"Good day, class!" Vindictus replied rather cheerfully considering his ego was smarting after the Ravenclaw team was knocked out of advancing to the Quidditch Cup Championship game.

"This is going to be a unique final," he began, "and I hope that everyone enjoys it. If everything goes as planned, no one will suffer any injuries and no broomsticks will be destroyed."

"Hence, the focus of this final is on school spirit, which I've seen lacking this term, and good sportmanship, which is also lacking."

He paused as he let his words sink in.

"Let's begin with sportsmanship. Who'd like to explain why it is important to exhibit good sportsmanship before, during, and after a game?"