The First Look

40

-the next day

*Layla's POV*

Half of the students didn't go to lunch today, including me. As I walked through the halls, alone, I saw Brianne talking to Cedric. To my surprise Fred was right next to Brianne. I continued walking until someone stopped me. It was, Harry

"Layla, Can I talk to you quick?" He asked

"Yeah, what's up-" I started

He grabbed my hand and pulled me into an empty hallway

"Harry, what's going on?" I asked worriedly

"Your dad wrote back to me today.." He started

"Go on.."

"He told me to meet him in the common room, Saturday" Harry said

"What's so bad about it?" I said

"It has to be important. He told me not to bring anyone but myself. Usually he would've asked for you to come as well"  He sighed

"Just tell me what happens, okay? It's going to alright" I smiled

"I'll- I'll tell you..."

Harry hugged me, I hugged back, how could I not. With everything going on, I knew he needed a hug. Ever since him and Ron kind of got into a fight and with him being put into the tournament. He pulled of the hug and smiled

"Come on, class is going to start soon"

-hours later

I was in my dorm talking to Hermione about school

"Aside from school, you still wear his sweater?" She asked looking up from her book

I nodded not wanting to speak about it

"Don't be ashamed Layla, it's quite cute if I'm honest" Hermione smiled

"I wouldn't be ashamed if you wouldn't bother me about it" I scoffed

"Just please tell me you'll ask him out soon?"

"What if I don't?"

"I'll force-" She started

"If you do I'll break both your arms"

"No need to get violent" she laughed

"Just go to bed already.."

I laid down and turned off the lamp next to bed. It didn't take long for me to fall asleep

-Saturday night

I heard Harry's voice along with Sirius' faint voice. I was hiding to make sure no one saw me. Ron walked past and talked to Harry. He didn't stay long. Once he had walked back I walked into the common room

"Harry?" I whispered

"Layla, you're here.." Harry said coming over to me

He must have saw that I was wearing his sweater because he smiled once he saw me

"I had to come. Im lucky Hermione didn't ask me questions, but that's besides the point. What did he tell you?"

"The person who put my name in the goblet is in Hogwarts. Hogwarts isn't safe anymore, not with the person here"

"Harry, you have to promise me you'll be safe during this tournament. I can't lose you.."

"I promise..I wouldn't do this if I had the choice"

"I know you wouldn't, I'm fine with you doing it, I just-" I started

"I'm not ready to do the first task. I don't even know what it is yet.."

"No matter what it is Harry, I'll be here through all of it"

"Promise?"

"Promise."

Harry hugged me, again, I hugged back. I could tell he was stressed. I would be too, he's 14, he can die from this tournament. We pulled out of the hug

"You like the sweater?" Harry joked

"I do" I laughed

"We should head back to bed before someone else comes down here" Harry said as I yawned

I nodded and started walking back to my dorm

<to be continued>

Note:
Sorry, this one is a bit short. But, the next chapter is going to be during the first task. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the story
All love,
The Author