 The next day , Peter practices his web slinging in his bedroom , when Aunt May walks in . He stops and she suggests he takes their neighbor Mary Jane Watson to the upcoming Fall Formal . Peter cringes at the idea and heads off to school . There , it is announced football practices will be held that day and Harry wants to try out . Peter passes on joining him as he feels it will reveal his abilities . When he hears Flash Thompson planning on specifically going after Harry during tryouts , he decides to keep him safe and try out anyway . They each do good at tryout - Harry impresses the coach and the other player , while Peter does the same using his extra abilities . 
