I'm sitting in the bleachers, watching longingly as all the boys and umbumped girls in my Personal Health and Fitness class play Muggle Quidditch. I don't even like the game very much, I think it's silly, but I so miss physical activity that I'd be thrilled if I could run around the gymnasium with a broom between my legs, chasing after the human snitch wearing a gold pinny. Megan McCafferty
About This Quote

The book describes the pain of watching others do things that one wants to do. It can be painful to be on the sideline enjoying what others are doing, especially when you know you would be the best or most capable at it. This quote gives a little hope to those who feel they are not good enough, because they know that all things are possible if you work hard enough at them. In this case, the author was sitting in the stands watching others play Quidditch and wishing she were doing it too.

Source: Thumped

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