I sat on the front steps of the house, reading through the letter again as I waited on Ella.
Dear Lia,
Happy birthday baby, I hope you're having a nice summer. The World Cup is next week, you're coming aren't you? Mum says that you can stay the night before because we'll be leaving so early. Dad doesn't like the idea but Mum told him to wise up cause we're practically adults and Daffy won't leave you alone, why do all kids like you so much? I got a letter from Jake, I think we're all meeting in Diagon Alley sometime next week to get our school stuff. Have you got your OWL results yet? I bet you did brilliant, I got seven Os, two Es and an A in History of Magic, which is good saying that I sleep through most of the classes.
" Amy." I looked up and smiled, I folded the letter and put it in my pocket as I stood up. " Letter?" Ella asked, grinning.
" Yeah, are you ready to go?" I asked. She nodded and we walked to the bus stop.
" Who was the letter from?" She asked.
" Cedric," I said, smiling.
" He must write to you every day," she said.
" Always has something to say I suppose, we're used to seeing each other every day so summer is a bit strange," I said.
" At least you have more time to spend with me," Ella said, laughing, as the bus pulled up. We got on, paid and sat down.
" Amelia," Aunt Lucille called. I threw a T-shirt into my bag and then ran downstairs.
" Yep," I said.
" Are you ready to go?" She asked, turning away from making lunch.
" Pretty much. Just my toothbrush," I answered, walking over to the highchair where Maeve was sitting. " Are you going to miss me?" I asked, tickling her chin. She giggled and nodded.
" Then put your toothbrush in your bag. You're going in ten minutes," Aunt Lucille said.
" Ok," I said. I ran up to the bathroom, grabbed my toothbrush and went to my room. Cara was sitting on her bed, flicking through a magazine. She looked up when I came in.
" I want to go too," she said.
" You can't," I sighed. We had been over this a hundred times.
" It's not fair. I like quidditch," she said.
" You're too little," I said.
" I'm not. I'm nine," she said.
" You can go to the next one," I said.
" But I want to go to this one. If I don't go I'll scream," she said.
" Cara..." She started screaming and I rolled my eyes. I grabbed my bag and left her screaming as I went downstairs.
" Cara's having a tantrum," I said, putting my bag on the ground.
" About the World Cup?" Aunt Lucille asked. I nodded, she didn't say anything until Uncle Andrew came in.
" Did you get tickets?" She asked him. He shook his head.
" I tried everywhere," he said.
" I think I'll go now," I said. I hugged them both, kissed Maeve on the head and walked to the fireplace. I grabbed floo powder and stepped in.
" Diggory House," I said, dropping the powder.
" Amy. Amy. Amy." I stepped out of the fireplace and Daffy attacked me. I smiled and lifted her up. Cedric walked into the room and smiled.
" You're here," he said.
" Am I early?" I asked.
" No, just in time for tea." I turned towards the kitchen door and smiled.
" It's nice to see you again Mrs Diggory," I said, and she smiled.
" Why don't you all wash up and we can eat," she suggested. Daffy scrambled down and ran to her mum while Cedric led me upstairs.
" Here's the guest room," he said, opening a door. I nodded and dropped my bag by the door.
" Your house is so quiet," I said.
" It's only me and Daffy," he pointed out.
" Not like me and my cousins," I said, with a laugh. I slipped my hand into his and we walked to the bathroom. I washed my hands and face and we went down to the kitchen. We sat down as the door opened and Mr Diggory walked in.
" Good evening Mr Diggory," I said, he looked at me surprised.
" What.."
" Dad, you agreed," Cedric interrupted. He stared at Cedric before he nodded.
" Right, what's for tea, Sarah?" He asked, sitting at the top of the table. I sat beside Daffy with Cedric opposite me. Mrs Diggory put a plate of sausages, a bowl of mashed potatoes and a bowl of vegetables on the table. When she sat down we began to reach for the bowls.
" Are you having a nice summer Amelia?" Mrs Diggory asked.
" Yes, I've been spending time with my muggle friends. Aunt Lucille says I know more about muggle things than a muggle does," I laughed.
" Muggle friends?" Mr Diggory said, disgusted.
" I went to primary school with them. My aunt's a muggle you see and she think we should all know at least the basic things, there are some things that are quite interesting like history," I said.
" Still doesn't explain how you stayed awake in History of Magic," Cedric said.
" I like it. I just don't like Professor Binns," I laughed.
" What are you doing for NEWTs then?" Mrs Diggory asked.
" Potions, Charms, Herbology, Defense against the Dark Arts and Ancient Runes if it can be fitted in," I said.
" Why are you not in Ravenclaw?" Cedric asked. I shrugged and continued eating.
" I don't think he likes me," I whispered to Cedric, as we walked to the portkey. Mr Diggory was a good bit in front of us and wouldn't hear what we were saying.
" He doesn't like anyone," Cedric replied.
" Why?" I asked.
" Dad's a pureblood and he believes in arranged marriages and stuff. He thinks I'll do what he tells me. I only have to put up with it for another year and then we can get an apartment somewhere," he said.
" Not until I become a healer," I said. He smiled and nodded. " Come on, I'll race you."
" Ready, set, go." We took off, speeding through the grass.
" Where are we running to?" I asked.
" The big tree," he said, overtaking me. I reached the tree a few seconds after him and I looked around.
" Look, there's the Weasleys," I said, pointing. " Do you know where the portkey is?"
" No, start looking for it," he said, climbing the tree.
" It's not going to be in a tree," I said.
" But from the tree I can see the whole area," he said. I nodded and started to walked around.
" I don't think it's fair. How on earth do we find this thing. It could be anything," I complained.
" Found it," Cedric said, from the tree. " It's the old boot, straight in front of you." I walked back to the tree where Mr Diggory was now standing. The Weasleys appeared beside us and Ginny. The two adults talked as Cedric jumped down from the tree.
" These all yours Arthur?" Mr Diggory asked.
" Just the redheads. Hermione Granger is Ron's friend and then Harry Potter," Mr Weasley replied.
" I think all of your ones know Cedric and his friend Emily," Mr Diggory said.
" It's Amelia Dad," Cedric mumbled.
" Amy actually," I said. Mr Diggory ignored me and talked about the Hufflepuff versus Gryffindor qudditch match last year.
" Why can't he shut up about that bloody game," Cedric whispered, I shrugged as we walked to the portkey.
Hi, so this is my new story. I want to know what you all think, because while I do have a plan for this story I can't decide on one important plot point. So if you'd like to help me message me and I'll tell you. I don't want to give things away for other readers.
I know that this chapter seems very fast paced, the next one will be the same but that's just until they get to Hogwarts where the real action will happen.
Thanks for reading
Lily