"You were a Beater?" Harry asked.
                              
"Yah," Williams said.
                              
"Ron!" Harry called out, who came quickly over, grinning, along with Ginny and Katie. "I think we found us a Beater. Show 'em what you got," Harry said, pointing over his shoulder as the Bludger was coming back toward them. "Hit it toward the middle ring." 
                              
Sean Williams wound up and whacked it strong through the hoop. Ron was clearly overjoyed, which reminded Harry of Oliver Wood, when McGonagall told him about his new Seeker.
                              
"Well, I can say welcome to the team! You do want to, right?" Ron asked, not believing it.
                              
"Yah! I love Quidditch," he responded, completely thrilled.
                              
"Do you know anyone else who is a Beater?" Ron asked.
                              
"No," he said.
                              
"Alright, you can stay and help out Harry. We might be replacing a Beater, too. If you see anyone who looks good, point him out. What's your name?" Ron asked.
                              
"Sean Williams," he repeated, still dubious about his luck. 
                              
Ron, Ginny and Katie zoomed away happily. Their team had at least one good Beater on it, now. Harry and Sean tested the remaining players, but none of which showed much promise. When they were finished, they headed over to where Ginny and Katie were testing. Harry noticed that some that tried out for the Beater position had gotten into the Chaser line. Harry remembered Malfoy once said it was a disgrace not to be picked for their House. Perhaps, they thought similarly. Ron flew over to meet them. 
                              
"I have seen a few good ones, but none that match Angelina or Alicia. We got a few more," Ron said.
                              
They watched one that missed all five shots and another who had problems flying. A third year girl almost fell off her broom. Most had problems catching and throwing. There was about ten more left, when their fellow sixth year, Seamus, came up to try out. He missed one shot, but made four other difficult shots. He ducked the Bludger that Williams whacked over at him and caught all the throws. He flew rather well and Harry was impressed. 
                              
Ron called Seamus over. He did not look as thrilled as he was with Sean, but relieved that they found a Chaser. Ron had not entirely forgiven Seamus for how he treated Harry last year, although Seamus had apologized.
                              
"Hey, Seamus, how long have you been playing Quidditch?" Ron asked cautiously.
                              
"Since I can remember. It only took six years for a Chaser position to open up," he said, slightly disappointed by that fact.
                              
"Alright, well, good job, we'll finish testing these guys and let you know," Ron said, avoiding Seamus's eyes and looking over at the remaining Chasers.
                              
"Ok," Seamus said, uncertain if it was good sign or not. He probably figured that after seeing the others, Ron would pick him in a heartbeat. 
                              
Harry was looking at Ron, but he was staring resolvedly at the next person. It confused Ginny, Alicia, and Sean, too, but they went on testing anyway.
                              
"Waiting to decide or what?" Harry said to him quietly on the side. Ron turned to face him and realized he would have to rationalize his decision.
                              
"Well, I'm not sure he can be a team player, after last year..." Ron said, and Harry realized he was looking out for him.
                              
"I'm sure I can handle him and he seems convinced that I'm telling the truth, now," Harry said, sarcastically.
                              
"Well, I don't trust him," Ron said, indignantly.
                              
"Let's see what these other players can do," Harry said, repressing a laugh. 
                              
The rest did as dismally as the others had done. One did show some promise, and he was another second year that Sean Williams pointed out. Ginny, Alicia, and Sean came over to conference about who to pick. Ron was shifty. Alicia and Sean did not know why he would not want to pick Seamus.