The Potter Games: Part 8

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"Let's move," you whisper.

You leave Cedric where he lies and move quickly to find a hiding spot nearby. You don't dare try to leave the area, as a false step could alert them to your presence. You find a thick clump of trees and hide behind them, peering around carefully to watch them as they approach. They slowly come into view and you can see Goyle's dumbfounded expression as he sees Cedric lying on the ground.

"Look, someone gift wrapped Diggory for us," Crabbe laughs.

"Who would have stunned him and then left him?" Goyle says. "This ain't dueling 101. It's kill or be killed."

"Probably Granger. The Mudblood probably doesn't have it in her to kill someone," Crabbe replies.

Goyle laughs, raises his wand and says "Allow me."

Crabbe slaps his hand, "Hey wait, it's my turn, you done the Weasley."

You and Hermione both grasp Ron's arms in time before he can attack the duo.

"Not now, Ron," Hermione hisses. "You'll have your turn, just not now."

"You better do it now Crabbe; he's coming around."

"Let him, I like seeing the life leave their eyes." Crabbe replies icily.

“AVADA KEDAVRA!”

A jet of green light hits Cedric, and the cannon goes off, marking his death.

"Okay, let's go back to camp, I'm getting hungry."

"Sounds good to me."

They turn and begin to head back in the direction they came from. Without a word you begin to follow them, practically dragging Ron along with you as he still fights to get out of your grasp. Seeing that you plan to follow Crabbe and Goyle, Ron stops resisting, and you allow him to walk without restraining him. You keep a safe distance behind them, not exactly sure what your plan is, but you don't want to lose sight of them.

Crabbe and Goyle's camp comes suddenly into view. Surprisingly they have done little to camouflage it. They have a simple set up with a sheet hanging over a branch.

"Brainless," Hermione whispers.

Their living conditions may not be top class, but the pair of them have managed to make away with not only wands from the Cornucopia, but much of the food as well. They dive into a large stash, and both come out with boxes of Every Flavor Beans.

"Mmmmmm. Dinner." Goyle says.

Your stomach begins to grumble as you notice the late hour of the day. None of you has eaten since last night. You reach for the rucksack, when you realize that it has been left back at base camp. Even heading back now, it would take you a while to reach the spot where your tent remains pitched behind magical enchantments; and then could you find your way back here tomorrow? Hermione must be thinking the same thing you are, as she points out the trees above you. It's not ideal, but you could make a camp in the trees for tonight and continue your watch.

Should you: A.) Set up camp in the trees and continue your watch or B.) Head back to base camp and hope they are still there in the morning

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