How I Changed Fate- 16: 10 Reasons Not to Mess with a Malfoy

In ainm Dhia*, I messed up big time. Maybe things would have been better if I hadn't told Draco, but honestly, I think it would have been worst. First off, he would not let me out of his sight and because he isn't allowed in any of the other houses, I had to stay in Slytherin till he was satisfied that I was wrong. I was unsurprised when Draco demanded that he be allowed to follow me everywhere. It wasn't that bad…Until Cedric came to talk to me.

I didn't quiet remember when Cedric put his name in, but when he did, he rushed to the library where I was reading (with Draco of course). Cedric feel to his knees in front of me and began sobbing. "I'm sorry Louise, but it didn't burn to ashes." Cedric looked at me with tears in his eyes, "The goblet accepted your name."

Draco visibly jerked when he heard that. I quietly asked Cedric to leave when Draco grabbed me by the arm and began dragging me to the Slytherin common room. When we got there, he picked the seat we usually sat in and forced me into his lap. I could feel his sadness dripping from him, and I knew nothing I said was going to comfort him. It wasn't long till he spoke softly. "I always thought nothing bad could ever happen to you. You used to be so careful. You never did anything that put yourself or those around you in danger ever since that accident we had when we were kids. We promised each other that if we felt danger, we would get an adult; why didn't you just get a teacher to listen to you?"

"Draco, I know that no matter what I say this instant you will try to convince me to let it go, but Draco, I can't do that. Harry is family now, I lost almost all of my family and he's lost all of his. If I can't even protect him from this then I am no better than the monster who put him there in the first place." I felt my sadness drip down my face. It was mine, and I knew it because Draco's sadness was filled with tiredness but mine was filled with anger.

"What will you do if you get chosen?"

"I will ask for help from my elders and do my best like always."

"No, I meant… You have never been around so many people and emotions before what will you do if your powers go off?"

I did not want to tell him that I probably wasn't going to have that issue anymore quiet yet, but I also didn't want to worry him. "I went to the world cup and it was rough, but I managed alright. I will just try to focus on one person's feelings so that I don't get overwhelmed."

"And if Harry still somehow becomes a champion?"

"Then we will no longer have to worry about going to Hogwarts next year because Mhamó* will have destroyed it to the ground."

He gave a little laugh then became serious. "If Dumbledore thinks he can get away with having both you and Harry in the tournament then he just decided to mess with the wrong person."

I wondered briefly what Draco would do to Dumbledore, but decided it didn't matter. Now all I had to do was become champion; which all depended on whether the Goblet thought I was worthy.

Luckily, we didn't have to wait long for the champions to be chosen. The next day, I was sitting with Harry with the Gryffindors. "Who do you think will be the Hogwarts champion?" Hermione asked.

"Probably Cedric," I answered, "he has always been a good student and has treated everyone at this school with respect. If he isn't what Hogwarts represents than I don't know who is."

"Krum is going to get Durmstrang's champion. I just know it." Ron said with a sparkle in his eye.

Harry finally spoke up. "I'm just glad I won't have to participate because it would be nice to have one normal year."

Poor unlucky Harry Potter, if only he knew, if only I could tell him…

The names started being called and just like the book first were the other schools and last was Hogwarts. I listened and watched as the two names were called. The world felt slow, impossibly slow, before a third name shot out of the Goblet and was caught… by a stranger? A young man with brown hair stood with the paper in his grasp in such a way no one could read it. His face wasn't clear and all anyone could see were his ice blue eyes.

When he opened his mouth a language unfamiliar to my ears came out. It sounded dark and stormy. This man was angry. Finally, he began to speak English. "I never thought I would come back to these halls… I always wanted too but it wouldn't have been the same and now I'm sad I left it behind. I had heard that it had become a school, but instead of learning all I see is pride… Would he have been proud to hear what became of this place I wonder? No matter, I leave you with this cheating has not been done this day."

There was a silence after the man left with the paper continuing its drift downward. The first thing that was heard was Dumbledore saying "Louise Regan."

A huge gasp rand throughout the air leaving behind what seemed an echo. I felt tears form in my eyes as I stood and whispery said "Well, that's that." I walked up accepting that this year was going to be the most difficult year. Then like artwork already painted the fourth and final name flew out into the air, drifted down and was caught by Dumbledore. He choked on the name like it hurt to talk. "Harry Potter."

The accusatory roar that followed Harry to the front was silenced by the loud thud of my knees hitting the flour and the wind gusting through the hall. I cried loudly, begging the air for it not to be true. I felt so heartbroken, but I knew the feeling wasn't mine. I breathed in and saw Draco eyes a molten silver. I understood right then and there why no one messed with a Malfoy because who could survive the intense burning anger that came with those eyes.

I knew two things when I saw the anger in his eyes, one he really does love me and two, I had convinced everyone, including Draco, that neither I nor Harry wanted to be a part of this tournament. After the story moved on for the day and I was finally alone I wrote two letters one for Mhamó and another for Remus. They were both two words long. I'm sorry.

In ainm Dhia= God damn it, Mhamó= Grandma. Another day, another chapter! I can't wait to write the rest!