I Solemnly Swear

Third Task

It had finally come to that third and final task! Then all of this can end! I really hope Harry wins, or Cedric for that matter.. As long as it's Hogwarts victory in the end.

There was chatter in the halls that this task would be the most difficult out of the other two. There was a moment I was actually worried that is be kidnapped for the challenge, but then again why would I? I'm not one of Harry's best friends..they would've used me for yesterday's black lake stunt. Honestly, I should be glad I didn't have to go through that but it did hurt to know I wasn't dear enough to Harry for him to save me.

I again was in my warm attire as I made my way through the hallways and to the arena. "Crystaline!" I turned to see Crabbe and Goyle running behind me "it's Melanie. What's up guys?" I waited for them to catch up then began walking again "you going to the stadium already?" I sighed and looked to my watch "it is about to begin.. Or is my watch messed up again?! I swear I'll toss this thing into oblivion if it's broken again" I mumbled more to myself than anyone "your watch is fine but we want you to sit with us" oh.. Was that all? "Sure! I'd love to sit with you guys" they smiled to each other "okay, follow us. We have seats already" how'd they manage to get seats? Pretty sure we didn't have to reserve spots.. Oh well. I followed behind them eager for the tournament.

I looked on to see the champions getting ready "Earlier today Professor Moody placed the tri-wizards cup deep within the maze. Only he knows its exact position. Now as Mr Diggory..." Oh great. They let the psycho teacher hid the cup... "and Mr Potter tied for first position they will be the first to enter the maze. Followed by Mr Krum..." The Bulgarian clan goes nuts in applause "The first person to touch the cup will be the winner. I've instructed the staff to patrol the perimeter, if at any point should a contestant wish to withdraw from the task he or she need only send up red sparks with their wands. Contestants, gather round." The crowd began growing excited "In the maze you'll find not dragons or creatures of the deep. Instead you'll face something more challenging. You see, people change in the maze. Oh find the cup if you can, but be very weary you could just lose yourselves along the way" I could hear Dumbledore explaining to the contestants "Champions! Prepare yourselves." Moody shouted, I felt a tear gather in my eye as Cedric hugged his father.. I didn't have a good feeling about this..

They had been in this maze for a while.. Not to long after they went in did a flare go up, it was Fleur.. Well, I think it's safe to say she shouldn't have been in this competition.. She only completed one task for crying out loud. Crabbe and Goyle were sitting to my sided with Draco beside me with Pansy clinging to his arm. Sickening.

Time marched by as everyone grew more and more worried, Viktor Krum had been let out but he must've hit his head because he was a bit disoriented. Now, it's between Cedric and Harry! Hogwarts will win for sure! Yes! There was a bit of ruckus before Harry showed up with the cup! "Yeah! Woohoo! Harry!" People were shouting and beginning to run down but he was leering over Cedric.. Uh oh.. Did he get hurt? "He's back, he's back! Voldemort's back. Cedric, he asked me to bring his body back. I couldn't leave him, not there." I stopped when I heard that.. V-Voldemort's back? People began to realize Cedric was dead and began screaming "Keep everybody in their seats. A boy has just been killed. The body must be moved Dumbledore, there are... too many people." I stumbled backwards to my seat "Let me through! That's my son! My boy!" I watched on with tears blurring my vision as Cedric's father hugged his sons corpse. I couldn't handle it much longer and thankfully I didn't have to Dumbledore dismissed us back to our dormitories.

I sat in my dorm wondering what had happened.. And was Voldemort really back?! Maybe I should tell my parents?

In the dining hall Dumbledore stood up to give a speech "Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory
was as you all know, exceptionally hard working, intricately fair minded. And most importantly a fierce fierce friend.
I think therefore you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort . The ministry of magic does not not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so I think would be an insult to his memory. Now the pain we all feel dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one. In light of recent events the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain, you remember that. And we'll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest and brave and true right to the very end." I nodded, though I didn't know Cedric well, I'm sure he'll be missed by tons of people. So for now, we sat together not as Hogwarts, Beauxbatons or Bulgarians but as young bright Wizards and witches joined together by support and death, though they leave tomorrow we'll always be able to rely on them for help.

  I think I get it now.. This tournament wasn't barbaric at all. It was a way to build friendships and allies.

The next morning I got up early to see the other schools off, apparently I wasn't the only one with that idea.. Everyone was outside saying their goodbyes. I found Draco and the other to boys. "Hey guys, seeing everyone off?" Crabbe nodded "I think I'll actually miss them.." I mumbled "why? You hardly talked to a one of them.. Except for that got Alec" I turned to face him confused "wait- why is Alec a git?" Draco shrugged "I just don't like him" I scoffed "well then, if we're basing it on who likes who, where's your git of a girlfriend?" His eyes widened "don't call her that!" I jumped a bit at his tone "oh! I see how it is! You can talk about anyone you bloody please but the first time I do I get my head bit off!" I yell whispered, trying to keep my calm as Crabbe and Goyle watched us. "I can do as I bloody please! Remember who I am Crystaline!" I rolled my eyes and shook my head, turning around "pfft. How can I forget? You're Draco Malfoy.. The same jerk from first year" that seemed to silence him. I peacefully watched the carriage descend into the faraway sky and the ship holding the strong boys from Drumstrang go down into the depths of the black lake.

There was hardly nothing left to do here at Hogwarts and it was time to go home.. As I walked back to the Slytherin dorms I sighed and spoke "Do you think we'll ever just have a quiet year at Hogwarts?" Crabbe shrugged "no. Do you even know who we are? We practically run this school" I half smiled but shook my head at Draco's response.. But I think he's right about the whole no peaceful year. I wonder what next year will have in store?