Yay! Woot! *Does a happy dance* My FIRST ever story to be posted! Yeah it's a one-shot but who cares? I've written something! This is my first time, so please be kind.
Family
It was never supposed to be like this. They were supposed to be rivals, competitors in a tournament, not friends. Only two of them went to the same school anyway and three were graduating. Those who were opposed to it said it wouldn't last. They weren't taken at face value. Like them.
He is an international Quidditch star with thousands of adoring fans. Those who know of his schooling look down on it's less than light tendencies. They do not see the protector in him. The one willing to do what it takes, even learning dark spells, to keep those close to him safe no matter what.
She is the beautiful quarter-Veela. The one all the girls envy and hate. The one all the guys stare at. Even more so, she's French meaning most foreigners think she's good for nothing but sitting around and looking pretty(No offense to anyone).They don't see the tomboy. The skilled chaser and dueler. The intelligent and witty mind.
He is the son of a well-known ministry worker. Expected to do great things and to become an auror. He is the man women dream of being with and marrying. They do not see the pressures destroying him. They do not see that he prefers research over Quidditch (though he is a decent player). He would rather be an unspeakable than an auror. And, should he marry, he wants to be loved for himself ,for everything including his flaws.
And he ,he is the Boy-Who-Lived, savior of the wizarding world. Targeted by the Dark Lord due to a prophecy, he was hidden away. He is kind, compassionate, and caring. He is considered to be the epitome of Gryffindor, brave, daring and noble. They do not see his fear, his hero- and martyr-complexes. They don't know about his home life or his family. They do not see the pain in his emerald eyes.
Each of them is taken at face value. No one bothered to go deeper as humans are such shallow things. Unable to take it anymore they closed themselves off, retreating until someone came to peel back the shields and help them. Then they found each other. Now, as they sit on a rock near the lake watching the sun set, they reflect. Viktor is the protective older brother who sometimes gets in the way but usually with the best of intentions. Cedric is the studious one, always coming up with new ideas and researching. Fleur is the sister, able to tease a smile out of any of them, help when disaster strikes and fierce as a mother wolf in a fight. And Harry is the sweet, not-so-innocent little brother. The one they love to help and protect.
So they sit there and reflect, watching the sun sink into the west. Cedric and Viktor sit on either side of Fleur as Harry rests against her, her arms wrapped around him protectively. Tomorrow… the Third task of the Triwizard tournament takes place. Unknown to the rest of the world, they have a plan. They will meet at the first fork and continue on…together. As they are not going to be monitored no one will suspect a thing until they grab the cup together. They know the political, and social risks but are willing to take that chance. For in each other they have found acceptance and love. For in each other they have found Family.
WOOT! Ok the main reason I posted this was A.) I'm extremely proud of it and B.)So people will look at my profile. I have some story ideas that I want people to take and run with it(aka adoption). So please take a look and review! Please!