Chapter 14

In the next few days everything was going as expected. Of course the Hufflepuffs hadn't been happy in the beginning but Sakura had gone strait to them and apologies to them for the injustice done to their house and that they should have the rightful glory. They had been shocked at first and slowly started to calm down. One Monday morning the post came down and Sakura looked up as Hedwig landed in front of her holding a large package. With a soft thank you she took the package and then left the hall. Just as she was about to go into the common room Draco Malfoy appeared. But before he could say anything she shot him a glare and stormed into the portrait hall. Going up to her room she put the package down and opened it. What was inside was a full Basilisk skin body suit. It would protect her from the Dragon to some extent. Swiftly hiding it she started to think.

Thanks to the tournament she could skip certain subjects. She had decided only to attend the ones that she needed such as Potions, Transfiguration, DADA, Charms, Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. She would skip Divination and History. That would give her time to study in extra subjects.

"Ok against a Dragon what on earth can I do?" She whispered thoughtfully. After a few seconds she went to the desk and started to write.

Need to learn list:

What are dragons weak against?

What is it strong against?

What are other people's experiences with dragons?

"Alright I got that done now for the second task. I know it's in the lake so that means I know what the egg says, what the egg!" She shouted before writing something else down.

Summoning charms!

"Ok now the second task is underwater. What spell or plant can help me under water? What spells can be used against those sea creatures and what sort of sea creatures are in the lake?" she mumbled as she wrote those things down. After a few more things she took a deep breath and stood. Going to her books she found nothing that could possibly help her then she remembered. The old runes

Smirking she took her broom and went out onto the grounds. With great speed she flew off towards the old runes. Arriving she landed softly and walked in. it looked just as she remembered it looking. Old, haft destroyed but nice. Swiftly she went to the library were she started to search.

An hour after arriving she finally found what she was searching for. It was a spell for the second task. The spell was Addo aer ut thy latuseris ut thy can spiritus sub unda meaning Bring air to thy lungs so that thy can breath under water. It was a long spell but seemed very simple. Swiftly taking the book she left the runes with a vow to return for her next answer. Flying back to the castle she put her broom away before gathering her things and running to Charms. Arriving she sat down beside Hermione who smiled at her. She smiled back and then turned her attention to Flitwick who started to talk.

After a while Sakura started to read from her own book. She needed to know as much as possible about the spell she had found plus she already knew what they were learning in Charms that day. Slowly she started to try the wand movements. It took her a good ten minutes to perfect them then she tried saying the spell. After completing that she re-read all the affects it had.

"Miss Potter what is the spell you are practicing?" Came a squeak to her right that made her jump and turn to see Professor Flitwick standing there.

"Oh Professor, it's a spell that will bring air to somebody if they are underwater. I found it in the library and found it interesting. I thought I should learn it for the future." She explained.

"I have never heard that spell before." He stated making her smile.

"It's a very old spell sir." She explained while showing him the book.

When he say the title he gasped in shocked then started to bounce around in excitement.

"Where on earth did you find that book Miss Potter?" He exclaimed.

"In my library sir it's a book that's been in the family for a long time." She answered smoothly.

"Let Charms light your path, by Cassandra Snorvax, is an amazingly rare book. Only two copies had been reported in existence yours will be made the third." He exclaimed making her smile.

Suddenly the bell rang.

"Perhaps you and I can discuss that book latter on Miss Potter." The Professor said before walking away.

Swiftly she stood and packed her things before leaving the classroom with Hermione and Ron. Hermione was looking at the book with amazement but didn't ask about it still she decided to have pity on Hermione and started to explain about the book.

"The books wrote by Cassandra Snorvax are known as the best books of magic in the world. Most of the books were lost during wars but a few survived. She is known to have researched all over the world for the spells and potions in her books. The thing is Cassandra Snorvax was not a real person but a pseudonym. Her real name was Astoria Ravenclaw decedent from the Ravenclaw line. My library has all her books, original ones, the ones she wrote herself." She explained making Hermione gap.

"How is that possible?" She asked.

"Cassandra Snorvax is my something great grandmother. I come from the Ravenclaw line on my mother's side." She answered as they walked into the Transfiguration classroom.

"Miss Potter dear I here correctly. Professor Flitwick said that you had one of Cassandra Snorvax's books." She Head of Gryffindor asked.

"Yes Professor I do." She answered making the woman smile brightly.

"I never knew the Potter family had one may I see it?" She asked.

"Of course Professor," She agreed then handed the book over.

Professor McGonagall took the book and looked at it closely then a gasp escaped her lips and she looked up in shock.

"This is hand-written!" She exclaimed.

"Yes all the books in my collection are." She stated.

"You have others?" The woman whispered.

"I have all the original books Professor, the one for Transfiguration, Potions, Defense Against the Dark arts and others." Sakura revealed making her Professor gap in shock. "If you want Professor, I would gladly lend you the Transfiguration book seeing as I'm sure you would return it."

"Are you sure Miss Potter, those books are very rare and expensive especially as they are the originals." The Professor asked.

"I'm sure you would take very good care of the book Professor and I trust you." Sakura stated with a soft smile. "I can have it for you tomorrow."

"If you are sure I will gladly accept your offer." She finally accepted making Sakura smile.

"Good."

With that agreed on they trio all sat down and other students started to come in. Soon a new class of Transfiguration started.

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Sakura looked out onto the grounds and found that nobody seemed to be out. Of course they wouldn't be at this time and so that gave her the perfect chance. Tonight she would try the spell she had learned but in the water.

Swiftly going to her dresser she pulled her bikini out and put it on after that she pulled a towel with her along with a pair of baggy cargo pants and a long sleeved sweater. She swiftly pulled that all on before pulling her Invisibility cloak on. Leaving her room she made her way out of the castle and towards the lake. Arriving she gently took her cloak off and put it down. Then she pulled her clothes of leaving her in her bikini. Taking a deep breath she walked into the water only to hiss as the coldness hit her body full force.

It was clear that people didn't swim in October for a reason. The water was far to cold for her liking. Taking another deep breath she took her wand out and performed the spell. She felt a small shiver go down her spine and with that indication she dived into the freezing water.

Gasping at the shock waive that went through her body it took her a few seconds to realize that it had indeed worked. She could breathe underwater! With a joyful laugh she started to swim around for a bit then noticed the shivers racking her body. Swimming back to shore she got out of water and canceled the spell before taking the towel and wrapping it around her. After drying herself off as best she could she changed out of her bikini and into her wormer clothes before pulling her cloak over her body and making her way back to the tower.

She felt relief flowed through her body as she thought about the second task. It had been one of her biggest worries for the tournament. She didn't know if they had changed any of the rules for the tournament. Hopefully they did but she would have to ask the Headmaster. Something she could do tomorrow.

Arriving in her dorm she swiftly changed into worm pajamas and settled into her bed with her charms book. Perhaps there was another spell in there that could help her fight a dragon. She should also probably read about Dragons as well.

After an hour of reading her book she put it away and started to read. She needed her rest for all the training she would be putting herself through. It would be good to faint from magical exhaustion suddenly a flash of a face went past her eyes but she shook her head. It was probably only her imagination.

…Dream…

"Sakura!" Came a joyful shout that made Sakura turn.

She was confused, how on earth did she appear here when only seconds before she had been in her bed at Hogwarts. Suddenly she saw a small boy of twelve standing behind her. He was short and hadn't lost his baby fat. He had soft brown hair and a wide grin on his face.

Sudden realization hit her like a tone of bricks. Standing before her was her old friend, Oliver Longbottom.

"Oliver?" She whispered eyes growing wide as his smile grew.

"How you grew!" He exclaimed and suddenly her knees gave out and she fell to the ground in shock. "Why are you so shocked to see me?"

"Because…you're supposed to be dead," She whispered.

"Well I am but it's been a while. I guess my little brother did a good job in continuing the line though. You have one of my family members in your year." He said cheerfully.

"Neville Longbottom, very sweet." She whispered.

"Yeah well anyway I guess we are here for a reason. But boy it's great to see you again. I missed you. I was kind of shocked when I found out you were actually a time traveler." He babbled making her blink then a small smile started to form on her lips and she laughed softly.

"You always were one for babbling Oliver." She chuckled making him grin. "So I guess you know that I'm a "Champion". She said, hissing the word Champion as she did so.

"Yes I was watching. I don't know who did it Sakura but you need to be on your guard. I suspect this person is after your life." Olive whispered looking down at his feet.

"It's a big possibility after all I'm a Potter and a Flamel we always seem to attract attention." She chuckled.

"Oh I met your birth parents. They are really nice people!" Oliver exclaimed making Sakura smile.

"I know. Tell them…tell them I love them Oliver. Tell them thank you." She whispered making him blink.

"Sure I can do that for you. Now I think are time is running out. Be strong Sakura. I know you can win this tournament but you have to survive this tournament. Be like you always have been. Fiery tempered and full of surprises. Also don't forget to pull more pranks. I haven't seen one in ages!" He exclaimed making her laugh.

"Sure thing Oliver, She agreed.

"So long Sakura. Next time we meet you better be old." He shouted and suddenly everything turned to darkness.