The Deep Breath Before the Dive - Goblet of Fire - Book 3

Set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Book 3 in the Custos Terrae Series.

The 422nd Quidditch World Cup of 1994 - for the most part - had been as smooth as clockwork as any other major sporting event previously. The buzz of excitement could be felt for miles around, and witches, wizards and all manner of magical beings came together for the greatest of spectacles.
But this one in particular, would be remembered for many a reason besides Ireland Vs Bulgaria.

What started as a fine day, ended in horror. And the people of Britain were plunged into an abyss of fear many hadn't felt since Lord Voldemort had disappeared all those years before.
But fear was nothing when bravery showed itself...

None can say for certain the exact moment that all hell broke lose, because one minute the celebrations were booming into the late hours of the night. And then the next - tents were aflame, blood-curdling screams filled the air, and a family of Muggles were being tortured.

Tortured by a group wearing black robes and metal masks, their cackles of twisted delight sickening to anyone who heard them.
But many did not as chaos ensued. They did not linger, for they feared what would happen. And when the sky erupted with a harrowing skull of emerald stars, it only meant one thing;
The Death Eaters had returned.