Megan slapped the table in irritation as Leah announced that Hufflepuff just got another good player.  Meanwhile, Ethan was listening to Lily with delight.  "According to Ron Mewes, you weren't so opposed to shrieks when he took you out."  Ethan smirked at her reaction. "Still, good to see you are aware that there are places in Hogsmeade besides the Three Broomsticks.  Madam Puddifoot's doesn't sound like a bad idea, now that you mention it.  I could go for a bit of tea and kissing.  Good suggestion Lily!"  He smiled broadly.<br/><br/>As conversation went to Melinda Bagwell, the new Head Girl, Jack laughed.  "I think she asked for it.  Probably thought it would help her chances to become the Minister of Magic one day.  She even tried to play as Seeker last year to "round herself out," but she was horrible.  She couldn't grab the Snitch unless it hit her in the chest."<br/><br/>Megan shook her head.  "No, Jack, she was not that bad.  She wasn't the best flier by far, but she had good eyes for finding the Snitch.  She's probably trying out again this year.  And she's not a horrible student, probably won't be any worse than any other Head Girl.  As for Hufflepuff..." she said before pausing to take a deep breath, "it sounds like they will be the team to beat this year...again.  Gryffindor played all right last year, but their Seeker graduated, and he was the best thing the team had.  Jimmy Peakes is going to have a hard time keeping them competitive.  As for Slytherin, they have one Chaser, Vaisey, that's almost as good as you, but no one else really stands out.  I'm looking for a new Seeker still, but no strong prospects.  Not gonna be easy...maybe if the 'Adventure Brothers' here spent as much time practicing as they did dueling, which isn't even allowed, each other we'd have a better chance."<br/><br/>"That reminds me," said Jack, "I am so glad you aren't a prefect anymore."  He turned to Leah and continued.  "Ethan and I join some of the other students for practice duels, but mainly we just spar against each other.  They only like proper duels, clear field, turn and cast, that stuff.  You can join us next time we make an appearance."