"Are all students here?" Professor McGonagall's voice was heard all over the grounds of the Hogwarts lake, where all the students stood.
"Yes, professor." Hagrid replied, the large man took a step toward the small platform where the professor was standing.
"Well, good morning everyone-" she paused, letting the students greet her, "Today, the events of the quiz will take place, and I hope all of you will enjoy. These challenges involve knowledge, and skill. If you've been so kind to listen to your lessons, you might just help your house win. Now... 3, 2, 1. Go!"
They all ran off, each House going to different parts of the Hogwarts grounds. The Slytherins made their way to the two prefects that were near the Black Lake, the Hufflepuffs towards the hill near the Whomping Willow, the Ravenclaws towards the Astronomy Tower, and the Gryffindors towards the Great Hall.
"Hello there." Lily greeted. She had rushed quickly in front of her fellow Gryffindors greet Alysha McJay and Rey Jordans, the Ravenclaw prefects.
"Good morrow to you, kind sirs and misses. Why don't you come forward to this crystal ball, and seek the task?" Rey began, pushing a pair of curtains to one side to reveal a Crystal Ball that looked like one of the those they used for Divination.
"Oh, but do not be confident that you shall answer, for the answer itself is hard to find out, but if you shall prevail, congratulate you, I will."
The first years and the second years directly looked at the older students, who then looked over at the third years.
"Who wants to solve it?" Kiera James, a fifth year student, asked the third years who pointed at Clint Woods, who was well known for his smart brains.
"O-okay." He asked, a little scared, for if he was the one to answer, and it was wrong, his Housemates would hate him.
"Well? What do you see?" Lily asked.
"I see a riddle."
"What riddle?" Rose asked.
"She is named after a flower. Shrill and evil maybe her laughter, she is kind and helpful. Seek her, and you shall find the answer."
"Who is it then?" Looks of confusion and a muttering of answers spread throughout the crowd. Just then, Lily spoke up.
"Phlox." She muttered, looking down at the ground in thought.
"Phlox who?" A girl with strawberry blonde hair spoke up.
"Phlox Nott?" Rose suggested. Lily looked up, and nodded her head.
"Yes. Phlox Nott." She glanced at the two Ravenclaw prefects. "Am I right?"
"Why, yes, you are. Congratulations, Gryffindors." Alysha spoke up, handing Vialetta Orlands, a seventh year, a piece of parchment.
"This here is the piece of parchment Professor McGonagall was talking about. Take good care of it because it will hold the results." Rey instructed.
"Congrats, by the way." He waved whenthe bunch moved away to the Black Lake where Phlox Nott stood with Craig Zabini beside her.
"Phlox! Phlox!" The first years yelled, holding up their hands.
"Calm down, everyone." She yelled when they stopped abruptly. "I believe you've answered the riddle?"
"Yes! Please tell us the second task." Vialetta Orlands begged, her hands on the piece of parchment. Phlox had a small smirk on her face.
"Brave and true he is for you. He is mighty and strong, and I cannot be wrong. He is a founder and a hero, and I am quite sure you know him from the brim."
"Is it just going to be riddles all day?" Angela Creevy whined.
Craig Zabini spoke up. "Of course not. Where's the fun in that?"
"Well does anyone know the answer?" Percival Henning, a seventh year boy, asked. "Anyone?"
By the time the words came out of his mouth, everyone was looking at Rose Weasley.
"Godric Gryffindor, I suppose." She spoke up confidently. A murmur of approval spread throughout the Gryffindors.
"Is that your final answer?" Zabini asked with a smirk. A smirk that somehow made them feel anxious of their answer.
"Congratulations, you are correct. Here is the next clue."
•••Hello, my carriageways!I am so sorry that I haven't updated in the past two weeks, and for the fact that this wasn't worth the wait.I'm sorry if you really don't want to hear this, but I owe you an explanation. During the course of the last two weeks or so, school got in my way and Intramurals were held. I did not participate, but I am an athletic supporter (I like to call myself that to actually feel sporty). Plus, writer's block took a toll on me.I hope you do understand, and if you want, you can tell me how you've been for the past few days. I'll try to answer your comments.