slytherin princess

chapter fifteen

Lyra continued spending most of her time with Cedric, she grew to really really like him. Whenever they were together he'd always have his arm, or arms, wrapped around her or be holding her hand or find some other way to touch her, she liked this. His touch made her feel safe.

"How about, Hogsmeade. Tomorrow?" Cedric smiled, his arms wrapped tightly around her as they talked in the Hufflepuff Common Room. Her eyes widened in confusion slightly,

"There's not a Hogsmeade trip tomorrow...."

"Love, I'm a prefect. We can go if we want to" there was a proud smile on his lips, a nod of her head caused his smile to grow, "great, pick you up at around noon?" Another nod caused him to press lips to the side of her head. "Perfect"

The next day, Lyra left the common room in a green floral dress, it was getting far too hot to be wearing trousers all the time. Cedric was stood waiting for her. He had a T-shirt, shorts and light jacket on.

"You look beautiful" he smiled, placing his arm around her waist, a pinkness grew on her cheeks.

"Thanks" they began to walk out of the school and made simple conversation. Easy conversation. Talking with Cedric was easy. She didn't have to lie or hide. She liked that.

"So I think, a butterbeer at the three broomsticks then I want to buy you a new book" he said, keeping his arm tightly around her waist. A smile spread across her lips. "Oh I love your smile" he whispered and kissed the bridge of her nose. A pinkness grew on her face, he'd never done that before. "And you're even cuter when you blush" his arm tightened around her waist, pulling closer to him.

Before long they reached the Three Broomsticks, but when they entered they heard a shout.

"Ah Ced! What a surprise my boy!" A middle aged man called out. A tall man was approaching them, he had large brown eyes and glasses balanced on his nose. He had dark, greying hair and selection of brown stubble on his chin.

"Dad?" Cedric asked surprised, his arm around Lyra still. Her eyes widened slightly, that was Cedric's father. Amos Diggory.

"Oh it's so wonderful to see you son!" Amos went to embrace Cedric but stopped when he noticed that the latter was still holding onto Lyra, "oh and you must be Lyra. We've heard so much about you" her eyes widened slightly,

"You have?" She asked, her confusion and surprise must have been evident in her voice.

"Oh yes dear. Ced has told us all about you, it's so wonderful to meet you at last" he stretched his hand out to her and Lyra shook it. "Oh your mother will be pleased, come join us" Amos began to lead them through the pub, Lyra looked up at Cedric.

"I'm sorry, I had no idea they'd be here" he whispered, his grip tightening. "If you feel uncomfortable we can go..." she shook her head, she wanted to meet his parents. At least she thought she did. She really liked him, so why shouldn't she meet his parents?

A blonde woman with an oval shaped face and bright blue eyes was sat at a booth, she looked extremely kind.

"Oh Ced!" The woman got up and came over, cupping Cedric's face in her hands. "Oh I've missed you sweetheart" then her eyes moved to Lyra and her smile grew. "Oh and this must be Lyra, it's so wonderful to finally might you sweetheart" despite Cedric's arm still being around her, Melody Diggory hugged her. "I'm Melody but please call me Mellie honey" Lyra nodded slightly, still confused from the sudden hug.

Mellie then sat down next to her husband and beckoned for the two teenagers to join them, which they did. Cedric no longer held onto her waist but now instead held onto her hand, his grip soft but comforting.