Hogwarts: The Next Generation

Chapter 7: Ministry Troubles

"Trinity I got your letter is everything ok!" Alyssa rushed into Ministry board room. Everyone looked at Alyssa confused why she interrupted the room. The room was huge with thousands of wizards sitting down, Harry, Hermione and Draco was by the podium. Only one wizard was standing up Trinity.

"Mrs Scamander please follow me." Trinity said as they left the room. She seemed very serious as she proceeded to fill her in on what's going on...

"Annabell are you aware what's going to happen this year" Cedric said with a smirk on his face.

"Oh yeah the Yule ball I almost forgot!" Annabel said while putting her fantastic beast book down. Now they can begin learning about Magical Creatures, she thought it would be a good idea to start learning. It might be useful since her father is teaching this year plus the whole Newt Scamander thing.

"I was talking about the Triwizard tournament. They dropped the age limit and made the challenges a little less death in it. I'm thinking of entering."

"Cedric you can't, I don't think your mother would like it if you enter your name." Annabel said concerned.

"She will have to get over it, I'm going to enter and make my mother proud and -"

"Cedric Diggory? Don't you remember what happen to him, Ceddy he was killed! You can't"

"He was killed by Voldemort which we both know he isn't alive. I am entering that tournament and If chosen I will bring back honor to the Wood and Cedric Diggory's name!" Cedric said very passionate.

The rest of the ride to Hogwarts was very quiet. Annabel tried to let Cedric calm down. She was continuing to read the book she brought along to the train ride. Cedric was very sure that he was going to enter the tournament and his family would be proud of him and would remember him as a champion and not a son of a death eater. When they arrived at the platform the two gathered their belongings and headed to the great hall where they would be introduced to the other schools and then have the chance to enter a name in the goblet. One by one students who were willing to risk their lives for a cup entered their name one of whom was Cedric Wood.

"I still can't believe you did that." Annabel said to Cedric but only grinning back at the girl.

"Let the goblet decide who will be the champion this year. From Durmstrang is Von Grey" Professor McGonagall announced as the students from Durmstrang pounded and cheered for their champion.

"From Beauxbatons... Abella Rayden" a tiny golf like clap filled the room.

"And from Hogwarts..."

Annabel got nerves by the minute hoping his name would not be called.

"Cedric Wood" Professor McGonagall said as the whole Hufflepuff table cheered the loudest of all the houses. Annabel stomach dropped. She couldn't believe what she just heard. It was up to her to make sure he was safe.

"Just be careful." Ginny frowned looking at Alyssa. "Everyone is very stressed, and both Trinity and Draco are very riled up about this." The closer they got to the rooms the more clear the voice became.

"We must take precautions. I would hope you would understand."

"You are talking to us like we are the criminals, Potter." Trinity's voice claimed.

"Those are not my intentions, Mrs. Wood."

"We are not your enemies, Potter." Draco's voice added. "We don't want to believe that there is a chance he could be back just as much as you don't. You weren't the only ones who fought that battle."

"We all did." Hermione's voice could be heard. "That's why we need to know, do either of you know something we don't?" Alyssa knocked on the slightly open door. It was quiet for a moment.

"Come in!" Ron's voice called. Alyssa pushed open the door. Relief washed over Trinity's face.

"Mrs. Scamander." Harry stood and greeted.

"What's all the trouble about?" Alyssa asked carefully.

"They believe we are working to bring Voldemort back!" Draco claimed, anger evident on his face.

"We said no such thing!" Ron defended.

"You implied!" Trinity spoke back, getting angrier by the moment. "Do you think we want that excuse of a man back!" She hissed at the three people.

"We believe you, Trinity." Ginny spoke in a calmer manner, joining Harry in his spot.

"You just want us to be criminals. You want to display us to the public as such." Trinity growled, though hurt was evident in her body language. "You wouldn't know the struggles we both have gone through. We live in hell compared to the people who saved the wizarding world, Harry Potter and his little crew." She pointed at them.

"Did you forget they fought alongside of you?" Alyssa voiced to no one in particular.

"Of course not." Hermione scoffed.

"You don't know what it feels like to be us." Draco argued. "You don't know the struggles we go through, our children go through because of that man."

"I understand, but you guys knew him so he might tell you...." Hermione said before being interrupted.

"Excuse me," Alyssa held up her hand. "I have two questions, One Raise your hand if you want Voldemort back," Alyssa said. No one moved. "hmm no one great we are on the same side." She nodded before looking back at Harry. "Question two, How did all this fuss come about the return of him."

"Well not to point any fingers," Ron started glancing at Trin and Draco. "But Harry scar has been hurting-"

"Oh whoopie doo." Trinity crossed her arms. "I Harry Potter, the boy who live, and my scar hurts."

"TRIN, please be nice" Alyssa said trying to calm the room down

"Pretty hard to ask of a slytherin," Hermione muttered.

"Watch yo self!" Trinity growled, as she and Draco both became very defensive.

"Guys, calm down, please, let's just stay focused. So Harry's scar has been hurting anything else unusual."

"Nothing really just that" Harry said

"See they are accusing us all for what, a little scar hurting" Draco said while starting towards while Alyssa grabbed him back.

"Ok so how are we going to fix this and if your predictions are correct how are we going to prevent and/or solve it" Alyssa said