Melody paused to briefly wonder just how much more advanced their society would be if sports were left to children and the uneducated. What purpose did a Hogwarts education serve Beckett Longbottom if he was just...hitting balls with a bat? He might have worked at the ministry to advancd his family's name or studied investments. Instead, the fool routinely risked his life to play a foolish game.

Ms. Gallivan didn't seem the type to appreciate such views, what with her excited chatter about the sport. What saddened Melody more though was Ms. Gallivan didn't have to subject herself to such gross violence. She had no husband to impress, just her quidditch owning family and all their combined disappointments. Maybe that was why Ben chose her for his (hopefully) first extramarital affair. Maybe a love of quidditch was what encouraged his affections.

Melody chose to ignore the girl's foolish statement and instead answer her question. "It was interesting. The Hawaiian players were an intriguing bunch. I feel sorry for Ms. Robins being cut from the game so soon."