexine the previous year, it was his job for the taking.

He quickly took the form, having had to fill out the thing year after year, despite being on the team for a time. It wasn't really a hassle either so he couldn't complain. After finishing filling it out, he handed it in and went to stretch next to his friend Dylan. "You think any first years will show up?" he asked the other boy, wondering if he knew anything about that.

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Username: RedEagleEye007
Character's Name: Benjamin Rivers-Blakely
House: Ravenclaw
Year: 6th
Advanced Flying I: Yes
Advanced Flying II: Yes
Years of Previous Quidditch playing: 4
Any Special Skill: Deft Dodger, Swift Swipe, Good Arm
First Choice Position: Chaser
Second Choice Position: Anywhere I'm needed







Position: Chaser
AC: 17
Modifiers: +7 (Stealing Quaffle) +7 (Shooting Quaffle)
Special Skills: Deft Dodger, Swift Swipe, Good Arm
Roll:
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Lives: [ ] [ ] [ ]  

[Porcelaine Ivory]

AC: 13
Modifiers: +3 (Scoring), +3 (Stealing)
Special Skills: Natural Flyer, Good Arm, Swift Swipe
Lives: [x] [x] [x]
Final Roll: --
Posts to goal: 0/3
Score: 00 to 00

Liam hustled onto the pitch, excited for a chance to move into an active position on the field, though he would be pleased just to maintain his spot on the roster as a reserve chaser. He had very much enjoyed his experience on the team last year, and was looking forward to practicing on his own broom.

After patiently waiting for the small crowd to clear, the boy reached for a copy of the same form he had filled out last year. He neatly answered each of the questions, this time able to add a few changes that came with his experience. Without further delay, Liam handed in his slip and prepared for a lively tryout.

Username: Porcelaine Ivory
Character's Name: Liam Cade
House: Ravenclaw
Year: Second
Advanced Flying I: No
Advanced Flying II: No
Years of Previous Quidditch playing: 1
Any Special Skill: Natural flyer, good arm, & swift swipe.
First Choice Position: Chaser
Second Choice Position: Beater, or wherever you see fit.

 

[Yukina101]

But they don't know what I know
Cause when the sun goes down
Someone's talking back
Yeah, they're talking back

Dating ~ Mira Mitchell

❝Timothy had only been waiting a handful of minutes before the first few people showed up. And then more and more until it was pretty much the same team. Minus one player of course, but she had graduated and he really didn't think she'd come back just for Quidditch. And if she did he'd have to rethink what was out in the world after graduation. He sighed at seeing the low turnout and after a short headcount at least recognized that'd he'd have a full team with very little reserves. But at least it was a team.Once he had gotten everyone's forms Timothy decided now was a good enough time to start the spell he had found over the summer. As helpful as Elliot had been last year, he knew his friend had much more important things than play interpreter, especially for something he wasn't even invested in. So during his long incarceration of grounding the past summer, he researched the magical library at his disposal and found a spell that he thought could really help. He hadn't tried it out, for obvious reasons, but if it worked like the description said, it would definitely raise to his absolute favorite spell. He raised his wand and thought the incantation doing a slow circle around his head before putting down his arm and thinking at random to see if it worked. To his amazement, a smoke bubble appeared floating beside his head with the words he was thinking forming inside it. Incredible! "Hello? Testing? Amazing..oh! Uh, hi. I'm Timothy Whitethorne, current captain of this team and our vice captain is Miss Lola Ye right over there. Thanks for coming to try outs this morning, as you can see we don't have a lot of options so any help really counts. That being said, just because we're low on numbers doesn't make us desperate and if you act like you're Merlin's gift to the sky I will not hesitate to teach you the lesson of Icarus. Woah. It wrote all that? I honestly meant to taper that down a bit. Sorry." Timothy coughed a bit in embarrassment before going onward. "Anyway, since we have just the right about of numbers I can safely separate you into teams. Blue team will have Dylan and Grace as chasers and Lola as beater. Bronze team will have Benjamin and Liam as chasers with Eli as beater. Rhys, you'll just be practicing with the snitch by yourself since I guess there's no one else here that's qualified. Both teams chasers will be trying to score past me as I will remain a neutral party. Beaters, please be reminded that you can aim at anyone except for Rhys, and yes this includes myself, although that would be a bit dumb if you really think about it. Sorrysorry, still not used to this! Anyhow, do three practice laps around the pitch in the air and then start the game." The sixth year cancelled the spell, blinking at the momentary chill he felt before mounting his broom and doing the laps he had just instructed before tossing up the quaffle and using his wand to release the bludgers and snitch from his position at the goals. 'Let's see how this all plays out.' ❞

Captain
Position: Keeper
AC: 16
Modifiers: +11
Special Skills: Hold the Line, Great Catch, Swift Swipe
Lives: [1] [2] [3]

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Porcelaine Ivory

RedEagleEye007

mc2

Deviled Dregs

Diamond Wales

murruelecreuset

At night when the stars light up my room[wearing]
I sit by myself talking to the moon.[Quidditch Pitch]
Trying to get to you [Team hopefuls]
In hopes you're on the other side talking to me too.[Waiting]
Or am I a fool who sits alone talking to the moon? [ooc]

 

[murruelecreuset]

Location: Ravenclaw Try-outs - Quidditch Pitch

Grace was amazed at the spell Timothy learned. It sure came in handy for him. Smiling as the speech bubble showed his thoughts like one of those muggle comics she couldn’t wait to get started. Something about this year seemed a little more for her then her sister. Probably because it wasn’t forced on her, besides the team needed her. They had just enough members to make a full team which was sad. Hopefully new members would join because if they didn’t they were doomed.

Turning her thoughts back to Timothy as he ‘thought’ Grace made note of who he put on what team. She was on the blue team with Dhylan. So that meant Benjamin and Liam were the two she had to watch out for. Once the plan was stated in plan black and white, the fourth year took to doing her laps before going after the quaffle in the air. A strong start was a good one…


Status: Getting focused...
With: Fellow Ravenclaws...

Wearing: Try-out Clothes

OOC: Blue Team Chaser
Stealing from --- Total Roll: ---
AC: 13
Modifiers: +3 AC, +3 Shooting, +3 Hitting
Special Skills: Deft Dodger, Good Arm, Mean Swing
Lives: [Life] [Life] [Life]

Teams

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Blue Team :
Chasers : Dylan, Grace
Beater : Lola

Bronze Team :
Chasers : Benjamin, Liam
Beater : Eli

Keeper : Timothy
Seeker : Rhys

Well you certainly know what you want.
And I won't argue with such a mind as yours.
Ravenclaw!