Father sent me a letter today.

[alt_harry]

I might not get to keep playing Quidditch.

Father says that he will be speaking with McGonagall and also Madam Hooch and if they cant make it safe for me to play then I won't be allowed to play at all.

I'm really kind of angry with Father for this. He told me it was okay to be angry with him as long as I was respectful, which I am trying to be. But he did say that maybe I would be allowed to play if things could be worked out. So I hope they are.

I'm glad he wrote me a letter though to tell me so I wouldn't be surprised by it.

Comments

[alt_pansy]

I'm sorry, Harry. I know how much you like playing and you're really good.

Your father's just really protective and doesn't want anything to happen to you. But I bet McGonagall and Madam Hooch can figure out what's wrong with your broom or find the person that hexed it if that's what happened.

Ron's teaching me to play chess. Want me to show you what I've learned? It's not much.

[alt_harry]

Yeah, I guess so.

Sure. I'll be in the common room after supper.

[alt_pansy]

He hasn't made his mind up yet, you know. Ron told me some funny jokes you might like?

[alt_ron]

I'd be this side of hacked off too, mate. But I understand it. My mum would've had a fit if what happened to you had happened to me. Probably several fits.

[alt_harry]

Your mum's a scary lady!

[alt_ron]

You don't know the half of it.

[alt_lucius]

Your esteemed father is only concerned for your safety, Harry. If he decides that Quidditch is too dangerous, then it is for the best, however regrettable, that you withdraw from the House team.

He rarely, if ever, acts concerning you in a precipitous fashion. There is a difference between friendly matches among you, Draco and your friends at the Manor and organised sport.

There is also a reason first-years are normally excluded from the teams.

I know you are talented and capable, and we are all of course heartily relieved that you stood yourself so well. He is proud of your performance; merely protective of your safety.