22 October 2012
(Year 4) The second task was approaching and I wasn't sure if Harry was ready. "Good luck Harry" I said. I sat with Neville, waiting for someone to arrive. Viktor Krum was first to come, he held Hermione. She gasped for breath as her head reached above the surface. I helped her onto the platform. "Hi Claire"I handed Hermione and him a towel. "You were quick" I said. Hermione blushed, and gave me a smile. Cedric Diggory was second, with Cho Chang. "Did you see Harry?" I asked Viktor nervously. "He's fine"'said Viktor.
I gripped Harry, "Claire I'm soaked." Harry managed to squeeze out as he pulled Ron and another little girl onto the platform. "I'll get you a towel" I said. Fleur was all over Harry in a instant. "You saved Gabrielle!" I rolled my eyes, she gave Harry a kiss on the cheek before rushing to dry her sister off. "You did great!" I exclaimed. "Great!? I barely made it to the surface Claire. I don't want to know what the last task is." "There's gonna be a party in the common room, that'll cheer you up" I advised Harry. Fred and George had thrown the party again in Harry's honor. Hermione had went off to study, while everyone was having fun. I put a arm around Harry, see everything you wanted...
The third task was crazy!! A giant maze, they weren't serious? I felt like a mother worrying about her child, Harry would be fine. He wasn't.
Much Later... "Harry" I held his hand "it'll be ok" "Voldemort is back Claire! I can't just-" I looked him straight in the eye. "I believe you Harry, but what about Cedric??" Harry gulped, his eyes filled with tears. "He was killed, I saw it happen...it was horrible" I stopped, Cedric he seemed so young. Only 17 years old. "Come on Harry, you need to calm down-" "Miss Roberts, please?" I stepped aside as Dumbledore strode forward. Harry was still crying. "Harry listen to me, what did you see?" "Voldemort came back, he is back" Harry broke down. "Please professor Dumbledore, he needs to rest and calm down" I said. Ron and Hermione rushed to my side, avoiding the whispers from the Hufflepuffs, Cedric's house. "Cho Chang-" Harry stopped. "I'm sorry" she looked away and cradled her hands twisting and tugging them while we walked away. "I lost" he whispered. No one laughed, the common room was quiet, except for meows from Crookshanks and my cat, Boggle. Harry was still dazed, like his insides had been tied into a knot. "Tomorrow their leaving" said Hermione. "Who?" "Why the schools of course!" "I didn't get Viktor Krum's autograph!" Ron complained, Harry nodded slightly. "I'll get it" I said, sighing hopelessly. The 2 schools were all ready in the courtyard the next morning, I approached Viktor. "Can I have an autograph for Ron and Harry?" I asked, he smiled. I guess that meant yes. "I don't think Harry is a bad kid" he said. "Voldemort IS back, and of course he isn't. You thought he killed Cedric!?" Viktor shook his head, and finished signing. "No of course no, Harry Potter isn't crazy. He is brave and courageous." "Says the great quidditch player, Viktor Krum" he shrugged, but was pleased with my answer. Before being whisked away to talk to Hermione and say good-bye. When I came over to Harry and Ron. Flour was there one last time. "Thanks again Harry" she blew him a kiss. " I also helped" added Ron, Fleur smiled and gave him a kiss. I coughed loudly, and took my place next to Harry as the schools left.
Time for next year!!!!
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