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Maggie looked at the couch space beside me, "Why in the bleeding world did you get a dog?"

"Dog?" I looked beside myself in confusion and almost shrieked when I saw a huge black dog sitting beside me on the couch. I had forgotten my father was an animagus.

"He's huge!" She exclaimed shutting my apartment door behind her as she came in.

I didn't say anything as I stared at the creature beside me. Sirius just tilted his big black dog head at me.

"Are you even allowed animals in this place?" Maggie continued to question as she went straight up to my father and started to pet his head.

"I, um, it's," I stuttered watching her pet the dog, my father. Ugh this was too weird.

Maggie turned to me and raised an eyebrow as my mouth opened and closed like a fish

"He's a stray," I said weakly finding my voice as I covered my face with a hand, "Didn't you have something you wanted to tell me?"

"Oh right," She said brightly sitting down on the other side of the dog, "Simone Dame has decided to let me work the tournament!"

"What do you mean work?" I asked pulling my hand away to look at my friend.

"She's letting me go to the first task to take pictures of the champion's uniforms!" She nearly squealed and I think Sirius slightly flinched at the high pitch.

"What do you know about photography?" I asked.

"Oh there will be a photographer there for me but I'm supposed to coordinate how they should all pose. " She explained quickly with a still brilliant smile etched on her face.

"That's great," I said forcing a smile onto my face.

I really was happy for her but considering the circumstances, my nerves were a little tense.

"Now explain this cute little beast," She demanded as she rubbed the top of my dad's head.

I inwardly groaned.

"Uh he's just a stray that I figured could stay at my place for a while," I said and technically it was the truth… technically.

"But he's so huge!" She exclaimed, "Where do you keep him when your apartment is like the size of a cardboard box!"

"It's not that small." I grumbled and sank back into the couch.

She merely rolled her eyes, "So what's his name?"

"Uh," I looked at him blankly and he stared right back.

"Come on you have to have given him a name," She said exasperatedly.

"It's um… Snuffles." I said uncertainly before replying more firmly, "Yes, Snuffles."

I heard my father whine softly beside me.

"Snuffles?" She asked looking to me from my dad before shrugging her shoulders, "Whatever, it's your dog."

Avada me now.

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"He's a Weasley?"

"Yes, he's Ron's older brother," I explained as I shrugged on my muggle coat "Well, one of his older brothers."

I turned away from Sirius as I grabbed some high heeled shoes to wear on my date with Charlie. He was back from Romania now so we were going to have dinner before all the craziness of the first task started in a week.

"How long have you been together?"

"About two months," I answered quickly checking the time on the clock, "Okay, now I don't know when I'll be back so don't wait up for me."

"As long as you're back tonight and not tomorrow morning," He replied lightly.

I didn't answer and just gave him a mischievous smile.

His face turned to a look far from amused.

"Rigel-"

"I'm kidding," I said smiling slightly at his fatherly protection of me, "Don't worry, Charlie's a perfect gentlemen."

I opened my door without waiting for a response, "Bye,"

And with that I walked down into the lobby before apparating.

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"You look lovely as usual," Charlie commented softly as we sat down at a table.

I tried to keep the blush from coming onto my face and smiled, "You're pretty dashing yourself."

He grinned.

"How was the trip to Romania?" I asked trying to think of something to say as he stared at me quietly.

"Long," He answered rubbing his temple as if to prove it, "Putting dragons in an enchanted sleep is no easy task."

"What are the dragons like?" I asked.

I don't know if I really wanted to know the answer to it though. These were dragons Harry was going to have to deal with in only a week.

"They're dragons," Charlie said simply, "You don't want to mess with them, but there was one dragon in particular that even I don't know if I'd be able to handle alone."

My heart dropped at that.

"Let's talk about something else," Charlie suggested quickly as he must have seen my solemn expression.

I nodded and forced a smile onto my face, "Alright."

We continued dinner in a more happy tone and after dinner I decided to walk back to my apartment instead of apparating. Charlie offered to walk me back.

"Favourite color?"

"Green," I answered putting my hands in my pockets and staring up at the sky.

"Not very Gryffindor of you," He joked.

I shrugged my shoulders, "Well what's your favorite color?"

"Blue," He admitted before quickly saying, "But at least it's not the color of your old house's enemy."

"It's a color," I replied dryly, "Get over it."

He laughed before continuing the question game, "Alright, first crush?"

I gave him a wry smile, "In fourth year, my quidditch captain."

"Oh really?" He asked stopping and pulling me closer to him.

"Really," I replied softly standing in front of him.

"What about first kiss?" He asked leaning towards me.

"I think you know." I replied with a slight smirk.

"If I didn't know you any better I'd call you a prude." He said and I hit him in the arm.

"You're ruining the moment," I said giving a false glare.

"Oh, we're having a moment are we?" He asked looking amused.

"Shut-up you git and kiss me." I said rolling my eyes.

He drew me close and an instance later his lips were on mine. My hands rested on his shoulders and I brought him closer. When I pulled away I smiled up at him. But his eyes were focused on something behind me. He gave a low cough and I stepped back confused. I turned around to see what he was looking at when my eyes fell on Oliver standing about thirty feet away. I felt a blush come up from my neck at the awkwardness of my best friend seeing that.

"I'll talk to you later," Charlie said quietly beside me as I watched Wood rub the back of his neck ahead of me.

"Alright, thanks for the evening," I replied turning back to him and giving a smile.

"Bye,"

The sound of him apparating a few seconds later met my ears and I brought my coat tighter around me and made my way to where Wood was still standing. He obviously looked uncomfortable, but I smiled brightly at him.

"Hi," I greeted, the blush from my embarrassment was still on my face.

"Hi," He replied quietly, "Didn't mean to interrupt. I just figured I'd come over and see how you were doing, you know, with your dad and all."

He motioned lightly to his left and I finally noticed we were in front of my apartment building.

"But obviously you've had enough company for tonight." He replied dryly.

"Oh you can come in," I replied hurriedly.

Why did this feel so awkward? We were best friends, we tell each other everything anyway.

"No it's fine," He said looking really uncomfortable, "I have practise tomorrow anyway."

"Well will I see you before the first task?" I asked hopefully not wanting for him to leave.

"I don't know," He answered, "I'm pretty busy this week, but maybe we'll catch-up after."

I nodded not knowing what to else to say.

"'Night Rigel," He said and he turned to leave.

"Goodnight," I said.

I felt guilty. Oliver is always there for me and here he comes to me only to feel like he's intruding. I groaned quietly and walked into my apartment.

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"How's Harry doing?" I asked groggily the next morning.

"He's scared," Sirius replied grimly walking into the small kitchen and getting a cup of coffee.

"That's to be expected," I commented and sat down at the table.

"I should go to the first task," He muttered.

I turned my head sharply towards him, "You can't."

"I'll go in dog form," He said sitting down beside me.

"No," I said firmly.

"Rigel-"

No," I repeated, "It's not safe for you and what happens if you get caught? You being back in Azkaban isn't going to help anybody."

He let put a low growl in frustration and I watched silently as he ran a hand through his dark hair.

"Fine, I won't go to the task but I'm going to Hogwarts." He declared.

He held up a hand when I started to protest.

"I need to talk to Harry in person Rigel," He said, "I'm his Godfather, I have responsibility."

From the look in his eyes I could see that he was determined so I didn't say anything else. I ate breakfast in silence and then swiftly made my way to work.

Short chapter but I wanted to get something out for you guys. So thanks for the wonderful reviews! Any thoughts for this chapter? Anything you want to see happen?