It was a beautiful spring day - blue skies with the occasional fluffy cloud floating by and the grounds were an explosion of color as flowers, shrubs and trees were in bloom. The stands were already packed with spectators who were eager to spend the afternoon outdoors instead of inside bent over the books. Professor Vindictus strode out onto the gloriously green pitch and began to address the crowd.

"Welcome to today's Quidditch match between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor! This should be an exciting one," he announced in a magically amplified voice. "Everyone - on your feet! Give your teams a loud round of applause as they take to the field!"

A loud creaking noise was heard as the gates opened to reveal the athletes standing by their brooms. Suddenly, a loud WHOOSH was heard as they took to the air. For fifteen minutes they warmed up before settling into position overhead. Once they were in position, Vindictus checked each name on the line ups that the captains provided, and he gave his nod of approval. He released the Bludgers and Snitch into the air, and then took the Quaffle into his hands.

"I want a clean game from both houses," he began and looked at both captains. "Remember to play your positions and beware of the insects today, so fly with your mouths closed. When you get a chance, make sure you wipe your goggles clean - the Puddlemere Seeker grabbed an ice cream cone instead of the Snitch the other day because they couldn't see due to the bug guts stuck to his goggles. Now on my whistle . . . one . . . two . . . three . . . TWEET!"


The Quaffle was tossed into the air and the players zoomed into action. Remember the first question goes to both team's Chasers only.

Quaffle: What does Harry buy Ron for his seventeenth birthday?


SCOREBOARD
Ravenclaw
Points Scored: 0
Snitch Captures: 0
Penalties: 0

Gryffindor
Points Scored: 0
Snitch Captures: 0
Penalties: 0