Another Story {Hannah Abbott x Neville Longbottom}

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an// Hey, so I'm new (ish) to Wattpad, and I started writing this story ages ago, when I sat on fanfiction.net and then discovered this community! A bit of this story is on there, but I decided that 10k words for one chapter is a bit much so I'm chopping it up a little bit :) - I haven't written this story in ages and I'm hoping to pick it up again, so this is my attempt. Please review, it really helps me and inspires me to keep writing ;) Ok, I'll get out of the way now xx
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Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters

Hannah

Hannah Abbott shifted uncomfortably in her sleep, her golden hair framing her frowning face as she shifted beneath the yellow silk of her four poster bed. The circular room that she was in was ordained with yellow and black wallpaper and four identical beds. Clothes were strewn about the floor of the Hufflepuff 5th year Girl's dormitory, carelessly abandoned from the night before. The first night back. Since Cedric.

Cedric resurfaced the lake first, and Hannah's heart leapt gratefully as he grinned soaking wet at the cheers for him. Ernie beamed at Hannah, and grabbed a towel for Cedric, only to be beaten by 6th and 7th year girls.

Hannah laughed "I suppose Ced would appreciate it more from them after all".

Ernie glowered back at her "I was only trying to help him of course, and then perhaps ask him about how he gets his hair so-"

Giggles erupted from Susan Bones beside Hannah "you're just proving Hannah's point even further!"

Huffing, Ernie strutted off towards Justin Finch-Fletchley, his best friend. Looking over, Hannah spotted Neville looking anxiously at the water. The blonde rolled her eyes. How typical of him to still be waiting for Potter, she thought, even though Potter just ignores him and looks down on him. The Boy Who Lived. Ugh, Hannah turned away.

Hannah twisted in her bed as the dream changed, inevitably, to Cedric's last words to her.

Cedric looked down at Hannah, cupping her face in his warm hands. It was just before the third and final task, and Cedric was alone with her.

"Han, I really think I have a chance here - a chance to prove myself. Everyone thinks that I am 'perfect' and they idolise me, but you have always seen me for who I really am, ever since I found you sniffling by the library in your first year for being lost. You're like a little sister to me, the sibling I never had, and I will always be grateful for that. I love you so much, and if anything were to happen-" Hannah opened her mouth in protest "-no Hannah, I mean it. People have died in these tournaments and I have barely escaped with my life so far. If anything were to happen, then don't forget me and know that you are the most special person in my life. Far more important than any girlfriend. Don't say anything now, I want to be in this moment now with you."

Hannah's eyes shone as she gave him one final hug. Surely Cedric would survive and win - her hero, the one who had saved her when she was lost and alone. Cheers sounded outside and the two broke apart, Cedric looking back nervously. He glanced back at Hannah, and, noticing her strained smile, gave her a last wink and ruffled her hair. Then finally, he turned and ran out to the stadium filled with cheers for him, leaving Hannah alone in the dark changing room.

Hannah awoke to the cheers still ringing in her ears, breathing deeply. She was still in her bed and could already hear her best friend Evie clattering in the bathroom. Hannah let out a big sigh as she heard the shower turn on, and waited until her tears had stopped flowing. She missed the boy who was like her brother with all her heart. Forcing herself to get up, Hannah drew back her curtains and noticed that the other two weren't awake yet.

Yawning and stretching, Hannah opened her trunk and began to organise her belongings into the drawer beside her bed. The blonde grabbed her robes and changed behind the curtains of her bed as she heard the groans of Megan as she tried, and failed to fall asleep again once Susan had jumped on her bed. Hannah emmerged to see Evie in front of the full length mirror fastening hooped earrings on.

"Evie, you realise McGonagall is going to confiscate them as soon as you get down there?" Hannah yawned at the brunette.

Evie just shrugged in response. She took the bun out of her hair and let it fall to past her shoulders in thick waves. Hannah often felt jealous of Evie's gorgeous hair, as her straight blonde hair just seemed boring in comparison.

Evie turned to Hannah, a gleam in her eyes as she pulled Hannah to the mirror so that the pair stood next to each other. Hannah sighed as she took in her appearance, her amber eyes, waist-length golden hair, and long legs. Evie then proceeded to roll her own skirt up even higher and then turning to do Hannah's.

"No no! I'm a prefect now Evie! You can't make me conform to your slaggish ways!" Hannah shrieked with laughter, flinging herself back onto her bed.

"Ah come on! Not even for a certain Mr. Swann?" Evie threateningly danced towards her.

Hannah gasped suddenly. She'd completely forgotten about Ben and that the two of them had begun dating last year. How could she forget? Maybe it's the fact that he is a forgettable sort of person. A voice in the back of her mind remarked. Hannah pushed the voice down, and stood quickly. She grabbed her wand and bag, grabbed Evie's hand and laughed on the way out as she spotted Susan bouncing on Megan Jones' bed only to get hit on the head by a pillow from Megan.

The door clicked shut behind them and they made their way down to breakfast, Hannah pulling Evie along at a fast pace as her mind whirled. She hadn't heard that voice in her head for a long time, and before the only person that could make it stop was Cedric. Hannah continued to internally panic so badly that she didn't realise Evie tugging her arm.

"Oi Han. We just walked past our spot on the table" Evie chirped.

Hannah stopped herself suddenly, causing Evie to bump into her back.

"What's the matter Han?" Evie asked, pulling Hannah back to their seats.

Hannah shook herself mentally. "Just spotted Potter" Hannah murmured to her best friend.

"Hannah- you do think he's telling the truth about You-Know-Who right?" Evie whispered as she helped herself to some toast.

Hannah nodded "In the past I've never really supported Potter as it all seemed ridiculous but I have always been wrong, and I know that he would never make it all up about Ce-" her voice broke, but she continued "Cedric. Harry Potter is probably quite nice and I think all the disappearances can't all be due to Sirius Black. And if it is because of Black, then I'll bet that it is for You-Know-Who, even though I think he's just a scapegoat of the Ministry."

Evie nodded back, munching on the toast. "Yeah that's about the same as what I'm thinking."

Hannah felt the need for a change of subject just as Ben sat down next to her, kissing her on the cheek and Justin slid into the spot in front of her.

"So what do you all think of that Umbridge woman then?"