DISCLAIMER- I don't own anything but the plot of this story. Rest of the things belongs to J.K. Rowling. And the disclaimer will be same for every chapter.
A/N: I'm so sorry that I have not updated from many days. I'm really... sorry. but you know my school life was hectic and i was so much busy. my bro is keeping laptop with him most of the time and i was also allowed to open it only on Sundays for 1 hour so that time i was checking mails and fb account. i read 8hrs/day and write 2hrs/day. now so i read books and novels and fanfics and i write poems as i love them and school was there also so it was very hard to work on this. well my bro irritates me much and i study but i absolutely will never forget my this story, so don't take tension.
P.S. - So, here I thought to bring a twist. You all must be thinking that Cedric wanted to ask Hermione to the ball but, see there you all are wrong. The girl he wanted to ask was, you all have to read ahead to know.
P.S.S.- so this chapter is in Cedric's POV. i thought it will clear all the doubts and all. it will also show you how my Sweet Ced thinks about Hermione.
Chapter 2
CD's POV
I was depressed. There this reason was because I was really a dumb lad. I never had enough courage to ask the girl I liked and wanted to take to the ball. You know that is the reason I was in Hufflepuff. Whole bravery and courage thing belonged to Gryffindor house. And if I really had that thing then I will be in Gryffindor, not in my house. Funny though, 'The great Cedric Diggory, Champion of the Hogwarts is such a loser that he can't even ask the girl he likes'. I'm really an idiot, if you ask me.
My father is just so proud of me because of certain things, like my grades, my studies, my looks and many other things I don't even know. And I always did the things which will make him proud, like I study and I entered this whole Tri-wizard thing because I wanted to make him proud. But this one thing was the thing I wanted to do for myself but I never did. I really hate myself for this.
Now here I was, sitting in the kitchen with a cup of hot chocolate in my hands. It was midnight and I was sitting alone here wishing that all my tension will be solved, but, wish never worked. I was thinking about the girl, yea that one. She was looking very pretty tonight with the royal blue evening gown that she wore. The gown was floor length, flowing down elegantly from her waist showing her curve a little. The silver bead work was shining and it all just got perfect with her black hair. Her hairs were open, flowing amazingly.
Suddenly I heard the voice of kitchen door opening and revealed a girl with dark chocolate hairs (I know her hairs are brown and bushy but this is my fanfic and I also love black and dark chocolate which almost looks like black hairs. Former one is my hair colour so I love that more. ).
The girl glanced around the room and came to the table on which I was sitting currently.
"Can I sit here?"
I turned my head and smiled at her. "Surely. I'd love to have a company."
Actually, it was true. I really needed a company as I was bored and some talking will be a good distraction. I recognised her as Hermione granger from the Quidditch World Cup. We had talked for 'bout 15 minutes and frankly telling you that her sense of humour is great. Before that meeting I thought that she was a bookworm but if you will sit down and talk to her normally for 5 minutes than you will realise that she is an amazing girl. From that time we were on good terms. We were not really friends and all but I liked her company.
You know, something positive was in her. Her presence radiated positive rays which were really strong and her thought were filled with optimism. Now I really knew why Harry was her friend. She was great and was on top of the thing she attempted. She likes to read books and it's not a bad thing according to me. I also like to read books but only a few people knew that, including her. I had talked to her like only 1 or 2 times but it was easy to talk to her or so I felt. She was a great observer too.
She pulled the chair in front of me and sat down. As she sat down, I saw Dobby approaching toward us. He welcomed her and she ordered a cup of hot chocolate. He asked me as well because he knew me as I came to kitchens very often. I said that I was fine and he left.
"Hermione Granger? Right! So, how was your night?" it was an awkward question because well I knew her but in summer her hairs were brown, vibrant and bushy, but now she looks extremely good with her dark chocolate soft curls cascading down her shoulder. No wonder why Krum asked her.
"Mine was good. How was yours?" she asked me. I was looking at my cup but then I lifted my eyes and met her. She was disappointed but she was hiding that well. I also noticed her eyes were dark brown with flecks of gold in them.
"Frankly, it was good. I know about Harry and Cho, and I just asked her as friends." I said in a hush. I don't want her to misunderstand me.
"Oh! I'm fine with that." Then her hot chocolate came and she took a sip of it.
"Actually I wanted to ask someone else. But..." I said in a low tone. I looked down at my cup. The fact is I'm upset.
"What but? You know you can tell Me." she leaned forward and said. See, she is so caring. One of her qualities included this. I had a gut feeling that I should tell her and so I did.
"It's that… anyone asked her just a minute before. It was so hard to pick up the courage." I whispered. I felt relieved. It was like a load which I was carrying for so many days was lifted. I looked straight in her eyes. Her eyes were full of emotions. There were now millions of colours mixed in her eyes. Well, I'm being more observant now. And who is the one I'm observing, Granger! Surely, something or other is wrong with me today.
"Who was the girl?" she asked me. I was feeling like I should just tell her and forget everything else, but, there was another feeling like what if she thinks I'm stupid. It was silly of me but I stayed silent.
"Ok, if you are not comfortable with the question then I will not force you. But, it's fine. But she is a lucky girl." She said calmly.
It was definitely very good that she felt like this. But, why her opinion matters to me this much? I'm really becoming more of an idiot, or that is what I think.
"Thanks Granger." I said after a long pause and smiled at her.
"So how are your studies going on, Diggory?" she changed the topic. Merlin! She know what to do all the times.
"They are fine. Pressure is so much because of this tournament. So…" I said.
"You found out the clue?" she asked. It was the question which I was not really expecting to be asked. I really am struck.
"Um… sorry, but really I don't know what to say." I made an apologetic face. I was really sorry. Not a single thing was coming in my mind.
"Don't be sorry. It's fine Diggory. I know that things." she said and I was relieved. The girl has much more sense then I thought. I'm sure she will be a prefect next year, I'm sure 'bout that.
"Can I ask you a thing Granger?" I asked as I placed my cup on table. I was trying to decide internally whether to ask or not.
"Surely, you can." she stated. I was confused but then I have to get my answer.
"Why were you fighting with Ron?" I almost blurted out but for anyone else it will be normal. I leaned forward and tried to study her even though she was not paying attention on my movement.
"You noticed me!" she exclaimed.
"Yup. You were shouting at the last and I was entering the hall, so I heard. Anything serious?" I asked her calmly. I knew if I said something wrong then things can go out of hands.
"Quite frankly, as I was with Victor, he pissed off and said that I was fraternizing with the enemy. So…" she paused. I really feel so bad for her. It's fine that u can't believe on other but she was his friend. I think she will sort all the things out.
"Granger, want to go on a walk?" I asked. I thought that this will refresh our minds and well we can just talk a bit more.
"Maybe." I said. I was not sure about it. I mean the cold air and all.
"Oh… C'mon Granger." I grabbed her arms gently and led her.
It was Christmas and the weather was cold so I put a heating charm on us so we should not freeze up. There was a silence, according to me, a comfortable one. We stepped out the castle door and in about 5 minutes we were near the lake. The lake was frozen. I think we should we should warm it and should swim.
I think cold air has gotten in my head and I have gotten it very bad. I put my all crazy thoughts aside and started to talk. At least it will be a good distraction.
"So Hermione how is Krum? And what was this fight with Ron? I saw you were very furious." I said.
"Victor was nice but frankly, he was very quite silent. But my night is ruined." she said and laughed. I was thinking something as I was looking at her.
"Oh no. your whole night is not ruined. You're with me and we had a good talk and are having a perfect walk. Your night is not ruined wholly." I smirked at her as I said exactly the words I was thinking. At least there is a girl I can say the things I want to. Only if I had found this courage some days before. I can only wish.
"Diggory, I think we should call it a night. It's 3:30 in the morning. I'm going back to my dorm and you should also go." She interrupted my train of thoughts. Ok. So I really don't know how this 2 hour went, but I was really feeling so light. I was feeling this light that I can float easily.
"Can I drop you to your common room?" I asked. I thought that it should be proper. My mom taught me how to behave with a lady.
"As you wish." she said. I grinned and moved aside the way and said.
"Ladies first." We both laughed and headed back to the castle. The walk was comfortably silent, at least for me.
"Good night Granger." I said as we stopped outside Gryffindor common room. Well, technically it not totally night but then also.
"Goodnight Diggory." she said and gave me a little peck on my cheeks. Then she turned around and told Fat Lady the password. She stepped in and I was there with a grin. This girl was something else but good. I was mentally thanking her to share my loneliness, well two people are not said to be lonely but my mind somehow managed to think that. Stupid mind of mine. As the door closed the fat lady smiled at me.
"Young man, you are looking absolutely handsome." She said and I smiled.
"You are also not looking bad your self Madame." I grinned and winked at her before leaving. I was in good mood, actually very good.
After 10 minutes, I reached in front of Hufflepuff's common room and gave the password. The door opened and I saw one fellow friend of mine. He was lying on the sofa but sat up as he saw me.
"Where the hell were you mate? It's 4 a.m. and your coming now with a lopsided grin posted on your face. Seriously, were you flirting with Hodgeman? (similar to fat lady, if you know what I mean).
"Scott, my mate, I was at the kitchens. You know I needed sometime alone." He nodded. "And for your kind information, I was not flirting with Hodgeman, it was fat lady. Oh Merlin!"
"Fat lady! I never guessed that there is something going on between you and her. But, you know Ced, I'm with you." He said and I smacked him on his left arm.
"Ouch! Man that hurts." He said rubbing his arm and I laughed.
"Don't be so melodramatic mate. And shut that mouth of yours if you don't want another smack." I said.
Then we both headed towards our dorms. I closed the curtains around my bed. Then my mind went subconscious and I went in a long sleep.
A/N:- another chapie finished at last. i was damn nervous about this chapter. and i hope u all will like scott because i like him so much. and please don't complain about hermione's hairs and eyes colors. i know they are diff. but as i love the colors i have given so pls bear. and yea if u didn't understand than her hairs were bushy brown at world cup but before 4th year she changed the color and now they are so smooth and lovely. please review because i work really hard on this. and thnx to all who reviewed 1st chapter. pls review. :)
