He had considered—strongly—sitting this one out, letting Karim take over. The memory of what had transpired in the box to the poor woman (a Mrs. Turnbull, he had learned later) was as burned into his mind as his own identity, and it was with great trepidation that Hassan Sabri had remounted his broomstick. It was, ironically, his father—ever the critic—that had ultimately sealed the deal: having his father add 'quitter' to his list of complaints was not at all appealing.

The seeker knew he was not at his best as he kept an eye out for the snitch, and could only hope he was faring better than Lestrange today.