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Dhruv Vihaan Khanna
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Aryan Zahid Atreyu-Rehman
Slytherin Fifth Year
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Idris Ace Grunt
Gryffindor Third Year
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Dynah Aavni Atreyu-Rehman
Hufflepuff Seventh Year
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Krittika Saanvi Joshi
Ravenclaw Sixth Year
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|  ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Nettie! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Lissy Longbottom  Nettie wasn't at all surprised that her team hadn't done super well, just because it seemed like the other team was a lot more in to the whole throwing and shooting thing. Her goal had been basically to just do defense the whole time - and it had worked for HER, but she had also been counting on her team to help her out with the scoring thing. Apparently not? Ah well. It's not like it REALLY mattered. Not like Quidditch.
She sat down on the bench and pulled her super long mutant hair out of her bun so she could readjust it before answering the professor's question. She raised her hand. "I liked basketball. It's very similar to Quidditch, although I prefer to be in the air. It gives shorter people like me a more even playing field," she said with a grin. "I understood it a lot more than that cricket game you had us play," she added.
“Excellent point, Ms. Gladdin. Indeed, the two are somewhat similar in terms of how they are physically played.’’ Of course, the rules were completely different but there were hoops and a small number of players. Kay grinned. “I’m glad you understood cricket. It’s safe to say that sport doesn't care about height either.’’
SPOILER!!: Hanna! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessiqua With the end of the basketball match, which was so.much.fun, Hanna grinned at the announcement that team B had won. She hadn't been paying attention to how many goals were being made by either team, owing to the fact she was having too much fun. Surely if she were a real basketball player that would be something she would pay attention to.
Heading back over to the benches, feeling very warm and slightly puffed out, she took a seat and stretched her legs out in front of her. She took the towel from Professor Stewart with an appreciative smile, and wiped her face and back of her neck.
The questions prompted only a short thinking from Hanna, who found herself nodding to what Nettie was saying. Raising her hand she said "I do agree about being in the air. I liked basketball for what it was though." She shrugged. "I don't think I'd feel the need to want different rules, it all made sense and the techniques felt more natural during a fast game." Rather than practicing it whilst stationary and with time to think about who to pass to.
The second question had a no-thinking-required pause. Her hand up again, she said "I love muggle sports! I'm not sure I'd ever want to play in a team, because..." well she had no reason, other than time as well as the fact she'd be starting at 14 years of age. Was that too late? "Well it would be hard with school. But it's something I enjoy when it's a fun game." Not so competitive. Playing with her family.
Kay returned the smile then pointed to Hanna. She was unsurprised to hear that another student preferred being in the air. Broomsticks, flying or Quidditch was a must in each Wizarding family. “I’m glad you found it enjoyable. Yes, exactly why I decided to have the practical first. Playing along lets you grasp everything rather than let's say, taking notes on the various techniques.’’ Sometimes, rearranging the usual lesson structure was necessary. “School and muggle sports would clash, yes, but the sports are perfect for recreation.’’
SPOILER!!: Ewan! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by GD2204 Taking a deep breath, Ewan ran up and down the court, his mind on the intricate balance between attack and defence as he did so. And just like that, the lesson was over. Had they won? YES! Giving a small jumping fist pump, he turned and started high fiving his team mates and shaking hands with the other team as they cleaned up “Well done everyone! You all did great!” after all, it really was about having fun in the end.
What was his opinion on basketball? “I enjoy it professor!” Ewan answered, a grin on his face now. “I mean, it’s good for me because I’m not the best on a broom but I can throw and pass so it’s kinda like a Quidditch alternative for some of us who maybe didn’t grow up on brooms” his mind drifting towards a Hogwarts basketball team possibly. Imagine if they could verse muggle schools too! He knew they couldn’t but that would be so much fun. Taking a towel, he gave his head and stomach a quick wipe down before magically cleaning it and handing it back.
Slinging his bag on his back now, Ewan couldn’t help but sympathise with Hanna a little “I know what you mean about starting late Hanna but those of us who had never been on a broom before Hogwarts do the same for Quidditch and some of us still get on the team!” which was very true although he was not one of them. “I’m sure we could find a few people to play non-competitively at school. You know, for fun and to practice!” he added on at the end.
Kay had been grinning to herself as she watched Ewan high five and cheer his team mates. Really, his love for the game was quite obvious. And as if she needed confirmation... Kaysha laughed. “I can, and I’m sure everyone else too, can tell. I’m very pleased you enjoyed that so much.’’ She took the magically cleaned towel while listening to Ewan encourage Hanna. “He’s right, Ms. Newton. It’s all about your determination. Oh, and count me in for any sports you lot decide to play.’’ Now her brain was running wild with the idea of having a few sessions of playing Muggle sports with those who were interested at Hogwarts. “Mr. Jones? No magic during my lessons as I’m sure you’re aware.’’ As she believed in giving a warning first (since this wasn’t a serious offense), she let docking any points slide. Aside from that, Ewan did offer kind words to Hanna so there was a good deed and a bad deed. To her, they cancelled each other out.
SPOILER!!: Tina! <3 Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy Tina kept playing her hardest, running back and forth as the ball changed hands, up until Professor Stewart ended the game. She felt more comfortable with offense than defense, so she primarily focused on that aspect of the game. She was so busy concentrating on the game that she didn't even pay attention to the scores until Stewart announced that Team B had won... and they won by a pretty wide margin. Ugh! Tina fumed. Even when she tried her best, it still wasn't enough to come out on top! She wasn't angry at her teammates or the other team, but she was furious with herself for not making a better showing! Losing was so humiliating!
She blinked, slightly taken aback when Ewan started shaking hands with her team, but she still returned his handshake with a small smile. "Thanks," she replied. "Good game." While she personally didn't think she'd done well - if she had, her team would've won - it was still nice of him to say so!
Tina joined the others on the bench, nodding politely in thanks as Professor Stewart handed her a towel. As she wiped her face and neck, she listened to the questions and some of her classmates' answers. What did she think of basketball? She liked playing; it was the competitive aspect of the game that she didn't like! Why couldn't they just have ten people work together to score as many baskets as possible within a given timeframe, rather than two teams of five with a winner and loser? But somehow she didn't think that answer would go over very well, and she wasn't in the mood to debate her opinions. So she kept her answer to the first question short and sweet. "Basketball is one of my favorite non mag - I mean, muggle sports," she said. Even after being in the UK for nearly a year, she still wasn't used to that word! Such a silly thing to call non-wizards! "I agree with Hanna; I see no need to change any rules or techniques."
She had a bit more to say for the second question. "I enjoy most muggle sports to some degree, either as a player or a spectator, but I think I have a better understanding of them after this term's lessons. The only one we played that I didn't care for was cricket. Even after hearing the rules explained, I still found them confusing, and... I don't know. I just couldn't really get into it." She shrugged. If there were any cricket fans here, she respected that; it just wasn't her thing.
“Yes, you’re another student whom I observed that had a knack for basketball, Ms. Dantes. You certainly have a talent for it.’’ The professor smiled at her. “It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve understood them even better. It’s alright that you found cricket confusing, some people too.’’ It was a complicated game. “The takeaway is that you’ve found appreciation for other sports.’’
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Kaysha looked to her wristwatch. “That’s about it for today, everyone. I’m letting you head off a few minutes early so that you may refresh yourselves before your next lesson or if you’re heading to lunch. I’ll be seeing you all around.’’ With a last smile at them all, she began ushering them to pack up.
They were not to be late for anything, after all, so it made sense for them to absquatulate. OOC: Thanks for playing, guys!  I’ll leave the thread open for about 7 hours shoul you want to wrap up. House points will be added and the top students for this term during the course of the upcoming weekend  |