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It was two weeks later when The Golden Trio could be found, bearing the wrath of their horrid Potions' professor. "Ten points from Gryffindor Miss Granger, for being an insufferable know-it-all." She merely glared at him and continued to make the burn ointment that was assigned. Her fellow Gryffindors only looked at her with sad smiles, while their enemy house smirked in glee of the busy haired girl getting point deductions. Seamus glanced at Hermione as they left the classroom. "Nobody blames you. He's horrible, so don't worry." She nodded and thanked him. After she reached her Transfiguration class, her distracted trance was broken at the sight of a note. It read "Students, class is cancelled for the time being. Make your way to The Great Hall." She walked to the large room and immediately noticed the glasses of Harry Potter in the crowd of uniforms. "Harry, What's going on?" He shrugged and leaned closer to her to say, "Your guess is as good as mine, 'Mione."
Albus Dumbledore was seen in his vibrant purple robes, star embelished, of course. The students of Hogwarts, Durmstrang, and Beaubaxton's listened as the elderly wizard spoke. "As you all know, we have our chosen champions for our three esteemed establishments. However, the rules have changed, with a fourth champion." Harry held a nervous expression and Hermione laid her hand upon his arm in an attempt to soothe him. Dumbledore continued, "The first Tri-Wizard challenge will be held on November 19, and may you four bring pride to us all." He finished by dismissing everyone and cancelling classes for the day.
"So, classes cancelled, snow outside, and competitive boys and girls." Ginny smiled as her friends knew where she was headed. "Snowball fight anyone?" Cheers broke out all around. Dean, Seamus, Harry, Hermione, Ginny, Ron, Luna, and Lavender could be seen rolling snow outside. "So, I say we do boys versus girls," dictated Hermione."Sound possible?" They all nodded in agreement.
"You prat! Aim for the girls, not me," yelled Ron. A ball of snow was launched at his butt by Luna. "Got you!" She ran away laughing. Ron only spared her a glance and proceeded to pelt his fellow teammates with the iced water. "Guess were forgetting the rules," said Harry. He cornered Hermione and she smiled sweetly at him before smashing snow into his face. He laughed as she ran and hid behind Ginny, who merely stepped aside. "I broke a nail!" Lavender was shouting from afar. They all rolled their eyes and finished their winter game.
The fire from the Gryffindor hearth warmed them. Luna decided to spend the night in the Lion's Den, so the group was relaxing in The Common Room. Hermione stared at Harry as he gazed into the flames. 'He must be concerned about the task.'Ron and Harry were still not speaking to one another. 'Boys, so stubborn.' Lavender was stalking Ron with her eyes, Ginny and Luna were huddled on the scarlet couch, reading the newest issue of Teen Witch, and various other students were finishing homework. "Harry, did you ever finish using the Charms book that you borrowed from me?" She needed it back to complete an essay on charming household wares. "No, i'm sorry 'Mione. Can I use it for another day and return it to you tomorrow?" She couldn't say no to those beautiful eyes. "Of course, just be careful with it." He nodded and she joined the girls on the couch.
Luna glanced between Hermione and Harry and spoke up. "So, are you two together yet?" Both blushed and shook their heads to negate the question. Ginny whispered to the brunette, "You should kiss him." Hermione stared at her with wide eyes and swallowed loudly. She got up on shakey legs and walked over to the ebony haired boy and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek. The students in the room only sighed.
Harry looked at Hermione curiously and then got an idea. "Hey 'Mione, let's tease Luna." They could see that the blond liked Ron. Hermione gifted him with a mischevious grin. "Luna, why don't you help Ronald with his homework. You are in Ravenclaw, afterall." Luna blushed as Ron perked up and begged for help. "Please Luna? I really need to finish Snape's essay by Thursday." She giggles on the inside and began to edit his incomplete work. "Damn, now everyone's got someone. Well, i'm knackered. Night you lot!" Ginny was exhausted from their ice filled game.
Harry's thoughts were occupied by Dumbledore's speech. 'what will the first task be? Walking the Forbidden Forest in my jammies? Running laps around the Black Lake while serving tea to an elf?' While he was worried, he wasn't the only person in the room feeling that way. Hermione felt strange. 'Why am I worried? I have nothing to be concerned of. Only Harry.' She was also curious about the task. 'I hope it won't be too difficult.' She knew it was futile to hope for the impossible, so she decided to turn the lights down. 'Maybe it will all be okay.'