Krestena Black: Book 4

Train Ride Home

Krestena's POV

A lot has happened since Cedric died. Fred and George gave me my winnings for the bet I had made. I had won seven galleons thirty-one sickles and thirteen knuts. I didn't really want to accept it, but they refused to take it back. Cedric's parents paid me a visit and brought me a gift. A smooth coated border collie puppy. Apparently Cedric was going to give her to me after the tournament and they had been looking after her for a week. I name her Nari.

Dad left to do something for Dumbledore. But Harry told me he'd go to Uncle Remus' afterwards to lay low. So I pray he is there when I arrive. I need him. I've put on a strong mask, but I'm broken inside. I've been avoiding everyone but Nari and Snowy. Besides most people, I noticed. Were skirting I in the corridors. Avoiding my eyes. Some whispered behind their hands as I passed.Or gave me looks of pity and I hated it.

Dumbledore told the school about Cedric's death and how Voldemort is back. Harry had told me everything that happen in the maze and cemetery. Cedric didn't stand a chance in a surprise attack. Had it been an honourable duel, he may still be alive. At least he died quickly and felt no pain. The Diggorys and I don't blame Harry for Cedric's death. They refused to take the winnings away from Harry. Personally I think they should of taken half, Harry and Cedric had reached the cup at the same time.

Harry managed to convince me to go with him to the last feast and I took Nari with me. I don't have not let her out of my sight since I got her. I fear she'd be taken from me also. When we enter the Great Hall, we saw at once that the usual decorations were missing. The Great Hall was normally decorated with the winning House's colors for the Leaving Feast. However, tonight there were black drapes on the wall behind the teachers' table. I knew instantly that they were there as a mark of respect to Cedric.

The real Mad-Eye Moody was at the staff table now, his wooden leg and his magical eye back in place. He was extremely twitchy, jumping every time someone spoke to him. Though who could blame him? Moody's fear of attack was bound to have been increased by his ten-month imprisonment in his own trunk.

Madame Maxime was still there. She was sitting next to Hagrid. They were talking quietly together. No doubt Dumbledore has given them a mission. Like he has most other professors. I ate very little.

The next day it was time to go home. I sat in a compartment alone with Nari. "There you are" the twins say as they enter the compartment. "We're going to see Harry and the others, you coming?" George asks me.

"I just want to be alone" I tell them.

"No one wants to be alone" Fred tells me.

"Come on, we're going to play exploding snap" George tells me.

"No offense guys, but I'm not in a gaming mood" I tell them. Nari yips and I pat her head. She snuggles into my lap more.

"Well it you change your mind, you know how to find us" George tells me.

"Follow the explosions" Fred adds and they leave. I soon heard jinxes being used. But ignore it. When we arrive at the station I find Uncle Remus. I spot Harry and the others. I wave goodbye and leave with Uncle Remus.

The End

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Picture above of Nari.

First Chapter of Book Five: https://www.wattpad.com/944996254-first-chapter-of-future-stories-krestena-book-five