I got jealous of everyone's journals where their characters take about other people, so I'm doing something Cee would actually do: a journal to keep up with Quidditch things. It's something between a burnbook, a notebook where she writes her random thoughts about Quidditch, diagrams, etc.

  

The Chudley Cannons

Sponsor: Theodore Gallivan

It is silly to see this written down, but I would hate it the Cannons' section of this notebook wasn't properly organized.

Also, I cannot help but wish that one day it will be 'Cecily' instead of 'Theodore'. I know that Theo has no desire to sponsor the Cannons... Not truly. Perhaps when I am old I could slowly start taking over, until it becomes natural that I am the sponsor rather than Theo?

Women have been Ministers, I do not see why I can't sponsor a team! Well, there is one very significant reason I can't: I don't exactly have my own money. Perhaps I could use the money for my dowry and wed the Cannons instead of any man, like a Queen Elizabeth of Quidditch. I don't think Theo would mind if that happened.

But I digress, this isn't supposed to be a place for me to rant about my feelings.

Coach: [Name]

He is doing a decent enough job but I believe the Cannons could use new blood. It is just awkward to get rid of him, when he hasn't technically done anything wrong.

I confess that I would have liked that position. I really enjoyed coaching my team at Hogwarts, but I am aware that coaching a school team is vastly different to a professional team. Besides, the players wouldn't take me seriously. I wouldn't blame them. I wouldn't take seriously a debutante either.

In any case, I suggested some game strategies to him once and I don't think he ever really took a look at them.

Seeker: Cassius Lestrange

An excellent player and seeker. I only wish I had had the chance to play alongside him when we were at Hogwarts. Alas, I joined the team a year after he graduated.

I suspect that he will play Quidditch only for a season or two more. A pity, really, for seekers of Lestrange's caliber are rare to find. If he wasn't a Lestrange perhaps he could have played until his thirties and then become our coach.

Though I know that now I am speaking with my heart and not my mind. He is a talented seeker, but I must confess he doesn't have the greatest people skills, from what I have observed. I suppose it is the seeker effect. In a way, they play a different game altogether from the rest of the team members. Of course, a good seeker knows that there are times when one must not catch the snitch.

I feel bad for him, at times. I've never seen any of his relatives at his games, not his immediate family, at the very least. Rumour has it that his youngest sister has never attended any of his matches. How cruel of her! I understand that Quidditch is not everyone's cup of tea, but she could at least attend to be there for him and spend the entire time reading, or embroidering, or whatever it is that she prefers to do with her time.

I wish we could adopt him, in all honesty.

Keeper: Jack Humphrey-Mavis

He is a good chaser, though I might be biased because we were on friendly terms at Hogwarts, even if we were rivals on the pitch.

Some people do not take him seriously due to his ties to muggle nobility. I suppose it must be due to my own ties to muggle society, but I do not particularly mind. Aunt Mary actually knows we are friends and I believe she approves of our friendship. I bet that if he were a few years older, she would be pushing for us to marry. She would love for me to be a Lady. I suppose if I were born in muggle society this is what I would have wanted too. That doesn't have much weight for us, though.

Players I'd Like To See

Chaser: Augusta Robbins

She plays for the Harpies and it truly fills my heart with joy to see her there. If it wasn't for my family's ties to the Cannons, I would have liked to play there myself. In any case, I would like to see some women on the Cannons' roster and I quite like Miss Robbins. Especially after we happened to go out flying once!

  

Puddlemere United

Sponsor: Thom Pettigrew

I truly admire this man, even though I don't think he acknowledges my existance. He is everything a sponsor should aspire to be, which is a pity for the Chuddley Cannons.

Captain & Keeper: Esteban Zavala

He is undoubtedly one of the best keepers in the United Kingdom. As much as I like our Jack, I must confess that Mr. Zavala surpasses him in skill. I've also heard that he is involved in politics. I've always admired people who want to make the world a better place, so good for him. Perhaps he'll retire soon to pursue his political ambitions soon? That would be good for us.

Chaser: Tristan Michaud

He dropped out of school to pursue Quidditch. I do agree that Quidditch isn't a career path that demands NEWTs, or even OWLs, but it is my opinion that someone should be really good to drop out of school to become a Quidditch player, unless they are the heir of a massive fortune, which he is not, if I am not mistaken.

Is he a good player? He is not a bad player, or Thom Pettigrew wouldn't have kept him on the first string. But I do think there are better chasers. Perhaps I am overly harsh because that was my old position.

  

Montrose Magpies

Sponsor: William Abbott

This man has such a stick up his ass. He does not like me and just because I am a woman who knows about Quidditch as much as he does. It has crossed my mind that he feels threatened by me, for I am about the same height as him.

That being said, I cannot deny that he does a good job sponsoring the Magpies. Not that it is such a challenge to sponsor a team like that. They are no Puddlemere United! Perhaps I am being biased and cruel because I don't like him.

Coach: Yassine Bensouda

I really wish we could have gotten to him first. I love the Morrocan style of play and I am eager to see our coach retire. I suppose he wouldn't take Theo seriously, though. But why did he have to go and coach Abbot's team? Why would anyone want to have anything to do with William Abbot.

In any case, he has a striking presence and I am eager to see what he does with the Magpies.

  

Hogsmeade Howlers

Sponsor: Mikhail Karim

He has recently taken up their sponsorship, so he is here to stay? The Casablanca Paragons are one of my favourite foreign teams, so I am both excited and anxious to see what he does with the Howlers. It is conflicting, to both want to see great things done to Quidditch teams, but for them to be your rival.

I do need to make his acquaintance at some point. Theo knows him, but I haven't met him yet.

Captain & Chaser: Arthur Pettigrew

He is one of England's best and hadn't it been for him, the Howlers would be a B list team, probably. I do suspect that he will soon retire. Perhaps he'll continue as a coach? I wouldn't think him a good coach some years ago, not even a good captain, but he's proving himself as the Howlers' captain so far.

Beater: Mundungus MacFusty

We used to play against each other at Hogwarts, so I have great respect for him. He was a worthy opponent and a good captain for the Gryffindors. I predict that he will go far in the industry. Perhaps Theo should try to get him on the Cannons...

  

This is written in a smaller notebook (big enough to fit in your palm) that Cee has to write down her bets and predictions.

Chuddley Cannons vs. Hogsmeade Howlers

Winner: Chuddley Cannons

Final score: 230 - 190

After so many months of being repressed, the players of both teams will be more aggressive on the pitch.

Duration: 8 hours

The Howlers will block more scoring attempts but Mr. Lestrange will catch the snitch.

I expect Morrocan style of play, so lots of stealthy quaffle pases. [More technical terms used for Moroccan strategies and quaffle pases and gambits and shit, I'm not a sport person >.>]

At least one player will be knocked off his broomstick.