It had been a miracle that Alina had convinced her parents to let her try out. Quidditch wasn't going to get her higher grades, or a better chance at succeeding in life. But it was supposed to be fun. Alina was still young. Couldn't she at least have some of that?

There she was, at tryouts. And this young Ravenclaw was prepared to give this everything she's got. Instructions were clear, and then they were off.