Authors note:

I am very proud to present my first fanfiction to you. I worked really hard on it and I will be uploading chapters every Week from now on (except I have school work to do). I would be happy if you left a review and told me how you liked the story.

All Characters and settings in this story do not belong to me. They are property of the gorgeous author J.K. Rowling.

Chapter 1: The new students

It was the first evening of the 4th year in Hogwarts. All the houses inclusive Hermione, Harry and Ron sat at their table waiting for Dumbledore to start his speech.

"Now we're all settled in and sorted, I'd like to make an announcement. This castle will not only be your home this year but home to some very special guests as well. You see Hogwarts has been chosen..."Dumbledore already started when the janitor Mr Filch rushed in clumsily and tells something to Dumbledore. " What was that?" Harry giggles at the sight of the way the janitor ran up the aisle. "I don't know." Ron replies giggling as well. While Hermione just sat there staring down at her cup. Harry new that there was something wrong with Hermione. "Hermione! Are you alright?" he turned himself to face her. When Hermione didn't even stir and continued staring at her cup filled with pumpkin juice he carefully waved his hand infront of her blank face and tried once more. "Hermione?" Still no response. "Hermione! Anybody home? Can you hear me?" he carefully pushes Hermione's shoulder and she suddenly perked up. "Uhh. Huh? Ermmm are you talking to … me?" Hermione the normally so clever and all knowing girl asked incredulously sitting up. She pointed her index finger at her chest. Harry sighed loudly and sat properly. He held out a finger at her. " What's wrong? There must be something wrong, because first, I haven't heard you say even a single word since this afternoon. Second…" Harry examined her to check her reaction. "You are really, really insensitive. I've waved my hand infront of you face and you didn't even blink. Now what-is wrong with you Hermione? And DON'T even try to say nothing's wrong because I've known you since three years now and you're my best friend Hermione." Harry said in a very compassionated voice but before Hermione could say something Mr Filch ran out of the great hall again and Dumbledore picked up his words again.

"So Hogwarts has been chosen to host a legendary event. The tri-Wizard tournament. Now for those of you who do not know, the tri-wizard tournament brings together three schools for a series of magical contests. From each school a single contestant is selected to compete. Now let me be clear, if chosen you stand-alone. And trust me when I say these contests are not for the faint hearted, but more of that later. For now please join me in welcoming the lovely ladies of the Beauxbatons Academy of magic and their headmistress Madam Maxime." Everyone turned around when pretty young ladies dressed in blue danced up the aisle and released butterflies into the air. When they bowed everyone applauded except of the girls who had looks of jealousy in their faces. After the girls a really tall woman walked down the aisle, greets Dumbledore and finally sits down. After everyone was seated again Dumbledore started to talk once more. "And now our friends from the north, please greet the proud sons of Durmstrang and their high master Igor Karkaroff."

The door flung open and a series of older boys walked up the aisle brandishing bo staffs, twirling them around and periodically stabbing them into the ground with a spark effect.

"Blimey it's Victor Krum" Ron says in disbelief as the 17 year old Quiddich world champion walks past him. Hermione spotted Victor Krum. He walked passed her and while he did that she saw him trip a little bit over his cloak because he didn't look where he was walking. Harry noticed that and balls his fist until his knuckles turn white. He was had started to develop feelings for her since their last year. I don't like the way that pumpkin head Victor looks at Hermione. A smile of satisfactory hushed over his face because Hermione's attention towards that Victor didn't last more than two seconds. Oh Hermione Harry thought letting out sigh I wish I could tell you what I feel for you but yeah we're just best friends in your eyes so I'll never be able to tell you my real feelings. "Hermione? Please would you just tell me what's wrong with you. I'm really worried." Harry said but he just left that statement there standing in the room.You Moron! I love you Harry! I started to love you since you saved my life from that mountain troll. That's my "problem" and I just can't stand it anymore but I don't know how to tell you Hermione thought.

In the great hall, after the Durmstrangs went to their seats everyone was still impressed but frightened at the same because of the powerful appearance of the boys. Igor Karkaroff was welcomed by Dumbledore and everyone started their dinner. Once everyone was finished and started eating dessert Dumbledore stood up and raised his hands once more to start talking.

"Your attention please! I would like to say a few more words. Eternal glory, that is what awaits the student who wins the tri-wizard tournament. But to do this that student must survive three tasks. Three extremely dangerous tasks. For this reason the ministry has seen fit to impose a new rule. To explain all this we have the head of the department of international magic cooperation Mister Bartimus Crouch."

Suddenly thunder roars overhead and rain began leaking trough the roof so the crowd started screaming. A strange man suddenly stood in the doorway. He casted some spells and sealed the roof. The crowd stopped to scream again.

Obviously surprised Ron said " Bloody hell! it's Mad-Eye Moody." Harry looked at him confused and asked " Alastor Moody? The aura." "He was a catcher. Half the cells in Azkaban are full thanks to him. He's supposed to be mad as a hatter though these days." Ron explained to Harry's questioning look.

"My old friend" Dumbledore says greeting his old friend. " That stupid roof" Moody says to Dumbledore turning away drinking something. " What do you think he is drinking?" Ron asked. " I don't know but I don't think it's pumpkin juice" Harry replies still watching Moody trust less.

Bartimus Crouch stepped forward and started speaking " After much deliberation the ministry has concluded that for their own safety no student under the age of seventeen shall be allowed to put forth their name for the tri-wizard tournament. This decision is final." The crowd booing and complaining interrupted Barty. " What? Why? That is so unfair. Why can't we be part of the tournament? Just because it's too dangerous?" Ron complains. Hermione said nothing and was just staring at Harry, which was trying to convince Ron that it was better that way. "Mate! The tri-wizard tournament is only for people at the age of 17 because it is one of the most dangerous tournaments in the wizarding world! Ever heard of that? Some tasks could even kill you. Can't they Hermione?" He asked turning to face his friend in hope he could get a glimpse. Hermione's face was empty and she seemed as if she was staring at something nobody else could see. Oh Harry! Hermione cried on the inside by how worried Harry was about a second she thought to see sadness in his eyes but it didn't last for a second because he started talking again. "Hermione? Hermione!" Harry whispered over to her direction. "Hermione, can I have a word with you outside?" Hermione stood up and walked outside the great Hall behind Harry.

When they were outside Harry stopped at one of the benches and turned around. Harry just couldn't bare it anymore. " Okay Hermione. What's wrong with you? I see that you maybe didn't want to talk about it when everyone else was there but now we're alone so.. " He said cupping her chin with his hands. To his surprise she had watery eyes. Nooo what is wrong with you Hermione! I don't want to see you cry. You're way to beautiful to cry. What can I do to make you feel better "God Hermione what is it?" he asked worried. Harry! Can't you see it. I love you! I've always watched your Quiddich practice, I've always wanted you to do good on exams so I studied with you and I don't understand why you never noticed Hermione cried inwardly but didn't even think about telling him the truth because she could ruin their friendship with that. When Harry's eyes met hers full of concern and another emotion she couldn't believe he actually had for her, ( hmm. Oh Hermione why don't you see that it's love he is feeling for you ugh zoo frustrating haha) Hermione couldn't resist it any longer. She rushed forward and hugged Harry, crying out all the pain she had stored up for so long now. She was forced to watch other girls hit on Harry. She had been forced to know that Harry had feelings for Ginny at the beginning of the last year and all of that. Harry could hear her quiet sobs and wrapped his arms around her waist tightly. "Oh Hermione" Harry whispered never wanting to let go of her any more.I wish I could just tell you everything but if you don't feel the same for me our friendship will be awkward or ruined Harry thought with deep sadness wrapping his heart apart. Hermione just couldn't stop crying. She just loved Harry so much and she didn't know how to tell him. "H-harry" Hermione started sobbing into his shoulder. I have to tell him. I just have to otherwise my heart will break completely" I can't stand it any more…" Harry heard Hermione say...

What will Hermione tell Harry? And will she be able to tell him? If you want to find out stay tuned and don't forget to leave a review. PS: If you have suggestions to make then just tell me in the review and I will try to put it in the story. See you next time your ChippedCookie