Hogwarts: The Next Generation

Chapter 13: Apologize

"I guess good." Cedric shrugged sitting down train cabin.

"What do you mean 'I guess'?" Annabel frowned sitting down with him. "You're parents aren't getting a divorce? That's wonderful!"

"Whats wonderful is that we are finally going back to school so I can be away from them and all the drama."

"Ceddy stop that!" Annabel frowned as she punched Cedric in the arm .

"Ouch What was that for?" Cedric asked, rubbing his arm.

"Your parents love you so much and you shouldn't want to get away from them." Annabel said trying to reason.

"Really who's the one to talk "Miss perfect" plus If they loved me they wouldn't be so overbearing." Cedric casually spoke. Annabel looked at him before crossing her arms  and looked out the window, with a scowl on her face. "What?" Cedric asked. Annabel didn't answer. "What did I do?"

"Every since your name got drawn for that stupid tournament you've been acting different. Plus you know how much I hate it when you call me that." Annabel said

"Different how?

"You don't know. First you distance yourself from you dad when he was trying to connect to you. Second you lied to my mother about being able to coming over." Annabel became angry. "Lastly you're a jerk to your mom when she is just worried about you."

"I thought you would have my back." Cedric stood up angrily. "That you would support me and help me win this thing. YOU PROMISED." Cedric said making Annabel cry.

"Ceddy listen to me" Annabel said as her voice trembled as she wiped the tear off her face. "I have supported you this far and for you to blow up like that to me has gone too far."

"But Annie, what are you saying?"

"DON'T CALL ME THAT!" Annabel said will tears filling up her eyes. "Only people that  care about me or their family can call me that"

"Annabel I'm Sorry, I really am"

"Just leave me alone." Annabel said. The train ride to Hogwarts was rather quiet for the best of friends. Cedric couldn't help but wonder what he has done. He reflected his action from the past couple of days and realized what he has become. A real jerk. Annabel couldn't help but read Cedric's mind on the train. She could tell he was trying to make things right but didn't want to say anything to him to make her blow up on him again. When the train slowly approached Hogwarts station they heard a familiar voice.

"Welcome back all of you. We will be having dinner in the great hall tonight and begin the Tri-Wizard Tournament by giving the victors there hints tonight." Hagrid said in a cheery voice. Annabel quickly got out of the train cart and spotted Henry. She rather be around Henry with than with Cedric right now.

"Annabel! I'm glad to see you. Did you get my letters? Why did you not write back? How was your break?" Henry said asking a million questions

"Sorry Henry, I got your letters all 15 of them but, I could not reply because Cedric over there got into trouble and my parents didn't want me to send any letters." Annabel said trying to blame Cedric for her not writing letters. Cedric jumping up looking through the crowd to find his cousin in the mixes of all the kids in their black robes. While Cedric was looking for Annabel, he spotted someone he wish he never saw her.

"Cedric!" Harper called out. "Cedric wait up"Harper said while Cedric tried to blend into the crowed. "There you are Cedric! How was break? Nevermind that where is your friend?" Harper said nagging him

"Harper, Can you please just leave me alone! I need to fine Annabel and apologize" Cedric said while rushing off into the great hall. Cedric finally found Annabel sitting at the Slytherin table next to Jenny. As he approached the girls he was taken away by some of his friends from Hufflepuff and brought to his table.