Chapter 12
The Second Task Part 2
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, but I have the book!
Flashback:
"The Second Task of the Triwizard Tournament will now begin!" Bagman's loud voice boomed.
"On your marks… three… two… one!" he said. I jumped with the feeling of joy and confidence!
I feel like I have this thing inside me that I can do it.
I can hear the ringing sounds of the people applauding, it makes me proud.
Mixed emotions are bubbling inside me, one is what will happen to me and another one is my confidence in myself that I can survive whatever will happen in this Second Task.
End of Flashback
I dived into the water and did my bubble-head charm. At last, I could breathe underwater. Alright, so where am I supposed to go to see what I'm looking for?
I'd better follow Harry, maybe he knows the way.
I followed Harry and I saw Viktor Krum just behind me, then I saw Myrtle! She talked to Harry about going to that part… I didn't hear everything though because…
A grindylow wrapped its limbs around me. I knew what that spell was, "Relashio!" The grindylow untangled itself from me and then swam off to another direction.
Now, I'd just follow Harry.
I swam where he swam, it seems like after 30 minutes or so, I heard the merpeople singing! Yes, I'm near!
And the hostages might be near too!
I saw people, floating, they're in Hogwarts robes! Huh? Merpeople in Hogwarts robes? Will Dumbledore do that to them? Wow, how harsh… oh wait, they're not merpeople! They're the hostages! Was I a weirdo!
Okay, so big time, there are four people, who am I supposed to rescue?
I guess it's Cho Chang, anyway.
I had a pocket knife with me, good thing. I looked at Harry and signaled him just to rescue your friend. Maybe he's confused between Hermione and Ron since both of them are his friends, might as well leave it to him.
I cut the vines on Cho's legs and hands and swam up.
When I reached the top, Cho suddenly woke up too, so they were just sleeping! I just hope Harry, Viktor and Fleur are okay down there.
Madam Pomfrey handed us two really thick, white towels.
Cho said, "Hey, you were the first one who went up to the surface! Congratulations!" I shook her hand and said, "Thanks!"
What's taking Harry so long though, he actually got there first! Attacked by a grindylow maybe.
Cho asked, "What did you use when you going to save me?" "Oh just the Bubble head charm." I told her.
"Oh…" she said. I saw Krum went to the surface with Hermione. How's Harry doing down there?
I asked Krum, "Did you see Harry Potter down there?" he said, "Yes, but he vas thinking something, I do not know."
Harry! You could've won! Silly person! He should have gotten Ron at once, now it's really past an hour!
Madam Pomfrey handed Krum and Hermione thick towels. Fleur went up the surface but with no one but herself.
She cried, "My poor, poor sisster! I waz attacked by zose greendylows! Now I cannot get her back!"
Her Beauxbaton friends comforted her.
Suddenly Harry went to the surface with two other people, Ron and Fleur's sister!
"Why the hell were you thinking we were dead?" asked Ron in a mocking way. I'm quite sure Harry felt quite embarrassed about it.
Fleur was quite happy and didn't have a grudge against Harry.
I got 47 points while Harry got 45 points and Krum got 40 points and Fleur got 25, unfortunately.
Timothy said, "Congratulations! How did you figure out about the egg though?"
I told him, "Aww nothing…." I didn't want Professor Moody to get in trouble about this telling me about the egg thing.
Cho grinned at me and then walked away with her friend.
"Let's go to the Common Room, they said there would be a party for your victory!" Timothy said.
I felt quite shy though also full with pride that I had won over Harry… the party was fun though and oh man, I feel like I'm writing on a diary with my feelings all circling around me.
What's important though is that I did it! I didn't die or anything in this task, what about the third task though… what dangers lie there?
Timothy went to me and asked, "You still don't want to eat anything? Are you sure you're okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine, I'm enjoying the party, it's okay!" I told him.
"Oh man, Cedric! You're so cool! You won first place in the task!" Helen said, who one of the really crazy girls is.
"Yeah, umm thanks," I told her.
Vanessa came over and told me in a small voice, "I'm happy for you, you did your best! I thought you didn't know about the Bubble head charm, you should have asked me and not sulk around in the library next time!"
Right… what kind of Hufflepuff is this? She's not meek and kind as everyone says Hufflepuff is! Oh well, that's life!
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