"Seems like the safer option today," Though Jess knew that could change at any moment really. Beaters and bludgers were ruthless things to deal with. He'd almost played beater himself, but hadn't thought himself to be suited to the position. He liked the the end of the field where he could keep an eye on everything that was happening, instead of being thrust into the mid-field action all of the time.

"Ahh, this is quite violent, even compared to professional matches." Jess had been to his fair share of national league matches over the years, having mates from school that played an the like, but honestly this was another level entirely.

Jess took a quick minute to survey his conversation partner when she finally looked his way. He didn't linger long, using his ale as a distraction, but he liked what he saw, that was for sure. "What is it you do at the ministry?" He questioned, pretty sure he'd recognize such a pretty face if he worked closely with her previously.