Mischievous Glint | George Weasley

Chapter 20

I was with Harry and Hermione at the bridge outside Hogwarts.

"Harry. You told me you had figured the egg out weeks ago. The task is two days from now." Hermione said.

Harry was standing right in the middle between us.

"Really? I had no idea. I suppose Viktor has already figured it out." Harry sassed.

"I would not know. We did not actually talk about the tournament. Actually. We did not really talk at all. Viktor is more of a physical being. I just mean he is not particularly... mostly he watches me study. It is a bit annoying. Actually." She huffed.

"You are trying to figure this egg out. Are you not?" I asked him worriedly.

"What is that supposed to mean?" He asked me back.

"I mean these tasks are supposed to test you. In the most brutal way. They are almost cruel. And um... I'm scared for you. You got by the dragon mostly on nerve. I'm not sure it is going to be enough this time." I said. Then he looked at me like he knew a secret.

"You helped me in the first task. I know it. Because out of nowhere. The dragon ran out of fire." He smirked. I looked down at the floor. I was completely embarrassed.

"That does not count. You took the dragon down anyway. I just took care of the fire."

I saw Cedric coming Harry's way. Harry turned to look in the direction I was looking. As soon as he saw him. He started walking away. Cedric nodded at me before running after him. I nodded right back at him. Then I looked at Hermione.

"I am scared for him." I told her.

"So am I." She replied.

Later. We were in the library. Harry kept his head down on a book. I stood beside him running my fingers through his messy hair. Ron was sleeping soundly on his chair. Hermione was pacing up and down the aisle.

"Harry. Tell me again." She said. He huffed.

"Come seek us where our voices sound."

"The Black Lake. That is obvious."

"An hour long you will have to look." Harry added.

"Again. Obvious. Though I must admit. Potentially problematic." Hermione said. Harry turned his head sharply to her.

"Potentially problematic? When was the last time you held your breath under the water for an hour. Hermione?" He was clearly pissed.

"Look. Harry. We can do this. The four of us can figure it out." I assured him. "How about you try Gillyweed? A bit nasty to swallow. But it will save your life."

Harry and Hermione whipped their heads towards me in shock.

"Why the hell were you silent all this time?" Harry scolded.

"I was just thinking... I was not entirely sure. Just ask Neville." I suggested.

Mad-Eye suddenly appeared in the doorway. He caught our attention.

"Hate to break up this scholar session. But Professor McGonagall would like to see you in her office."

We got up from our seats. Harry started to get up too. But Mad Eye stopped him.

"Not you. Potter. Just Weasley. Knight. and Granger."

"But sir. The second task is only hours away. And—" I started. But he cut me off.

"Exactly. Presumably. Potter is well prepared by now. He could do with a good night's sleep. Go. Now! Longbottom!"

We nodded. Then we went off. Neville appeared from behind a large bookcase.

"Why do you not help Potter put his books back?" He said to Neville. Then he left the room.

"You know. If you are interested in plants. You would be better off with Goshawk's Guide to Herbology. Do you know there is a wizard in Nepal who is growing gravity-resistant trees?" Neville started.

"Neville. No offense. But I really do not care about plants. Now. If there is a Tibetan turnip that will allow me to breathe underwater for an hour. Then great. Y/N told me to ask you. She said something about Gillyweed. I am sure you must know about it." Harry sighed.

"I do not know about a turnip. But you can always use Gillyweed." Neville replied.

Down at the lakeside. The Weasley twins were shouting loudly. They were busy taking bets from students.

"Have you seen Y/N?" George asked.

"No. She is hurt. Georgie. You have been very stupid lately, brother mine. Of course she would not want to face you. She is upset." Fred said.

"I know. That is why I want to see her. I will apologize." George said. He looked quite disappointed in himself.

"Do not worry. She must be somewhere with Ron or Hermione. I have not seen them either. So..." Fred reasoned.

"It still does not feel right. The second task is about to start. And they are not here. Something is definitely up. Freddie." George was now visibly worried.

"You have a point. But we do not have much time. Come on." Fred pulled him towards the docks where the contestants were standing.

Harry was already in the lake. The people were cheering loudly when they saw Harry jump out into the air like a dolphin. George was still busy worrying about the person he cared for the most.