Chapter11

AN: Time jump to the end of their third year.

Hermione sat next to her girlfriend Fleur they had been an item since their kiss and the whole star crystal thing in first year and the whole school had talked about it, it was the talk of the school for a couple weeks however the school soon accepted it. Fleur had been the first to confess her feelings to Hermione and Hermione followed soon after. They were together from that point and it was the reason Hermione was able to save Fleur from the star crystal. In addition to the fact she was the thousand master.

Gabriella and Philippe had also become a couple since second year when Gabriella was pricked by a very rare and poisons plant. Philippe had worked day and night to find a cure he couldn't bare losing Gabriella and that was when it clicked he loved her with all his heart and he couldn't bear to lose her. He eventually managed to find a cure for her and gave it to the nurses, she recovered quickly. The first day Gabrielle was back up and running she ran into his arms and kissed him, she knew Philippe probably wouldn't repay the feelings but she just wanted to experience it just once. Surprisingly Philippe kissed her back and said 'finally' they had started dating soon after that and they were always together. They seemed so right for each other and they loved each other deeply.

Abril had never seen her friends so happy, it made her happy just watching them. She was no longer the shy girl from the first year, she had been a lot more adventurous but then again her reputation as the greatest duller in the school helped her feel more confident in herself. She hadn't got anyone herself but she had, had a few relationships all of which turned out badly but she didn't let it get to her she knew deep down that her soul mate was out there somewhere, she just needed to find him or her. That was when Abril turned to the staff table and waved at professor Shinx. She had moved in with him at the end of First year and half way through this year he had officially adopted her. This had improved Abril's mood a lot as she now had somewhere she belonged.

The school was all abuzz because apparently the headmistress had an announcement to make which involved the whole school or at least the older students. As soon as the headmistress entered the whole room stood up and waited for her to allow them to sit. She walked to the podium in front of the staff table and beckoned the students to sit down "Thank you. As you have heard I have an announcement to make. We 'have been invited to Hogwarts School to participate in the tri-wizard tournament Next year." The headmistress said as she spoke excited whispers where being exchanged however Hermione wasn't so happy Hogwarts had been a hotbed of trouble right from their first year, and now they were sending a select few to the school to participate in a tournament.

However Hermione had to admit she liked the idea of joining the tournament. she looked at Fleur and could tell she was thinking the same thing. The headmistress raised her hand to quiet the whispers "However because the tournament can be dangerous we ask that only students who are of age or in fifth year and above submit their names for consideration. that being said we will be taking a group of 20 students to Hogwarts to both participate and represent the school as a result not all the students who want to come to Hogwarts will have to compete" The Headmistress said Looking at both Fleur and Hermione she had an idea they would submit their names and she knew they would want their friends to accompany them.

"We will be accepting names until the end of the year and we will contact the students who will be participating in the tournament during the summer. Do not take the challenge lightly if you are chosen you will be expected to compete in all challenges and the danger will be very real" She said as a final cautionary note she then took her seat and breakfast began.

Hermione looked at Fleur "So you going to put your name forward?" she asked curious Fleur just smiled "Of course and I have felling you will too Minnie" Fleur said with a knowing smile.

Hermione pretended to look shocked "What makes you say that Love" she said faking hurt

"Because" Fleur said as leant over and kissed Hermione on the lips "I know my Girlfriend and what she's likes. Not to mention the school is not going to let the thousand master stay and not represent them" she added after the kiss.

"Well you two are the lucky ones I won't be old enough until next year" Philippe said it was clear he was annoyed with the age rule. Gabrielle just stroked his hand and he seemed to calm down "Don't worry Honey if Hermione and Fleur are chosen obviously they will ask if we can come to represent the school after all, all five of us are the highest achieving students in the school" Gabrielle said simply trying to reassure her boyfriend that he would still get to go at least.

"Gabrielle's right we will get to go either way, they want people to represent he school and as she said we are the highest achievers in school" Abril said after quietly watching her friends she was always amused by their antics and it always made her smile.

The next day Hermione and Fleur submitted their names and just as Abril said the headmistress asked them if they would accompany the school to Hogwarts. The headmistress then saw the slips of paper with Hermione and Fleur's names on them and she smiled. She knew they would enter and in a way she was glad they did she didn't admit it obviously, but she had a special place in her heart for the group of friends who had managed to save not only the school, but France as well in their first year.

That summer Hermione and Fleur started practicing for the tournament they just knew they would be chosen as part of the champions group form the school and they wanted to be ready. Abril helped them with their wand skills, Gabrielle helped them with their Potions and healing, Philippe made sure they were adept at flying and DADA. The group where practicing in the gardens of Granger manor when Hermione's owl landed on one of the chairs in the garden. "Hold on guys" Hermione said and Abril stopped mid spell, Fleur landed softly and headed over to where Hermione was pointing. Hermione took the letters off her owl and it flew off to its roost. "There addressed to us from the school" Hermione said happily as she handed Fleur hers and opened her own:

Dear Miss Granger

I am writing to inform you that you have selected to join our student group to Hogwarts and serve Beauxbatons as a potential tri-wizard tournament champion for the school. As a result you will be required to attend extra lessons to begin practicing for our entrance and the yule ball that will be held during the tournament. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you in September and in the tournament.

From

Madame Olympe Maxime

Headmistress Beauxbatons academy of Magic

P.S also your friends Gabrielle, Philippeand Abril are also invited as part of the group but they will not be given the option of competing.

Once Hermione read her letter she looked at her friends and smiled "It looks like we're going to Hogwarts" she said excitement clear in her voice.

AN: so here is another chapter hope you liked it. It's mainly a catch up Chapter.