A Taste of Magic

Chapter 74: 74th Course - Expected Unexpected Task

"I'm glad exams are over," Parvati said gustily. "Even though they weren't that bad this time around. Good thing we did the Academic Event and all that reviewing and quizzing each other for it. You're right Harry, it really did help us in class."

"Now you're just being rude," Padma sighed, kicking Parvati's chair.

They had finished their last exam for the year and were enjoying the time doing nothing in the Uncommon Room. Everyone had gathered as they finished their exams and the usual visitors came as well, having finished their exams in the carriage and the boat.

"That must've been tough studying and doing classwork and things while away from school," Lavender said.

Aimee shrugged. "We still had our lessons as well as sitting in on yours so it was not too bad."

"You tried to leave your school and it came with you, rough," Millicent said.

"How are you feeling about the Third Task?" Harry asked. The Third and Final Task for the Champions was going to take place in two days' time.

"I feel good," Fleur said. "I am ready."

"Same," Viktor said. "My lead is not so much where I can be lazy about it. Complacent? Is that the word?" He continued when others nodded. "I am only a few points ahead of Miss Delacour."

"Do you know what the Task is going to be?" Sue asked.

"Yes, it will be a maze," Viktor said easily. "There will be obstacles throughout and we will be trying to get to the center and climb a structure to get the TriWizard Cup."

"Ooh, that sounds exciting," Tracey said.

"It will require perseverance, strength, and will," Fleur said without boasting. "Mister Krum will be my closest opponent." She offered a hand. "May the best witch win."

Viktor laughed and shook it without hesitation. "And maybe a wizard will win."

"A distinct possibility," Fleur smiled.

"Aww would you look at that, you're not enemies anymore," Parvati smiled.

"Because there are no enemies here," Viktor said. He smiled when Harry slid a piece of tiramisu to him. "As my friend says." He bit into the sweet dessert with relish. "Mmm, very rich! Very good." He watched as Harry sliced it up for everyone else to have some. "Is this what you normally do when you have nothing else to do?"

Harry nodded. "It's my hobby and my favorite thing."

"And we get to enjoy the fruits of his labor," Millicent said, taking her slice happily.

"Say, I know, how about a little fun?" Fleur said out loud. "How about a contest?"

"What kind?" Padma asked.

"Chef versus chef," Fleur smiled. "Sophie takes our school's cooking class and she is the best of us. How about you against her?"

"Oh yes, that sounds like fun," Sophie said eagerly. "How about it, Harry?"

"Sure, that does sound like fun," Harry said enthusiastically.