The Golden Quadruplets

chapter 50

year 4

Clementines pov.

"i can't go without saying good luck" i said, me and Hermione walking past people and shoving ourselves through crowds.
we were in search for Harry.
the first task for The Triwiazrd Tournament was today, november 24.

"me neither" said Hermione, each of us walking hand in hand so we wouldn't get crushed or lost from one another.

we made our way to the tent, trying to be unnoticeable, Hermione puts her ear to the tent.
"pssst" she says, waiting for an answer.
"pssst Harry... is that you?" she says once more.
"yeah." he answered quietly, making me smile.
"how are you feeling.... Ok.... the key is to concentrate.. after that you just have to-"
"battle a dragon" Harry finishes.

we stood in a silence for a second until Hermione opened the tent and jumped into Harry's arms, i stood awkwardly behind her, playing around with my rings at.
Harry opened his eyes and saw me, i turned to walk over to Cedric, i tapped his shoulder.

"what are you doing here?"
"don't be so disappointed"
an awkward silence washes over us.
"hey um... good luck"
"aren't you rooting for your boyfriend?"
"i'm rooting for the both of you" i smiled and gave him a hug.

the flash of a camera interrupts.
"young loveeee" says Rita Skeeter, the journalist who interviewed Harry.
i stare at Harry and Hermione who stood awkwardly, i raised a brow, clearly Hermione and Harry are friends.
i rolled my eyes at the journalist.

"oh how.. stirring. if everything goes unfortunately today you might make the front page"
is it bad to say i want to slap her?
me and Cedric made our way closer to the group.

"you have no business here... this tent is for champions, and friend" said Viktor Krum.
finally somebody said it.
"no matter... we've got what we wanted" she smiled, shrugging it off as she walked out, the camera flashing in all of our faces as a picture was taken.
i squinted blocking out the light with my arm.

i turned to Harry.
"hey... be safe please" i whispered, then pulled him into a hug, burying my head into his shoulder.

Dumbledore entered the tent, causing me and Harry to let go.

"good day champions. gather round please.
Now you've waited, you've wondered and
at last the moment has arrived. The
moment only four of you can fully appreciate" Dumbledore spoke, all of the champions gathering round him in a circle.

Dumbledore looked at me and Hermione.
"what are you two doing here Miss Granger and Miss Diggory?"
me and Hermione looked at each other and she looked over at Dumbledore.

"oh um sorry-" Hermione spoke, i took her hand.
"we'll just go" i said, pulling Hermione and I out of the tent, Harry giving me a nod as an answer to what i said earlier.

-

Hermione and I found our way back to our seats.
i'm not going to lie.
i was nervous, and not only did i have two close people to me in the Tournament, but one was my brother... and well the other was... my.. crush?

"Clementine!" i heard shouted over the chatter of people.
i looked in that direction and saw Hallie waving her hand at me, i waved back and she began making her way up to me, Karl was with her, his hand in hers, Sage, Fred, George and Mc were a few rows down chatting.
i was sat with Ron and Hermione.

Hallie made her way up and she sat next to me, Karl standing next to her.
"are you alright?" she asked.
i was zoned out staring below.
"i think so... just nervous" i replied, she nodded.
"we'll talk later after this. alright?"
"okay" i nodded with a smile, she got up.
her and Karl going back to their seats.
where she sat next to Sage.

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over the loudspeaker, Dumbledore began to speak, meaning it was Harry's turn.
i was wondering how Harry was feeling right about now.
i wish that i was with him.

"three of our champions have now faced their dragons and so each one of them will proceed
to the next task. And now our fourth and final contestant"
immediately the whole entirety of the stadium began chanting Harry's name, whilst i was just anxiously playing with the rings on my fingers.
Harry entered the rocky arena.

Harry began running toward the Golden Egg.
i was so anxious i thought i couldn't watch, but i just stared, secretly praying he would be alright.
the Dragon strikes for him, i keep my eyes on him as he rolls around, avoiding the Dragon.
it shot fire out of its mouth angrily, Harry dodging that as well.
The Dragon was flying towards him and picked him up, throwing him into the rocks, i covered my mouth with a gasp.
he got up, running away again.
the Dragon breathing it's fire out of its mouth, Harry ducking down to avoid it.
being safely protected by the giant rocks.
he hid behind more rocks as he ran out from his hiding place.
the Dragon breathing fire at the rock he was hidden behind, the crowd gasping.
he jumped out from behind, the Dragon breathing it's fire out, Harry was now on a broom, soaring through the air as fire was on his tail.
the Dragon broke through its chains, and began chasing Harry, i put my hands over my mouth with shock.
Harry flew through the stands, everyone's heads turning.
the cloth of the stands being ripped apart.
cheers irrupting.
he flew off, nobody being able to even catch a glimpse of where he was going.

i was nervous, but some how i knew Harry could do this, i closed my eyes hoping he was okay.
it was silent for a long while, until we heard clashing coming from the Hogwarts roofs and everyone stood to look, but we could barely catch anything.

it was silent again, everyone looking around.
until he came soaring through the skies, and dropping down to grab the Golden Egg, everyone cheering loudly and standing up in their seats, i stood up, cheering for him with a smile.

Harry Potter did it.
he did it, and i was so incredibly happy in this moment.
i turned to Hermione and we both hugged each other tightly, jumping up and down with excitement.

                                      *

everyone was cheering with joy, Harry up on top of the Weasley twins shoulders.
everyone hyping him up as he holds the egg.
"we knew you wouldn't die Harry!" said George as they bounced him around, he has the biggest smile on his face, which oddly made me smile.
"lose a leg!" said Fred.
"or an arm" George raised his brows.
"pack it in altogether" Fred said.
"never!" both the twins said in unison.

everyone stopped cheering.
"go on Harry, what's the clue" Seamus handed Harry the Egg.
he hesitated.
"who wants me to open it?" he asked, everyone cheering.
he looked around.
"you want me to open it?" he asked, everyone cheering in response.

he turned the top of the Egg and it opened up, admitting a loud screeching noise, everyone covered their ears and so did i, God it was horrific.
Harry closed it after the twins dropped him to the floor.

"what the bloody hell was that" said Ron from the door way, all of our ears still adjusting.
everyone fell silent as Ron walked forwards, Fred talking thankfully.
"alright everyone, go back to your knitting.
This is gonna be uncomfortable enough
without all you nosey sods listening
in"
everyone walked away, including me.
i went over to Sage and Hallie, who were with the twins Karl.

"that was horrific" i muttered, messing around with my ear.
"truly" said George nodding.
"i'm going back to my room, today was tiring" said Hallie, rubbing her eyes sleepily.
"you two not doing anything?" said Fred, his eyebrow raised.
Sage shoved his side with her elbow.
i looked at Hallie and Karl, looking down at their fingers intertwined.
"that was one time" Hallie scolded Fred.
"i'm sure it wasn't just one time with you two" Fred smiled.
Sage began dragging him away like a mother, i giggled.

"see you two later?" i asked.
"yeah, goodnight Clementine" replied Hallie.
"night" i smiled.
"see ya" Karl gave me a little wave
"bye" i waved back.

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7/19/2022