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TIME JUMP: 3 WEEKS
It's been 3 weeks and I suppose I've accepted the fact that Harry has to compete. It took a lot of convincing. Sirius even came to school. He wanted to see Harry and talk to me.
Flashback:
"You talked to Harry?" I asked as me and Sirius sat down in dad's office. He was talking with Dumbledore so it was just us. "I did." he said. "What did you say?" I asked. "I told him exactly what I'm going to tell you. Stop dwelling on things you cannot control. There is no way we can change this so what you need to focus on is the task at hand." he said. "How?" I asked. "Prepare for the first task. Make sure Harry is ready." he said. I furrowed my brow. "But we don't even know what it is?" I said. He gave me a smirk. "I'm sure you two can find a way to find out what it is." he said. I nodded and gave him a hug. "I'll be back for the first task." he said. Then he left. I decided he was right. I need to focus on helping Harry.
Edmund finally got over our fight. But we have started fighting more and more. He gets mad and jealous all the time. It's really starting to worry me more. I keep telling myself I'm overthinking it because of Theo but what if I'm not. He's never actually hurt me. Shouldn't that mean something? It's so hard because I do care about him but I'm ot sure he cares about me. I think he loves the wrong things about me. It's so confusing and I don't know what to do.
I was sitting on a bench outside when I saw Harry coming over. "Hey Harry, what's-" I started. He was out of breath and he pulled me aside. "Dragons Annabelle. I have to battle a damn dragon!" he exclaimed. My jaw dropped. "Your kidding?" I said. He shook his head. "Hagrid showed me last night," he said. My heart started to race. "What are you going to do?!" I said. "I don't know. I haven't figured it out yet." he said. I nodded. "We'll think of something. Ok? We all will." I said. "Not Ron." he mumbled. I sighed. "Is he still mad at you?" I asked. Harry nodded. "Whatever, screw him. I'll help you and we'll talk to my dads." I said. He just nodded. Then he looked over my shoulder. "I warned Fleur and Krum, I need to talk to Cedric too." he said. I nodded. "Good idea, lets go." I said. We walked over to his friends and they were laughing. "Read the badge Potter." one said. "How about I take that badge and shove it up your-" I started. "Anna!" Harry said, pulling me back. I rolled my eyes and stepped back. "A word Cedric?" Harry asked. He followed us to the side and I glared at his dumb friends with their dumb badges.
"Dragons. That's the first task." Harry said to Cedric. His face fell. "Dragons? Are you serious?" he asked. Harry nodded. "They've got one for each of us." he said. "How do you know?" he asked. "It doesn't matter Cedric, just be prepared ok?" I said. He looked at me and nodded. "Thanks." he said. We both nodded. "About the badges, I've asked them not to wear them but-" he started. "It's fine." Harry said. Then we walked away.
"Don't they bother you?" I asked. "What?" he asked. "The badges." I replied. "Oh- no, not really. I have to battle a dragon. Some stupid badges aren't my biggest concern right now." he shrugged. I smiled and patted his shoulder. Then I noticed Harry glaring. Then I saw Ron. "Harry don't-" I said. "He knew about the dragons Anna, and he didn't warn me," he said. "I know, but maybe-" I started but he was already storming over there. I followed quickly after.
"You're a right foul git!" he snapped. "Think so?" Ron said. "I know so." Harry said. "Anything else?" Ron asked. "Yeah- stay away from me." Harry said. "Harry, you don't mean that." I said. "No Annabelle, it's fine. Don't want to be around a liar and a cheat anyway" Ron spat. Then he stormed off. I looked at Harry and sighed. "He's your best friend Harry. Was that-" I began. "Used to be. Not anymore." he said. I just nodded. "Ok." I sighed. I knew they'd make up eventually. "Let's just go to the library and try to figure this whole thing out." I said. He nodded and we started to head inside for the library.
"Why so tense Potter?" a voice called out. Draco Malfoy. Great, just what he needs.
Draco jumped out of the tree and Theo and Blaise stood behind him along with Crabbe and Goyle. I looked at Theo and he smirked at me. What is with him and smirking? "Harry, it's not worth it." I whispered. "My father and I have a bet you see-" Draco started. "I don't think you're gonna last 10 minutes in this tournament," he said. He stepped closer. "He disagrees. He thinks you won't last 5." he said. Harry stalked over. "I don't give a damn what your father thinks!" Harry exclaimed as he shoved Draco back. "He's vile and cruel, and you're just pathetic." Harry spat. I smirked at them. Go Harry. Harry glared at him and I pulled on his arm. "Enough." I said. Me and Harry started to walk away and Draco pulled out his wand. "Oh no you don't Sunny!" Moody yelled. He pointed his wand at Draco and transfigured him into a ferret.
Harry and I laughed as Moody lifted him up and down. Soon everyone saw it and started laughing. Even Malfoys friends. I pulled out my camera and snapped a picture. Then McGonagall rushed over with Pansy Parkinson. "See!" Pansy screeched. "Professor Moody! Is that a student?" she asked. "Technically it's a ferret." he said. McGonagall transfigured him back and Malfoy turned around. "My father will hear about this!" he yelled. "Is that a threat?!" Moody yelled chasing after him. "Professor Moody-" McGonagall said as she blocked his path. "We never use transfiguration as punishment." she warned. They began arguing and I showed Harry the photo. "I should frame this and give it to the Slytherins as a gift." I said. Harry chuckled. Then Moody walked over to Harry. "Come with me." he said. I nodded at Harry. "I'll see you later." I said. Then they walked off. I decided to go to the library and study for a bit. It's quiet there.
"Hey Anna" I looked up and saw Edmund standing over me. "Hey Ed," I said smiling. He sat down next to me and I closed my book. "How are-" I started. "I saw you with Harry earlier." he said. Not again. "Yeah, we were talking about the tournament. Why?" I said. He clenched his jaw. "You always seem to be spending time with other guys. Even when I've specifically told you not to." he stated. My heart started to pound. "You can't be serious. Harry is my best friend- no, Harry is my brother. You can't-" I started. "I can." he said sharply. I started to pack up my things to leave but he grabbed my wrist. "I didn't say you could leave." he snapped. "Let go, Edmund." I said. 'Why? So you can go be a whore for some other guy?!" he spat. My eyes watered and I yanked my arm away. "Go to hell!" I snapped. Then I walked out and headed down the hall. He rushed to catch up with me and I felt him grab my wrist even harder than before. "Don't walk away from me!" he said. He dragged me down the hallway and into an empty spot.
He grabbed my shoulders and slammed me against the wall. "What the hell is your problem?" I said. "You!" he spat. "I didn't do-" I started. "You have been such a bitch since we came back this year. You spend all your time with Harry, you talk to Theo now, and you won't even have sex with me. I'm not the one with a problem!" he yelled. My eyes watered and I was genuinely afraid of him. "Edmund, please stop." I said. "I'm just trying to be a good boyfriend but you make it so hard. Don't you love me?" he asked. "I do Ed, of course I do. I'm sorry." I said. He released his grip on my arms and tucked a lock of hair behind my ears. "I don't like fighting with you. Sometimes you make it so hard." he said quietly. "I'm sorry." I said. He smiled. "It's ok. I forgive you." he said. Then he pressed his lips to mine. I thought it was just going to be a quick kiss but of course not. He slipped his tongue in my mouth and his hands roamed my body. Then he started to kiss down my neck and drag his hand up my thigh. "Wait Ed-" I started. "Shh- it's ok." he whispered as he continued to kiss me. He took my hand and placed it on his bulge. I was pressed against the wall and my chest started to feel tight. He rubbed his hand on my cunt and I tried to pull away. "Ed- stop- not here-" I started. "Shh- you owe me this" he said. A tear fell down my cheek and he grinded his hips against mine. "Edmund please stop!" I said. His kisses got rougher and I pushed him off. "Get off of me!" I yelled. He leaned in again and I reached up to slap him but he caught my wrist mid-air. "You stupid bitch!" he spat. He slapped me across the face and my back collided with the floor. Tears fell down my cheeks and I tried to crawl back.
