Father's Little Deatheater

First Task

Thursday, 24th November 1994

The days leading up to the first task has gotten colder. We're allowed to wear our mufti clothes. I dress myself in my warmest clothes, black jeans and a green hoodie, with a beanie, a scarf to cover my scar and a warm jacket over top. "It's too far to walk all the way there." Draco moans behind me. "I know that's why I'm taking my broom. Accio Nimbus 2001" I reply holding out my wand, seconds later my broom flys into my hands. "Wow that's a smart idea," I hear Draco reply. "Duh" I yell back as I mount my broom and fly over to where the stadium is built specifically for the task. Atti is already sitting down when I arrive so I join him. Soon more students join us even Alex sits with us. Is it just me or have we hardly seen him this year. The twins voices are heard, and I roll my eyes of course they are making bets.

"Bets! Place your bets!"

"Bets taken! Bets taken here!"

"Step up, folks! Who fancies a flutter in today's bloodbath?"

"Smart money's on Krum to survive!"

"Any bets?!"

Soon we're called to hush down, being informed on what the champions must do for this task, the twins slide in between Atti and I, Fred beside Atti and George beside me, counting their bets. The task was to steal a golden egg from the dragon's nest. Seems straight forward. Right.

First up is Cedric. The crowd cheers, chanting "Diggory! Diggory! Diggory!" Atti soon joins in along with the twins and I. We all watch as Cedric emerges from a cave mouth, gearing up to face the Swedish Short-Snout guarding the Golden Egg. Cedric takes a moment then steps forward. The dragon glares in Cedric's direction. With a swift movement with his wand, he transfigures a nearby rock into a Labrador. The dog runs around, drawing the dragon's attention away from Cedric and the Golden Egg. The crowd erupts into gasps and cheers as the distraction works, and Cedric takes the opportunity. He moves in snatching the Golden Egg from under the dragon. The Labrador continues to distract the dragon.

Just when it seemed like Cedric had completed the task, the dragons attention now on Cedric. Gasps are heard amongst the crowd as the dragon releases a breath of fire in his direction. Burning half of Cedric's face. He's not too fazed though as he holds up the golden egg. He's completed the first task. The crowd roars with cheers, but I'm slightly worried for the boy as the tasks to come are going to be even more dangerous. Atti stands walking past us, calling for his broom. Probably to go see Cedric in the infirmary tent.

Fleur Delacour puts her dragon the common welsh green to sleep with her wand and grabbing the golden egg in a matter of 10 minutes but her skirt gets singed when the dragon snored letting out it's breath of fire.

Victor Krum casts the conjunctivitis charm to blind the dragon, he's able to grab the golden egg. But has points taken off him as the dragon thrashes about in a blinding fury crushing the real dragon eggs. "Dumb Krum." The twins blurt out in unison, making a few students chuckle.

Last Is Harry Potter. As he makes his way out of the entrance, he sees the golden egg and proceeds to head towards it. Which was a stupid idea cause the dragon was above him. The dragon thrashes it's tail as soon as it sees Harry, knocking him over. Harry manages to get away as the dragon lets out a fiery breath. The dragon continues to thrash Harry with it's tail, sending Harry flying towards the ground. Gasps sound from the crowd and George pulls the binoculars up to his face to get a closer look. "Wanna get a closer look." His voice rings through my ears. I glance towards George who is handing me the binoculars, I shake my head and without any thought I grab onto Georges hand. "You okay Astra." He reassures. I nod and go back to watching Harry, still holding George's hand. It feel surprisingly comfortable.

The dragon unleashes a breath of fire again, Harry dodges behind a big rock. "Your wand, Harry! Your wand." Hermione shouts from in front of me. "Accio Firebolt." Harry says as he hears Hermione shout. Makes sense he would call for his broom, he is a decent flier. He hides from the Dragon awaiting his broom to be summoned. Seconds later his broom flies over the crowd towards Harry. He leaps up onto his broom just as the dragon breathes fire once more. If he hadn't flew off so fast he would have been severely hurt. Cheers erupt from the crowd. He flies past to grab the golden egg, but he bloody misses it. "How he's a freaking seeker. He should be good at catching balls." I didn't realise I had said this out loud. I hear a few chuckles around me. "That was hilarious Astra." Fred beams. My cheeks turn red, slightly embarrassed. George squeeze's my hand to reassure me.

The dragon suddenly breaks free from the chains holding it down. Gasps are heard again amongst the crowd as the dragon flies up into the air chasing Harry around the castle on his broom. They both leave our sight for about 10 minutes. The whole crowd sit in silence looking around hoping for any sign of Harry or the dragon. Seconds later Harry is seen flying over the crowd, the dragon nowhere in sight. "Yes! Yes!" Hermione screams cheering as Harry flies down, swooping up the golden egg in his hands. Harry had completed the task too, only receiving a few scratches.

Later that evening as I'm relaxing in the Slytherin common room. My journal busses next to me. I pick it up wondering who it could possibly be. Georges neat orange scribbles appear on the page. I get this feeling of warmth when I read all his replies.

'Hey Poppet are you okay.'

'Yes, I'm fine George. Why do you ask.'

'Just want to check in. You looked pretty freaked during the task."

'Weren't you. That dragon was bloody scary.'

'True. You were holding onto my had very tightly. I kind of liked it actually' It still feels warm and tingley, like you're still holding it.

'I know, same here.'

'I also wanted to say that Harry opened that egg in the common room earlier, which made a bloody loud screeching noise.'

'Oh wow really. Did it hurt your cute little red ears.' I joke, imagining them turning red at this very moment.

'No they are fine. Now that I'm talking to you.' Harry and Ron are on speaking terms now, thanks to Fred and I.'

'Oh about bloody time. It's getting late I think I'm going to go to bed'

'Okay goodnight love, sweet dreams'

'You too love, goodnight'

My stomach now tingling with butterflies. He called me Love, that's soo cute. "Why are you grinning at your journal like a big Idiot." Theo's voice trails over my shoulder. "Someone's in love I think." Blaze adds, as he walks into the room. "Who's the lucky guy," Theo blurts, kind of shaky. Is he jealous. "None of your business." I speak up, still feeling giddy from the butterflies. I gather my things and head back into my room, getting ready for bed. Still thinking about George. I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow, hoping I dream all night about him.