A/N: What's up? Welcome to my story, The Hufflepuff's Gryffindor. It used to be called What He Could've Been. I changed it around and reposted it, due to some...unpleasant reviews. But that stuff doesn't matter now. Oh, by the way, I'm looking for a beta. If anyone's interested, please let me know. On with the show!

His Smile

'Maybe I shouldn't have chosen to study outside today.' I thought as another gust of wind threatened to scatter my homework into the lake. Sighing, I began to shovel all of my school supplies into my bag when Whoosh! The wind managed to steal my potions essay.

"Oh no!" I thought out loud as I started chasing after the soaring parchment. Suddenly, a streak of yellow and black sped past and knocked me over.

"Hey!" I yelled as I ran after the streak and my essay. The "streak" soon revealed itself as a person as he jumped up into the air and grabbed my essay before it landed in the tentacles of the giant squid. I reached him just as he came back down to solid ground and he spun around, handing me my work.

"Here you go. I'm Cedric Diggory, by the way. You might want to hold on to that more carefully. Snape isn't forgiving about missing work. Whether it was eaten by a giant squid or not," he laughed and smiled at me. I caught myself staring at his face, recognizing it from somewhere.

"Oh, uh...I'm Bre, Bre Lane," I replied, extending my hand without taking my eyes away from his face. His smile was enchanting. Where had I seen it before?

"Well, Bre Lane, would you like to study with me in the library? I've got some potions homework that I have to finish up, too," he said as he shook my hand.

"I'd love to," I said, realizing what I said after I said it.

"Great. Meet me there after dinner. See you then," he flashed me another one of his brilliant smiles and jogged towards the castle. I stared after him, my heart skipping a beat when he looked back and waved, as if he knew I was watching him. After he had gone, I slowly began dragging my feet to the heavy oak doors leading into Hogwarts.

At dinner that night...

"What's with you? You've had a weird, dreamy little smile plastered on your face ever since you came in from the lake," said Ginny Weasley, fixing me with an odd look. I grinned and shook my head, trying ward off any other questions. Unfortunately, Ginny never settled for less than what she wanted to know.

"Come on! What happened to you? Did you meet a hot merman?" She asked, a silly smirk on her face.

"As a matter of fact...yes I did and we plan to run, or rather, swim away together and live happily ever after," I stated, taking a sip of my pumpkin juice.

"What the bloody hell are you talking about?" Asked Ron as he, Hermione, and Harry filled the seats around us.

"Bre's one true love. He's a merman," said Ginny, as nonchalantly as if she were talking about the weather. Hermione, Ginny and I burst into laughter at the looks on the boys' faces.

"Uh...congratulations?" Asked Harry, still confused. Ron was staring at me as if I had said I was about to marry Snape.

"You bloody idiot! She's kidding!" Hermione choked out between laughs. Harry and Ron finally got it and laughed along, although Ron still looked unsure.

"Guys, I'm gonna.." I was cut off as Cedric walked up to where I was sitting.

"Hey, ready to go?" He asked, acknowledging each of my friends. I nodded slowly and took the hand he offered to help me up. As we walked out of the Great Hall, I turned around and waved bye to a shocked-looking trio and Ginny.

A/N: Sorry this chapter's a bit slow and short, but it's just the beginning. Oh, just in case it's unclear, Cedric and Bre aren't holding hands as they're walking out of the Great Hall. They aren't a couple-yet. Please REVIEW!