It wasn't all bad. Sure the World Cup was attacked and so far no one had a clue who exactly was responsible behind the attack but it was a new year. Hogwarts was chosen for the Triwizard Tournament and everyone was excited about it. Especially the Weasley twins, who despite being told by professor Dumbledore himself not to try anything, already had a plan to somehow enter the competition.
Harry was excited to start the new year. It was something new and exciting. Despite being worried about the World Cup attack he still decided it wasn't any reason for him not to enjoy himself this year.
Draco wasn't interested at all about the Triwizard Tournament. Luckily his father hadn't been involved in the accident but he still didn't trust him. However he was quite cheerful. The last few weeks had been torture for him but he wasn't at the Malfoy manor anymore. He was home at Hogwarts. The year had just started and he didn't have to see his father for a whole year.
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"The moment has come to choose our Triwizard champions who will be participating in the tournament."
The goblet of fire lit up in blue flames and a parchment came flying to Dumbledores hand.
"Fleur Delacour."
Everyone cheered. Fleur rose from her chair and walked proudly towards Dumbeldore.
"Víctor Krum."
Everyone cheered louder.
"Now for our last champion, Cedric Diggory."
The Hogwarts students cheered louder than everyone but it was the Hufflepuff table that cheered the loudest.
"Good for the hufflepuff house huh Ron?" Said Harry.
"What the hell is a hufflepuff?" (My AVPM kids were you at?!!!)
"Now that we have chosen our 3 champions-"
Dumbledore was cut off by the sound of the flames growing louder. Then finally a single parchment of paper came spiraling down to Dumbledore.
"H-harry Potter."
Everyone felt silent.
Draco who wasn't paying attention before, now looked up from his table. His eyes shot to the Gryffindor table where Harry was sitting.
Harry froze. Everyone was staring right into his sole. He didn't know what to do.
"HARRY POTTER."
Harry shot up and slowly made his way to Dumbledore. He was shaking. Everyone gave him dirty looks and whispered behind his back.
Draco looked at Harry as he made him way down the hall. He was so shocked by what just happened.
Draco's POV
But how in the hell did he manage to do that?
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"YOU COULD HAVE TOLD ME!"
"Did you think I actually did this?"
"Of course you did. Don't even fucking lie. You always have to be the hero. I don't really care that you got in what pisses me off is that you never bothered telling your best friend."
"RON I DIDNT DO THIS."
Ron and Harry were arguing pretty loudly outside. Other students turned their heads at their shouting.
"Why are you still lying?"
"YOU KNOW WHAT RON, PISS OFF."
Harry stormed out. He walked through the hallways and came to a stop in a corner. He punched the wall with his fists so hard that it turned his knuckles bloody red.
"Whoa you okay there buddy?"
Harry turned.
It was Draco sitting by the window next to him. He was reading some kind of hex book. Harry had been so pissed of that he hadn't even seen Draco.
"IM FINE."
"Wow hey don't yell at me. You need to calm down. Here sit down."
Harry took a seat and sighed in frustration.
"Are you okay?"
"Just tired of this. Everyone thinks I'm shit. They hate me."
"Why do you care what they think?"
"I don't but even my friends are treating me like I'm the bad guy."
"Yeah heard about that. How you cheated your way into the competition."
"I DIDNT CHEAT."
"I know that. You know that. Don't let this bring you down. Before you know it this will blow over and people will be cheering and standing on your corner."
"I'm not so sure about that and tomorrow I have to fight a fire breathing dragon. I don't know what the fuck I'm going to do."
"Your smart. You'll figure something out."
"Yeah Thanks."
Harry sighed but this time from relief. It helped talking to Draco. He looked over at him. He really hadn't talked to him since last year.
"What are you reading there?"
"Some book I stole from the library."
"Don't tell Hermione. She'll chase you down until you return it."
Draco chuckled.
".....it's nice talking to you again." He said with a slight smile.
Harry smiled back.
"Yeah....it really is."
"Hey listen I have a ton of homework so I need to go but good luck on the competition."
"Thanks I'll need it."
"Famous Harry Potter is scared of a dragon?" He teased.
Harry laughed.
"Later Draco."
"Later Harry."
He left.
Harry was alone now. He really didn't know what he was going to do but he just hoped he'd make it too see Draco again.
