Pete didn’t want to change up too much in their normal tactics as they moved back into the next phase of the match.  He was worried about Nat continuing to play center, but he allowed it for the time being, and he kept Amber in her usual position closer in on the Chasers where her accuracy mattered more than strength.  Flexibility was important on the pitch, but when fatigue began to set in, players relied on their instincts and instincts were always more trustworthy than fancy tactics, he thought.  The Gryffindor team had good instincts.  He had faith in them to push through the pain and the exhaustion.  His main concern tonight was his Seeker.  Millie was a good player.  She had good natural skill and instincts, but this was the toughest challenge for a Seeker that he had seen in a long time.  It was a consolation knowing that Dunway wasn’t experienced with the Snitch either, but Dunway was a stronger flier in general, and if it came down to a dual race for the Snitch, Pete would be worried.  

With slightly better visibility, Pete felt freer to move further out, chasing down the Bludgers instead of waiting for them to come to him.  This was more satisfying in a lot of ways, especially when he saw Sioni and Lindsay draw in tighter to the Chasers again once he took out Shane.  He felt bad for Shane, he really did, but this was Quidditch.  And in Quidditch all bets were off.  

Keeping up an almost steady stream of shouting and chatter, Pete raced about the pitch, corralling the Bludgers back towards the Chasers and, increasingly, towards Hufflepuff’s Keeper and Seeker.