"More than Friends" by Bethany Lupin

Disclaimers: Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. I do own Bethany Lupin and her cat Moonbeam. Ellena Milly and Krystal belong to Jessica Stine.

Chapter One: "Back at Hogwarts"



Students began to fill the halls of Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry, as they entered the Great Hall on the first day back. Among them were the famous Gryffindor trio, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

"Hey guys!" called Bethany Lupin, a Ravenclaw. She is daughter of the famous Professor Lupin, who was a teacher at Hogwarts in their third year. Fellow Gryffindor Ellena Milly sat down next to Harry. "Hi love. I missed you," said Harry giving his girlfriend Ellena a kiss on the cheek. Beth looked over at Hermione and rolled her eyes. "So Herm, Are you excited to be Headgirl?" she asked waiting for the first years to cross the lake. "Of course," Hermione replied smiling, "I just can't believe it's our seventh year."

Soon after the first year came in the Sorting ceremony began followed by the feast. As the feast ended, Professor Dumbledore rose to his feet and the hall quieted. "As most of you know the Triwizard tournament was held here a few years ago at Hogwarts. It gives me great pleasure to announce that this year it will taking place at Beauxbatons!" The hall began to fill with the sounds of students excited whispers.

"I can't believe it," Ellena whispered as Dumbledore continued, "The Triwizard tournament." "Are you going to enter Harry?" asked Beth. "No," Harry replied, "I did it once and I'm sure as hell don't want to do it again." "I'm going to put my name in the goblet," said Ellena. "Ellena please don't," said Harry taking her hands as he remembered Cedric, "I don't know what I would do if I lost you." Ellena nodded. "Promise?" "Promise." "Beth, Are you going to enter you name in the goblet?" asked Ron. "I don't think so," said Beth, crinkling her nose. "Won't hurt to put your name in." Beth just shook her head as she turned her attention back to Professor Dumbledore.

"We will be going to witness the goblet choose the champions of each school. After that the seventh years are allowed to stay and study at Beauxbatons. The rest of the school will return here. Of course you will all come back to Beauxbatons to see the tasks. That's all the information I have for you now. Would the heads of each house please show the first years to their dorms. And, I wish all of you the best of luck here at Hogwarts."

"This way please," Hermione called to the first years, as they headed to the Gryffindor''s tower.

"Pass word?" asked the portrait as the group gathered in front of it. "Pegasus," replied Hermione and the portrait slid open.

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"So Beth, What do you have first?" asked Ellena as they received their schedules. "Transfiguration," said Beth grinning. "So do I, along with Harry, Ron, and Hermione." "Cool. So Ravenclaw and Gryffindor have Transfigurations together." "Yeah, but feel lucky you don't have potions with Slytherin," said Ellena frowning. Beth laughed.

"Look here," said Ron handing them a flyer, "We're leaving for Beauxbatons the end of next month." "I can't wait to study at Beaux, "said Hermione, "It will be nice for a change of pace." "We better get to class," said Harry standing up. "Right," agreed Ellena, following him. "Guess we should go too," said Beth picking up her books and following Ellena, along with Ron and Hermione.