I'm not a coward, just shy (Hogwarts fanfic)

Ch 3 - trickery doesn't go unpunished

The game was amazing and it was hard to know where to look. Ron, Harry and Hermione had bought special spying glasses and were exciting commenting on moves I hadn't seen. Like I had predicted, Ireland was crushing Bulgaria, and by Ludo bagman commentary you could tell he was nervous. It was strange watching the match since I was watching a second match in my head a few seconds before the former. Which meant sometimes I got confused and even once cheered before Ireland had scored a goal, which Fred and George found hilarious. Never the less the atmosphere was contagious and I was getting quite in the spirit.

Now Ireland were ahead 170 - 10 and the Bulgaria seeker by the name of Krum started to drives and a glint of gold in his line of sight.
"What is he doing, if he catches the snitch now they won't win!" I cried, on the edge of seat.
"Yes, but it is obvious that if they wait any longer and risk Ireland catching the snitch, they will be crushed, Ireland have already almost caught the snitch twice, it's better to cut the loses" Fred chuckled at my reaction. I had never really been into Quidditch but this was amazing.
"Yeah but even though this future is set now, if they would of waited Bulgaria would for score two goals and caught the snitch" I grumbled, slumping into my seat.
"They don't have a seer on the team do they, so how would they know that" they laughed cheering loudly as Krum got the snitch and Ireland won.
"Well, Mr Bagman, I believe that makes us the victors, don't you think George" Fred said slyly.
"Why, so it does Fred" George turned to Ludo, who looked very annoyed.
"That will be, let's see, 74 gallons, 30 sickles and 10 knuts" I counted on my fingers.
"Will let you keep the the fake wand" Fred said with a smug nod from George. Quite annoyed, he handed over a money bag. Stomping out quickly.

Fred opened the money bag and began counting. He accidentally dropped one of the shiny gold coins and I went to pick it up. Although as soon as my fingers touch the coin, a flash rippled though me.
"These coins are leprechaun gold, it will disappear" I muttered a growl. Picking up the coin I saw disappearing 6 hours from now.
"You have got to kidding me" Fred and George growled in unison.
"Is any of it real" Fred asked and I gestured for them to hand me the bag.

I went though the bag and all the gallons were leprechaun gold and the sickles and knuts were fakes. I shook my head handing the bag back.
"This is what will do, we will find Bagman, you head back with the others, have any clues where he will be. I closed my eyes searching.
"He will be meeting with six goblins behind the tent with six stories in the Twenty... Seventh row, in 15 minutes. The tents has flashing green lights, you won't miss it" I said said the scene playing out in my head.
"Thanks, squirt, will see you about at the tent, your the main attraction" I stuck my out at them as they left. I felt butterflies in my stomach having been reminded of my promise to Ron.

The sun was low I the sky as we made it back to tent. It had taken longer than I expected to make our way out of the crowds. As we approached, I saw Fred and George standing outside the tent, a mischievous smirk plastered on there faces.
"What are they up to know" Hermione said with a groan, I shrugged, trying to act innocent. As we made it closer there smiles widened.
"How you manage to get back so fast" Ron asked missing the bigger picture.
"We slipped out while everyone was still celebrating and the trophy was being handed out" Fred said.
"Too much butterbeer" George elaborated, grinning.
"We thought you'd be back at the tent already but you weren't" Fred sighed, "know lets celebrate" they cheered everyone joining in.

With our belly full we sat around the see fire in the middle of the tent, welcoming its warmth. Fred and George had told me what they over heard. It turns out dear old Ludo Bagman has quite the number of debts and a goblin never forgets when treasure is involved. A bad gambling addiction has left Mr Bagman in quite the hole and knowing this is quite a good black mail. I am pretty sure that the ministry of magic would not bowed fondly on one of its officials having such a problem. But our plan would not take place tonight, it would have to wait, until I was not in a food coma. My guitar was shoved into my hands, Ron looking excited and wide awake.
"Come on Taylor, one song, please" he begged and I felt my face flush. I had never meant to sing in front of people before, never mind a large group.
"Uh.. I don't know.. It's getting late.. I-I'm not even sure I could think of a song.." I mumble my face turning beat red.
"Come on, on song, please" Ginny giggle. I sighed and pulled the guitar closer, testing the strings to make sure they were in tune. I strummed, unsure what to say I just closed my eyes and started to play, then started to sing.

(Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's)

"Hey there, Delilah
What's it like in New York City?
I'm a thousand miles away
But girl, tonight you look so pretty
Yes you do
Times Square can't shine as bright as you
I swear it's true

Hey there, Delilah
Don't you worry about the distance
I'm right there if you get lonely
Give this song another listen
Close your eyes
Listen to my voice, it's my disguise
I'm by your side

Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me

Hey there, Delilah
I know times are getting hard
But just believe me, girl
Someday I'll pay the bills with this guitar
We'll have it good
We'll have the life we knew we would
My word is good

Hey there, Delilah
I've got so much left to say
If every simple song I wrote to you
Would take your breath away
I'd write it all
Even more in love with me you'd fall
We'd have it all

Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me

A thousand miles seems pretty far
But they've got planes and trains and cars
I'd walk to you if I had no other way
Our friends would all make fun of us
and we'll just laugh along because we know
That none of them have felt this way
Delilah, I can promise you
That by the time that we get through
The world will never ever be the same
And you're to blame

Hey there, Delilah
You be good and don't you miss me
Two more years and you'll be done with school
And I'll be making history like I do
You'll know it's all because of you
We can do whatever we want to
Hey there, Delilah, here's to you
This one's for you

Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
Oh it's what you do to me
What you do to me"

The song came to an end and I opened my eyes when I heard clapping and hooting from Fred and George. I laughed a laughed a little at there praise and was glad when everyone decided to call it a night. The tent slept eight but there was another tent for Ginny and Hermione that was smaller and didn't smell of cat pee. Nevertheless our tent was comfortable and I found myself falling asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. With Harry a over me, Ron in the opposite top bunk, George opposite me and Fred on the floor. I slept but even with my 'gift' I didn't see the rude awakening before me.