Forever Yours

Chapter 32: Training Days

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the people or places that belong to the wonderful world of Harry Potter, as they belong to J.K. Rowling. The OCs (Katherine, Septimus, Serenity, Helena, Christoph, Elisa, Henry, Nick and any name you don't recognize and isn't from the HP universe) are entirely my own.

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The last days of school for Septimus and his friends came quickly enough. Between studying for exams and his training, and extensive Quidditch practices, Septimus was finding himself rather overwhelmed by the time the Round Robin Tournament began on Saturday, May 22nd. Katherine had left Serenity with Elisa and Christoph that day, so the little girl wouldn't have endure the two day long weekend sitting in the Torngat stands.

The Spoofhounds found themselves three to one by the end of the day, and Sunday proved no different for the team, as they earned themselves a date with the championship the following weekend. Septimus and his teammates found themselves facing off against Belknap Springs on the twenty-ninth of May; the team that they had first lost to in the beginning of the season.

Both teams played hard. Chasers pushed themselves to the max, causing the fans to only see streaks of royal blue and white or red and black blaze pass where they sat. Beaters swung their bats violently, sending wild bludgers in all directions; while Keepers fought with all of their might to keep the Quaffles from their goals.

Septimus had hovered for what it seemed like hours; his black eyes hungrily scanned the pitch for any signs of the little golden Snitch. Finally a glisten of gold caught his eye, and in a heartbeat, Septimus sped off after it. But he hadn't been the only one; the Devil Dogs' Seeker, Sarah Jameson, had seen it too.

The two raced neck and neck; banging into each other every so often, in hopes to throw the other off course. But in the end, Septimus' chase had been in vain, as he was thrown off course by a Devil Dogs' bludger that was head straight for him. He had managed to veer out of the way in time, but it was enough to allow Jameson to grab the snitch and win the game.

270 - 120.

Katherine had fled to the boy's side after leaving the pitch; immediately pulling him into a tight embrace. Severus watched as Katherine spoke soft, encouraging words to their son, whom was trying not to break down in front of the crowd of people. After a few moments, Septimus left his mother's arms and threw his arms around his father. Severus stiffened slightly, but eventually relaxed and gathered his son in closer.

"I'm so glad you're here," Septimus murmured, still refusing to let the elder wizard go.

"So am I," Severus whispered. "So am I."

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A week had passed by quickly after that. Septimus, Helena and the rest of the students found themselves sitting their final exams for the year's end; while Severus, Katherine and Darius Prescott devised their lesson plans for Septimus' following week.

The emerald green train arrived back to Union Station on Sunday night; bringing home the first through sixth years only. The seventh years were still back at the school, but for the last time, as they would graduate today.

The first Monday in June was considerably warm, and the weather was promising for the first day of training. Professor Prescott had Flooed in quite early that morning, and between himself, Katherine and Severus, outlined the schedule for the upcoming week.

At exactly six in the morning, Katherine and Septimus had hit the backwoods trails for their morning run. Darius and Severus, on the other hand, began to set up the dueling area in the yard. The house had been given extra wards, just in case, and the trees and gardens had been given extra protection as well. The last thing Severus wanted to do was repair the cabin due to a wayward blasting spell.