𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐓.

eighteen

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN ; A FUTURE UNDETERMINED

THE MOMENT THAT WITHHOLDS THE SECRET, is hidden right in the crevices of this Golden Egg the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw had. This was that moment that they had been waiting for, well perhaps not so much at the same time. It was still unbelievably stupid that Harry had to participate as a champion. At least in Melody's opinion, that is.

"I don't get it." The brown haired curled threw her hands up dramatically, her voice raising to multiple different levels and tones. "So basically, what you're saying is, we need to sink this mysterious golden egg that you received in an almost life or death situation, put it underneath the water, and hope for the best ?" Melody continued, the tone in her voice holding, what seemed like quite a significant amount of disbelief.

Harry nodded, "Exactly. I know it probably won't make sense━"

"You're right. It doesn't." The blue uniform girl deadpanned.

"Melody." He looks at her. "I'm serious. We have to do this, it'll reveal a way for me to survive this task. Or at least be prepared in a way." The potter boy was speaking with a form of desperation, the strain lingering in the way he spoke. Melody could sense this, her lips tilted as she swallowed down any remarks she could've thrown her best friend's way.

Her arms followed their own pattern, crossing over the front of her chest. Head nodding with the movement. "Yeah, okay, sorry. Should we get started then ?" The brown tinted eyebrows, fluxed above her green grassed eyes, had quirked together like tying strings into a bow.

Melody didn't really care that much about getting her clothes wet. She wasn't too uncomfortable with the feeling of the fabric sticking onto her skin, the brunette just hadn't wanted to be in a bathing suit.

Harry looked at Melody, appreciating her willingness to set aside her initial skepticism and help him. He smiled gratefully and replied, "Thanks, Melody. I knew I could count on you. We should definitely get started." 

The two friends made their way to the bathroom, the golden egg tightly clutched in Harry's hand. They placed the tub in the center of the room, preparing it for the crucial task ahead. Melody couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the unusual sight, wondering how a mere tub could hold the answers they sought.

"I know it sounds strange, Melody," Harry admitted, noticing her perplexed expression. "But trust me, this is what the egg requires. We have to immerse it in water, even if it's just a tub."Melody took a deep breath, contemplating the situation. Her loyalty to Harry and their shared adventures urged her to put her doubts aside. "Alright, Harry, let's give it a try. I'm right here with you."

The tub was already filled with water, its surface shimmering under the bathroom lights. Carefully, Harry submerged the golden egg, its metallic exterior glistening as it touched the water. Melody watched intently, her curiosity piqued, unsure of what they were about to discover.

As the egg sank deeper into the water, a sudden burst of bubbles erupted around it. Melody's eyes widened, and she exchanged a quick glance with Harry, both of them sharing a mix of excitement and uncertainty. What would happen next?

Just when they thought nothing more would occur, a soft, haunting melody filled the bathroom, echoing off the tiled walls. Melody's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but be entranced by the enchanting music that permeated the air.