Mischievous Glint | George Weasley

Chapter 21

We scurried out of the library rather quickly towards McGonagall's office. I was confused by McGonagall calling me. Snape was the head of my house not her.

We knocked on the door and were immediately invited in.

"You called us, Professor?" I asked as we stood before her.

"Yes, dear. I know it might be confusing but everything will be clear once you're awaken." Her voice rung out.

We shared a strange look but before we could react, she raised her wand then casted a spell at us and everything went black.

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I took a sharp breath as I emerged from under water. My whole body was burning as though and it felt like I've been holding my breath for hours. The water surrounding my body, made me cough and splutter.

I heard cheering from around me. I moved the wet hair from my face and realized I've been a part of the second task. The whole school stood on towers surrounding me. Everyone was cheering for Cedric. Next, I felt a strong grip on my waist as I saw him pulling me towards the tower on the wooden surface. I reached out and Dumbledore helped me up on the surface immediately setting me down. Cedric wrapped a towel around me while I coughed. Then I saw Hermione emerged from under water with Viktor Krum.

"Y/N!" George pulled my attention. "Thank Merlin you're okay. I was worried sick. I'm so sorry."

He kissed my head making my shivering body calm down. I relaxed in his arms as I pulled my hand out for Hermione leaning towards the end of the surface. She swam as we both helped her up. She was immediately wrapped around with a towel as well. It all made sense now why McGonagall called us.

Then Harry jumped from the water in the air to the surface. I quickly got up and knelt next to Harry who was wrapped in a towel around him.

"Blimey! Harry, you were brilliant." George comemnted as Fred joined in.

"George was looking for you for hours and here you are, a part of the tournament that no one knew." Fred said earning a hit in the head from George.

"Ow!" I giggled and then turned to Harry. I heard the twins having a quick word whispering to each other.

"Why Cedric had to save her?" George's voice was laced with confusion.

"Maybe because she went to the ball with him." Fred answered.

Then we looked over to Dumbledore who was about to announce the result.

"And the winner is... Cedric Diggory!"

Everyone was cheering as I clapped for him. I looked at George who wasn't clapping.

"Joint second goes to Harry Potter who would have first if they did not want to save miss Delacour's sister as well as his own people for that he have second, third going to Krum and last to miss Delacour."

"Second place!" I squealed as we all cheered for Harry who looked happy.

"Y/N." I looked over to see George who looked down in embarrassment.

"What is it, Georgie?" He always loved it when I called him that.

"You know, I'm really sorry... for what I did that day." He said quietly so that only we could hear.

"It's fine George. Don't worry about it." I assured him smiling.

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The final task was today. I walked inside the crowd with the twins along with Ron and Hermione as we took a seat. Music was playing. The champions emerged and Dumbledore started speaking.

"Earlier today Professor Moody placed the tri-wizards cup deep within the maze. Only he knows its exact position. Now as Mr. Diggory..."

The crowd cheered on hearing his name.

"And Mr. Potter tied for first position they will be the first to enter the maze. Followed by Mr. Krum..."

The bulgarian crowd went nuts.

"The first person to touch the cup will be the winner. I've instructed the staff to patrol the perimeter, if at any point should a contestant wish to withdraw from the task he or she need only send up red sparks with their wands. Contestants, gather round."

We saw Dumbledore speaking with them.

"I'm really worried for them. I have that feeling again." I said as Fred and George both wrapped their arms around my shoulders.

"You're overthinking that's it. Everything's going to be fine." George assured as I nodded. But it still didn't make the feeling go away.

"On the count of three..."

The cannon went off early. Filch shrugged comically. Dumbledore groaned as Harry and Cedric entered the maze through different entrances. The entrance closed up behind Harry leaving us to do nothing but wait.