Previously on the Invisible Horlcrux
"what are you doing here? Word is you were banished form Hogwars by the minister himself." How would he know that? Ugh, next time I see Fudge...
"first off, I'm not banished from anywhere. Secondly, what got you so buddy buddy with the minister?" I sneer at him and make a move to him.
"Watch it boys, you might upset the dark creature." ugh, I'm going to kill Fudge.
"I am not a dark creature." i yell at him angrily. The light above us sparks and both Malfoy and I are taken aback.
"Keep telling yourself that Kara. Like it or not, you will always be her daughter." Malfoy taunts leaving
"hey, leave my girlfriend alone." What? girlfriend? who's coming to my defense. I turn around and smile at who I see.
Chapter 11:
Kara's POV
Wait, last time I remembered I don't have a boyfriend.
"I said, Leave my girlfriend alone!" I turn to see the voice behind those words. there before me stands my savior, Harry Potter.
"Relax, Potter. We were just leaving. Just remember Kara, i won't forget who you are." With that, Malfoy and his goons are gone.
"Kara, are you okay?" Before I can hold myself together enough to answer, the train starts and I lose my balance. i expect to hit the ground but instead, I fall into Harry's arms.
"Thanks." I state and he gives me a genuine smile.
"Sure. Are you okay?" He looks concerned and I give him my most convincing smile.
"I'm fine. So... I'm your girlfriend now?" I tease him. His face turns a deep shade of blushing red.
"Yeah... If you're okay with that." I contemplate how bad this would be if he found out. I don't want to hurt him. "Look, Kara, I really like you and care about you." He gives me a puppy dog eyes when I smile at him.
"Relax, I like you too. Thank you for defending me." He smiles and picks me up bridal style.
"Come on, I know two other people that really want to see you." He puts me down and walks with me to one of the cabins.
"Oh my gosh Kara!" Hermione screams when she sees me. She doesn't give Harry the chance to move and instead pushes him aside to sit with Ron and then gives me the most warming hug I've ever gotten. for a moment, i forget about all the bruises but when Hermione lets go the pain comes back. I try not to wince in front of my friends, but I don't get very far. The ever knowing Hermione notices my pain. I shoot her a look and she smiles at me understanding that I don't want to talk about it.
"Hey guys. How was the rest of your summer?" I ask trying to change the subject.
"Boring without you." Harry says giving me a smiling look.
"Oh quit it lovebirds this is ridiculous." Ron mutters.
"What's his problem? I question starting to get fed up with Ron. Ever since the World cup, he's been so against me. What is his problem?
"He's just jealous." Hermione states smirking. Oh someone is devious.
"Maybe if you get a girlfriend sometime then you'll understand." Harry remarks then smirks at me.
"Harry. Don't you think that was a bit uncalled for?" Oh, Hermione...
"Anyway. what happened after the Quidditch world Cup?" I question attempting to make it up to Ron.
"Everything was a mess because people think You know who is back because the death eaters were there." Ron explains. I want to ask more questions but I notice that we are about to arrive.
...
The night started as normal. I was sitting next to Harry with Ron and Hermione in front of us waiting for the sorting hat to finish and for Dumbledore to make his usual announcements. The Sorting continued; boys and girls with varying degrees of fright on their faces. finally, McGonagall removed the Sorting Hat from the front Hall, and Dumbledore stood to begin his normal speech concerning the school, the rules and other announcements.
"It is also my painful duty to inform you that the inter-house Quidditch Cup will not take place this year"
"What?" I heard Harry gasp next to me.
Dumbledore continued "This is due to an event that will be starting in October, and continuing throughout the school year, taking up much of the teacher's time and energy - but I am sure you will enjoy it all the same. I have great pleasure in announcing that this year Hogwarts -"
He was cut off as at that moment, a deafening rumble of thunder echoed and the Great Hall doors banged open; every person in the Great Hall whipped around to face the back of the hall, standing on the threshold between their Hall and the Entrance Hall was a man, he was leaning on a long staff and covered in a black travelling cloak. Lightning flashed brightly across the ceiling and the man lowered his hood, shook out his long mane of hair and began to walk forwards.
The stranger reached Dumbledore and stretched out his hand, Dumbledore shook it and said something.
"Who's that?" Harry asked,
"Alastor Moody," Ron answered "He's an Auror at the Ministry"
"Auror?" Harry asked again.
"Dark-wizard catcher. Half the cells in Azkaban are filled thanks to him" Ron answered again.
"He's supposed to be mad as a hatter though, these days" Fred added "What's he doing here?"
"You dont think he's teaching here do you?" Hermione asked a concerned look growing on her face.
"There is only one reason that he could be here this year, and there's only one spot to fill" Harry filled in.
"Just hope that's not the case,"I answered for us. I didn't want any aurors coming near me.
"May I introduce our new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher," said Dumbledore "Professor Moody" Of course. Way to go Dumbledore. What's your plan here? He can't let the minister get his hands on me in order to fufil his so called plan I know he's playing. He's a strategist at heart, knowing exactly what pawns to place where. This was going to be an interesting year.
Dumbledore cleared his throat "As I was saying," he said "we are to have the honour of hosting a very legendary event: The Triwizard Tournament"
Whispers echoed around the Great Hall at this, the purebloods and those who were halfbloods growing up in the Wizarding world seemed to understand what the headmaster was saying, but those who didn't sat in confusion.
"The what?" Hermione questioned.
"The TriWizard Tournament," Ron grinned "Its -"
Dumbledore cut him off "For those of you who do not know the TriWizard Tournament brings together three schools for a series of magical contests, from each school, a single students is selected to compete. Eager though I know all of you will be to bring the Triwizard Cup to Hogwarts," Dumbledore continued "the Heads of the participating schools, along with the Ministry of Magic, have agreed to impose an age restriction on contenders this year. Only students who are of age, that 17 years or older, will be allowed to put forward their names on consideration. This -"
But he didnt get any further as the Weasley twins, who were sitting next to Ron and Hermione complained.
"The delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving in October, and remaining with us for the greater part of this year. I know that you will all be extend every courtsey to our foreign guests while they are with us, and will give your whole-hearted support to the Hogwarts champion when he or she is selected. And now, enough of this chit chat. Let's tuck in!"
The food instantly appeared and everyone heeded Dumbledore's words and began to eat.
"At least we're in for a quiet year for once." Hermione spoke with a smile.
"I highly doubt that, Hermione." Harry noted. I nodded in agreement. As long as they had me around they would never have a normal year.
"I'll guess we'll see what this year brings." i said smiling.
A/N: Well that's the end of another chapter. hope Y'all liked it.
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