Even though she'd never given much interest to how many points she'd accumulated this term, it was a nice bit of change to earn points rather than lose them. Glad to be off the subject of Quidditch, because really there were other, more interesting sports, Althea tried her best to jot down enough notes as Professor Newton spoke. She was easy to follow (a reason why Althea hadn't given up on the subject completely) and was one of the moreasons amiable professors at school.

Raising her hand quickly, Althea said: "The annual broom race," and she paused to take a bit into her cupcake. "It's origin dates back to the tenth century, and takes place each year in Sweden." She wondered why Sweden always hosted the event, but she supposed it had more tof do with tradition than anything.