Cedric and I had finished eating breakfast and headed out of the Great Hall holding hands. He brought me down to the lake and hugged me tight.
"Ced, what's wrong?" I asked.
"I'm just nervous," He said looking into my brown eyes.
"About what? The tournament? Don't, you'll do great."
He gave me a small smile, "It's just, I have a bad feeling. This maze could..."
"It's not going to do anything to you. You will make it out alive. Promise me, Cedric," I said.
"I..." He began.
"Cedric, promise me you'll come back to me," I said as a tear fell down my face.
He put a confident face on and wiped my tear off with his thumb. "I promise."
I smiled and Cedric sat down on the grass, pulling me into his lap. We sat like that for a while, he played with my hair and I'd lean in every once and a while to kiss him. After maybe an hour of that, we were interrupted by someone yelling.
"Cedric!" A voice called.
Cedric and I turned to look at the person who'd called to him.
"That's my dad," He whispered to me and we stood up.
"Cedric! How great to see you! And who is this?" Mr. Diggory said.
"This is my girlfriend, Laurel Scrimgeour," Cedric said and placed his arm over my shoulder.
"Nice to meet you," I said shaking his hand.
"Ah, of course! Ced's told us all about you of course. You're prettier than he mentioned."
I looked over at my boyfriend, who had gone a shade of dark pink, and giggled.
I was beginning to like Mr. Diggory. The three of us walked back into the castle, talking. Cedric's dad was talking about how cute Cedric used to be.
"Not to be rude, Mr. Diggory, but hes still is," I said.
Cedric laughed, "Ha, see, this is why I love her,"
"I don't blame you," Mr. Diggory said, "She's nice, pretty, smart and athletic,"
"How'd you know?" I asked politely.
"Your dad talks a lot about you."
"Now that I think about it, he has mentioned you before," I remembered.
"Really?" Mr. Diggory asked.
"C'mon dad, Laurel. It's lunchtime," Cedric cut in.
"Didn't we just eat?" I asked.
"Time flies when your having fun," He said seductively in my ear.
"I guess so," I said and walked hand in hand with Cedric to the Great Hall with Mr. Diggory tagging along.

Everyone was in their seats, Mr. Diggory, Viktor's parents, Mr. Weasley, the Delacours and I were all waiting below the stands for the tournament to begin. Technically, I wasn't supposed to be here, but I had to wish Cedric and Harry luck. I made sure to hug and kiss Cedric, reminding him of his promise to me, and hug Harry before going to find my seat.
I saw Mione waving around her hands like an idiot. I smiled and jogged up the stairs and over to the seat she saved for me, which was unfortunately next to Malfoy and some Slytherins.. With an announcement from Professor Dumbledore and shot from the starting cannon, Harry and Cedric entered the maze.

Draco Malfoy's POV

As soon as Potter and Diggory were in the maze, Laurel grabbed onto my hand and literally squeezed all the blood out of it. I'm taking a guess that she was so caught up in worrying about Diggory that she didn't even notice. Her hand was so warm and soft, I didn't protest. I knew she'd be devastated if anything happened to her precious boyfriend. I don't think I could live with myself if I was the reason she cried.

Laurel's POV

I was terrified, I don't think I even drew a breath from the time they went in to the time they returned. First, Fleur, then Viktor and then, finally, Harry and Cedric appeared on the lawn outside the maze. But I took one look at the scene and knew something was wrong. The band was playing, people were cheering, and Harry was crying and lying on top of Cedric. There was a shattering in my chest when I realized he wasn't moving. I pushed through the crowd, trying to reach him. I sprinted across the grass and fell to my knees next to him. I heard a distant scream and Harry yelling. Everything happened so quickly. First I was screaming Cedric's name, then someone began crying next to me as Harry was pulled away by someone. Everything around me was blurry from my tears. I felt someone grab me from behind and pull me away. All I remember that happened after that was fighting against the person, with no luck.

Draco Malfoy's POV

I relaxed when Potter and Diggory returned. At least Laurel would be happy. She let go of my hand and began pushing through the crowd. I wanted to help her get through, but I remained seated. I sat there as everyone around me stood up cheering. Until there was a scream. I shot out of my seat and saw Laurel crying and shaking Diggory, screaming his name. Then I realized he wasn't moving. Laurel continued to scream, Cedric Diggory's dad ran over to her and began screaming with her. Moody dragged Potter away and Snape went over to grab Laurel, who put up a huge fight. He carried her with great difficulty under the seats, where the champions had stayed before they entered the maze. I wanted to run to her side and comfort her. To hold her and tell her it was okay. I slipped out of my seat and made my way over to where Laurel was. I ran inside and saw Snape trying to calm her down and stop her from running out. I ran over to help.
"Keep her here," Snape said and left.
"Shhh... It's okay, it's okay," I repeated over and over again.
Soon she calmed down and fell asleep in my lap. Her tears had left marks on her cheeks. I gently wiped them off, even though she was still sobbing in her sleep. I felt awful. I knew exactly what happened. Voldemort had come back and done this. My father had stood there and let the Dark Lord crush the girl of my dreams. I would never forgive him for this.

Cedric Diggory was dead.