AN: This is AU. I had to switch some things up in order for this to work. Harry, Cedric, Victor and Chloe are the champions. Fleur doesn't go to Beauxbaton.

I wanted a Veela to be not 'bird-like', but 'fish-like'. I got this idea from the movie, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' that I saw yesterday.

Not sure if this contains spoilers or not.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything.

Chapter 1: The Second Task

It was a dark, chilly, harsh day. A loud 'BANG' rang through the atmosphere. The sound of loud cheers and slaps sounded low underwater. The task has started.

Hermione woke up to Harry shaking her. "Hermione! Wake up!"

Hermione was confused. What had happened? Where was she? Why did Harry look so different?

Beside her was Ron and Ginny.

The look of relief spread across Harry's face. He pointed his wand down to the brunette's feet when a grindylow threatened him that he could only choose one.

Another figure came swimming up to them fast. Hermione couldn't tell who it was. As the figure came closer, she realized who it was. It was Viktor Krum, only half morphed into what looked like a shark.

Krum snapped the rope and was proceeding to untie her. When he was finished, he grabbed the brunette's arm and swam in the direction he came from, leaving Harry with Ron and Ginny.

She wanted to go back and help them but then saw another figure heading the other way, past them. It was Chloe, the Beauxbaton champion.

Hermione could rest at ease knowing that everyone will get taken care of.

After what seemed like forever, a beautiful song rang through Hermione and Victor's ears. Then, suddenly, something took Hermione away.

Hermione's POV:

A thick green vine-like rope tangled around one of my feet. I was being pulled fast away from Victor. I couldn't make out who was pulling me. It didn't seem to be human but I didn't know that for sure.

I didn't have time to react. My mind was going a thousand miles a minute. I couldn't focus. Worry and fear enveloped me. I had to find Viktor as soon as possible. I made to untie myself but it was too strong. I looked for my wand in my robes but couldn't find it.

The song was louder and sounded more beautiful.

The vine loosened a little and I was slowing to a stop. I looked at my abductor and was in awe.

It was definitely a female. It looked half fish, half woman. She had very long golden blond hair that reached to her waist, flawless smooth white skin, her tail was a beautiful shade of blue that matched her eyes.

The beautiful creature swam closer to me and held me. That was when I realized something. She didn't have a top! I fought the blush creeping up on my face.

She pulled me up with her to the surface. We were under something, I couldn't tell what.

As crazy as it sounded, I hadn't realized just how much I needed the air. I hungrily took in the air to fill my lungs.

After catching my breath, I realized the beautiful creature was staring at me, studying me. It seemed like I was something that she has never seen before.

With her right hand, she cupped my cheek. She looked down at my lips, closed her eyes and slowly moved forward. I closed my eyes, leaning in as well. Our lips were about to touch when a loud voice filled my ears.

"HEY! I THINK I FOUND HER!"

This startled the creature for she pulled back quickly and swam away at lightning speed.

A piece of driftwood was lifted off above me and a 6th year Hufflepuff young man offered me his hand.

I took it and he pulled me up on the deck.

The sound of loud cheers, whistles and clapping was hurting my ears.

"Well done everyone! I'm pleased to know that everyone is now safe!" Dumbledore yelled out.

Krum came running to my side asking if I was okay.

I nodded. He seemed pained, hurt, sad and angry all at the same time.

Dumbledore began to announce the scores of the champions but I wasn't listening. My thoughts were still on that beauty. I had to find out more.

After constant questions from Harry and Ron if I was okay, they finally believed me when I told them I don't know how many times.

Ron and Harry decided to head up to bed a little early. I guess he was tired from the task.

It was only Ginny and I in the common room now.

"Chloe keeps asking me if I am alright as well. She never wants me to leave her sight." Ginny said

I chuckled, "That is to be expected from your girlfriend."

Ginny smirked, "She feels terrible that she got to me last."

I shrugged, "Maybe you should reassure her that you're okay with it."

"Perhaps. What about Viktor?" Ginny asked

"He has been a little distant today. Maybe he will come out of it later. Do you know what happened to him? We managed to lose each other on the way up." It was a half truth at least.

Ginny nodded, "The teachers had to grab him, he was "unable to complete the task".

"What?" I asked, confused.

Ginny sighed, "It turns out he was going the wrong way. He was leading you into the opposite direction. By the time he figured it out, it was too late. He would've drowned from lack of air."

Sympathy swept through me, "He is embarrassed?"

Ginny nodded, "That is an understatement. He is probably feeling unfit as well."

"Well, I don't want him to feel bad. I wonder what I can do." I said

Ginny decided to change the subject, "So, what happened to you?"

I froze, "What? Oh, I-I floated to the top."

Ginny frowned. I don't think she believed me.

"You floated to the top?" Ginny asked

"Something like that." I said

I didn't want to tell her about that beautiful creature that saved me just yet. Not until I know everything that's going on.

Ginny decided to let it go for now and headed off to bed. I wished her a good night. I went to bed as well.

About fifteen minutes of tossing and turning, I couldn't take it anymore. I needed more information on her. I put on my robes and went down to the library. Of course it was locked.

I knocked softly and Madam Pince opened it.

"Hermione? What are you doing up?"

"I know it's late and I am sorry. I just wanted to borrow a few books, if that was alright?" I said with a smile.

She arched an eyebrow "Well, you are a good student and responsible and personally one of my favorites. This will be breaking a school rule but I will go out on a limb. But don't get used to it."

I smiled gratefully, "Thank you. I promise I won't."

She stepped aside to let me through.

After trying to find what I was looking for, I managed to find a few that would help me to determine what she was, etc.

I bid Madam Pince a good night and went up to the Gryffindore Common Room.

After about half an hour, I found it. The beautiful creature was a Veela.

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Should I continue?