 *exits stage left* Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Heath had just picked himself back up when the professor started the countdown. Darn, not enough time left for one final grab! He climbed off the trampoline toadstool and hurried to dump his toadstools in the Ravenclaw box. He had just come back from collecting his school bag when he saw the candy stash. Wait, the winning team got their candy now, in front of everybody? Way to make ¾ of the class feel left out…
Heath listened to the results, hoping more than ever for a Ravenclaw victory, and - Third place, in other words,* second worst. Now he was really annoyed for several reasons. He was annoyed that he fell on that last jump; not only did it make him look stupid, but it cost him valuable time. He was annoyed that Ravenclaw lost and even more so that they came in behind Gryffindor. He could practically hear his sister now, bragging about how her house was so much better than his in every way!
Most of all, Heath was annoyed at himself. Even his best efforts weren't enough to give Ravenclaw a win. Story of my life, he thought. No matter how hard I try, I never come out on top. For what wasn't the first time this term (nor likely to be the last), he felt like he'd let his team down! He glanced around, giving all the Ravenclaws he saw an apologetic look.
Whatever Heath felt in that moment, none of it was directed at the professor. He understood that, right? Just in case he didn't, Heath gave him a polite nod on his way out. "Bye, Professor."
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |