right so this didn't actually happen in the verse. kind of like a blooper or a deleted scene.

but hey every mary-sue story has to have multiple love interests or something.

Fourth Year

"Don't the professors give you a break? I mean, being the Hogwarts Champion and all, you must be exhausted from near-death experiences," I commented, adding under my breath, "I know I am."

Cedric chuckled dryly, glancing at his unfinished Potions essay. "Professor Snape doesn't seem to think that way." I rolled my eyes, non-verbally agreeing with him. I may like the man, but damn, he was a real slave-driver. I started checking through the essay, pleased to see that there were little to no mistakes in it. Cedric was unnaturally quiet throughout the checking. I glanced up at him, frowning slightly.

"Something wrong?" I asked, concerned. His wellbeing was a large weight on my conscious ever since the Goblet of Fire spit out his name. I only panicked more when he refused to meet my gaze. Had he been offed early and was someone taking his place?

"Cedric, how did we first meet?" I demanded. Cedric's head whipped around to look at me, eyes wide with shock and confusion at my strange tone.

"We were here? You started helping me with my essay?" his tone was confused. Sincerely confused. I relaxed.

"Alright, thought you were someone else for a sec," I muttered. An amused expression made its way onto Cedric's face.

"Why would you even think that?" he asked. I shrugged, going back to his essay.

"Just worried about you," I told him honestly, "the tournaments are dangerous and I don't want you to die." My breath hitched on the last word and I paused for a split second, before wholeheartedly throwing myself into the essay. The silence came back.

"Erm, Anna," Cedric started quietly. I gave a hum to show I was listening.

"Will you go to the Yule ball with me?"

I froze. I literally froze for three seconds, my brain shutting down, only snapping out of it when a breeze almost blew Cedric's essay away. I went back to the essay, refusing to make eye contact.

"Why? I thought you were going o invite Cho Chang?" I refuted the question cautiously.

"I... what? Whoever gave you that idea?" I could tell that Cedric was sincerely confused. Again. He obviously didn't even consider taking Cho. I tried not to show my panic. Oh god oh god oh god, how much have I changed? Were they close? Not really. (Oh shit) Did he even glance twice in Cho's direction? I can't remember. (Oh shit) Did Cho even like Cedric? Well, there were the looks she sent to him when she thought he wasn't looking... (Oh shi- oh wait!)

I chose my words carefully. "Cho's a pretty girl. I think she's in the same year as you as well. And judging by the looks she gives you, I thought that maybe she liked you." I peered up at him through my lashes. His facial expression showed me that he already knew that. I had to step up my game.

"Well, she'll look better with you too. A handsome boy and a gorgeous girl, the envy of the entire ball." I was imagining the scene in my mind, and smiled. Hopefully it'd be as pretty as I thought. "I, on the other hand, would most probably be a stain on your image," I giggled, amused, but Cedric didn't laugh along.

"You won't be a stain," he muttered. I paused. There was suddenly a strange tension in the air. Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw Viktor approaching.

"Hello Anna," he greeted. I nodded slowly. I had a bad feeling.

"Is there... anything you need?"

"So the Yule ball is coming up..." the rest of his words faded into the background in lieu of my horrified emotions and thoughts.

Man, this is like Twilight and I'm Bella. Didn't Robert Pattison play both Edward Cullen and Cedric Diggory in the movies?

A giggle escpaed me and my hand immediately flew up to hold it in. Too late, though. they had already heard me.

"Anna?" Cedric's voice was controlled. Huh. Probably should explain myself.

"Do you guys seriously have no one to go with? Man, you guys must've been desperate if you're askin' me."

Both were looking at me now, unimpressed. Cedric looked like he wanted to say something, but I held up my hand, gesturing to him to let me finish.

"Cedric, I believe that Miss Chang would appreciate going to the ball much more than I would. But if P- I mean if someone already asked her, I'll go with you." I turned to Viktor. "Hi friend," I glanced at Hermione who was sitting at a nearby table, "I have the perfect match for you."

-AN-

"Hey Anna!" twin voices chorused.

"I'm not going to the ball."

I watched the Weasley twins cautiously as they whispered to one another.

"Yeah, we know." I smiled at them. They probably already invited their respective partners to the ball.

"So we've decided to drag you along with us!"

What.

-AN-

"Hey Anna! Aww, you're so cute! We did a great job with her, didn't we?" Angeline grinned at Katie. Katie nodded, grinning the exact same grin, and pushing the dolled up Anna Nimus into the Great Hall. Katie then glanced at the young girl's face and her grin melted into a concerned look. The girl's face was extremely pale.

"Are you alright, dear?" Katie asked. At the same moment, Angelina nudged Anna.

"Anna! Diggory's looking at you... Anna!"

The young girl threw up and fainted on the spot.

Author's note

Yeah I'm done for a few weeks. Last update for a while. Also apart from this, there will be no romance with Anna. She's going to leave the HP universe anyway. Breaking bonds with friends is already bad enough. You expect her to fall in love and get hurt? Hah.

I made a lot of typos with this one because I'm on the verge of sleep ugh. If I miss anything tell me or something. Or don't tell me. Just wait until I find it and cry because I need an editor who can put up with me.

Edit 21/12/13: Fixed a few typos I caught. Slowly dying inside atm.