Mention of Selina in here.
 

D'aww baby girl was the cutest as she leaned out of Ariana's arms and over to Dylan. Usually Ariana would be pouting when she did that but baby girl was getting big and therefore heave and her arms were grateful for the break, yes they were. "teasing, mhm." he was getting eyes, all the eyes and he understood them she knew he did. Smiling.. more like grinning like an idiot she was as she watched Dylan with the baby She almost missed Selena coming in and she noted her touching Xaria ad she watched the baby kick her foot out as a reaction. "Hey Sel." also, it was weird that she just called her 'Ariana' it wasn't something she normally did but she assumed you know professionalism and all that.

Glancing over at the blonde haired girl next to her she smiled and nudged the former hufflepuff in the shoulder with her own. "he's a baby hogger, i know." She barely got to see her kid when Dylan was around but she loved that he loved her so much. made her feel like she had made the perfect choice in choosing him, which of course she did. She was surprised though when Dylan was suddenly passing her off to Ella, "not today though i guess." Today Dylan was sharing, which Dylan never, ever did and if he did it was on very rare occasions. Reaching forward she caught the child's pacifier mid pass between the two as the baby welled up in a big cheeky grin at seeing Ella. Awww, Cute!

"So I heard, congrats!" Xavier beamed. Was Audric ready for it? "I'm a grandad too...again!" Third grandchild, Yvette's to be precise and boy, did it make him feel old! He was still a young lad, you know...around his...that didn't matter. All that did was that he could still get on a broom a whack those bludgers senseless.

"What have you been up to?" he asked, thoroughly curious. Where has one of his best mates hidden all this time?



"Miss Maroon--" She was a Miss, yeah? "--why thank you for your hospitality. Everything is wonderful!" he said with his signature dazzling smile. He didn't even have to try for it. It just happened. It was all naturalll. "Why, actually, I was wondering of there were any babysitting services."

... Wait for it.

"I'm just joshing, but is there? Out of curiosity, of course." Because his son wasn't going to stay put. It didn't take a seer to guess Cornelius would wander off at any given moment.



There was one of his star players!

Xavier clapped him on the back. "Oliver Greenwood," in case people around didn't know who he was, WHICH they should. And what on Earth was he wearing? Anyway, "Never later, just making an entrance, right." Right! And it didn't matter because he was here.

Where was the rest of his team? It was a perfect event to gain even more fans. More than the several hundred thousands they had. No biggie. Shrug.

Baltazars and their ego.

I couldn't resist?
 

Savannah had heard through the grapevine that Rapunzel might be making an appearance to this Quidditch thing, and by grapevine she meant Alexis Krum Chosen, and might.. well, Lex had a tendency of starting off a conversation with one bit of news and then it moving rather quickly into something entirely different, until they were both completely side-tracked. But surely, her old friend would be here with her team, wouldn't she?

It never hurt to check, and that's exactily what the former Badger was doing, wandering from the middle of the busy autographing stands with one hand resting lightly on her seven-year-old son's shoulder, guiding him toward the team of orange and black. "Rapunzel!" Savannah greeted brightly, a smile taking over her lips as they neared the table. The blonde was here, and alone. Apparently, they had come at a good time. But where was Ryan and the others?

Tugging at his Magpies jersey once his mum had moved her hand and nearly losing his hold on the quaffle tucked under his arm, Noah adjusted the ball between his elbow and side. The woman, who he not only recognized as one of the Cannon's Chasers - who was totally legendary, by the way, - but as friend of his parents (although it was possible he remembered her by name more so), was offered a grin. His way of saying hello, because he had no idea what to call her.

Dylan and Ari with mentions of Kurumi/Selina/Ickle boy
 

Kurumi was getting hugs later, okay? She seemed a bit busy at the moment and Ella was vying for Xaria attention but later? Later meant dragon talk and food, hopefully. She knew the older girl was good for both.

Then several things happened. A) Dylan was adorable with a baby, JUST saying. Ella noticed and just yeah, so cute. Could she SQUISH Dylan because sometimes she wanted to (Hufflepuff Problems) but she didn't know if he was the type to allow such things. Did puppy!dog eye work on him or? They certainly worked on Alec. B) Selina said hello to her and Ella silently fangirled because even though she KNEW Selina and WENT to school with her, the older girl was still something of a legend to her. She played for the HARPIES! Just Ella's favorite team since, well, EVER. "Hi Selina!" BEAM! C) Said red head got Dylan to hand over Xaria which was GREAT and also amusing because well, well. BROWS. The nineteen year old gave Ari a questioning look and then shrugged because XARIA time!

"Hello beautiful!" The blonde bounced the baby gently in her arms and grinned because AJHLDJHLS so cute. "She's getting so big, Ari. This shouldn't be allowed."

Know who ELSE was cute? The little Arrows fan? He got smiles TOO! Also, where was MAX? Ella wanted to squish HIM most of all.

For Lissy AND Bethany!!
 

Barny was, quite simply, hilarious. She should of course be used this by now, but she was usually too focused on her own game before a match to fully appreciate her mascot's antics. Here, right in front of her though...well, Barny had just given her a severe case of the giggles.

She looked away from the flapping momentarily to regain her composure, and there she spotted a familiar face in the crowd. One that shouldn't be in the crowd at all, and needed to be sitting right over here with her and Jack. "Over here!" Nia beckoned, patting the empty seat beside her.

The only reserve team member to turn out. Nia was impressed.

Plus a mention of Dylan
 

Another glance around the tent told Sierra things were really picking up in here. She felt sort of self-conscious all of the sudden, like she wasn't meant to be signing autographs, but rather going around the tent collecting them. Was this even real?

She turned back to Kurumi once she heard the girl's voice again. "Oh, well...thanks. I hadn't realized you were there," she said. Must have been there to see Selina. This conversation didn't seem real either. She and Kurumi? Just chatting like old friends?

Sierra sighed.

"Look, uhh...I've grown up a bit since Hogwarts. I, uh, apologize about anything and, uh, everything I may have done or said then that wasn't so pleasant," she said. There. That hadn't been so hard. There were just a few uh's around there.



Oh, heyy! Somebody wanted an autograph!

That still felt kind of weird to Sierra, who saw herself as just an ordinary person still playing a sport she loved. Especially with Kurumi standing nearby--that made it seem just like another day at Hogwarts with the Slytherin Quidditch team. Ahh, good times. Speaking of the Snakes, she suddenly spotted Dylan across the tent and gave him a quick wave before turning back to the woman before her.

"Oh, sure. What's your son's name?" she asked. And what did the woman want autographed?

A little mention of Zeke
 

Victoria's eyes watched all the excitement in the tent, it was just exciting see the fans interact with the players. "That's great to hear. Thank you for keeping up with both tents. I'm here to help as well though." She'd stick around a bit and just make sure he didn't need extra eyes. Plus getting a few things signed for Bart would be a good thing as well. Maybe the boy wouldn't be so mad at her once he saw the gifts.

Her eyes followed his glance and she saw where he was looking. She couldn't help but chuckle. "Something interesting Benji?" As she looked on to the other people around, she noticed a familiar little boy. Grinning and giving a small wave towards Zeke she didn't know if he saw or not, but she was glad he was there. Maybe she'd find Emily later on.



The thirty five year old beamed at the player. "No reason to thank, I am making it my responsibility today as well as my employee over there to be at your assistance whenever any of you might need anything. Please feel free to take breaks and enjoy the day as well. We have plenty of food at the concession. I would think your managers would have given you the free lunch card for a thank you for participating." All the players should have gotten them, she hoped.

Handing over the team photo Vic was happy to at least to this for her son. "His name is Bart, thank you for doing this." Looking around at the other players, she hoped to possibly get theirs as well. Just as she thought it another of the players asked about her sons name. She gave a smile to Sierra, wasn't it? She tried to think of the rosters that sat in front of her and the confirmed list of players that passed her desk a dozen times. "His name is Bart and he would just love an autograph. He's at Hogwarts now so he will enjoy the surprise I think." She paid attention a bit to make sure she knew the players. "I hope you are finding the day well. Like I told your teammate here don't hesitate to ask myself or one of the badged employees for help."



He said her name, well formally he said it. She couldn't help but feel butterflies as she nodded and beamed. "It is our pleasure. My boss and I as well as all of my team have wanted this and are very excited to see the turn out so far. I just hope all of you will take the time to enjoy as well." It was a lovely event and it was just amazing, but so was he and she was speaking to him. EEEP! "Also you can call me Victoria" There was someone else here with the Maroon last name and she wanted nothing to do with being asked if she was related to that Catapults manager.

She looked at him puzzled for a moment. Babysitting? This was a family event he really didn't think they'd have sitting available, but it wouldn't have been a bad idea for at least the players and well owner. He said he was joking, well that's good she supposed, but she still felt awkward. "Oh no, I'm sorry Mr. Baltazar we don't have babysitting today. It's suppose to be a family oriented event so I didn't think.." She wasn't sure how to fix this. Maybe she could find someone, Langen maybe? She'd probably be good for babysitting duties. "If you are in real need of one I could see if one of my workers could be your personal nanny for the day." It was at least an offer.

Sorry Ali, he's star struck. XD
 

.........

Zeke was sure he wasn't temporarily silenced, no, he was convinced he would never be able to talk ever again. SEEKER DUDE WAS TAKING TO HIM! HELLOOO! YES! HI! On the one hand it was super duper cool and he could tell Ashley and make her all jealous... on the other hand, was it awkward that the name on his shirt wasn't Mont-whateverhisnamewas ... it was a long and hard name, give him a break.

"Errr... uuhh... THANKS!" he finally blurted, evidence that he hadn't lost his voice at all. "You play really good, I'll have your shirt one day too... once I'm allowed." Or once he saved his money - and that wasn't going to happen for a LONG time. The pretty lady person with him was nice too, despite his pushing to get to the front. Whooooopsy. "Sorry, you go first," he conceded, though he hoped some soft puppy dog eyes would mean he could keep his spot here, latched to the table. He wasn't moving. Nope.

Instead, he returned his big hazel eyes to the Keeper. The EPIC Keeper, that was super cool and stuff... he was staring again.



LITTLE MAAAANNN?! HE CALLED HIM LITTTLLEEE MAN! He hated when people called him little, he was ten, he was practically a BIG man. Practically... but he didn't care. Not anymore. If JAMES wanted to call him LITTLE MAN, then so be it. On top of that, they were fist bumping. FIIISSSSTTTT BUMPINGGGG!!!! THEY WERE BRO'S! BFF'S! Or at least, that's how he interpreted it.

"Thanks! I got it at your match against the Magpies..." a game he had loved, though he would have gladly forgotten trip home. It was awkward when there was rivalry in the family. "I'm Zeke.. or well, Ezekiel... but people call me Zeke cause it's cooler. Though it's not as cool as Maximus.. that's like THE coolest name, it means strong things, or so I've heard." He didn't actually know, but it sounded like something he was supposed to have learned in History. Speaking of History and stuff..... "How long have you been playing? Did you always want to be a keeper? I heard your mum played too, that true?"

So no, he hadn't lost his voice at all..

Oops. He's getting carried away. SORRY.
 

If the boy had objected to anything Max had said to him so far, the Keeper couldn't have suspected a thing. This kid was brilliant. So excited and so sweet and fist-bumping like a pro - Max beamed the whole time.

"So you come to our matches? That's awesome!" That was way cute, and likely meant the boy had a fairly wealthy parent, no doubt... Speaking of which, where was his guardian? Max glanced around at the people nearest to them at the table for someone who looked to be paying special attention to the boy, but he didn't see anyone who fit the bill. Hum. Had he snuck off? Was there a worried parent somewhere? Well... surely the parent would know where to look, since the kid was wearing an Arrows jersey, and Max tried not to worry too much about the possibility of an irate parent yelling at the boy in front of him for sneaking off when he was so precious and so happy in this moment.

"I think Zeke and Ezekiel are both way cool. But Zeke it is," he grinned, offering his nod of approval. "S'a pleasure to meet you, bud." Then, as if he was sharing a secret with him, Max lowered his voice and leaned in just a little more, "Y'know, so far, you're the only person I've seen today wearing a James jersey. I'm pretty sure that makes you my best and biggest fan." He was a modest man, but he knew that if his childhood favorite Quidditch player had told him that, he'd have died and gone to heaven at such an honor, so he was hopeful that would make the kid feel all sorts of special.

Zeke was his new favorite fan, at the very least, and Max wondered if the boy had brought something for him to sign. Or would he want the jersey he was wearing signed? Or could they take a picture together? Awww. Max would want a copy of that one.

How long had he been playing? Merlin. He had to think about it for a second before carefully elaborating, "Y'know, I went to Hogwarts, and I actually didn't even start playing Quidditch till my fourth term, so I was just fourteen. I'd always been a good flyer, even before that, and 'course my mum wanted me to play - she'd been a Chaser for the Arrows for years and years, but..." Was it good or not so much to share the nitty gritty details of his Quidditch career with a kid? Wasn't he supposed to be inspiring him?

He went on, deciding the direction to take with it, "I'd been kind of nervous about it. I was a really shy kid, and, y'know, people were gonna expect great things from me, being a pro's son and all, but my best friend, who was my house's captain, convinced me to try out. I was a natural Keeper, luckily, and even though I was still kind of nervous about playing and maybe not being good enough and letting my teammates down, I found that just having fun and not stressing over being the best or winning was the best thing y'can do. I got better and better and all the work that goes into it doesn't even feel like work with that kind of mindset. And lemme tell ya," Max leaned in again, "my secret for every match, even today? It's still all about having fun and loving the game." Even though the stakes were significantly higher and he had all sorts of higher-ups to please, at the end of the day, he made sure it felt like a hobby more than a job.

"You gonna be a Quidditch player, Zeke?" Important question.

Sierra blinked. Whoa. She played professional Quidditch, because she really loved to play the sport. She hadn't exactly ever sat down and thought deeply about the fan aspect of it. She appreciated it, make no mistake, but she was just still getting used to having all these badged people ready to assist her whenever she needed it. She gave the woman a smile. "Thanks," she said. She nodded about the free lunch card. "Mmhmm, we got one."

Now that's something she could use--lunch. She's stay here just a little longer then head over to the concession.

Sierra accepted the photo that was passed to her then wrote:

To: Bart

Play hard. Play to win.

Best, Sierra Greingoth

Then she passed the photo back to the woman. "Tell Bart I said hello," she said.

He's not, he's really not. XD
 

Zeke nodded eagerly, "Most of the time," he added honestly. If it were up to him, he'd be there for EVERY match, but Emily had plans and sometimes that did not involve leaving him at the stadium for its duration. Uuuuggghhh. And speaking of Emily... was James looking for her? He was looking. When adults looked around like that it was because they thought he'd die, or he was in other types of trouble. Was he NOT supposed to touch the table? TOO BAD! "She's not here. I mean, she's here, just not here here... she has work things to do so I left her to it." There was no way she was suckering him into being one of them undercover civilian type security peeps - not that'd she'd have let him, but still, he liked to think she would.

It was quite possible that today was THE best day of his life. Or at least, it seemed that way in this moment. BIIIIGGGGGGG moment here, yep. WAY COOL... his name was WAY cool.. apparently, which WAS cool in itself, coming from James. Wait, no, Maximus, Max? They WERE on a first name basis yes? The Keeper's use of the term BUD indicated that they were. BUDS were on first name bases, duh, everyone knew that. "It is a pleasure, more than a pleasure, to meet YOU." He was grinning and gawking when MAX leaned in closer and lowered his voice. Again, confirming that they were friends, buds, BBFs, bros, homies... cause squirrel business didn't happen between strangers or people that didn't like each other. Zeke was convinced that his logic was flawless. "I aaaaammmm!" he hushed back, a little too quickly. Although, perhaps he wasn't? He didn't go watch all of his matches, and he hadn't sent him a birthday card or a Christmas gift, MAYBE, just maybe, he was a terrible fan disguised as the biggest one? "Just.. don't tell him, yeah?" he added, a shifty glance towards Monty-what'shisface... ahem. Zeke grinned some more, thoroughly enjoying himself and perfectly content with hogging the STAR player.

This was easily better than a History lesson, school was such a bore, he didn't even know why he had to go. It seemed pointless - all things considered. There was so much for him to take in, that he hoped his brain would remember it later in the evening, there would be NO way he was going to forget this. Of the things he learned, first that Max had gone to Hogwarts, second that he didn't start playing until late, and lastly that his mum had been with the club too. "Epiiiiccc! I didn't know you started so late, you're just sooooo good, and I hear some people start when they're like, super young." Which had made him feel like he was behind on it all, but not so much now. All the stuff about being nervous and having fun and not stressing sounded familiar. It sounded like the peptalk he got when he had a test or something coming up. Still, he could relate. HE RELATED TO MAX!

Leaning his head in a little closer too, Zeke nodded, "Fun and loving the game," he would commit that one to memory as best as he could, though it seemed hard not putting wanting to win first. Considering though that he was hearing this from a Pro, he really oughtn't question it AT ALL, and on top of that, it had been a secret. He would KEEP this secret to himself.

"I dunno," he shrugged at Max's question. "I've only flown, haven't tried playing a game yet..." and he had to learn to fly properly first. "I lose control of the broom too much, it goes all wonky and dips and stuff." He could handle the erratic movements, just not when he was flying AT something, which was often the case. "Got any tips?"

Also, is this what people did when they met players? Stood and chatted? He could do this for hours, days even.

Falcons table. Open for anyone to play ;)
 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <33333333333
 

Max, Zeke, Selina, Kurumi, etc.
 

Vivi was trying SO hard to give Max and Selina space before she showed up and fangirled all over them, but it was too much for her nerves. And since she was properly patrolling, it was fine to saunter into the tent and give the bestie a finger wave and a million blown kisses, and to make broad gestures at Kurumi and her wild t-shirt and her basket because sharing was caring.

And then to make her way over to the Arrows. Dylan got a big wink and another blown kiss, but then all of Vivi's attention was for Max. And the mini Max. No, honestly, the young boy wearing a James jersey and eagerly swapping secrets with Max just did something to the stalwart Auror's insides. She felt like she was turning into jelly, and she didn't like feeling like that. Jelly feels were a bit too normal!girl for Vivi tastes.

"I thought I was your biggest fan, but it looks like I've been replaced." Vivi crossed her arms across her chest, across her OWN James jersey, and gave the kid a once over. The stern look only lasted a second before she offered her hand to him with a grin. "It was good while it lasted. Well played, mate. I like your jersey."

Esme, Iwin and Barny!
 

Aurora had been distracted by Felicity, who was staring at the bat like she couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry... and Rora didn't blame her. It was a bit scary. "Don't worry princess, it a friendly bat." she said, bouncing the baby on her hip. Then she finally saw Richard, after her dad had shifted out of the way to talk to Xavier.

"Hey sweetie." She walked right over and kissed him on the cheek. "Look Felicity, daddy's here!" A distraction, yay! Felicity stopped looking confused at the bat, and gave her daddy the biggest smile, reaching out her hands to him. She wanted him to cuddle her... she was very much a daddy's girl.

Selina was too busy gawking at Kurumi's shirt with her FACE on it to really notice other people. But she had a Vivi radar. Mhmm. It was almost 99% fool proof and she always sensed her roomie's presence. Like right NOW. Hi Vivi.

Even though she had just seen her...she got crazy waves and air kisses.

Could she take those chairs now?



She even followed the path of the Wild Vivi in the tent. Where was she going...? Ah, the boyfriend. Max got waves too. Maybe not blown kisses because those were Vivi exclusive, but she felt it was the thought that counted.

She also noticed that people had said hello to her. Namely Logan and LITTLE ELLA. Who was an adult with her own adult life and adultness and things and when did that HAPPEN? More importantly, when did she get old? Ugh.

They both got nods and waves in their direction too. Yes, even the one married to the alien. Logan got the LOOK. Xaria was fine, though. NO alien blood there.

...she had checked. Ahem.

Last, but not least in that little crowd, although he was pulling a serious pout face, was the Arrows Seeker. What was that face for? They had gotten ready together EARLIER...it wasn't like he hadn't seen her. Pleeeeeease, Dyl.

And she was still a little peeved at him. He had broken like five of her quills. So why was he looking at her like that? Hmm?

Nia and Barny!!
 

So this was somewhat embarrassing for the 24 year old though she really tried to play it cool. It was probably a futile attempt as her flushed cheeks gave her away every time. At least Iwin was taking it all in good fun. Esme couldn't help but to blush a little more though when the fan asked for a hug from her as well. "Oh.. well, yes, you're quite decent," she stammered a bit, chuckling a little and trying to not be so awkward. "Of course you could have a hug too.." And apparently Barny thought that meant him as the mascot not only went in for another hug from her but one from the fan as well. She couldn't help but to laugh at the absurdity of the situation.

At least Muirgen enjoyed the Bat's antics and Esme snuck a look at her, allowing a chuckle as she shook her head a bit. "Maybe you'd like a picture too?" she asked Iwin as she turned back to him, coming out from behind her table to indulge him in his hug. "Did you happen to bring a camera?" She thought she had seen someone working here and taking photos but it would probably be easier if he had just brought his own rather than hunt someone down. And maybe Muirgen wanted in the photo as well? She glanced back at her friend as she asked a question and gave her a shrug. "No idea.. I imagine someone would say something, maybe. Or maybe walk around later and see?" She didn't know because she wasn't specifically asked to partake in any of the fan-based activities, but she did intend on looking around at some point.

Gunnar was so tired of being in that stroller then even in Daddy's arms. He wanted down and he wanted to explore on his own. And the second that Daddy put him down, he was off! He had seen that big funny-looking thing (Barny) from the other end of the tent and he wanted to go see it. It had taken him a while to figure out what it was when he had seen him before, but Gunnar soon decided it was a weird sort of cat. Running as fast as his little legs would carry him, he maneuvered through the crowd until he found it. "Cat!" he grinned up at it as he pointed. "Cat!" He squealed a little as he started laughing in sheer enjoyment until he was scooped up again. Noooo Daddy!

It was probably a mistake to put Gunnar down on the ground, but man that boy was fidgety. Whiny in his stroller and trying to hang out of it, then throwing his weight towards the ground as he tried to hold him, Ethan thought he could hold his hand next to him but should have known he'd take off the minute he'd put him down. Leaving Min and Chloe down by the Tornados table and letting the know he'd be right back, the 21 year old weaved in and out of people in line, muttering excuse me's as he tried to catch up to his son. Figures he'd be after the bat.

Ethan scooped up his 16 month old son. "Gotta stay with Daddy, buddy." Green eyes glanced over to Barny. "That's a bat.. can you say bat?" He readjusted his hold on Gunnar as the boy got all squirmy in his arms again and he noticed which table he was standing in front of.. Falmouth Falcons. Oh yeah, he knew one of the players and he noticed the man's small family here as well. "Hey, Richard.." he grinned, "Aurora.. Felicity.. nice to see you all.." Yeah, nope.. not getting down again, Gunnar.

Mariel was still making the rounds, ensuring everything was up to par and running smoothly. Her next stop naturally was the Autograph Tent. Certain to be plenty of people here, it did have the potential for unruly crowds and line-jumping, so she would make sure there would be none of that.

The 29 year old entered the large tent from the middle as it seemed the lines were very long on either end and she found herself first near the Falcons table. She spotted the owner first, speaking to Victoria. "Mr. Baltazar, I trust everything is going well?" She would hope he'd at least know who she was, having worked directly with all the teams for four years in the Quidditch Division before heading up the entire department that regulated the whole league. But she had her nametag in case he had forgotten. And he was speaking to Victoria besides, who she knew had things all under control and she gave her Division Manager an approving smile. If there was anything pressing she was sure they'd say something.

But since she was at the Falcons, she looked for another player that she'd recognize. And she wasn't disappointed.. Green eyes landed on another player she had gone to school with, dressed in something she'd very much expect of him, causing her to chuckle slightly. "Oliver.. so glad you could make it out today," she said with a smile. "How's the family?" Maybe they came too? It was that sort of event.

And then she noticed someone else familiar standing right next to her.. oh her nephews! "Ethan!" she beamed, noticing him talking to another of the players. "How nice of you to come.." Min and possible Chloe must be around somewhere too, right? Oh but she was so pleased to see them. "Let me see that baby." She reached out and took Gunnar from him, holding him on her hip, and planted a kiss on his head. Noticing Nia at the far end of the tent, she gave her friend a wave. She'd have to be down in a minute to go say hello. She was absolutely going to show off her great-nephew.

Ariana, Ella, Max, Zeke, Vivi, Selina, Kurumi, and Sierra. <3
 

Aaand a mention of Rich <3