Mariel glanced up and blushed slightly as Qaz started to cheer. Sure, she had caught the last snitch which ended the game with their victory, but in all honesty they wouldn't have won without every member of their team playing their best. "Thanks, Qaz," she said a bit quietly from her seat. "We all did great. You're an amazing chaser," she added with a grin.

The second year turned as a girl with pom-poms then told her that she had been cheering. Beaming at the girl, Mariel said, "Really? Was that you? Thanks! We were really glad to have our supporters out in full force today." She thought she had heard her name being shouted a few times, along with some awesome cheers and such, which was even cooler if some of that was coming from someone she didn't even know. And the stands were extra loud today - louder than she had ever remembered them being which had to mean there were loads of people cheering - an awesome day for Ravenclaw and just Quidditch in general.

The thirteen year old paused to take another bite of cake then caught Nia's hesitant smile and wave out of the corner of her eye. She knew the exact reason for her fellow second year's hesitation - the very same reason Mariel felt a bit uncertain as she subconciously rubbed an old bruise on her left shin courtesy of Nia. Of course she couldn't blame her teammate, they were both just obviously really competitive - and aggressive - during practice. And all their fierceness apparently paid off seeing as they just won the Quidditch Cup. And it wasn't like the two of them had ever talked off the pitch. For all Mariel knew, Nia probably didn't go around slapping people outside Quidditch, much like Mariel never bit anyone off the pitch. Determined to get to know the other Ravenclaw a little better, Mariel's smile widened as she said, "You did really well, Nia. You're a brilliant chaser!"

Mariel then noticed Willow in the background eyeing both her and Nia carefully. She didn't really think that they'd get into a slapping fight in the common room, did she? Not that she'd be surprised since the two second years were known for that during practice. But they certainly wouldn't behave that way right after winning the Cup, would they? "Thanks, Captain," Mariel said brightly. "We couldn't have won without you." Because Willow was the best captain ever. Mariel was sure that Willow's no-nonsense approach and dedication was one of the reasons they won.

Taking a the last bite of her snitch cake, Mariel glanced about the crowded room, trying to pick out all her teammates. There was Qaz and Nia and Willow that she had just talked to. And Robert and Elizabeth and Livvy and Becca and Juniper and.... where was Nigel? Turning to Nia again, Mariel asked, "Have you seen Nigel?" She had noticed him take yet another hit to the nose and hoped it wasn't broken for, would it be the seventh time?