Harry Potter Imagines

Cedric Diggory - My Boys

"Can I take my blindfold off yet?" you asked bemusedly.

"In a sec, we're almost there," came Cedric's reply. You could almost hear the grin on his face. He lead you with a hand on your elbow, and you had absolutely no idea where you were going. All you knew was that when Cedric found out you had been feeling down, he made it his mission to cheer you up.

It started with cute forehead kisses and hugs from behind, and became more extravagant as time went on. His most recent endeavour was baking you a cake that changed flavour continuously as you ate it - at first you enjoyed chocolate, then vanilla, then strawberry, but then the cake started tasting of broccoli followed by what you could only assume was mud. Still, you appreciated his efforts, and were very grateful to have a boyfriend who cared so much about your well-being.

Cedric announced your arrival, and you took off your blindfold, letting out a squeal. As a muggle born you were very familiar with rescue shelters for cats and dogs, but you didn't expect Cedric to know about them too. You bounced on the balls of your feet, barely able to contain your excitement.

"How did you know?"

"I asked your friends from your old muggle school what would make you happy, and they said you've always wanted a rescue pet."

You gushed, throwing your arms around him.

"This is so perfect!" you cried happily as he spun you round, laughing.

"Anything for my beautiful y/n," he replied. Then he put you down, gesturing towards the building in an exaggerated bow. "Shall we, m'lady?"

It was so cheesy and you couldn't help loving him for it.

"We shall, my good sir." You walked into the shelter arm in arm.

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"How about this one?" Cedric asked, making his way over to a very sleepy tabby cat.

"She's beautiful, but she reminds me too much of McGonagall," you said with a giggle. You walked over to Cedric who was standing in front of the cat's cage, and he put his arm around your waist and hugged you towards him.

"I didn't know it would be so hard to choose; I just want them all!" you told him.

Cedric gave your waist a squeeze and said, "There's one corridor we haven't looked down. Maybe your perfect companion is waiting for you there."

"I've already got my perfect companion." You got onto your tiptoes to give Cedric a kiss on the cheek. "Although you aren't particularly fluffy and you don't even have a tail," you quipped, gaining a gorgeous laugh.

Entering the final corridor, you scanned the lovely dogs until your eyes landed on one in particular. As soon as you saw him you knew he was the one.

You ran over to his cage, leaving Cedric at the door.

"He's perfect," you said in awe, admiring the three-legged golden retriever who had bounced up to greet you. He tail was wagging enthusiastically, and he was leaning against the bars of the cage hoping to be stroked. You happily obliged, telling him exactly what a good boy he was. When you glanced up, Cedric was staring at you.

"What is it?" you asked curiously.

"I just- it's wonderful to see you so happy, love."

One hand still obediently stroking the dog, you grabbed Cedric's shirt with the other, and he leaned down to meet you. The kiss was so gentle, lips moving slowly in time, savouring every moment. He had one hand on your waist, the other cupping your cheek. He always made you feel loved, and you wanted him to know he was loved too. You slid your tongue into his mouth, deepening the kiss, before someone cleared their throat near the entrance of the corridor.

You pulled apart, a bit embarrassed, and busied yourself with the dog you were still stroking. His tongue was lolling out the side of his mouth, and he gave a little bark of excitement at the extra attention he was getting.

"Found one you liked?" asked the woman with a mischievous glint in her eyes; she was an employee at the shelter, you remembered seeing her at the front desk.

Cedric told her you wanted the golden retriever, who you found out was called Leo, and he went to sort out the paperwork while you continued fussing over the newest addition to your family.

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Two weeks later, after checking your home was suitable for a pet (you had to hide a lot of magical objects in the basement), the employee had finalised the adoption and Leo was officially yours.

You'd taken him out for your first walk together, throwing a ball for him in a nearby park. Cedric tried to use magic to throw the ball but you convinced him it was better the muggle way, even if you did both end up with Leo's slobber on your hands. That evening you fed Leo dog biscuits topped with the leftovers of your dinner ("Dogs always prefer human food," you informed Cedric), and now you were sitting on the sofa cuddling up to Cedric on one side and Leo on the other. Leo had his head resting on your thigh, silently asking for head pats which you were more than happy to give. Cedric had one arm around you, the other also fussing Leo. The two of you couldn't get enough of this handsome dog who had made it his life's duty to make you happy.

Needless to say he was succeeding. You were surrounded by love, and your heart felt lighter and happier than it had in a long time.

"My boys," you sighed contentedly, and Cedric pressed his cheek against yours while happiness swelled in his chest. His mission had been a success.