SuperPotterLock- The Goblet of Fire

The Portkey

John slept fitfully and woke the next morning to find Sherlock holding his hand in his sleep. He gently pulled it away and gazed at Sherlock's sleeping face. It was more peaceful than he ever looked during the day.

Just then, Mrs Weasley quietly opened the door. 'Oh, you're already awake,' she whispered, then moved over to wake up Harry and Ron.

John shook Sherlock's shoulder and his eyes fluttered open.

'It's time to wake up,' John said softly.

Sherlock sat up and stretched, taking in John's pale and drawn face. 'There will be time for a nap hen we arrive, I think,' he said.

The four of them got dressed in silence, then headed down to the kitchen, meeting Sam, Dean and Castiel on the way down.

Mrs Weasley was stirring the contents of a large pot on the stove, while Mr Weasley sat at the table, checking a sheaf of large parchment tickets. He looked up as the boys entered, and spread his arms so they could see his clothes more clearly. He was wearing what appeared to be a golfing jumper and a very old pair of jeans, slightly too big for him and held up with a thick leather belt. 'What d'you think?' he asked anxiously. 'We're supposed to go incognito - do I look like a Muggle?'

'That is actually very good,' said Dean, adjusting the collar on his own jacket.

'Where's Bill, Charlie and Percy?' said George as he entered the kitchen.

'Well, they're Apparating, aren't they?' said Mrs Weasley, heaving the large pot over to the table and lading porridge into bowls. 'So they can have a bit of a lie-in.'

'So they're still in bed?' Fred said grumpily, pulling his bowl of porridge towards him. 'Why can't we Apparate too?'

'Because you're not of age and you haven't had your test,' Mrs Weasley snapped. 'And where have those girls got to?' She bustled out of the room and up they heard her climbing the stairs.

'I do not like Apparating,' said Dean, sitting down with his porridge. 'I went side-along with my dad once and it sucked.'

John nodded in agreement. His one time with Mycroft had not been a pleasant experience.

'You have to pass a test to Apparate?' Harry asked.

'Oh yes,' said Mr Weasley. 'The Department of Magical Transportation had to fine a couple the other day for Apparating without a license. It's not easy, Appirition, and when it's not done properly it can lead to nasty complications. This couple I'm talking about went and splinched themselves.'

Everyone around the table except John and Harry winced.

'Er – splinched?' said Harry.

'They left half of themselves behind,' said Mr Weasley. 'So, of course, they were stuck. Couldn't move either way. Had to wait for the Accidental Magic Reversal Squad to sort them out. Meant a fair bit of paperwork, I can tell you, what with the Muggles who spotted the body parts they left behind...'

'Were they okay?' Harry asked, startled.

'Oh yes, but they got a heavy fine, and I don't think they'll be trying it again in a hurry. You don't mess around with Appirition. There are plenty of adult wizards who don't bother with it. Prefer brooms – slower, but safer.'

'But Bill, Charlie and Percy can all do it?'

'Gabriel can too,' said Cas. 'He passed his test a few weeks ago.'

'Good for him,' said Dean.

'I almost forgot to tell you all, Gabriel has been made Head Boy.

'Excellent!' Fred and George exclaimed.