Chapter 4: "Awake to the fact there's no going back to this world in which I was living"

Severus Snape had found Draco Malfoy lying on the top step of a stairway near the library. Snape led Draco down the stairs. About ten minutes passed until they managed to make it to the familiar hallways where the potions classroom and Snape's office were located.

Draco followed the man who called himself his Head of House. The trip seemed to take ages, until they finally came to a rather dark hallway in the dungeons. Draco had no idea where they were.

"Draco, sit down." Snape ordered. Draco did as he was told; he had no intention of defying Snape. The man had a very commanding persona and voice. Draco would admit to himself that he was afraid of him.

"Do you remember where you were when I found you?" Snape asked.

"I believe I was on a step on a staircase." Draco answered.

"Very well," Snape paused, "Do you remember what you were doing at five o'clock this afternoon?"

Draco looked confused, "What time is it at the moment sir?"

Snape looked irritated, "Don't worry about it; it's obvious that you don't."

"Draco, I need you to relax for a moment, I'm going to see if I can find a memory in your mind." Snape relaxed and turned around, he knew he shouldn't do this, but he needed to know if all of his memories were gone, he needed to figure out who did this to Draco. Snape turned around and pointed his wand at Draco, "Legilimens!" He shouted. Snape saw the last twenty minutes of time: Draco lying on the stair to Snape falling over him and bringing him to his office, aside from that there was blackness. Snape tried to look farther, but that was all that was there. Whoever had done this to Draco had wiped out his memory completely. Severus was not happy. Draco was his godson, he had a responsibility for him, what would Lucius say? He had to inform Dumbledore immediately, an investigation needed to be started immediately.

"Draco, I need you to come with me." Snape said. Draco nodded; he didn't need to be told twice. Draco go t up and followed Snape out of the office. They walked for what, yet again, seemed like forever until they came to the hall where the headmaster's office was located. As they approached the statue, which served as guardian to the office, was turning. Snape stopped abruptly. A tall and thin man of what seemed like great age came gracefully down the stairs and out into the hallway. He was wearing a purple robe with stars on it. His half-moon spectacles seemed to intensify the twinkling blue eyes. "Good Evening Professor Snape." The man said.

"Good evening headmaster," Snape replied, "We have a situation."

"It doesn't happen to involve Mr. Malfoy does it Severus?" Dumbledore inquired.

"Yes Headmaster," Snape answered, "I found him on the stairs near the library, it seems he's had his memory modified, he doesn't know where he is, or who I or he is."

The twinkle in the old man's eyes disappeared.

"Draco," Dumbledore asked, "Do you know who I am?"

Draco seemed startled that the old man was talking to him. "No sir, I do not."

Dumbledore looked at Snape. Unbelievably, Snape had a tear in his eye, Draco was his godson, and he no longer had a memory.

Harry and Cedric both awoke at the same moment, though unknowingly. Harry pulled the curtains open, and pulled the blankets off, most everyone else had already left the dormitory, the only bed where someone still slumbered was Ron's. Harry quickly got dressed and went down to the common room, which was also deserted except for a few first years sitting by the fireplace reading over a Daily Prophet. Harry walked out through the portrait hole and made his way to the Great Hall for breakfast.

Cedric woke up and pulled the covers off, he quickly got dressed and made his way to the Great Hall. As he crossed the entrance hall, he could see Harry making his way down the stairs, luckily enough for them both, the entrance hall was deserted.

Harry saw Cedric coming across the entrance hall. He blushed and thanked the gods that the entrance hall was empty. He ran to Cedric and threw his arms around him. Cedric bent his head down and brought his lips to Harry's, a moment of minty ecstasy ensued. Before they could get to into it, Harry found himself pulling away; he thought he had heard footsteps.

"Good Morning Ced." Harry said.

"Good Morning," Cedric replied, "How did you sleep?"

"Really well, better than I have in a long time." Harry answered.

"Let's go eat some breakfast." With that the two of them walked to the Great Hall a safe space apart so no one would suspect anything. They sat at their respective house tables. Harry managed to find Hermione reading a book and munching on some bacon. He sat next to her and cheerily said good morning. Hermione looked up from her book. "Good morning Harry," she said, "What has you so cheery?"

"Nothing, it's just a beautiful day that's all." Harry lied. Hermione stared at him.

Since when did Harry Potter sit at breakfast so thrilled? It was interesting; he was simply radiant with happiness. Hermione would get to the bottom of this. She looked up to the staff table, oddly enough, neither Dumbledore nor Professor Snape were there. She turned back to her plate and happened to glance at the Hufflepuff table, where Cedric Diggory, just like Harry seemed very radiant, not only that but he was staring at Harry. She turned back to her book, "That was rather odd," she thought. She looked across to see Ginny sitting across from her, "Good morning Ginny." Hermione said. She turned back to her book. She was going to figure out what was going on. Harry abruptly stood up.

"I'm gonna go to the library and research that essay Flitwick gave us." He said. Hermione nodded and thought nothing of it. A few moments later she caught movement out of her eye. Cedric Diggory was also getting up from his table and headed rather quickly to the doors.

Harry was walking slowly, hoping Cedric had seen him leave. Sure enough, a few moments later Cedric was behind him. "Hello love." He said.

"Hey Ced," Harry said, "You don't happen to know where we can have some alone time do you."

Cedric thought for a few moments. He had it, the prefect's bathroom. "Harry follow me." Cedric said. They walked for awhile up a staircase and down a couple of hallways. Harry had never been this way before, but Cedric seemed to know where he was going. At last they came to a door. Cedric reached for the handle and opened the door. It was a rather large bathroom, complete with a pool sized bathtub. Harry immediately sat out for the tub. Cedric closed the door behind him, and walked towards the tub. He caught Harry's hand and pulled him to him. He pressed his lips against Harry's. They instantly began tearing at each other's clothes.

Cedric could feel Harry's hard-on it was making him want to taste Harry already. Cedric took his shirt off and the ripped Harry's off. They pulled each other together and passionately kissed. Cedric brought his hands to Harry's belt. He undid it with quick precision and pulled his pants to his ankles. He knelt down and pulled Harry's throbbing cock out of his boxers. Cedric took as much of Harry's length in his mouth as he could and began sucking rhythmically. Cedric's own cock was hard against his trousers. Harry pulled Cedric to the floor. They pulled each other's pants off and laid there naked and entwined. Harry pulled himself on top of Cedric. Cedric pulled Harry down to his lips. Harry's hard cock was rubbing on Cedric's. Cedric could feel himself coming close to cumming. Harry took that time to stop moving. He pulled himself down, and moved his head down further. He pulled Cedric up and told him to flip over. Cedric obeyed, and knelt facing away from Harry. Harry bent down, he brought his tongue to a place that sent Cedric into spasms of pleasure.

That was quite possibly the greatest hour Harry had had in his life. They laid there in the bathroom together. He laid there in Cedric's arms. "Ced, I love you so much, and I never want this to end."

"I love you too Harry and I promise you, it will never end. I will be with you forever, and I will love you forever." Cedric said.

Harry lay back in Cedric's arms. He was awake to the fact that there was no going back to the world in which he had been living, and he was so thankful for that.