It was a bit cold that day, the day of the First Task in the Triwizard Tournament. Erin and Hermione both were sweaters and Ron was wearing his hat with the tassels that his mum had knitted for him the year before. It was a bit of a walk to the stadium, but they didn't mind. No one did really. There was a preset path to follow and everyone had to pass by Fred and George who were taking bets, "Hey, you three!" George called. "Fancy a bet? C'mon, Erin, no ones betting on Harry at'all!"

"All right," She said taking some money out of her purse. "What are the odds?"

"At the moment it's 100 to 1 against Harry."

"I'll bet 1 Galleon on Harry then. What is your cut?"

"Anything lost." Fred smirked.

She chuckled and they headed on for the stadium. Once inside Charlie waved to them from the stands. They waved back and joined him. "I should have bet against the git." Ron said. But they knew he didn't have any money.

"Cheer up, Ronny," Charlie said with a smile. "This is going to be a very memorable day. Just wait and see."

Erin and Hermione went to go wish Harry good luck and they both rushed in and hugged him just as a flash went off. "Ah, young love…" Rita Skeeter was saying and then paused when she realized that there were two girls there. "Or something to that affect." She went hurriedly on. "If everything goes well, you might just make the front page. I can see the headline now 'Potter has the girls all over him' or something catchy along those lines."

"You even try it and I'm going to rip you limb for limb."

"Oh, Erin Black, yes…" Rita said. "Wouldn't Harry be surprised to know some things in your past."

"Actually, I already know them." Harry almost growled.

"You do not belong here!" Viktor said coming up. "This tent is for participants only and their friends." Hermione smiled a bit at him.

"Ah, yes, very well." Rita said just as Dumbledore came in.

"Ah contestants, yes, come forward, and—" He looked around. "Miss Granger, Miss Black, what are you doing in here?"

"We-we were just leaving," Hermione said as she and Erin backed out. They went back to their seats. "Oh, that Skeeter woman makes me so mad!" Hermione fumed.

"You're not the only one.

They sat down with Charlie and Ron when Dumbledore came out introducing Cedric Diggory to be the first. Everyone was tensed as they saw the dragon tethered there with a clutch of eggs.

Cedric seemed calm and collected, but he was sweating a bit as he approached the dragon. He bit his lip a little making some girls swoon behind them. Hermione and Erin rolled their eyes. Cedric had since started concentrating on a large rock that he was doing some magic on. It turned into a large dog and started running around. The dragon went after it. Cedric tried to get near the eggs. The dragon wasn't really moving though and the dog wasn't keeping its attention as well as he hoped. It took a long time and then Cedric darted in grabbing the golden egg. Everyone was cheering as a jet of fire set Cedric on fire! There were shrieks and screams from the crowd.

"It's just his hair." Erin said.

"He'll be fine." Ron agreed.

The dragon handlers got the dragon stunned and it and the eggs out of there while Pomfrey took over with Cedric. They got the next dragon ready and Fleur entered. This one was kind of boring. Erin leaned back yawning as the girl tried to charm the dragon into some sort of trance. It wasn't that is wasn't good magic…just it took so long. She took longer than Cedric did in getting the egg. At least it felt like it. Everyone cheered when she was done, Erin because she was finally done.

After Fleur came Viktor and he was the fastest of them all. He used a Confundus Charm in the dragon's eyes. Unfortunately the dragon got confused and smashed most of the real eggs. He did get the egg though. They would be taking off a lot of points for the real ones getting damaged like that.

And then it was Harry's turn. He came out cautiously and then the Hungarian Horntail was seriously angry as it went after him. "C'mon, Harry!" Hermione and Erin were screaming at him. "Use your wand, Harry!! Use your wand!"

It seemed to take forever, though it was only seconds when Harry aimed his wand at the sky. "Accio Firebolt!"

People were laughing at Harry as he dodged the dragon hiding behind some rocks. And then, "LOOK!" Everyone turned to see Harry's broom come streaking through the sky right towards the stadium and Harry. The Horntail struck with its massive tail and Harry jumped just in time onto the broom.

The dragon reared up and the chain broke! There were screams as Harry tried to get away from the thing, destroying only a bit of the stadium…not his fault, the dragon was the one that did it. They flew off back towards the castle. No one could see them anymore, they could just hear the roars from the dragon. Hermione and Erin were holding hands tightly worrying about Harry until they realized Ron was crying. "He could die and I've been so mean to him!" He blubbered.

"Ron, it's ok…" Hermione said looking slightly disturbed at this.

"No, it's not! He couldn't have possible put his name in on purpose! I knew he didn't…I just…"

"We know, Ron…you were a bit jealous. And believe me," Erin said. "Harry doesn't understand anyone's jealous of him. He has a bloody horrible life."

"Yeah, I know…I just…everyone loves Harry!"

"No, most people secretly hate him." Hermione said. "Well…at least they have been the last few weeks."

"No kidding," Erin said and grinned remembering all the pretty little fires she had set on people.

"THERE HE IS!"

Everyone turned to see Harry, looking rather exhausted touch down in the stadium taking up the egg. Everyone cheered, but he was watching Hermione, Erin, and Ron who were jumping up and down and cheering just for him. He smiled. It meant the most to have those three cheering for him, because, at least Erin and Hermione, had never doubted him. Never strayed from believing that he didn't want this…never had, but he had to do it because if not it was quite obvious he would be killed.