𝓐 𝓕𝓲𝓼𝓱𝔂 𝓢𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂 || 𝓗𝓹 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂

Chapter 9

Today was the first day of the Triwizard Tournament. I got changed into a red turtleneck, black skirt, and flat black shoes. I walked down to the Common Room only to be greeted by Ariana.

"Hey, Vera can you do my hair please?" she asked, I reluctantly do so.

"Do you think he's going to be okay, Potter?" Ariana asked as I was brushing her long curly hair.

"I hope so," I say.

"Vera, are you going out with Harry" Ariana said as I did one french braid.

"WHAT!" I yelled accidentally, "No, no not at all."

"Hmm, a girl named Pansy said that you two were making out in DADA class for three periods."

"WHAT!" I yelled, purposely "I'm going to kill that bit-"

"OW! My hair's done! Calm down" Ariana exclaimed.

"Oh, right sorry," I say embarrassingly "Go off with Nya and Yuna. They are probably wondering where you are."

"Okay!" Ariana says, then she hugs, "Bye!" She skips out of the Common Room.

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I walk out of the castle and meet up with Hermione, she tells him that she has come to her senses and stopped to ignore him. At least one of the two realized that Harry is in serious danger.

"Morning Vera!" Hermione greeted, as we walked out of the castle.

"Hey, Hermione." I greeted back "Where's Ron?"

"He said he was saving seats for us at the stands. I asked him just to befriend Harry but he just won't listen" Hermione states.

"That's Ron for you" We both chuckled as we made out way to the champions tent, where we could hear the nervous chattering of the competitors. Students were not allowed to enter into the tent, so we decide to sneak around the back.

We arrived at a small parting between the tent's fabric.

"How are we going to his attention?" Hermione asked

"Leave it up to me," I say, ever since that incident with Ron, Hermione, and Ginny I've been reading up on Mermaids and their powers. This power, in particular, Et Potestates ex Aere( The Powers Of Air).

"Ventus North," I say, then the wind hit Harry lightly in the face making him turn around and see us.

"Harry, how are you feeling?" Hermione asked

"The key is to concentrate Harry. After that you just have to-" I begin.

"Battle a dragon" Harry and I say in unison. I felt so much pity for him that I moved the fabric out the way and hug Harry, Hermione did the same, but before we could exactly enjoy the hug a flash of a camera pulled us three apart.

"A young love triangle" Rita Skeeter, a Daily Prophet reporter gasps. "How stirring. Especially since a Phoenix is involved! This will 100% make it to the front page. I will make hundreds just having a picture of a Phoenix."

"And I wonder what my father will think about your ''Article'' " I said angrily.

The rest of the champions gathered around to see what this was about, all of them looking unhappy at Rita.

"You have no business here. This tent is for champions and friends" Krum stepped up making Skeeter turn around

"No matter, We've got what we wanted." She turned around and left. Just as she did, Dumbledore walked in so, that was a cue for Hermione and me to leave.

"Right wee rat she is!" I exclaim as we walked back down the hill to the stands.

"I know."

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We walked up to our seats Hermione sat next to Ron while I had to sit next to Malfoy. It was odd, during the first three contestants Draco said nothing to me. My thoughts were interrupted by Harry as he walked out of the cage, everyone went silent. No one dared a second to take their eyes off him.

He began to walk out but the tail of the dragon smashed down next to him, I felt so worried for him, this could be the last time I see him, alive. Harry rolled down the rocks and began to sprint away from the fire, the dragon was breathing. He was beginning to fling himself all over but where ever he landed the dragon was always hovering over him. Then I remembered what Moody said last week.

"Your wand Harry!" I shouted, getting Harry's attention."Harry! Use your wand!" I turn around to see Moody nodding at me I smile in return then watched Harry

Harry shouted a spell but he was too far away for them to hear which one. Not that it mattered, nothing came out of his wand, and the dragon wasn't affected. Harry diverted the dragon and began to run then soon the spell he used became clear.

His Firebolt broomstick, he told me about the first time I met him, was hovering over the stadium and was quickly making its way down to Harry. The dragon blew a furious breath and Harry ran towards the broom, jumping on it and getting a tight grip.

"Yes, Harry!" Hermione and I say in unison, looking each in the eye with happiness.

Harry angered the dragon so much that it broke out of the chain that was holding it in the arena, he flew it straight through the teacher's podium.

Then the two were out of sight. Only faint crashes could be heard from the distance. It went for a while until silence.

Everyone thought that Harry was dead until one person shouted.

"Oh Lord, He's done it!" making everyone look down and see Harry with the golden egg. Everyone cheered for him, even Draco clapped for him slowly.

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We were all cheering in the Gryffindor Common Room tonight, celebrating and singing.

"Should I to open it!?" Harry asked, everyone, yelled 'Yes'. So Harry did as he what he promised, as soon as he opened it the egg let out a screech everyone covered. Harry quickly closed it.

"Bloody Hell what was that?" Ron asked everyone turns and quickly was ushered out by Fred and George. As everyone was talking, I started getting an itch in my arm it got stronger and more annoying.

"Bloody hell what is this?" I say loud enough for Hermione, Ron, and Harry to hear me.

"You alright Vera?" Hermione asked, then looking at my arm.

"Maybe some water might help?" Ron suggest.

"Yeah, maybe you're right." I say, "See you guys later."

"Bye," They say in unison.