A/N: Sorry about the mishap with the other chapter. For what ever reason it got completely deleted when I tried to fix it. It's back now which is good. Also sorry it took so long to get a new chapter up but my mom decided I was spending to much time on the internet and made me stay away from the computer for two days and on top of that when I was trying to upload it yesterday Fanfiction was having a freak out but here it is for you finally, and as always reviews are greatly appreciated.

Chapter Six: A Chance for Eternal Glory

As our carriage pulled up to the castle the weather, which had been so nice earlier, started to get nastier and nastier. The light rain had now turned into something almost like hail. It was rather gloomy though it had, had its benefits. The cold was turning poor Faye into a popsicle so she was holding me close in an effort to stay warm.

When we finally made it to the castle we ran as fast as we could into the warm dry building. Inside we found a panicked McGonagall chasing after Peeves who had apparently been dropping water balloons on the already cold, wet, students.

Once we entered the great hall Faye gave my hand a squeeze and headed over to the Gryffindor table with Alex. I sat down with the rest of the Hufflepuffs. I dearly hopped the sorting would begin and be done with. I was starving.

A thousand years or more ago

When I was newly sewn…

With that the sorting hat had begun its song. I was very grateful to hear the last line "and tell you where you belong…" because it signaled the beginning of the actual sorting. In the end we gained many new Hufflepuffs such as, Eleanor Branstone, Owen Cauldwell, and Kevin Whitby. For the most part they all looked quite capable and I was glad for the new additions. Since the sorting was finished the feast finally began. After we had all gotten our fill Dumbledore stood up to talk.

"So!" he said looking around the great hall at us. "Now that we are all fed and watered." I heard a very distinct hmph from the Gryffindor table. "I must once more ask for your attention while I give a few announcements. Mr. Filch has asked me to state that the list of forbidden objects now includes screaming Yo-yo's, Fanged Frisbees, and Ever-Bashing Boomerangs. If you wish to see the full list of forbidden items I believe that it is posted in Mr. Filches office." He paused a moment to take a sip from his goblet then continued. "As always I would like to remind you that the forest on grounds is strictly off limits to all students, as is Hogsmeade to any student below third year. It is also my painful duty to inform you that Inter House Quiditch Cup will not take place this year." My mouth fell open.

"What?" I could hear Harry gasp a few tables over. I tried to say something in protest but the words just wouldn't form.

"Instead" Dumbledore continued. "Starting in October and throughout the school year we will be hosting…" but he didn't get to finish because at that very moment a tall, frightening looking man came into the great hall. "Oh glad you finally made it Alaster."

"So sorry I'm late just had some trouble in the ministry." The man said

"May I introduce our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Moody?" Suddenly the absolute silence became hushed whispers.

"Mad eye Moody?" I heard someone say. "The Aurour…" I heard from another. "Ex Aurour I heard…" yet another voice said.

"As I was saying" The room once again silenced. "This year Hogwarts has the great honor of hosting an exciting event. The Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts."

"You're JOKING!" Fred Weasley practically shouted. Everyone laughed a little. Even Dumbledore chuckled slightly in appreciation.

"I am not joking, Mr. Weasley" said Dumbledore "The Triwizard Tournament was introduced as a friendly competition between Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. A champion is selected from each school to compete in three magical tasks. It continued until the death toll mounted so high that the tournament was discontinued." Death toll? "This year it has been reinstated. The schools of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, will be arriving in October and the selection of the champions will take place at Halloween. In the interest of the safety of the students, students under the age of seventeen will not be allowed to enter their name."

"Rubbish" both Fred and George said in unison. "That's Rubbish" Everyone who wasn't a seventh year seemed to be very upset. Most shouted their disapproval.

When all was said and done I felt a hand grab my arm and give it a squeeze. I looked up and smiled.

"What do you think about this tournament?" it was Faye.

"Well I think I'd like to enter. Without Quiditch I'll need something to pass the time anyway." Her eyes darted around my face, filled with concern, then finally settled on my eyes.

"I can see that it's important to you, competing in the Triwizard Tournament, Ced." She looked worried. "But you have to promise me you'll be careful okay? This tournament sounds pretty dangerous even for my standards."

"I promise" I kissed her forehead and she squeezed my arm once more and headed for the Gryffindor commons.

***

The next month went by mostly the same as any other. Classes had begun and the homework began to pile up, but finally after what seemed like a very long wait it was time for the other schools to arrive. Everyone was to report to the great hall at six to greet our guests.

A soft hand wrapped around me as I was walking out to the courtyard following the mass of students who were already clamoring to get there first looks at the visiting schools. I looked to my left and found Faye next to me, not that I had thought it was anyone else.

"Exciting isn't it." Her eyes were bright with anticipation. "I've been to another magic school, coincidently just called magic school, and it was vastly different from Hogwarts. It leaves me to wonder what these students will be like."

"It is exciting" I replied. "I wonder how they'll be arriving" Faye shrugged. I put my arm on her shoulder and we continued on our way to the courtyard.

Soon what seemed to be a large ship was rising from the Black Lake. Faye looked stunned.

"That must be Durmstrang" I commented, now wondering what sort of transportation Beauxbatons would be using.

I looked up into the sky, gazing at a small dot in the distance that seemed to be getting closer and closer. Sure enough when it got close enough for me to see I saw that it was a carriage being pulled by many flying horses. Once it landed, almost knocking poor Hagrid over I might add, we all shuffled back inside and into the great hall.

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