Cedric's Sister

CH 1

Harry's p.o.v

The Weasley's had invited me to go to the World Quidditch Cup with them. I was having a bad dream about an old man dying until Hermione woke me up. The thing is, it didn't feel like a dream. It felt too real.

It was so early in the morning, making Ron and I too sleepy and lazy to function. But with Hermione's help (more like demands), we eventually were ready to go.

We started to walk to who knows where. I noticed that Hermione and Ron were both by my sides, but where was Penny? Isn't she always with the Weasleys?

"Hey Ron, where's Penny? Was she going to come?" I asked him. He made an angry face while we kept on walking.

"I told her about coming over so she can go with us, but she said she had plans already." He said in an angry tone. So Penny had other plans? That's too bad, I was looking forward to seeing her.

"What plans did she have?"

"She didn't say. It's her fault for losing this opportunity to watch the World Cup. I reckon that whatever she is doing, is stupid."

"Ronald! Do not say rude things like that. She is practically a sister to you." Mione said.

"Then why isn't she here? Aren't Hufflepuffs supposed to be loyal or something?"

"She is loyal, you daff! She's more of a loyal friend than you will ever be." I laughed out loud on that one. Mione had a point. But Ron wasn't too cheerful by what she said.

"Harry! Don't laugh." He whined.

Eventually, during our walk through the woods, we made it up to a huge tree where a middle age man with glasses was standing by it with his own backpack (like the rest of us) on. I guess he was waiting for us, since he looked relieved to see us.

"Arthur! It's been a long time." He said to Mr Weasley, glad to see him.

"Sorry, Amos. Some of us had a bit of a sleepy start." Mr Weasley explained. He was talking about Ron and I.

"Pleasure to see you all again. And who might you be, boy?" The man asked me and offered me his hand. I shook it.

"I'm Harry. Harry Potter, sir." I introduced myself. Like everyone else from before, he was amazed to see me. The whole "Boy who lived" thing.

"Are you really? My daughter has told me so much about you. It's wonderful to finally meet you in person." Daughter?

"I'm sorry. Where are my manners? Harry, this man right here is Amos Diggory. He works with me in the Ministry. And he's our neighbor." Mr Weasley explained to me. Did he just say Diggory? So he's-

Out of nowhere a tall boy jumped down and landed on his feet. Did he just jump from the tree? That was pretty high. He looked older than the rest of us.

"Cedric!" The twins cheered. Cedric? As in Cedric Diggory, Penny's brother?

"Cedric, where's your sister?" His father asked him.

"Up there still." Cedric answered and pointed up the tree. "I wanted to see how far up I could go. So she, being worried for my well being, decided to follow me as well."

"Well of course she will. You are always reckless. Tell your sister to come down." Cedric chuckled at his father's scowling and did as told.

"Lucky Penny! Come back down. Your friends are here!" He shouted up for her to hear. But she never came.

"Lucky Penny?" He shouted again.

"I don't believe you! It's one of your tricks again, I just know it." She shouted back. Ron, Ginny, and the twins were snickering at this. I'm guessing this is normal for them.

Mr Diggory playfully smacks his son in the arm, causing Cedric to laugh again.

"Honestly, Cedric. Be nicer to your sister." He told him.

"Come on Penny! I swear it's the truth. Besides the Weasley's, there's a girl who looks your age with light curly brown hair, and a boy with black hair and glasses." Cedric described us to her.

"Really?" She asked, sounding unsure.

"Penny, come on! We're going to be late for the cup because of you!" Ron shouted this time.

"I'm coming down!" I heard Penny say. She too came down as fast as her brother did. And she landed on her feet too.

"Hello, everyone!" She cheerfully said with that bright smile. I couldn't help but notice that her hair had gotten a little shorter than last year. It wasn't as curly as before. But it looked really good on her. And her eyes.... They looked like they were sparkling.

"Harry, are you alright?" I heard her voice ask me. I must've been lost in thought. Everyone else was walking ahead of us.

"Y-Yeah sorry. Come on." I said and out of reflex, I held her hand in mine to lead her and catch up with the group. I couldn't help but notice that her hand was so small and soft, it fits perfectly in my hand. What's going on with me?

We did catch up with Hermione and Ron. But I still didn't let go.

"Penny, why didn't you tell me that you were going to meet with us?" Ron asked her.

"Because I thought it would be a nice surprise." She proudly said.

"And besides Ron, she doesn't have to explain herself to you." Mione added.

"Yes, she does!" He argued.

"No, she doesn't."

Penny and I looked at each other and laughed because of their routine. It's good to be with my friends again. I hope this doesn't change.