A King, A Flower, and an Angel 10
"HARRY POTTER!" Shouted Dumbledore
The entire hall was murmuring about what just happened. Harry felt hollow once again something happened he wanted no part of. The school would see him as a cheat or some monster walking the halls once again. He was afraid he was once again thrust into unfair circumstances and forced to fight. But what he feared most was how Fleur and Gabrielle would react. He had just reunited with them after two months and still he barely knew them apart from that week.
A shove came from his right, "Harry you need to go." Said Hermione gesturing him to head to Dumbledore. As Harry looked around Gabrielle's eyes were filled with fear and concern. Ron's looked at him with jealousy and anger. Hermione's were filled with worry. The other students looked at him in mixes of anger, betrayal, amusement and some were of concern, worry or shock.
Harry made his way over to Dumbledore who handed Harry the slip of paper. As Harry looked in his eyes he saw concern and a tired look as though all his years came crashing on him. He walked past a few other tables and heard some other more outspoken students call him a 'liar' and 'cheat' and other names. Walking past other teachers who held the same look and Snape who as always help contempt for nearly no reason.
He walked past all of them and headed down some stairs into where he saw the other three standing in front of a fireplace with glass cases filled with baubles and awards. Fleur was the first to turn around her eyes were filled with fear as she probably felt such emotions from him.
"'arry is somezing ze matter? do zey want us back in ze 'all?" Asked Fleur with concern in her voice.
Harry was trying to figure out what to say. What could he say as he tried to speak no words found their way. Bag man came down the stairs and placed his hands on Harry's shoulders leading him to the other champions.
"Remarkable, simple remarkable, Champions allow me to introduce, as impossible as it is the fourth champion." Announced Bagman
"If zis is some joke it is not very funny Bagman." Replied Fleur
"I can assure you this is no joke, Harry here will be our fourth Triwizard champion." Said Bagman
"But 'e can not compete 'e is too young." Said Fleur
"He can the age restriction was only put in place by the ministry and not the goblet itself. The goblet will allow any age to compete. So Harry will simply have to try his best." Informed Bagman
The door behind every one opened allowing a few teachers, the headmasters, and the headmistress in.
"Madam Maxime, 'e can not compete 'e is only a little boy 'e could die." Spoke Fleur in a panic.
As the words left her mouth she knew she made a mistake and may have just made Harry hate her. Her worry was confirmed when she felt a wave of anger over the bond. One thought came to mind a quote she heard Muggles seldom use 'open mouth, insert foot' it seemed appropriate at the Moment. Dumbledore made his way over to Harry and placed his hands on Harry's shoulders tightly.
"Did you put your name in the cup Harry?"asked Dumbledore calmly.
"No sir" Replied Harry
"Did you ask any of the older students?" Asked Dumbledore
"No sir"
"Are you absolutely sure?"
"Yes sir." Said Harry.
Dumbledore walked away from Harry to rejoin some of the other teachers.
"He is obviously lying." replied Maxime
"Madam Maxime 'e would not lie." Said Fleur still guilty about what she said previously.
"Fleur 'ow would you know yes 'e is your bonded but you wouldn't know for sure." Replied Maxime.
"He couldn't have the goblet of fire is an exceptionally powerful magical artefact and only an exceptionally powerful Confundus Charm could have hoodwinked it talents way beyond that of a fourth year." Said Moody.
"You seem to given this quite a bit of thought Mad-eye." Spat Karkaroff as he confronted Moody.
"If you don't remember Karkaroff, it was my job to think as dark wizards do." Stated Moody. "So in this it is reasonable to assume whoever put his name wanted to get him killed."
The hall grew silent contemplating what they just her from the veteran Auror. Before anyone could speak the door opened once more to reveal Gabrielle entering in a panic.
"'arry did not do zis." She Stated admittedly, she ran down past everyone where she latched onto Harry's robes.
"'e was wiz me and Fleur after ze feast and today showing us around ze castle." Said Gabrielle.
"Miss it's quite alright we have come to the conclusion that Harry did not put his name in the cup." Spoke Dumbledore with his normal twinkle in his eye.
"Nevertheless Harry will have to compete. The first task will be on November twenty fourth and the Weighing of the wands will be held on the thirteenth." Said Crouch
"As late as it is I suggest we turn in for the night." Said Bagman, The first to leave were Snape, Mcgonagall, Moody, Karkaroff, and Victor. Cedric was talking with Dumbledore, and Maxime.
Fleur made her way over to Harry who was talking with Gabrielle. when Fleur got close for Harry to notice her presence he visibly tensed up.
"'arry…." Fleur was about to speak but was cut off by Harry.
"It's alright Fleur, I'll make sure this Little Boy does not disturb more than necessary." Stated Harry in a sarcastic manner.
As he tried to turn around he was pulled back to facing Fleur before he knew it 'SMACK'. He turned back to face Fleur before a flood of emotions came across the bond, Fleur was hurt and scared. Then before he got to speak he was enveloped into a hug by Fleur.
"I'm sorry, I was scared and did not want to lose you before I got to know you!" Exclaimed Fleur quivering a little.
"I'm sorry as well I was being an ass and took your words too seriously." Said Harry as he held onto Fleur realizing how stupid he was.
A soft cough by Dumbledore brought them back to reality to where they quickly let each other go causing the other occupants to chuckle at the two.
"It would seem I need to apologize as well Potter two of my best students vouch for you so I will believe you on this matter." Said Maxime.
Harry was slightly taken back on this finding his voice he spoke "No, it's alright you had no reason to trust me and with everything it's understandable."
"Well it seems to be growing late we should probably head in for the night." Said Dumbledore.
"Say your good nights Fleur, Gabrielle I'll wait outside the door for you." Said Maxime as both she and Dumbledore left the room.
This left the four teens alone in the room Cedric spoke up first "For the record Harry, I have to agree I don't think you put your name in the cup. And may the best champion win."
"Thanks Cedric and may the best champion win."Said Harry while shaking Cedric's hand.
"Oui, may the best one win" said Fleur.
Cedric left after that waving goodbye to everyone.
"Well I'll head up now good nig't 'arry" Said Gabrielle, she then leaned over and gave a small peck on his cheek before skipping away and up the stairs leaving Fleur and Harry alone.
"Seems Gabrielle still has that crush on me." Said Harry placing a hand on his cheek where Gabrielle peaked at.
"Oui, it seems to 'ave grown if any zing." Said Fleur with a small grin. As Harry his face became red.
"Goodnig't 'arry, I'll see you tomorrow non? Asked Fleur giving a small pout.
"Yes, most definitely." Said Harry a little more enthusiastic than he wanted. Calming himself he said. "Good night Fleur."
Fleur following her younger sister gave a small peck on the other cheek of Harry's the same one she hit a little bit ago she left leaving a stunned looking Harry who left soon after. Harry made his way to that fat lady where he spoke the password "Balderdash" and she opened up allowing him through. Harry was met with a number of students all having some celebration.
"Look over everyone, it's the champion of Gryffindor." Exclaimed George at this announcement the entirety of Gryffindor came over wanting to shake his hand and tell him congratulations.
"So tell us how did you do it without growing a beard?" Asked Fred
"Ah leave him be Fred he should celebrate being the Lion's champion tonight." Said Katie Bell.
"You're right, here's a drink for ya Harry" Said George thrusting a Butterbeer into his hands.
They left him alone while other Gryffindors came around asking his questions or congratulating him. Harry had to fight his way over to the dormitories where his bed was. He was tired after such a day both the deserved slap both metaphorically and physically from Fleur and his name flying out of Goblet had drained Harry.
He was getting ready for bed when Ron came over.
"So care to tell me how you did it?"
"Do what?
"Put your name in the cup."
"Ron I did not put my name in the cup."
"Fine if you don't want to share how you did it with your best mate." Ron turned around then headed into his own bed.
Ron, I never ask for these things to happen to me they just do."
Ya like how you just happened to have a pretty girl that's also a Veela hanging off your arm, or just how you're now entered to win fame, glory, and thousand Galleons.
"Ron I don't want Fame, Glory, or even the money, and I did what was right by saving Fleur."
"Whatever" Said Ron turning to his side away from Harry.
Harry turned in as well not wanting to put up with Ron at the moment. He slept as two blonde females entered his dreams than the only one.
The next morning before classes Harry made his way down to the Great hall trying to ignore the murmuring and voices of the other students. To his delight Fleur and Gabrielle were waiting for him right out side.
"Gabrielle can you go find a table zere is somezing I want to talk to 'arry about?" Asked Fleur.
As Gabrielle left she turned to Harry. "w'ats wrong 'arry you were angry last nig't."
Harry was trying to figure out if he should play it off or tell her. Her figured telling her would more likely be the better option.
"I just had a fight with Ron last night it seems with every thing he was a bit jealous of every thing happening. Said Harry.
"I am sorry 'arry" Said Fleur.
"Don't be it's likely he would have held it in until he burst, hopefully he will realize how much of a prat he was and apologize. Said Harry.
"Oui now let us go find Gabrielle and eat with 'ermione."
"Ya but I don't think she will be joining us. She will most likely be in the library or by Ron trying have him make up with me."
with this Harry and Fleur made their way into the hall to eat with Gabrielle.
An: Done, hope you enjoyed and if I could have someone else confirm a little bit of information Harry only has a day and a half when he learns about the dragons is this true? One more note those who hope for bashing it is kept to a minimal or plot related matters only.
Yes Ron has some resistance Bill his older brother has it in other ffs so why not Ron as well but to a lesser extent. Also trying not to treat Ron as the idiot he is portrayed so often but as a slightly lazy and Tactical Thinker, and yes he does get jealous. Who doesn't?
And I was really hoping I was not read as an open book as you guys are doing now oh well all the better a surprise when it happens though.