A world Of Magic and Mystery

Chapter Seventeen - Beginning Of the Triwizard Tournament

It was October. And I was in my hiding place. Staring out the window. Watching as the horses and huge carnage came in. My eyes blank. Showing no emotion I watched as a large woman. I just stared. I then stared. Not long after the second school arrived. In a ship. I just shook my head and went back to hide in the desk. I'm staying here until Monday.

Everyone stared at the goblet of fire. It was officially the day the champions for the tournament to be chosen. Everyone held their breaths. As Dumbledore talked. Then. The election appeared. Dumbledore caught a piece of paper. "The Durmstrang Hampton will be. Viktor Krum!" Again Dumbledore caught a piece of paper. Krum walked up the hall. Then went to the room that was gestured to a room. "The champion for Beauxbatons will be. Fleur Delacour!" Some of the students from Beauxbatons be agin to cry. But Dumbledore again gestured to the room then moved one. To the third and final champion. "And finally. The Hogwarts champion. Cedric Diggory!" After again geysering to the room. Dumbledore was again talking. Until. The goblet again began to glow blue. Everyone froze. Cedric. Also froze right as the door closed. He was about to whip around when the door shut in his face. Worry sculpted his features. Staring at it in shock. A fourth paper flew out. Dumbledore caught it. Then read the name.

Anger filled him as he boomed. "Who put Heather Potter's name in the goblet!"
"What makes you think Potter didn't do it herself?" Asked the head mistress of Beauxbatons.
"It's Halloween. Heather has constant flashbacks threw ought the week. Remembering the week her parents died. She locks herself away. Her magic becomes extremely sensitive and hard to control during this week. She's gained more and more control over the years but still doesn't want to risk it. In short she doesn't know about the goblet. Or how to enter the tournament." The other two heads of the other two schools stared in horror. Everyone was whispering. While Dumbledore looked at Minerva.

I walked down the hall. My gut twisting with every step. I didn't want to tell her this. The poor girl. She can't seem to get a break. I nicked on the door. No answer. So I opened the door. To see the animals and forests and mountains made of blue, purple, and black magic. I saw Heather sitting in the middle. Curled up and staring out into space. Oh I didn't want to do this. She was in her safe place.

I heard the door open and turned to see Minnie. But. She looked pail. "What's wrong?"
"Heather. I need you to come with me."
"Why?" I asked. Mostly confused. She'd flinch. Why did she flinch.
"Your name came out of the goblet. Heather. Someone signed you up for the tournament. And. Your in it now." Fear gripped my chest. My breath hitched and I shot up. Turning.
"What! No! I don't want this!"
"I'm sorry Heather. But you need to join the other champions." I was frozen. Numb. But still. I nodded. But I couldn't move. Minnie walked up to me. Placed her hand at the small of my back. And began to lead me forward. I was shaking. My eyes wide.

My scar stinging.

I walked down the main hall. Minnie leading me. I was shaking. Shock and disbelief on my face. Worry and pity was written on everyone's face. Everything was a blur. Until a door closed behind me.

I walked. Then. I came face to face with a worried Cedric. "Heather. Breath." He could always read me. He grabbed my hand and brought me to two chairs. I ignored the other two champions. "In. Out. In. One. Two. Three. Out. Three. Two. One." He resorted this. Keeping my hand in his chest with his own on my hand. Trying to get my heart beat to even and match his. Finally. I just broke. Curling in on myself. The memories mixed with the shock. I made no sound or evident that I broke. The only evidence was the silent tears flowing down my face. Cedric simple pulled me into a hug. He explained to the other two. I staid silent. Just clinging to him. I don't remember much after that. Only that I would not let go of Cedric until Minnie had grabbed me. Opting ti cling to her when I realized Cedric was going back to his dorm.

I just. I was just there. When Snape placed his hand on my shoulder. I finally looked up. Speaking. Quietly. Barely above a whisper. Snape. Dumbledore. Minnie. And four other figures. Where there. The other four judges. "I didn't put my name in..."
"We now." It was Snape.
"I'm going to have to participate in this anyways. Aren't I..." I whispered.
"Yes..." Minnie said sadly. I just looked down. I looked down. Not long after everyone except me. Minnie. Snape. And Dumbledore where in there.
"You haven't been sleeping. Have you?" I shook my head.
"Memories." Was my reply.

I stared at Colin. Then. Looked at the professor. After Colin had said photo shoot. My eyes begging him not to send me. He just sighed shoot me an apologetic look. Then told me to go one. I stared. Sighed. Then stood up. And followed after Colin. Staying silent. I sighed. "I hate photos." Was the last thing I said as the door closed. As I walked I heard Frost's screech. Not long after I felt a pressure on my right shoulder. Frost began to groom my hair affectionately.

I just stared after I opened the door. I saw Cedric. And instantly went to him. That's when Bagman saw me. I moved quicker. Cedric noticed this and abandoned his conversation with Fluer. Opting to help me out. Though. To my despair. Bagmen reached me first. He placed his hand on my shoulder as he explained everything to me. I just nodded. That's when he introduced Skeeter. "I winder if I have a little word with Heather before we start." It wasn't a question. I just stared. A pit forming in my stomach. "The youngest champion. You know. To add some color."
"Certainly. That's if Heather has no objection."
"No thanks." Was my instant reply as I back away. Dodging the hand reaching for my arm. That when Cedric appeared. Saving me.

The weighing of the wands went quickly. I tried as best I could to satay out of the cameras light. But. I just got pulled back to the front. I sighed. And again tried to escape. I just sighed. I should have hidden in a cupboard. Was all I could think as pictures where taken.