In your Dreams (G.W.)

The Dressrobes

Y/N was tapping her foot vigourously as she waited by the fire for Cedric to come down. It was the day of the first task of the tournament and everyone was excited. The crowd started chanting "Cedric" "Cedric" as he entered the circular common room. "Let's go" Cedric motioned to Y/N. She stood up and followed him out of their common room. The gang and Penny were waiting for them at the Courtyard, all of them sporting something Yellow in their outfits. Marc had a banner that had  "C'mon Dickory!" painted rather scribbled on it. "Thank Merlin, no one can read your handwriting" joked Penny. But, Y/N was in no laughing mood.  "Hey! I'll be alright , okay?" said Cedric her shoulder a squeeze. "Besides you will be with me all the time" he said looking at the others. "Of course ! We will be cheering for you the loudest" grinned Marc with his banner up. "That and this" said Cedric placing his hand over his heart where his pendant lay. Y/N nodded with a small smile. "Now huddle up" said Val . "Good Luck,Ced" they said in unison as they stood in a circle ,arm in arm.

Everyone waited with bated breaths in the stands.  As the Swedish Short-Snout rested over her eggs in the valley beneath. Cedric was the first Champion to compete in the task. "Stay here, with me" Y/N grabbed George's wrist who with Fred was busy going around asking people to place bets. But he decided to be with her as soon as she asked. The cannon was shot and Cedric came out of the tent. Y/N intertwined her fingers with George's tightly and clutched her pendant through her jumper. George put an arm around her and pulled her in closer. "He will be okay" he whispered in her ears. Cedric climbed down the rocky valley . Y/N's heart was beating in her mouth. "Blimey, I can't watch this !" Fiona closed her eyes and turned her head around. Marc held her in his arms almost instinctievly. Val and Penny were also holding on to each other too. Cedric was advancing to the dragon stealthly. Y/N held her breath as he stepped nearer to the beast. He pointed his wand at a big boulder and it turned into a Labrador. He had transfigured a rock to distract the dragon. The stands erupted in cheer . The dragon immediately looked around and the stands became pin drop silent once again. Y/N gasped at this. George tightened his grip around her even more. But, Cedric's trick had worked. The dragon chased the dog leaving her eggs unguarded. Cedric seized the opportunity and retrieved the Golden egg from amongst the other dragon eggs. The crowd cheered again. This time Y/N released her breath and cheered too. But, as Cedric was about to get back, in the blink of an eye the Dragon turned around and breathed fire. "NO!!!! CEDDIE!! NOO" screamed Y/N as she freed herself from George's grip and ran past, dashing and falling through the crowds. The others followed her.

She felt like throwing up. She felt sick and dizzy as she stood beside Cedric in the Hospital Wing. Madam Pomfrey was bandaging the side of his face that was burnt. "Keep pouring Dittany and applying the Murtlap Essence, Miss Y/L/N" said Madam Pomfrey. "Ye-yes, Madam Pomfrey" stuttered Y/N with tears rolling down her eyes. She immediately did as she was told. Eternal Glory , my big fat arse, thought Y/N to herself. She had run out of the arena blindly , she had gashes and scratches all over her hands and her jumper was torn in places. She didn't care about the tournament anymore. She wasn't even bothered  if Cedric was still in the tournament or not. All she wanted was to see her best friend's face whole again. "So many of you can't stay in here. Ms. Y/L/N you can stay and only one from you five can accompany her" said Madam Pomfrey as she finished bandaging Cedric's face. "But-" started Val. "No arguments Ms.Matthew. The boy needs to rest. Only one of you other than Ms.Y/L/N", said Madam Pomfrey sternly. "Let Fi, be here till dinner. I'll stop by after dinner. We can take turns,okay?" said Val and the others nodded. "You take care of Y/N now" said Al to Fi as she left the Hospital Wing with her siblings.

Y/N sat on one side of the bed with one hand under Cedric's palm and the other one rubbing the back of his hand. "Hey Y/N, it's time for dinner . Let's go get some food". Fiona said getting up from the chair she was occupying on the other side of the bed. Y/N nodded. "No! you go. I am not leaving his side" said Y/N. "But, you will fall sick" Fi said worriedly. "No Fi, I am fine trust me!". The door of the Hospital wing opened making the two jump George rushed in followed by Val. "Hey!" he said hugging Y/N. "How are you?" he said planting a kiss on the top of her head. "Fi, you go have your dinner and get some rest" said Val placing a hand on Fiona's shoulder reassuringly. "But Y/N-" started Fiona. "I'll take care of her, don't worry" assured George and Fiona walked out. George and Y/N parted as Val took Fiona's seat. "How is he? Has he regained his consciousness?" asked Val. Y/N nodded. "Madam Pomfrey says he will be fine , but he will need to be here for the next couple of days"said Y/N. "And why aren't you at dinner?" she turned around to look at George who was kneeling on the ground beside her with his fingers intertwined with hers. "I can ask you the same question, darling" he said with an eyebrow raised making Y/N smile a little. "Come with me?" Y/N nodded. "Oh get going , I really can't stand seeing him snog you infront of my eyes. Next thing you know, you'll be attending to two patients instead of one" said Val with mock disgust on her face. "You will immediately send me an owl if he wakes up,okay?" said Y/N standing up. Val nodded and motioned her to go with her head.

"Sorry for leaving you in the stands like that" said Y/N as they walked down a corridor hand in hand. "Oh! but I have accepted my fate that I'll always come after Cedric, atleast in this lifetime" said George with fake sadness in his tone and a baby frown on his face. Y/N chuckled. "So you think you are sticking with me my whole life" she said Y/N wiggling her eyebrows. George felt heat rising up his cheeks, "In your dreams,Y/L/N". Both of them laughed. "But Georgie, where are you taking me?" "Someone's waiting for you" said George as they descended tot he basement. "If you are thinking to trick me into getting into my dorm, then you are thinking wrong Weasley" said Y/N with a warning. "Trick you? The brightest witch in our year. Not in my wildest dreams" said George with mock seriousness. Y/N nudged him and he chuckled. They stood infront of a painting, George proceeded to tickle the Pear on the bowl and a door with a handle stood before them. "How d'you-" started Y/N with widened eyes. "I am the troublemaker , remember?" George wiggled his eyebrows with a sly grin and turned the handle to open the door.

"Miss Y/N and Master Weasley" greeted Frooty with a bow. "Hi Frooty, is the food ready?" asked George as he escorted Y/N to the table that was placed just under the Gryffindor table above the kitchens in the Great Hall. Frooty and another elf who looked funny in his ghastly get up with five clumsily sewn hats stacked up on his head and socks that weren't paired stretched up till his knickers rushed to them with two bowls of Chicken soup and bread. "Frooty, is he new here?" asked Y/N pointing to the funny looking elf. "Oh yes ,Ms. Y/N. This is Dobby. He joined us at the beginning of this term" said Frooty with a little digust in her tone. "He claims to be a free elf, but , we elfs live to serve" said Frooty bowing again. "But, Dobby is a free elf" argued Dobby. "Harry Potter gave Dobby his sock". "Oh! so you are the famous Dobby. You served that despicable Malfoy family, didn't you? I am Y/N  Y/L/N by the way" said Y/N stretching her hands , Dobby nodded and took her hand and shook it. There was a loud 'THUD' and glass shattered somewhere in the kitchen. "Dobby has to go look after Winky. It was nice to make your acquaintance, Ms. Y/N" Dobby nodded and scurried away. Frooty nodded at retreating figure of the elf. "You know Frooty, you can learn something from him" said Y/N raising an eyebrow. Frooty just looked at her feet. "If your S.P.E.W services are over, can we have dinner please? I am starving" cried George. Y/N nodded and chuckled. Y/N didn't realize how hungry she was until the first bite. She was practically hogging. "You still look as breathtaking as ever" joked George.Y/N choked on her soup. He filled her in with the events at the arena after she left, not leaving out any detail as she ate and listened to him. It was peaceful.

Frooty cleared their plates . "Here take this Cauldron cake" he fished out a package from his robes and placed it on the table. "Mum sent us our dress robes and these. I'll share Fred's , you have mine. Take it" he said pushing it towards her. She took it hesitantly. She took a bite from the cake, "Merlin, your mum has got magic in her hands"."You can say so" shrugged George. "Thank you for making me eat. I didn't know I was this hungry" said Y/N standing up from her seat. "Always happy to help,m'lady" said George bowing down. Y/N smacked the back of his head and chuckled. They got out of the kitchen and started walking towards the Infirmary. "What's the deal with these dress robes and dresses everyone's been getting from their homes? The Matthews got theirs last week. Cedric got his on his birthday. I am thinking of writing to my parents to send me one" wondered Y/N . "I dunno. I think some formal ceremony is our way. Anyway Dumbledore will let us know at breakfast one of these days , I guess" shrugged George. As they reached the door of the Hospital Wing , Val came out rushing,"He is awake". The three of them ran to Cedric. "Eternal Glory,huh?" said Y/N sarcastically as she leaned down to plant a kiss on his forehead. He let out a soft chuckle,"It's not like I am dead". "Shut your mouth,Dickory" Val smacked his hand.