England’s Road to Glory: The Quidditch World Cup Finals
After their thrilling victory over Ireland, the England National Team continued their dominant run through the Quidditch World Cup.
Each match showcased Ezekiel Malverne's brilliance, solidifying his reputation as the most dangerous Chaser in the tournament.
Quarterfinals vs. Norway – A brutal match against a team known for their aggressive defense. Ezekiel outmaneuvered their Beaters, scoring a record-breaking 10 goals.
Semifinals vs. France – A showdown against the French powerhouse. Fleur's presence in the VIP stands caught the attention of the French Seeker, but Ezekiel ignored the mind games and led England to victory.
By the time England secured their place in the finals, the entire wizarding world was buzzing with excitement.
The final match would be the ultimate test—England vs. Bulgaria.
And waiting for them on the other side was Viktor Krum.
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The Quidditch World Cup stadium was packed beyond capacity. Wizards and witches from every nation gathered to witness the battle between two of the strongest teams.
In the VIP box, Daphne, Fleur, and Alyssa sat together, waving an England flag while thousands chanted:
"MALVERNE! MALVERNE!"
As the teams stepped onto the field, the tension was palpable.
Viktor Krum, Bulgaria's star Seeker, locked eyes with Ezekiel. A silent challenge passed between them.
"Let's see if you live up to the hype, Malverne."
Ezekiel smirked. "You'll find out soon enough."
The referee raised his whistle. "Mount your brooms!"
The entire stadium fell silent.
"Three… Two… One…"
The whistle blew.
The final match exploded into action.
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The Quaffle was released, and immediately, Ezekiel shot forward, narrowly avoiding a Bludger aimed straight at his head.
Bulgaria's defense was relentless, their Beaters focusing entirely on shutting him down.
"Bulgaria knows Malverne is the key to England's attack!" the announcer shouted. "Can they stop him?"
But Ezekiel was unstoppable.
He faked left, spun midair, and flipped the Quaffle behind his back, fooling Bulgaria's Keeper. First goal for England!
Roger Davies intercepted a pass, feeding Ezekiel, who dived through two Bulgarian Chasers and slammed the Quaffle straight through the hoop!
"MALVERNE SCORES AGAIN! ENGLAND TAKES THE LEAD!"
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While England controlled the match, Krum made his move.
The Bulgarian Seeker dove into a feint, baiting England's Seeker.
But Ezekiel saw through the trick.
As England's Seeker chased the fake Snitch, Ezekiel shouted a warning—allowing his teammate to correct his path just in time.
Krum narrowed his eyes. He knew now—Ezekiel was watching him closely.
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As the match reached its final stage, England led 210-160.
But Bulgaria was still dangerous.
Then, Ezekiel saw it—the real Snitch, hovering near the stadium lights.
Both Seekers spotted it at the same time.
The crowd held its breath as Krum and England's Seeker dived at full speed.
But just as Krum gained an edge, Ezekiel made the boldest play of the tournament.
He intercepted a Bulgarian Chaser, stealing the Quaffle midair, then threw a perfect shot from the halfway line.
The Quaffle soared through the air—straight into the hoop!
"GOAL! ENGLAND TAKES A 60-POINT LEAD!"
At that moment, England's Seeker closed the gap—AND CAUGHT THE SNITCH!
The whistle blew for the final time.
ENGLAND WINS THE QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP!
The stadium exploded in cheers as fireworks lit up the sky.
Ezekiel, exhausted but victorious, raised his arms in triumph.
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The Celebration: A Champion's Moment
As the team gathered on the podium, the Quidditch World Cup Trophy was lifted high.
Ezekiel felt arms wrap around him—Daphne hugging him tightly.
"I knew you'd win," she whispered.
Fleur smirked. "Mon champion, you were magnifique."
Reporters swarmed him, cameras flashing.
"Ezekiel Malverne! You're now the youngest Chaser to ever win a Quidditch World Cup! How does it feel?"
He grinned, still catching his breath.
"Feels like this is only the beginning."
The wizarding world now knew his name.
And he was just getting started.
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