Falling for the Facade (Draco Malfoy Fan fiction)

Chapter 6

Sienna and I were making our way back to the common room when we heard our names. It was Cedric.  The sounds of the dying feast still echoed faintly in the background, but here it was quieter—more intimate. Sienna leaned against the stone railing, her arms crossed, her brow furrowed in thought. Cedric, tall and calm as always, stood beside her, but there was something different in the way he glanced toward her tonight. A determination in his eyes that I hadn't seen before.

"I'm thinking about it, Sienna," Cedric said, breaking the silence.

Sienna turned to face him, confusion crossing her face. "Thinking about what?"

I stared at her, Sienna and I both feared we knew what he meant.

"The Triwizard Tournament." Cedric's tone was even, but there was a spark of excitement underneath it. "I think I'm going to put my name in the Goblet of Fire."

Sienna's eyes widened, a mixture of surprise and concern instantly clouding her expression. "Cedric, no," she said, shaking her head. "It's dangerous. You've read about what happened in the past tournaments. People have—" Her voice caught for a moment, "people have died."

"Cedric this isn't a Quidditch match, this is life or death." I added backing up Sienna.

Cedric met her gaze, his expression softening. "I know it's dangerous. But this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I've been working so hard, and I believe I can handle it. This is everything I have been training for."

"Everything you've been training for? Cedric is prefect and captain not enough for you," Sienna replied, her voice more forceful now. "Do you really need to risk your life for this?"

Cedric sighed, his resolve wavering slightly at the concern in her voice. "It's not about proving anything, Sienna. It's about challenging myself. Pushing the limits."

Sienna looked at me for help, I knew I had no advice for either of them at this moment.

Sienna stepped closer, her eyes searching his face. "And what if something goes wrong? What if—what if you don't make it through? What if you prove you cant do it."

There was a long pause, and Cedric's shoulders relaxed. He looked down, considering her words more seriously now. "I didn't think about it that way."

"You're important to me," she said softly. "You don't have to risk yourself just to prove how brave you are." Tears were filling in her eyes. I didnt know if it was anger or sadness.

Cedric gave a small smile, the kind that reached his eyes. "Alright," he said after a moment of silence, his voice gentle. "I won't do it. I won't put my name in the Goblet." He pulled Sienna into a forced hugged, her arms didnt budge from being crossed infront of her body.

Sienna let out a breath I hadn't realized she'd been holding, a look of relief spreading across her face. "Thank you," she whispered, her hand lightly brushing his arm. "I just... don't want to lose you over something like this."

"You won't," Cedric said, his voice firm now, as he looked at her with genuine warmth. "I promise."

Cedric let go of her basically passing her off to me. Sienna turned and Cedric stayed put in the hallway watching us walk away.

"I cant believe how stupid he is sometimes, the tournament? Really." Sienna said now angry.

We were silent all the way back to the dorm, I had no words for her. She quickly put out all our candles with a wave of her wand and went to bed.

. . .

The morning sun streamed through the tall windows of the Charms classroom, casting warm, golden light across the room. The classroom was filled with a soft hum of anticipation as students settled into their seats, chatting quietly about their plans for the day. The walls were lined with shelves of shimmering objects and spell components, and the air was tinged with a faint scent of parchment and polish.