I warn you, this one's shorter than I'd like.

As always, I do totally not own Harry Potter in any way shape or form. Except Ruby. She's mine.

Goblet of Fire

The old woman stood in front of the stove, stirring the food that was cooking. She had lived in this house for so long, tending to the old mansion across the street, ever since the immemorial.

But as she glanced up at the huge thing, she noticed the lights were on. "Stupid teenagers," she muttered, grabbing the old lantern on the wall and lighting it.

Slipping on her shoes, she reminded herself to lock the mansion better. It was not long before she was ascending the creeky staircase, prepared to shoo those idiotic youngsters. Who were they to trespass on this land?

Hearing silent talking in the room she saw the light in, she peeked through the small door opening.

"B-but my lord, the girl is so open. She could easily be killed by any of us..." a young man said, talking to someone who was sitting in the high-backed chair.

Suddenly, a thick, warm object appeared, slithering up behind the woman. Her eyes widened as a large snake ascended the chair, curling around it. A pale, white hand reached out to pet it's epic head.

Suddenly a short, hairy man filled the doorway.

"M-milord, the h-human is listening.." said a twitchy voice.

"Well, by all means Wormtail, move so I may welcome our guest." The door seemed to fly back with the force of a green light. A strong man's voice yelled along with it, "Avada Kadavra!"

oOo

I shot up, panting like a dog. My forehead hurt like hell and my shirt was sticking to my chest. Ruby sat on the edge of my bed, looking at me with a worried expression on her face.

"Bad dream?" I nodded.

Just then Mr. Weasley knocked on the door. "Hurry up and get dressed kids!" I yawned and rolled out of bed. Soon we were walking along a vast grass field with trees dotting it. "Ugh. How much longer, dad?" Ron complained.

Soon, though, we came across an old man with a backpack.

"Arthur! How lovely to see you!" the men hugged. "Same to you, ol' man! Where's your son off to?"

Just then a young man, about seventeen, dropped from the tree next to his father. "Ah, Cedric. You've grown since the last time I saw you!"

I looked over at Ruby, who was gaping at Cedric. I rolled my eyes.

"I don't believe you've met my son's friends. This is Harry," Amos and Cedric shook his hand, "and this is Hermione." I shook Amos's hand and then turned to Cedric. "Nice to meet you, Hermione." I blushed and shook his hand, then stepped back behind Arthur.

We continued walking and the men shared their stories.

Ruby talked the whole way to Cedric.

Soon we came across an old shoe at the top of the hill. "All right kids, everyone grab hold of the boot." Ruby and I stood there looking confused, as well as Harry and Ron.

Then the air seemed to lift, and we had a second to touch the old shoe before we were squeezed through some parallel..universe. There isn't any other way I could describe the feeling.

My lungs seemed to be squishing, and I was gasping for air when we dropped in front of a small-ish tent. But when we entered, the place was like a large house. The kitchen was in front, and the bedrooms were on either sides. I smiled. Magic is great, I though to myself.

An hour later, we were climbing the steps in a large coliseum-type building. "Good lord, how high are we?" Ron asked, stopping to catch his breath.

I started to turn, but something snagged my jacket. "Hey-!" I shouted in surprise. It was none other than Lucius Malfoy, with Draco behind him.

"Let's put it this way: if it rains, you'll be the first to know!" he chuckled, as if he had told a real hilarious one. I jerked my jacket away and kept walking. Soon we were at the very top, next to the referee man. He used a charm to make his voice louder. "Attention everyone! Welcome to the 1994 Quidditch World Cup! The teams this year are Ireland," the Irish team flew out, and firework-like things jumped into the air, forming a giant leprechaun. Everybody ooh'd and ahh'd.

"And Bulgaria!" out flew the Bulgarian team in robes of red, followed by flying women. They had the silkiest, most blonde hair I've ever seen, and their voices were like angels. These were, of course, Veela.

I noticed Ron and Harry start to walk towards the railing, and I tugged them back. Stupid Veela, with their stupid singy voices and whatnot, I thought to myself. Then, flying in last, was the Bulgarian Seeker, Victor Krum. Everyone cheered as his face appeared on the large screen.

When the ref down on the ground opened the chest, he quickly went over the rules and launched all 3 balls out, including the Snitch.

"And Troy scores the first point!" the announcer yelled out.

The game was amazing. Within fifteen minutes, Ireland had stretched their lead 130-10. Sometime later, a Bludger hit Krum right in the nose. Although it was bleeding pretty badly, and the meds wanted him to fly down, he managed to get the Snitch.

Despite the amazing catch, Ireland won with a score of 170-160.

After the game, we all went back to the tent. Fred, George and Ron celebrated, and soon we were all singing a song after Ron said something about Krum being an artist.

Soon, though, our celebrations were halted, for we heard a commotion outside. Standing in the flap of the tent, we saw people running, screaming, and basically in typical panic.

"Ron, Ruby, Harry, Hermione! Hurry and come with me!" I heard Arthur yell as he grabbed his coat. We followed him out into the bustling disarray of people. Within less than a minute, though, I'd lost sight of them.

"Harry? Ruby? Where are you!" I screamed, but it was drown out. I turned and saw where the people where running from.

A long line of black, hooded things were coming my way. I saw their masks, and their torches.

Death Eaters? What're they doing here?I asked myself.

Within half an hour, all the wizards and witches, and their children, had left to the forest or a portkey. I was lying on the hard ground, under a collapsed tent. I looked up and saw some tall figure walking my way, kicking away debris. I'd watched him for a minute before someone grabbed my shoulder. "Hermione! I was so worried- what happened?" I stood up shakily. Rose had worry written all over her face.

"I-I dunno. I was running with you guys, but then you just disappeared. It was crazy, there were Death Eaters everywhere." I happened to look up at the sky to exaggerate my words more, but I was stopped.

"R-Ruby...l-look.." I pointed.

She looked and saw a huge, green skull with a snake slithering out of it's eye..into it's mouth; The Dark Mark.

Suddenly there was a group of people around us, shooting. We ducked to avoid their spells, and heard Ron's dad run up. "Hey-hey stop! Don't shoot! Girls, are you okay?" We nodded.

Cornelius Fudge walked up to us. "These girls are under arrest!" He pointed to the sky, and Arthur simply rolled his eyes. "They've done nothing, Fudge. You cannot prove they brought up the Mark."

Cornelius then took our wands, inspecting our last spell. We were innocent, of course.

We followed Arthur back to the portkey, where we said goodbye to the Diggory's. Within seconds, we were back at the Burrow.

OoO

We arrived at Hogwarts late at night, as usual. Before dinner, Dumbledore made an announcement.

"Students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry," he started, "I am proud to announce that this school has been chosen to host the Triwizard Tournament. In but a day, the students from both Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. I shall further explain once they arrive. Enjoy your meals!" with that, he sat back down, and the food appeared.

As we ate, Ron turned to me. "What's the 'Triwizard Tournament?" he asked, putting down a chicken leg.

"Its a tournament held every 12 years. Students from three selected school compete in an effort to win the Triwizard Cup, plus a load of money."

He nodded and continued eating.

OoO

We all sat on bleachers, waiting expectantly. As Dumbledore approached the huge marble cup, the fire reared up and shot out a piece of paper.

"The champion from Durmstrang is...Viktor Krum!" everyone clapped as he received the paper from the headmaster, then continued into the back room.

"Beauxbatons' champion is..Fleur Delacour!" Again, everyone clapped.

The fire reared again, shooting another piece of parchment.

"And, last but not least, the champion for Hogwarts is.."

everybody leaned toward him in eagerness, "Cedric Diggory!"

The Hogwarts students seemed to clap the loudest, especially Cho Chang.

But as we all started to leave, the fire reared once more, slowly spitting out one last parchment.

The headmaster studied it for a second. "Hermione Granger?"

All eyes turned to me. I hadn't entered my name..only those who were 16 and up could!

"Hermione Granger!" I stood up sheepishly and approached him. My eyes told him I was very confused. He just stared as I entered the back room.

It was filled with cabinets filled with various potions and bottles. I joined the other champions, who eyed me a little.

Of course, the professors all argued a bit, but in the end decided I had to compete.

We were told the rules, but not the first event. That was a 'surprise.'

OoO

As I entered the common room, I was greeted by an insanely angry Ruby. "How could you?" she yelled in my face.

"How could I what?"

"You know what! You put your name in that stupid goblet! It's obvious, and you didn't tell me!" Her voice had raised an octave.

"Ruby, I wouldn't knowingly put my name in the goblet. I am not an idiot! And besides, I couldn't if I wanted to!" She stormed off, muttering to herself.

Slinking down onto the couch, I thought over what just happened. Did I just get accused by my own sister? I sighed.

Suddenly, Harry plopped down beside me. "Hey – you've got mail." He handed me a neatly folded parchment, the seal just barely touched. I opened it, and at first didn't recognize the writing.

Hermione-

I know you will most likely burn this letter, then burn its ashes and those ashes. But – I want to tell you something.

I've wanted to tell you for a while, actually.

To be honest, I can't believe it myself, and I doubt you will, but...

I think I'm in love with you.

There, I said it. I don't know what it is, I'm just...attracted to you; your beauty, smarts, wit, and charm as well as your negative traits all jumble together to create one, perfect, whole Hermione.

One last thing – No, I'll ask you that in person.

I hope this reaches you swiftly, for I have written this exactly two hours before the train for Hogwarts leaves.

Sincerely Forever yo Yours tru

-Draco

I dropped the letter. Draco Malfoy...loves me? I reread what he'd written. Yup, right there in ink, he confessed his love for me.

I think I'm gonna get a migrain.

Of course, harry was reading it too, and immidiately grabbed the parchment from my lap. "This is rubbish!" he started to throw it in the fire, but I stopped him.

"Wait, I wanna keep it. Someday it may come in handy. Like, for blackmail."

He sighed and handed it back to me. Running up to my bed, I stuffed the letter carefully into my bedside table.

o~o

I was out by the lake, thinking my Hermione-ish thoughts, when Ruby and Harry walked up behind me. "Hermione!" he yelled, pulling me out of my thoughts. I turned.

"Ruby wanted Angelina to tell Katie to tell Parvati to tell Ginny to tell Romilda to tell me to tell you that Hagrid wants to see you."

I cocked my head. "What?" I responded.

He sighed and went over to Ruby. They exchanged words quickly, and he turned back to me.

"Please don't make me repeat. Ruby wanted Angelina to tell Katie to tell Parvati to tell Ginny to tell Romilda to tell me to tell you that Hagrid wants to see you."

I sighed and turned back to the lake.

Later that evening, I met Hagrid at his hut when I had a free period. He had a tie on and everything, he'd even combed his hair.

He didn't notice me till I walked up directly to him and said, "Hagrid! I'm here!"

He took me deep into the Forbidden Forest, and before long I heard a roar.

"Hagrid? What was that?" He hushed me as we edged closer to a clearing.

I saw a giant cage, with some large, scaly creature inside it. The people around it kept a safe distance away as the animal reared and shot fire from its snout.

"H-Hagrid...Are those..." My gaze turned to him.

"Dragons?"

Argh cliffhanger. I hate doing that but today I was so tired and worried about finishing both this AAAANDDD the Alice in Wonderland one I fell asleep.

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