Avoiding the guests at the wedding, in the woods behind Harris Manor, beneath clear sunlight, the crowns of three trees climbed madly upward under the effects of Transfiguration, finally turning into three tree-rings high above the forest. The wind was light, and once they rose to a certain height, the view became excellent no matter where they were.
Under the dazzling sun, Allen and the others flew through the air, batting at the Bludgers darting all around without regard for sides. The Veela cousins fought to knock the Bludgers toward Allen, and Allen sent every incoming Bludger flying back with effortless precision, passing them on to the others. Everyone chased after the Bludgers, and the atmosphere was very relaxed.
The Veela cousins had clearly come prepared. They had already shed their evening gowns and changed into sportswear. Gathered around the world's finest Seeker, they excitedly threw all kinds of questions at Allen—though it was hard to say how well they could fly, from their questions it was clear that these three cousins, named Natalie, Dylan, and Alex respectively, really did count as fanatical Quidditch fans.
Lenn was squeezed rather pitifully to the outer edge. Though he also liked Quidditch, when facing his Younger Brother and his cousins, he felt that what he knew would only make him seem even more like an outsider, so he could only stay where he was rather awkwardly, answering a line or two only when Allen deliberately steered the conversation toward him.
After Allen was forced to demonstrate a few techniques for countering Bludgers, the Veela cousins were still not satisfied and seemed to want him to do more. Allen had no choice but to demonstrate several flying moves as well, while also giving a concise explanation of the key points of each move—then Allen