The Girl Who Hid: Cedric Diggory

I stare up at the blue flame, my heart beating just as fast as before. What are the chances of me being chosen, really? There are many more sixth and seventh years who are eligible, so what really is the harm in trying?

But what if I do get picked? Then I'd be forced to compete in the tournament whether I wanted to or not...

Eternal fame and glory could be useful, though. Think of the possibilities! It could change my life...but will the change be positive?

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Charity Levine-Longbottom was the Ravenclaw girl that no one paid attention to--and she liked it that way. Adopted into the Longbottom family after a tragic night that left the majority of her family dead, she's had to struggle with keeping her horrible past on the down-low. She becomes known as the resident stiff; emotionless, a genius, and completely dedicated to her studies.

But when she returns to school for her sixth year, there's a special announcement: The Triwizard Tournament will be hosted at Hogwarts! At first dismissing any thoughts of joining, she's eventually convinced by Star-Student and fellow prefect, Cedric Diggory.

Beyond her wildest thoughts, Cedric and herself are chosen.*Thus intertwining these two young wizards' fates more than they could imagine.

But can Cedric convince the girl who hid to come out of hiding?

*I am aware that there is only supposed to be one champion per school, but for the sake of the plot I have altered it to two.