Lose yourself [HarryxCedric]

Part 1: Love and Trust

Harry, Ron, and Hermione were sitting in the great library of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Buried deep in 'The Forgotten Hexes of Medieval Europe', Hermione didn't even notice that Ron had already fallen asleep for Merlin knows how long, while Harry was staring far off behind her. Seeing the sleeping boy, she gasped violently and hit him with the big, old, brown leather book.

"Bloody Hell!", Ron snarled.

"Are you serious? I am trying to find anything useful to potentially save Harry from getting Harry killed in the first task and you are not even bothered a bit," she said taking no breaks to breathe. "And you, Harry. We believe you didn't put your name in the Goblet of Fire, but... " she stopped and took a deep breath to calm herself and to lower her voice as to not draw Madam Pince. "But now you are a Triwizard Champion and you have to compete with three wizards and witches whose abilities are far superior to yours."

Harry wasn't even listening to her; He just kept staring at someone behind her. Ron smiled and said, "Blimey Harry! I know you are in love for him but can you focus for one minute we are trying to save you."

Hermione didn't even have to look back at who he was talking about. "You can just talk to him and ask how he feels about this, he must be... upset. But after we find a powerful offensive spell to keep you alive."

"Yeah mate you haven't shut up about how dangerous this competition is ever since he entered his name."

"Yeah. Sorry. But Cedric has not been talking to me since this whole drama started. He must think I betrayed him and he hasn't even looked at me." He put his hands to cover his face. "And when he did, his eyes... were mad." Harry started to sob thinking that in a few days he was thinking of telling him that he loved him. Now it's all gone crazy.

"Harry?" he quickly wiped his eyes and looked up to find Cho Chang standing there.

"Yes?" he asked.

"Harry... um... Cedric wants me to tell you not to cry, and he is not mad at you but... he needs a little time to process what happened," Cho said in broken sentences.

Harry quickly wiped his face properly as not to embarrass himself more than he already had. Cho left after looking awkwardly at both Ron and Hermione. Hermione grabbed Harry's hand and said, "He still cares for you. There is no way he will leave you." This made him feel good and hopeful. Cedric looked at him, this time he smiled as to reassure him.

"Putaverunt Translatio," Harry whispered.

He made a mental link between them through which they could talk without even moving their lips.

"I am glad to see that you have been practicing the spell I taught you but now I-"

"Please, Cedric. Listen. I really didn't know how my name got out of the goblet. I really don't want to be a part of this. Please, it kills me that you are not talking to me."

"Harry I just don't know what to say-"

"Boys.", Hermione's voice interfered in their conversation. "I know that you have a lot to talk about but right now we need to find some spells so Harry isn't killed."

There was a long silence.

"SOOO..." She realized what she had just done. "I am just going to leave you alone."

"Wait." Cedric thought while standing with his book from the other table. "I will help you too. I understand that you don't want to take part in this. And I have hope that Dumbledore would find some way of getting you out of this mess." He sat down with them on the table after kissing Harry on the cheek. He said to both of them through telepathy "I have been looking at some strong spells for you Harry."

"You Were looking up spells for... me," Harry said.

Cedric smiled and nodded, "Also I wanted to ask Weasley how to sleep in the face of mortal danger."

"Wow, Cedric.! How thoughtful of y-," Hermione said.

"I LOVE YOU," Harry said so loudly that if he was talking directly, he would have been kicked out of the library in seconds.

"Nolite Cogitare" Hermione used the spell instantly to give them some privacy. She whispered, "Ron lets go, " while looking at the couple. However, when she turned her head towards him he was fast asleep.

Harry and Cedric just looked at each other not daring to break the eye contact.

After a while, Harry continued "I am sorry that was fast, and I was hoping for the right moment to tell you this, but I just couldn't hold it in me."

Cedric left without a word. This deeply hurt Harry. Even though the first time it wasn't his fault, this time he completely messed things up. He ran out of the library as fast as he could and hid in the Astronomy Tower under his invisibility cloak, not wanting to be seen by anyone.

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The sun started to go down and Harry realized that students would come into the tower soon for their lesson. He stood up still wearing the cloak and left. He came in his dormitory, which was empty. He knew that Ron and the others were looking for him. He didn't even bother to take the shoes off and just fell on the bed motionless. 

Harry was awoken when something sharp hit him on the head. He woke up to find a rather familiar owl standing above his head holding a letter. He opened the letter and read:

My Dear Harry,

I am so sorry for leaving you like that when you said one of the most important things in a relationship. I am making this short because I am not just going to apologize, but I want to do something special for you. Something special just like you. Meet me in the place that lies beyond the warrior tree at 12 and come alone. (If you don't remember it, you can just use the map.)

Cedric.

Harry (hopelessly in love) took nothing but his wand and cloak with him and ran for his love. He knew what Cedric was talking about. Watching his every step and looking out for Peeves, Filch, and Mrs. Norris, he soon made it to the Shrieking Shack. 

There was something in the air. A sweet and uplifting aroma that was surrounding the supposed haunted house. When he opened the door, he was greeted by dancing rose petals and a tiny orb of light that seemed to show the way to Cedric. 

Harry followed the light which led him to a closed-door on which the words 'Come in Harry' was written. The room looked nothing like the shack, it was as if designed for royals. What intrigued Harry the most was the bed.

Two hands closed Harry's eyes gently and a face sat on his shoulders. Harry knew immediately that it was Cedric. "I know it is creepy but it's you who loves a weirdo." his voice sounded really seductive. Harry turned around to see Cedric in red silk pajamas and nothing on top.

"You are a weirdo." he laughed.

"I am... A crazy weirdo... who is madly in love with Harry James Potter."

All of Harry's sadness was gone. Cedric pulled him close and pressed their lips together.