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Astrid paced back and forth across the tent, scrunching her nose as she did so. She was dressed in a green and silver tracksuit with her name across the back, the S in Stellar was the Slytherin snake. They wanted her to wear a robe, but Rita insisted she wear something more flattering, giving the robe idea to Harry instead. She had to admit, that was the one thing she could thank Rita for, a robe would be too heavy and constricting. Everyone in the tent seemed to have a game plan, everyone except her. She decided she would be winging it, and she hoped it was the right choice.
"Psst" she heard as she looked around. Harry heard as well and the two walked to the back of the tent. Harry began whispering to someone before Hermione bursted in, wrapping him in a hug. George was right behind her. He walked to Astrid and engulfed her in a hug. Her head layed right on his chest as his sat on top of hers. A flash filled the tent and Astrid turned to none other than Rita.
"Young love! How-" she stopped trying to think of a word for her quill to write. "Stirring. If everything goes unfortunately today, you two might make the front page."
"You have no business here" Krum said, approaching the woman. "This tent is for champions, and friends."
"No matter, we've got what we wanted."
Dumbledore entered the tent, followed by the other schools headmaster's and Crouch.
"Good day champions, gather round" he began. They all gathered around the man, George's arm still around Astrid's waist. "Now you've waited and wondered, and at last the moment has arrived. A moment only four of you can appreciate."
Dumbledore looked between Hermione and George in confusion.
"What are you doing here Mr. Weasley, Ms. Granger?"
"Um I'll just be leaving" Hermione said exiting.
"Me too" George said before leaning down to Astrid. "Good luck."
"Champions, in a circle around me" Bartemius began as soon as the two left. The 4 did as told as he held a bag in front of them.
"Mrs. Delacour grab one" he instructed. She reached in the bag, hissing as she pulled a small dragon out.
"The Welsh Green" Crouch said simply before instructing Krum to do the same.
"The Chinese Fireball" he said before turning to Astrid and holding the bag out. She slowly reached her hand in, not knowing which to choose. She felt one crawl into her palm and she lifted it, opening her hand.
"The Swedish Shortsnout" he said before turning to Harry who winced when he stuck his hand in.
"The Hungarian Horntail" Crouch said as Harry winced at the creature. "These represent four very real dragons. Each of them have been given a golden egg to protect. Your objective is simple; collect the egg. This you must do as it holds a clue without which you cannot proceed to the second task."
