Lost in Blue

chapter three

Friday comes before I know it. The light rain trickles down the windows.

"I'm so stressed out" Grace says, snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Why?" I laugh sitting on my bed.

"We're invited you go watch the challenge with Blaise and his hot friends. We avoided them and they've avoided us for the last three years, and suddenly they're buddy buddy with us. We can't mess this up" she says applying mascara on her lashes

"It seems suspicious to me" I shake my head looking down at my book

"Why?"

"Well like you said, they have never wanted anything to do with us- especially being friends with Harry and now suddenly they want to  start hanging out with us? It's a bit weird" I explain

"You're thinking to much into this, Blaise probably just thinks your hot and wants to get to know you" she shoves me lightly and winks. "Now sit down and let me do your hair"

Grace french braids my long hair. I also let her put some makeup on me, which I know she's been dying to do for ever. I wear my favourite dark blue jeans and my green and black Slytherin crew neck, with a turtle neck underneath. I slip on my black combat boots my aunt gave me over the summer.

After we're both ready we head downstairs to the common room. I see Blaise, Lewis and Todd on the leather sofa, Pansy and Millicent on the other. My eyes go up to see Draco leaning against the side.

"You girls ready?" Blaise asks.

We nod as we follow the group out of the common room. I see Grace talking to Lewis and a smile plays on my lips. This girl has a had a thing for him for 3 years, now I know why she was so stressed about how she should wear her hair.

We get to the stands which is full of students and teachers, buzzing about the competition. I stand in between Draco and Blaise. I lean over and look down into the pit. My stomach sinks as I see the first Dragon get let out.

"I think I could manage" Blaise jokes beside me.

"Im brave, but not brave enough" I giggle.

"Oh please Blaise, you wouldn't last a bloody second in there" Draco says to him, Pansy laughing beside him.

"Oh shove off Malfoy"  he rolls his eyes.

Fleur and Victor were the first two up. They finished the challenges within 20 minutes. Their schools shout and cheer them on. I honestly was shocked how they managed to out run a dragon.

They take a break in between before Cedric and Harry's turn.

"I bet Potter won't last longer then 2 minutes" Draco laughs with Pansy and Goyle.

I roll my eyes beside him. Idiot.

"Something to say Delvaux?" He snaps at me

"Yeah I do actually" I say, having a wave of confidence, "It's Harry. The things he's accomplished over the last three years, he's got this. He'll be able to capture the egg"

"Oh you're so sure about that?" Draco asks.

"Of course I am"

"Well how about we put a little bet down" he challenges.

I think about it for a minute, "Sure. If Harry lasts longer then 5 minutes, you umm" I think, "you have to do my homework for the rest of the month"

"Alright and if Potter lasts less then five minutes you not only have to do my homework for the rest of the month but you also have to do my potions assignment" he smirks.

"Alright deal" I put out my hand.

At first he hesitated but he grabs my hand and shakes on it. His hands are cold and mine are warm, making us both look down at our grasp. I quickly pull my hand away and turn towards the pit.

"Come on Harry you got this!" I scream as he races over the stands. The dragon quickly behind him.

I already won the bet, Harry's lasted 20 minutes now. The dragon ended up breaking out of the chain and literally chasing Harry all over Hogwarts.

Harry swoops down and grabs the egg. The crowd goes wild, especially the Gryffindors.

"Well hope you didn't make plans Malfoy, my classes are extra heavy this term" I smile at he stares in disbelief that Harry completed the first task.

The group of us walk over to Hogsmeads and get a round of Butterbeers. For once Pansy isn't cruel to me and is actually making conversation with me.

I find myself smiling as I see Grace and Lewis chatting away, a slight blush on her face.

Blaise leans over to me, " Definitely think Lewis got the hots for her"

I nod, "I think she's got the hots for him"

We both laugh along with each other. I look up and see Draco staring at us from across the table, causing me to shift uncomfortably.

"Apparently there's this big ball before Christmas break" Pansy pipes up, causing all of us to turn our heads.

"That's ridiculous who would want to go to that?" Draco crosses his arms.

"I actually heard from the students who were here the last time Hogwarts hosted the triwizard tournament  that it was a blast" Blaise says.

"Yeah my sister was here when they hosted it a few years back, she said it was definitely the highlight of her years here. After they had to do a group dance, they basically partied all night" Grace adds.

"I heard that the older years sneak in booze and most of the teachers are too drunk themselves to even realize" Millicent laughs.

"My brother said that him and half of his friends got laid that night" Todd adds in, causing all the boys to holler, while Pansy and Millicent let out a few giggles.

"We have to find dates" Millicent says to Pansy.

"Who would you go with Stella?" Pansy says asking me, in a genuine tone too.

"Oh it's not for a few months so I'm not sure, maybe Harry" I say causing Goyle and Todd to snicker.

"You know, after seeing Cedric today, he's actually really hot. Not my type but, definitely yours Stella" Pansy suggests, Grace and Millicent agreeing.

I can feel Dracos eyes on me burning into my skin.

"Uh yeah, maybe" I say awkwardly, taking a sip of my butterbeer.

The topic changes and everyone chats away, but Dracos eyes are still on me.