only you *fred weasley*

Chapter 7

"Come on Emily get up!" I could hear Ginny yelling at me to get up but I could only let out a groan. Soon I was pushed off the bed and onto the floor. "Ouch, that hurt," I quickly got up and pulled out some clothes to wear on the train. I could hear people rushing around but that's how it always is in the Weasley household. I walked into Fred and Georges room just to find them struggling to put their products into their trunk. "Did you ever think that I can put some in mine?" I asked them from the doorway. They both looked up and handed my bags upon bags of sweets, pranks, and everything in between. I stuffed them into my trunk and soon we had managed to fit everything necessary into someone's trunk. Just in time as well because soon Molly called us all down so we could leave for the train. We drove in many muggle taxis to get to the station but after we got there it felt like I was at home. The wins and I put our things in an empty compartment and went to say goodbye to everyone, "I would invite you back for Christmas I'm guessing you will want to stay, although I'm very glad they changed the rules." We all shared a confused look, "What are you talking about mum. Tell us!" She shook her head and simply waved us off. We all went back to our compartments grumpily and started talking about what it might be, "Well, dress robes were on the list of things we needed this year, so there must be a ball or a dance." I said, both Fred and Georges eyes lit up. I was confused until I finally understood, "You better not be planning to do something stupid." They both continued smiling, "Aw come on Emily, you know you want to," George answered, still with that look in his eyes. "I'm serious nothing too bad." They both gave me puppy dog eyes, "Ugh fine, but only spiking the punch, nothing else okay?" They both excitedly nodded.

After we arrived and the sorting ceremony was finally over we all dug into our food. "Woah there Ron, calm down the food isn't going anywhere," we all teased as Ron ate the food like he was never gonna be able to eat it again. We all laughed as Ron gave us all a death stare. The food soon disappeared and Dumbledore stood up ready to give another speech."So!" said Dumbledore smiling around at them all. "Now that we are fed and watered, I must ask once more for your attention while I give out a few notices. Mr. Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to tell you that the list of objects forbidden inside the castle this year has been extended to include Screaming Yo-yos, Fanged Frisbees, and Ever-Bashing Boomerangs. The full list comprises some four hundred and thirty-seven items, I believe, and can be viewed in Mr. Filch's office if anybody would like to check it," The corners of Dumbledore's mouth twitched. He continued, "As ever, I would like to remind you that the Forest in the grounds is out of bounds to students, as is the village of Hogsmeade to all below the third year,"
"It is also my painful duty to inform you that the inter-house Quidditch Cup will not take place this year," Dumbledore continued, "This is due to an event that will be starting in October and continuing through out the school year, taking up much of the teachers' time and energy but I am sure you will all enjoy it immensely. I have great pleasure in announcing that this year at Hogwarts-" But at that moment, there was a deafening rumble of thunder, and the doors of the Great Hall banged open. A man stood in the doorway, leaning upon a long staff, shrouded in a black traveling cloak. Every head in the Great Hall swiveled towards the stranger, suddenly brightly illuminated by a fork of lightning that flashed across the ceiling. He lowered his hood, shook out a long mane of grizzled, dark grey hair, and then began to walk up towards the teacher's table. A dull clunk echoed through the Hall on his every other step. He reached the end of the top table, turned right, and limped heavily towards Dumbledore. Another flash of lightning crossed the ceiling. The lightning had thrown the man's face into sharp relief. The stranger reached Dumbledore. He stretched out a hand that was as badly scarred as his face, and Dumbledore shook it, muttering something. He seemed to be making some kind if inquiry of the stranger who shook his head unsmilingly and replied in an undertone. Dumbledore nodded and gestured the man to an empty seat on his right-hand side. "May I introduce our new Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher," said Dumbledore brightly, into the silence, "Professor Moody. It was usual for new staff members to be greeted with applause, but none of the staff or students clapped except Dumbledore and Hagrid. Both put their hands together and applauded, but the sound echoed dismally into the silence, and they stopped fairly quickly. Everyone else seemed too transfixed by Moody's bizarre appearance to do more than stare at him. Dumbledore cleared his throat again. "As I was saying," he said smiling at the sea of students before him, all of whom were still gazing transfixed at Mad-Eye Moody, "we are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event which has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year,"

"You're JOKING!" said Fred loudly. The tension that had filled the Hall ever since Moody's arrival suddenly broke. Nearly everyone laughed, and Dumbledore chuckled appreciatively. "No I am not joking Mr. Weasley," he said, "Though I did hear an excellent one over the summer about a troll, a hag, and a leprechaun who all go into a bar -" Professor McGonagall cleared her throat loudly. "Er - but maybe this is not the time... no..." said Dumbledore. "Where was I? Ah, yes, the Triwizard Tournament... well, some of you will not know what this tournament involves, so I hope those who do know will forgive me for giving a short explanation, and allow their attention to wander freely. The Triwizard Tournament was first established some seven hundred years ago, as a friendly competition between the three largest European schools of wizardry - Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. A champion was selected to represent each school, and the three champions competed in three magical tasks. The schools took it in turns to host the tournament once every five years and it was generally agreed to be the most excellent way of establishing ties between young witches and wizards of different nationalities - until, that is, the death toll mounted so high that the Tournament was discontinued."

"There have been several attempts over the centuries to reinstate the Tournament," Dumbledore continued, "none of which have been very successful. However, our own Departments of International Magical Co-Operation and Magical Games and Sports have decided the time is ripe for another attempt. We have worked hard over the summer to ensure that, this time, no champion will find himself or herself in mortal danger."

"The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang have already arrived, and on Halloween, we will have the Champion Selections. An impartial judge will decide which students, are most worthy to compete for the Triwizard Cup, the glory of their school, and a thousand galleon personal prize money."

"Eager though I know all of you will be able to bring the Triwizard Cup to Hogwarts," he said, "the heads of the participating schools, along with the Ministry of Magic, have agreed to impose an agreed restriction on contenders this year. Only students who are of age - that is to say, seventeen years or older - will be allowed to put forward their names for consideration. This" - Dumbledore raised his voice slightly for several people had made noises of outrage at these words - "is a measure we feel is necessary, given that the Tournament tasks will still be difficult and dangerous, whatever precautions we take, and it is highly unlikely that students below Sixth and Seventh year will be able to cope with them. I will personally be ensuring that no underage student hoodwinks our impartial judge into making them Hogwarts champion." His light-blue eyes twinkled as they flickered over to Fred and George's mutinous faces. "I, therefore, beg you not to waste your time submitting yourself if you are under seventeen,"

"The delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be staying with us for the greater part of this year. I know that you will all extend every courtesy to our foreign guests while they are with us, and will give your whole-hearted support to the Hogwarts champion when he or she is selected. And now, it is late, and I know how important it is to you all to be alert and rested as you enter your lessons tomorrow morning. Bedtime! Chop Chop!"

A/N-Hi guys this was more of a filler chapter. Still would appreciate feedback xx