𝘯𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦┃ 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴

the first task┃c‣diggory

The Triwizard tournament is being held at Hogwarts for the second year in a row, with many changed rules as well.

The age is currently lowering to fourth year students and everyone is extremely excited to have this chance to win this competition for the year.

All of the fourth years that you know have been entering, including your little brother. He gushes in awe about the thought of being so young and winning, just like everyone else.

You have done more than scold, and roll your eyes at him, when he starts on one of these raves.

Also in terms with the new rules, the goblet of fire now spits out two different names of students from each visting school to give a fair chance.

Then, each student has the choice to either partner up with the other students as called, or choose someone else to accompany them instead.

You listen and clap along with everyone else politely as two Beauxbaton students decide to join together, while the two Durmstrang students (with urgency from their Headmaster) are deciding to pick two other students from their school as partners: making four students for their school now.

You watch as two burly men stand, and join the other two. Those are four people that you would not like to meet in the middle of the competition.

You watch, holding your breath as the Goblet spits out two small pieces of parchment, both of them for Hogwarts.

Dumbledore takes a quick look, his eyes darting around the room- calling for all silence before reading out the last two names.

"Harry Potter," you clap politely, but are not exactly relieved of your breath.

There is still one name left.

Your head turns, and you watch as Harry stands up, slightly frowning and full of confusion- yet heads toward Albus Dumbledore.

He holds the last piece of paper, unfolding it with a large smile. You lean forward in your seat, holding your breath.

"Cedric Diggory," The entire section of Hufflepuff students are now cheering, and you find yourself joining in with them.

Not just because Cedric has once been friendly with you during classes, but because it is not your brother who is heading toward the other competitors.

"Now, the two of you have the same choice as the other contestants." Dumbledore starts, his voice grazing.

"You can either team up together, or pick another student to join you. Good luck." He nods, taking a step back.

Harry takes the first step towards Cedric, who picks the second, and the two lean forward to whisper.

"Professor Dumbledore, we're going to pick the second option."

He nods, bringing a goblet to his lips quickly.

"Alright, Mr.Potter, you may choose who you would like to join you. Take your time, and choose wisely." He nods slowly towards Harry, and you watch his eyes flicker over the crowd.

His green eyes fall as his mouth opens. "I'd like Neville Longbottom to accompany me with this journey."

"Of course I will Harry."

A gasp falls from your left, and you watch as the pudgy and wide eyed Gryffindor makes his way toward Harry with a grin.

You can hear the cheers of Luna, Ginny, Hermione, Ron, Fred and George. "Go Neville!"

"And now Cedric, you may pick your partner."

Cedric answers immediately, having thought about this before. "I would be delighted for y/n y/l/n to join me for the Triwizard tournament."