As quidditch matches went, Hermione found the World Cup Finals to be anticlimactic. The English players operated on the same wavelength, moving in sync as they flew up and down the field. The Italians never stood a chance. England took a commanding lead early on and never relinquished it. The beaters spent a good amount harassing Bianchi. The seeker never had a second of peace during the match. The capture of the snitch occurred with little fanfare. Hermione cheered with everyone else, but it seemed too easy, a foregone conclusion. Everyone simply went through the motions, like it wasn't a competition at all. The wait for the players went longer, but she assumed there was more celebration amongst the team, more reporters all having questions and wanting quotes from everyone.