Chapter 10: Renewed

In her house, she became close with Susan. She actually made an effort to talk to Zacharias but he didn't really appreciate it.

"Smith, I need to talk to you!" Neville yelled at him after Herbology one day.

He startled himself at his confidence but this has to do with Delaney.

"What do you want, Longbottom!"

"Why are you treating my best friend like that?"

"She's quite annoying, I don't know why you're friends with her."

Neville scowled at the boy and said, "I'm sure she's latching on to you because she misses our other friend Zach who is in America and a squib."

"So, she's using me as a replacement?"

Neville shrugged and said, "I wouldn't exactly use that term but give her a chance or you'll have to deal with me even more." he finished with a glare.

"Okay." Zacharias said, suddenly scared of the usually affable Gryffindor.

After that talk Zacharias started to give Delaney a chance.

Delaney was in McGonagall's office.

"What is it, Professor?"

"I know your exchange program is almost up for the year."

Delaney nodded sadly.

"But I decided to renew the program for another year." She smiled.

Delaney looked at her shocked.

"I know you want to be close to Mr. Longbottom and he seems to need you a lot."

Delaney blushed as she was excused. She had to tell someone so she ran out to the greenhouses to tell Neville.

"Neville!" Delaney yelled.

"What's up, Laney?" He smiled.

"I get to stay another year." She informed him excitedly.

Neville walked over and hugged her. He was so happy that he could kiss her. Whoa, did he just admit that. Actually, who is he kidding he's fancied her since they were twelve.

Despite another girl who had her eyes on him. He didn't really care he had only eyes for a certain American Hufflepuff.

"Everything okay?" Delaney asked.

Neville nodded his eyes briefly lingering on her lips.

It was the end of the year. Delaney spent a lot of time with Neville and the Weasleys. It was now the beginning of fourth year.

It turns out that Hogwarts was hosting the Triwizard Tournament. Two schools came to participate one was a French school named Beauxbatons and the Bulgarian school was called Durmstrang. The helper at Durmstrang was the world renowned seeker Viktor Krum. They had seen him at the Quidditch World Cup during the summer. Though, Delaney wasn't that into Qudditch at all into the American version Quadpot. She did get to spend time with Neville though.

It was now Halloween the day they were going to choose the champions.

"Ms. Fleur Delacour." Dumbledore said.

A petite blonde girl got up from the Beauxbottoms table which was the Ravenclaw table.

"Mr. Viktor Krum."

He stood up from the Durmstang table which was the Slytherin table.

"Mr. Cedric Diggory."

Cedric stood up from the Hufflepuff table. Unexpectedly another piece of paper flew out of the Goblet of Fire.

"Mr. Harry Potter."

That's weird no one under the age of seventeen could enter the tournament. Harry stood up. Hermione pushed him towards the Goblet hesitantly. Sirius and Remus looked shocked.

The Yule Ball was coming up.

"Delaney, right?" A voice asked.

Delaney turned to see a boy with black hair and blue eyes. She noticed his eyes were the same shade as Neville's and his hair was the same color as Zach's. So, she could say he's the perfect mix of her two best friends.

"Yes, I'm Delaney."

"I'm Wesley, I'm in your year."

Delaney nodded.

"Would you like to go to the ball with me?" He asked nervously rubbing the back of his neck. He seemed to have a similar personality to Neville.

Delaney smiled at his nervousness. She found it quite cute.

"So?"

Delaney nodded and replied, "Sure, sounds fun."

"Alright," He smiled.

They parted ways.