Chapter 8
A/N: Between this chapter and the last, Harry visited Hagrid, found out about the dragons, and spoke to Sirius. Then he told Cedric about the dragons and worked out a strategy with Moody.
Just making it clear
And I'd like to offer my sincerest apologies. I'mreally sorry that it's been so long since my last update. My internet download limit ran out, which meant I couldn't get on Sorry, but it'll probably be a while before I update after today, because school starts again tomorrow.
Harry was anxious to practice Summoning Charms. He'd wanted to skip Divination, but Hermione had refused point-blank to skive off Arithmancy, and there was no use trying without her.
He was hurrying towards the tower when he saw Lily and Anakin. He paused, then approached them. "Um… hello?" he said tentatively.
They both turned towards him. "Hello, Harry," said Anakin. "Can we help you?"
He and Lily were worried. They thought Harry was there to ask how they'd known about his meeting with Sirius. But, as hoped, the stress of the First Task had driven out of his mind.
Harry swallowed nervously. "Er… the first task… is dragons."
He'd expected surprise or suspicion. But they just nodded. "We know," said Lily, calmly.
Harry gaped at her. "You know? How?"
"Oh, we have our sources," said Anakin airily, waving his hand around. Lily rolled her eyes at him.
"Thank you for thinking of us, Harry," she said, smiling warmly at him. Harry was struck by a feeling of familiarity… But it passed, and he put it aside. "Don't you have a lesson to go to?"
"Yes… Divination," he groaned.
"Well, you don't want to be any later, do you? And, thank you, again."
She smiled at him, but it was clearly a dismissal. Harry took the hint.
A/N: Help! Please! I need ideas for how Lily and Anakin can defeat the second Challenge.
I'd also like to know: who should be taken? I'm thinking either Ginny or Draco, but I'd like your opinions. Fred and/or George are possibilities, as well…
