A Messy Path | Harry Potter Fanfic|

Chapter 16 - Kidnap

After the lessons, it was time for Quidditch match. Gryffindor against Hufflepuff. It would be amusing watching Cedric Diggory chase the snitch with Harry, and the whole team was rather weak. Everyone stood at the benches and watched the match in amused faces. It was going rather boring, Harry chased the snitch high up in the air with Diggory.

But the Hufflepuffs today were on fire, they managed to get more than 30 points. Most of the people hoped and knew Harry would catch the snitch, but that didn't happen. Right after some dementors came on the edges and attacked some students.

One also came near you and Adrian, and proceed to catch Adrian's breath. He almost fell on the Quidditch pitch, but you caught him and leaned on the handle, not to lose balance and drop Adrian. You managed to place him on the bench. He was breathing heavily and a sweat ran down his forehead.

Now everyone was watching how Potter fell from the sky, probably met a dementor on his way. Dumbledore stood up and caught Harry in act, while the pitch got full of dementors.

-"Shit."

You grabbed your wand and casted a spell, which allowed most of the dementors to vanish from here. The others were handled by Dumbledore himself.

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-"He looks pale.."

Ron Weasley said and eyed him best friend in worry, while some other Gryffindors were also there.

-"Let's drop you off the Astronomy tower, Weasel."

-"See how you would react."

You and the twins announced and looked at Harry who was chuckling by himself. His broom was broken, in which his reaction was really heartbreaking. Not only that, but he lost a match to Hufflepuffs. Technically he didn't lose, it got delayed.

After everyone settled in and left the infirmary, you were stopped by someone, who was patting your back and mumbling something. You looked back to see Cedric Diggory, the golden boy himself. What business did he have with you?.

-"Uh, hi Y/n.."

He said and gulped nervously, looking around to avoid your eyes. He wasn't much taller than you, maybe as tall as Adrian. He had brown eyes and the same color hair.

-"What brings you here, golden boy?."

You asked and he giggled, now facing you and looking at you directly.

-"I just wanted to thank you."

You blinked and opened your eyes in confusion. He noticed this and looked around, not to be seen talking with a Slytherin. He then came closer to your ear and whispered :

-"You saved my friends back then, i saw you casting a patronous charm. If not you, most of them would be dead by now."

Then he smiled and patted your shoulder once again, now not caring about anyone watching and got all his bravery in himself to say one sentence.

-"I knew you were different from other Slytherins, and that type of people should be thanked. So, would you like to be my friend?."

He said and didn't look around this time. You stared at him and narrowed your eyes, not believing the words he said. But after awkward silence, you knew this guy wouldn't leave you alone, so you nodded and shook his hand.

-"Sure Cedy, i will be your friend."

He chuckled and darted his eyes at your hand, then back up to your eyes and smiled awkwardly.