Dumbledore's my granddad!? (A Harry Potter FanFiction)

Chapter 7

The Yule ball was amazing... I felt so tired but really refreshed. The next task was soon, and I am worried for Harry. He still hasn't figured out how to open the egg that he was given, as a clue for the next trial. Hermione has tried talking to him about it but he can't seem to figure it out. I find it strange how I got on so well with Draco-uh-I mean Malfoy, last night. He seemed different, less... Well how muggles put it- Bitchy. Yes, he was less of a bitch and more-uhh-charming? That feels entirely wrong for it to be an adjective to describe anyone such as Draco Malfoy. The day went by quite smoothly besides from my constant worries about Harry, that boy all ways gets into trouble! Ginny told me about how Neville, who you would least expect to dance, was probably the best dancer at the Yule ball! I however told her that George was better, due to the fact that he managed to save such a poor dancer such as myself from humiliation.

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Later in the night, Harry told us all how Cedrick Diggory had helped him out with the whole egg thing. He told us the clue hidden inside. We figured out that the next task would be at Black lake. 

Come seek us where our voices sound.

An hour long you will have to look.

We also realised that Harry had to stay under water without air for an hour... Which any fool could even realize was impossible! As we where searching for a way to breathe underwater, with only hours to go till the task, Mad eye Moody came over and stole away Hermione; The genius, and Ron; The only lifeline to my sanity. Meaning Harry was left with me; The overly tired, grouchy, not a genius, girl. But I was determined! and everyone knows that if I am determined about something, then I will make it happen!

I gave Harry a tired, weak, smile, for reassurance. Mad eye also offered us a peace offering in return for taking our friends...This offering was Neville... Neville began giving Harry advice about plants, and I zoned out. I began to think about food. Gosh I was hungry! urg! Seriously man, Hogwarts needs night time snack caterings, for the die hard study fanatics! 

Then I heard Harry exclaim, "Neville, your a genius!"

"He's a what now?" I asked, in my half asleep, confused state.

Harry laughed, "Neville just solved it. Gilly-weed! A plant that allows you to breathe underwater!" Harry exclaimed. 

"Does this mean I can sleep now?!" I cheered.

"Yes!" Harry grinned.

"Thank the lord for this bountiful, grace he bestowed upon us! Neville your knowledge is acknowledged!" I laughed so hard jumping up to grab Neville and grip him into a hug. When i pulled away to help Harry with his books and planning, I realized Neville's face was beetroot and he looked like he was going to pass out. The Librarian then came around to our section to quiet us.

"Uh-You okay Neville?" I smiled, worrying for his health.

"Yeah-uh, I think I just need to go to bed.." He whispered, still looking like he was going to pass out. He then left, in a dazed state. 

I looked to Harry and he smiled, "You can go sleep now too Erica, thanks for staying with me for so long." 

"No problem Harry, are you sure you will be alright on your own?" I asked.

"Of course! Goodnight Erica." Harry grinned, while looking at me.

"Goodnight Harry!" I laughed, quietly.

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Harry's P.O.V

Harry watched as Erica left, looking sleepy and happy. She really never realized the effect she had on people. Hell, I hadn't even fully realized till recently! I packed the books away smiling to myself. Erica was beautiful, she was for sure, but that wasn't all she had going for her. Erica was smart even though she always disagreed. She was Loyal to no end, like a hufflepuff, and her bravery was definitely that of a Gryffindor. She was the kindest person I knew and the most empathetic, she is kind to everyone even the bad, even since the beginning. Ron told me how as a kid when the weasleys would hate the Malfoys for their dirty mouths, Erica always used to stop Ron from talking bad about Malfoy, and when she was asked about it she would tell him, 'Everyone has a reason for doing something, and if you really look at a person, and be more open-minded, you will come to understand that reason, in a way that the person themselves do.' Dumbing this down for Ron, meant that the part he understood was that, Draco does bad things for his own reasons, and everyone knows his reason is his father. Even though that part was true, I don't understand how she can be so nice about even the worst people, such as Draco. I began to wonder if I in fact was falling for Erica, or if I was just pleased about my friendship with her. She had everyone falling for her, and she just doesn't see it. Just like how she was totally oblivious to Neville and how flustered he gets around her. Even Draco seems to have a thing for her! I hate it of course but you can always see him staring at her and teasing her, which she takes to be sly comments. I wish I could get him to back off, but how can you stop something that hasn't even happened yet?

"Completely oblivious." I whispered, packing the books away and hurrying towards my dormitory to ask Neville a favor.

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Hey, sorry I haven't updated in so long. I had writers block! But i'm back and I hope you like this chapter! I haven't got time to proof read due to it being late at night but I promise next chapter will be longer!

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