oli_keeper_wood: ::calling from position lying on couch:: Yo! Wife! Make me some toast!
chaserkatie: Oh make your own toast!
oli_keeper_wood: ::laughs:: I was just testing.
chaserkatie: I'm not making you things you can make yourself.
oli_keeper_wood: ... okay. Make me, um... a chocolate cake?
chaserkatie: *sigh* You are such a man. You sit on the couch, while your wife stays barefoot and 
pregnant in the kitchen, serving your every need.
oli_keeper_wood: ::sits up, giving her a look of immense alarm:: YOU'RE PREGNANT?
chaserkatie: No! No, I'm not pregnant. It's an expression! Calm down.
oli_keeper_wood: ::eyes still wide, heaves a sigh of relief:: Good. Just. Good.
chaserkatie: How on earth could I have gotten pregnant? Percy hasn't come over to work his magic 
on me yet. *laughs*
chaserkatie: Don't worry, if I ever get pregnant, you'll be the first to know.
oli_keeper_wood: I should think so, as your husband.
chaserkatie: *pokes around in the fridge* Do you want me to make you a sandwich or something while 
I'm in here.
oli_keeper_wood: Yeah, that'd be great.
chaserkatie: Okay, what do you want on it?
oli_keeper_wood: Chocolate cake.
chaserkatie: *shakes head* You're incorrigable. Okay, I think we may still have some cake in 
here...
oli_keeper_wood: You're an angel, you know that, don't you?
chaserkatie: I try my hardest. *smiles*
chaserkatie: Ha! Success!
oli_keeper_wood: YES!
chaserkatie: Let's see...okay. *rustles around in the kitchen, and emerges with a piece of 
chocolate cake and a fork, on a new plate* Here you go.
oli_keeper_wood: ... Katie, you said a sandwich.
chaserkatie: *walks back to the kitchen, grabs two pieces of bread and puts one on each side of 
the cake*
oli_keeper_wood: Thankyou. Much better.
chaserkatie: You really are a special creature. *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: That I am. ::takes a bite of the cake sandwich:: Delicious.
chaserkatie: Ugh. How can you eat that?
oli_keeper_wood: It's cake. I like cake. It's bread. I like bread. It's cake in bread. See my 
point?
chaserkatie: Well I like peanut butter. And I like ham. But you don't see me eating them together.
oli_keeper_wood: I love peanut butter on ham. Do we have it?
chaserkatie: No, thank goodness. If I saw you eat that, I might never eat again.
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins:: Aw, K.
chaserkatie: *smiles* It's a good thing I love you.
oli_keeper_wood: Indeed. And it's a good thing you're bloody brilliant at sandwich making.
chaserkatie: Yes, because that's what our marriage is based on. Love and sandiwches.
oli_keeper_wood: And Quidditch.
chaserkatie: Yes. Quidditch is an essential part to the marriage. 
oli_keeper_wood: And if you didn't realise that, we wouldn't have a hope in hell.
chaserkatie: Oliver, I don't think anyone could be your friend without loving Quidditch, let alone 
your wife. *grins*
oli_keeper_wood: That's right! And I'm glad you realise this.
chaserkatie: *smiles* I've decided that preparing for the trial is the perfect way to get my mind 
off of certain two-timing Weasleys.
oli_keeper_wood: :: perking up:: ... You want to go practice?
chaserkatie: Yeah, sure. I want to be beyond ready for this thing.
oli_keeper_wood: Let's go then. Grab your broom.
chaserkatie: Okay. *runs into her room, rustles around for a few minutes, and emerges with her 
equipment*
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins:: C'mon, then. ::leads the way out of the door and down the street:: 
We'll just go up to the school, you reckon? Rather than messing around getting to Puddlemere?
chaserkatie: Sounds good to me.
oli_keeper_wood: So you're really excited about this?
chaserkatie: Are you kidding me! This is like, the one good thing in my life right now!
oli_keeper_wood: Oi! Your husband's a good thing in your life right now.
chaserkatie: Yes, but you're a permanent fixture. I'm talking about new developments. With all the 
breakups and everything else, this is the one exciting thing going on.
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins:: And you know I'll be there to watch, right?
chaserkatie: You'd better be! I need all the moral support I can get to keep me from falling right 
off my broom.
oli_keeper_wood: I know both Keepers playing in the trials. Neither of them should pose much of a 
threat to you.
chaserkatie: Excellent.
chaserkatie: But I'm going to be nervous anyway. *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins:: You'll be fantastic, K!
chaserkatie: Oh, you say that now. Just wait until I get out there and take a header into the 
pitch.
oli_keeper_wood: Yes, and I'll pretend I don't know you.
chaserkatie: Oh, gee, thanks. *laughs*
oli_keeper_wood: ::laughs::
chaserkatie: When I regain consciousness, I'll make sure everyone knows that you're my husband. So 
there.
oli_keeper_wood: They'll never respect me again!
chaserkatie: Well, that's what you get for pretending not to know your wife!
oli_keeper_wood: Harsh, Katie.
chaserkatie: *laughs* Yes, I'm a big bitch.
oli_keeper_wood: And that's why I love you.
chaserkatie: Aw. I love you too. *kisses you on the cheek*
oli_keeper_wood: ::laughs::
chaserkatie: So did Alicia talk to you about the party?
oli_keeper_wood: Sort of?
chaserkatie: I was just wondering. I think a party might be good for bringing up everyone's moods.
oli_keeper_wood: I think so! Fantastic!
chaserkatie: Excellent. Alicia and I decided that we need more happiness. Oh, and she agrees with 
me that Percy needs to wear clothes in the flat.
oli_keeper_wood: I disagree, doesn't that count
oli_keeper_wood: ?
chaserkatie: You're outnumbered, two to one.
oli_keeper_wood: But I'm me.
chaserkatie: Yes, but there's only one of you.
chaserkatie: Besides, I have 70% of the collective brain. If anyone gets counted twice, it's me.
oli_keeper_wood: I have fifteen, you know.
chaserkatie: Yes, but 70 is more than 15.
oli_keeper_wood: ... ....
oli_keeper_wood: Right. I knew that.
chaserkatie: *laughs* Sure you did.
oli_keeper_wood: ::hotly:: I did.
chaserkatie: I believe you! *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins:: Great. And hey, we're almost there.
chaserkatie: *smiles* Thanks for helping me Oliver.
oli_keeper_wood: Why?
chaserkatie: Because if you weren't doing this, I'd be sitting at home on the couch eating 
chocolate, bemoaning my sad state in life. You're fabulous, and don't ever let anyone tell you 
otherwise. *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: ::genuinely touched:: Thanks, K.
chaserkatie: *grins* You're welcome.
oli_keeper_wood: Right. ::gives her the Quaffle:: Just - just start at the far end of the pitch 
and try to score, okay?
chaserkatie: Okay. *mounts her broom and flies off to the other end of the pitch...zooms towards 
you and throws the Quaffle*
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins, blocking it easily:: I just realised - I've taught you all your plays, 
haven't I?
chaserkatie: Hmmm...yes, you have.
oli_keeper_wood: So maybe it'd be more beneficial if I worked with you, rather than against you.
chaserkatie: Yes, I like that idea much better.
oli_keeper_wood: Okay, then. ::flies out into the centre of the pitch:: Now, one thing you didn't 
do well last Sunday was passing behind the back. I know it's something I've never really told you 
to do, but all the top Chasers do it now.
chaserkatie: *nods* Okay.
oli_keeper_wood: So... I mean, just try it now. A clean pass to me, without flying. 
chaserkatie: Okay. *focuses, and tries to throw to you*
oli_keeper_wood: ::leans back, catching it in one hand:: Okay, that was good. Ish. Just try and... 
hm. Bring your hand further around your back and release the Quaffle later, so it goes in front of 
me.
chaserkatie: All right. *brings my arm around my back and releases the ball*
oli_keeper_wood: Much better! ::grins::
chaserkatie: *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: Now, we'll try it flying, okay?
chaserkatie: Oh, you have to go and make it hard now, don't you? *laughs* Okay. *takes off, and 
focusing on you, throws you the ball*
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins, catching it easily:: You've got it, Katie! You're such a quick learner.
chaserkatie: *beams* Well, I've got a fabulous teacher!
oli_keeper_wood: So right. Now... hm. You know most of the basics inside out.
chaserkatie: I think so. Are there any special moves you think these guys might throw at me?
oli_keeper_wood: Like I said, the Keepers are nothing special. 
chaserkatie: Okay, good. *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: All I can think of is that if you're having trouble, dip just before the goals, 
and head towards the opposite hoop to what you try and score in. It's the latest thing.
chaserkatie: *nods* Okay. That sounds nice and sneaky. *grins*
oli_keeper_wood: You can do sneaky, I know that.
chaserkatie: Yes, sneaky bitch. That's me. *grins*
oli_keeper_wood: ::laughs:: So - anything you want to ask me?
chaserkatie: Well, how exactly does this work? I mean, is it going to be just me against 
Puddlemere players, or will there be other people doing trials as well?
oli_keeper_wood: No, other triallists, along with members who are staying in the reserve team.
chaserkatie: Okay. And how long will it take for them to decide whether I'm in or not? Because I 
don't do well with long periods of suspence, you know that.
oli_keeper_wood: Only a couple of days.
chaserkatie: A couple of days? *sigh* Okay, I can handle that. I think.
chaserkatie: I'm going to need a lot of chocolate.
oli_keeper_wood: And a lot of support.
chaserkatie: Yes. I'm definitely going to be a bit of a wreck, just to warn you.
oli_keeper_wood: I know how I was.
chaserkatie: *laughs* I'm so glad I'll have you around. *smiles*
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins back:: No problem.
chaserkatie: Oliver, do you really think I have a chance at this? Like, seriously. Do you think I 
can do this?
oli_keeper_wood: ::a beat, frowning, thinking:: Yes. I do. You were always the best out of the 
three of you. 
chaserkatie: *blushes* Thank you. I...that means so much coming from you. 
oli_keeper_wood: Well, I really mean it.
chaserkatie: I think that we all had an advantage, having you for a captain. We were a good team, 
but you made us great. I know we all complained about the early practices, and although I don't 
totally forgive you for making me miss crucial beauty sleep, I think it was worth it. Because you 
made us all better players.
oli_keeper_wood: ::a beat, before smiling:: Thanks, Katie. That's all I ever wanted to do. Make us 
a great team, not just better players. And we did it. We won. Together.
chaserkatie: Thanks to you.
oli_keeper_wood: Thanks to us all.
chaserkatie: We all kick ass. It's as simple as that.
oli_keeper_wood: ::grins:: We do.
chaserkatie: And I'm going to kick ass at this trial. And then spend a few days freaking out. But 
it's okay.
oli_keeper_wood: It's okay. Because you will have kicked arse.
chaserkatie: I'm feeling better about this already.
oli_keeper_wood: Great to hear it.
chaserkatie: So, is there anything else you think I need to know?
oli_keeper_wood: ::thinks:: Not really, no.
chaserkatie: *smiles* Okay. So, now what. Do you want to head home? Maybe I can carry you this 
time. *laughs*
oli_keeper_wood: ... Really?
chaserkatie: Well, I was joking, but...*thinks* how much do you weigh?
oli_keeper_wood: Seventy.
chaserkatie: Hmmm...I don't know if I'm that strong...
oli_keeper_wood: Don't worry about it, K.
chaserkatie: I do still owe you for the other night though. For sitting with me and buying me 
alcohol and listening to me whine and everything.
oli_keeper_wood: You're my friend. You don't owe me for that.
chaserkatie: I feel like all you've been doing for the past few days is helping me. With Ron, and 
the trial...I feel guilty. Like I'm taking up too much of you.
oli_keeper_wood: ... You serious about that?
chaserkatie: Well, yeah. I feel like I'm just taking from you and not giving anything back.
oli_keeper_wood: It's okay. That's what friends are for.
chaserkatie: I guess. But I'm not your only friend. I feel like I'm hording you all to myself too 
much. 
oli_keeper_wood: It's okay, really.
chaserkatie: *smiles* Well, okay.
oli_keeper_wood: ::smiles::