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But then Sierra mentioned her favorite teams. "Holyhead Harpies are a popular team," he said and shook his head at her. "I don't think so - Beaters usually play the sport longer than any other position. It's actually easier to earn a spot on a team if you play any of the other positions."
Rex looked around at the others. "Anyone else care to tell me who their favourite professional Quidditch team is?"
Sierra narrowed her eyes into little slits. Thanks, Mr. Games and Sports. Way to kill my hopes and dreams by age thirteen...
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demented_death_eater Rex listened to the young man ramble through the colours he liked and decided that the lad was getting blue. Tutshill blue. But then Gina had to ruin things. "Before you leave, please allow me to give the students a small token to remember their visit," he said. "I'll be back in a minute, so don't go anywhere!" Without another word, he left the visitors in his office and made his way to the Quidditch division office - the one place he knew the kids would want to see and that's where he had their 'tokens.'
Rex returned a few minutes later with three shopping bags emblazoned with the Ministry logo and three team jerseys draped over his left shoulder. He walked over to Sierra and handed her the first bag. He then handed a bag to Penny and then to Eino. "Each bag contains the latest Quidditch trading cards - cards that won't be available until March - as well as a signed All-Star Programme, the official English team scarf and beanie, and a set of limited-edition colour-changing Gobstones - you can change the colour of the Gobstones without compromising their effectiveness."
But now it was time to give them the cool stuff - official practice jerseys. "Sierra, here's an official Holyhead Harpies practice jersey," Vindictus said as he handed it to her. "The fancy robes are now used on game days."
He now moved over to Penny. "Here's an official Ballycastle Bats practice jersey for you, Penny," he said and handed it to her. "Wear it with pride." He then moved over to Eino.
"Since you said you liked blue, I hope you don't mind sporting my old team. Here's an official Tutshill Tornadoes jersey, Eino," Vindictus said as he handed the young man the blue shirt.
Now that the swag had been distributed, Rex stepped over to Gina's side. "Thank you for visiting today and I wish that we had more time together. I hope all of you enjoy the rest of your tour," he said courteously and smiled warmly at the group.
Ha! Beat that Max for courtesy! And yes, one of your 'Claws is sporting my team and not yours! HA HA HA!
Sierra had just turned to follow Latorta out the room when Vinny Boy's brother spoke up and mentioned some
token they were about to receive. Ohhh? *eyebrow raise* They were getting something? Now you're talking, Mr. Games and Sports. She waited while he disappeared toward the back and returned moments later with the tokens. She was so excited she almost felt like knocking the others over to get to hers first.
...but then she
was handed hers first.
"Holy Merlin!" she exclaimed, opening her bag and peering deep into it. Then a jersey!
"So cool! Thanks, Pro-- I mean...Mr. Vindictus!" She slipped the jersey on over her shirt, admired it for a few moments, and then looked back up.
"I have to say that you're level has been my absolute favorite to visit." Of course, they hadn't gone to see her father yet. She
was biased and not afraid to admit it.
"Thanks again!" She waved at him then followed Latorta off the level.