Saiph

3rd task

"I agree we need to look into it but Severus, this has to play out." Dumbeldore says.

"Sir, who would want to drink Polyjuice potion other than a death eater?" Hermione asks.

"My question is, why enter Harry's name? Is he being lured into something?" I ask.

"Why don't you two go back to your common room?" Snape says gently, using the tone I was familiar with.

Hermione looks shocked but drags me with her back to the common room after saying goodbye. Dumbeldore stops us telling us we can't say anything to anyone and we reluctantly agree.

"If he's in danger, he should know."Hermione says.

"I understand and agree but Iwon't go against Snape."I say shaking my head.

"Why are you so loyal to him?" Hermione asks.

"He's like.. an uncle. He's helped me.. alot. Like you have." I try explaining it.

"He's a former death eater. Do you really trust him?" she asks.

I nod. "My dad was one too. They'd joined together. I don't know how much I'm allowed to tell you."

"You're a really good friend Saiph." she tells me before heading to our room.

I follow not long after ready for bed, and drift off into a dreamless sleep.

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"I don'tthink Harry should go into the third task." Isay to Dumbeldore and Hermione.

We'd been called to office and have been discussign the issues presenting themselves.

"I'd rather we didn't. I feel that certain parts of this need to play out." Dumbeldore says.

I felt an uneasy feeling in my stomach but try to ignore it. I'd wished someone else was here to give an opinion. Hermione and I were still students, what of the world did we know?

"Sir, what if he comes back? What if this is a trap?" Hermione asks.

"We need to let this play out. It will be a step closer to destroying him." Dumbeldore replies staring out of his window.

I felt like with Dumbeldore you could never get a straght answer.

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The horns sounded and the Champions were off. I'd found Charlie and sat with him and his family waiting for Harry to emerge. I kept looking at Hermione who looked worried for him. I excuse myself to find Snape.

He was sitting with the teachers and I tug on his robes from below the bleachers, which were surprisingly clean. Glancing down he notices me and comes down.

"Black? What are you doing down here?" he asks me.

"Sir, I can't. I have a feeling like Dumbeldore is using us. What if Harry walks into a trap?" I ask him.

"He'll be fine." he tries to assure me.

"Sir, please. If he's walking into a death wish, what happens if he does die?" I ask seeing him flinch at the question.

"Saiph, go back with the Weasley's. We still haven't for sure placed who the intruder is. I'll catch him and protect Harry. I promise you." he tells me gripping my shoulders tightly.

Tearing up, I take a deep breath," Why? Ithought you hated him."

"Because he has her eyes." he says walking away and turning around to give me a small smile before returning to the teachers booth.

I return to my seat with Charlie and lay my head on his shoulder. My heart wouldn't stop racing. We suddenly see red sparks and I stand. They'd announced that Fleur had been retired. I sit and feel Charlie gripping my hand.

"Harry will be okay." he tells me resting his head on mine.

Fleur was shocked but okay, none the less. I didn't know her well but was grateful anyway. Soon after Krum was announced to be retired as well. He came out and looked dazed and confused. Karkaroff took him off the field.

I put my head in my hands and leaned forward. This was too much stress. Harry and Cedric were left, leaving Hogwarts the victor in any case. Then it happened. I hear a crack,, the music suddenly stop, and screaming.

I'm short so I was unable to see over the crowd as we were told to leave. Charlie looked stunned but pushed me out of the crowd and back to the common room, not answering any of my questions.

Once in the common room, he takes Ginny, Hermione, and I up to our dorm room. He locks the door and casts a Muffilato and crashes my body into his. He strokes my hair and whispers it will be okay.

"Charlie, what the hell did you see?" I demand.

"Petigrew. He's dead. Cedric and Harry brought him with the portkey. This proves your uncles innocence." He tells me finally.

I gasp. "Where's Harry now? Where is Cedric?" Hermione asks.

"I think Snape and Dumbeldore are with them. We're best off waiting." he tells us.

"Shouldn't we tell Ron?" Ginny chimes in.

"Right, do you want to go find him, bring him here?" Charlie asks.

"Okay, I'll get the twins too. They deserve to know. We're in this together now." Ginny tells us as she goes out of the room.

WE all sit on my bed.

"He's back then?" Hermione half asks, half tells us.

I hug her. I felt fear take over me. There was a chance that if he was back he'd search for me. How could I feel safe now? How could any of us feel safe now.

Ginny came back into the room followed by the twins and Ron. They join us and a silent calm comes over the room. My sobs heard by the group, as they looked around uncomfortably.

We hear a knock on the door and see Mr. and Mrs. Weasley standing behind the door.

"We have come to help you all pack." Mrs. Weasley tells us.

"Where's Harry?" Hermione asks instantly.

"He's going to be going home, to the Dursleys. Hermione you'll be going home to see your parents and of course just owl at any time to let us know when you want to join us." Mr. Weasley tells the group of scared children.

We all pack our things and meet in Dumbeldore's office. He tells us we're going to be Flooing to Grimmauld place. I watch one by one as the Weasley's take the floo directly there.

Just before I go, Dumbeldore stops me.

"Ms. Black, please remain inside once there. You could become a target."