Prompt 001 - Interview Questions Pre Season
How did you feel about last year’s season?
Well, I do wish that Holyhead had come up a little higher, but that’s just because I always want to see them come out on top, really. The season was brilliant, though. Every one seems to get better, you know? And we got incredible business, actually, as we started introducing new treats and whatnot. So it was a great season.
Are you and your team ready for this year’s season?
Oh yes, certainly. The Players Lounge gets plenty of business even during off season, but it’s always even more when the season starts. The players start coming out more, and fans flock to watch the streams of the games we opt to show. I mean, we have four screens set up to stream, so. It’s always great when the season gets going.
Have you introduced anything new to your practice regime?
We really haven’t made any changes in between, other than a few altered recipes and mixed drinks. Because we stay open all year long, we don’t often change things up. Patrons are easy enough to please, and they like the routine that comes with a little changing menu. We’ll probably make more changes as players start coming in more, like usual.
What did you spend your time off-season doing?
Working, always working. I love the bar, of course, so I’m definitely not complaining about having work, trust me. But it sometimes gets a little... boring, during off-season. Maybe that’s just because I get much more interested when the players come in, you know? It’s always better when I get to see them.
How do you relax when you’re not on the pitch?
Outside of the bar, I really love flying, honestly, and I listen to podcasts a lot. Flying has always been my favorite thing, ever since I can remember, and now and then I can get friends together for a scrimmage game or two. For podcasts, though, I only just started getting into a few because of a patron’s suggestion, and they kill time quite quickly.
Do you have any plans on retirement or a career change in the near future?
Never. If anything, I’d have to say the bar is more successful than it’s ever been. We’re making great profits already this season, and the tips people leave us are incredible. I think Sofia and I are going to run with this until the bar starts to fail, really. We both love it, and she’s got this brilliant mind for business that makes it easy.
What were your dreams and goal as a child? Are they Quidditch related?
When I was younger, the only thing I wanted to be was a Chaser for the Harpies. I always wanted to be one. They’re one of the best teams in the League, and they’ve always been my favorite, and I loved Chasing so much... But there’s limited room on a professional team, and they have to choose the best. So I shifted my attention to other avenues.
How do you feel about the constant media attention?
The more press we get inside the bar, the better our business gets, so of course I love the media attention. Players get photographed in here every week during the season, and as soon as the location’s mentioned, we see a couple days of increased business. I feel for those that don’t like it, but I don’t think anyone could blame me for loving it.
Do you have any memorable experiences with fans in the past?
There are always some questionable fans, no matter how green or rude or aggressive the player they’re trying to catch a glimpse of may be. The most memorable ones we’ve had to remove for trying to get too close to the players. We get probably two of those a week once the season starts, and they last until the last two weeks or so of off-season.
If you could choose one thing to be rid of in the entire Quidditch experience, what would it be and why?
Maybe just the number of people that try out for teams whenever a position opens. I know it’s incredibly unfair to expect, or to consider, but I always wonder if I might have made Holyhead if I’d only tried out before the newest player comes through. It’s selfish, I know, but I wish more than anything that the competition was less strict so I had a chance.
