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Chapter 3, Year 4

"Damn, everything is really about him, huh?" Theo whispers to his friends. She doesn't respond as she watches Harry slowly get up and into the separate room for the champions. Everyone is booing him, saying that he's a cheat as he's only 14.

Dumbledore storms into the room after him, along with the other professors. Everyone in the Great Hall breaks into conversation. "Potter is a cheat," Draco says, "I've known this since first year."

"Yeah," Pansy says, "he just can't go a year without it being about him." Ellie scoffs and gets up. She sits by Hermione and Ron.

"Well, there's no way Potter did this, right?" She says.

Hermione agrees while Ron stays quiet. "They won't let him participate in the tournament," Hermione explains. "He's only in fourth year."

"It's Barty Crouch, though. That man has only ever cared about following the rules, more than he's cared about his own family." Eleanor says.

Fred and George lean over, "Black, what are you doing on this side? Believe our little cheater didn't do it?" Eleanor rolls her eyes and goes back to Hermione, "either way, if he has to participate, we have to help him. There's no way he'll be able to do this by himself."

She looks over at Ron who has a serious face, "You think he actually put his name in, don't you?"

"What else am I supposed to think?" The red-haired boy responds

Back in the Slytherin Common room, Draco automatically goes into his dorm (followed by Pansy) to think of ways to torment Harry. Blaise, Theo, and Ellie sit on the couches.

"You don't think he signed up for the Goblet of Fire, El?" Theo asks.

"Of course not." She responds, "Potter isn't smart enough to learn how to go past the age restriction."

Blaise laughs, "That's not a nice way to talk about your boyfriend." Theo begins cracking up. Ellie shoots them both a look that could kill.

"I'd rather kiss the giant squid than ever date Harry Potter."

She heads to her dormitory to find Pansy's bed still empty, and Millicent sound-asleep. Instead of going straight to bed, she decides to read more into the Triwizard Tournament, just in case.

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Dear Remus,

How is everything? I know it's almost... your time of the month, so I just want to remind you to take your potion. I apologize for not responding to your letter right away. It's been weird the past couple of days at Hogwarts. Two schools are here to partake in the Triwizard Tournament. I shouldn't be the one to tell you this, but Potter was chosen to be a fourth champion, which is strange because only students over 17 were able to sign up. I don't think he actually did it though. I think someone else might have, I don't know who yet but I'll find out.

I got the book you sent, by the way, and I'm already halfway through it. I think it has been the most interesting book I've read so far. Besides Jane Austen's novels. I also hope Padfoot is okay, it's hard not being able to owl him often.

I listened to your advice about Draco and Pansy, but they have been worse than usual recently. She hasn't slept in our dormitory for the last three days! He's literally stealing my friend. I've been mainly spending time with Theo and Blaise, who have been ganging up on me a lot. But I guess that's boys for you. Next time I see you, please tell me more stories about you and your time in Hogwarts, I'm sure that was a lot of fun.

Please write back soon,

Eleanor Black

Ellie is in the owlery, sending off Draco's owl when she sees Harry Potter reading a letter. She walks up to him and taps him on the shoulder, making him jump.