Authors Note: Again sorry about the wait. Please review and let me know what you think. Thanks a lot and Enjoy!
Time went by fast as everyone talked about who was entering the Triwizard Cup. It was a surprise when Sirius's reply came since everyone had forgotten due to all of the excitement. Harry opened the letter and unfolded it as he read aloud,
Harry Good to hear from you. Not much has changed here either. Its good to hear you are doing well. About my family, there's not much to tell. After all, I have been in Azkaban for a long time. Tell Ron not to believe everything he hears unless it comes from the person's mouth themselves. I am curious to hear more about this rumor though. Can you tell me who they think my children are? Chuckle its almost flattering to know im still talked about. I miss you Harry. Buckbeak says hello. Tell everyone hello for me. Sirius".
Harry paused as he looked at Keith who was trying to reinsure Summer that its alright.
"Don't worry Summer, I think he's playing us. He thinks that we don't know and that you guys aren't really here.", said Harry with a supportive smile.
Hermione nodded , "He must know that's why he didn't come right out and deny it".
Summer smiled, "Thanks guys. Well I'd better go, I have to research some more for my History essay", she said as she grabbed her bag and headed out the Portrait Hole.
"Me too", said Harry as he headed out the Portrait Hole.
Hermione exchanged looks with Keith as she smiled at the thought of maybe Harry and Summer finally getting together.
In the library Summer was scanning the books for her essay on the werewolf laws. She knew enough of them to know they're horrible and hated to see her favorite uncle go through it.
On the other side Harry was looking for a book for his essay on werewolf laws too. He stopped when he heard somebody mumbling on the other side. He quietly walked to the end as he poked his head around and found Summer picking up a book and looking at it in disgust then putting it back.
"Something you don't like?", asked Harry curiously as he walked over.
Summer smiled as she looked up from the book to him, "Well this book is crazy, you'd think that werewolves were blood thirsty hungry animals twenty four seven."
"You mean you don't think that they are?", asked Harry.
"No, I mean my Uncle Remus helped raise me and I have no problem with him, he's the only father figure I've really had.." , she said as she trailed off.
"Remus Lupin?", asked Harry thinking first Sirius, now Remus?
"Yeah, he taught here last year", she said nodding.
Harry nodded back smiling, "He was the best Defense Against the Dark teacher we ever had."
"He's great", said Summer as she gathered some books off the shelf and headed to a table near them.
Harry sat down next to her watching her write down notes. She looked up from her notes as he quickly turned away blushing.
"Summer, I was just wondering..", said Harry trying to gather himself together to ask her out.
"What?", asked Summer smiling flirtingly as her eyes lit up at the thought of Harry asking her out.
"That maybe you could help me with my essay.", Harry blurted out. That was great, thought Harry. I can take on Voldemort but I can't ask a girl out.
Summer looked down as her face fell then she looked back up, "Sure Harry." She moved over to the chair next to him reading over what he had so far. "Well you just need some more information", said Summer as she reached for a book at the same time as Harry. Their hands touched as they each felt a bolt of electricity run through them as they leaned in towards each other almost in slow motion. Summer smiled softly as they got closer and Harry could feel the adrenalin rushing through his body.
"Bloody Hell!", yelled Ron as he stubbed his toe on a book nearby.
Harry backed away quickly embarrassed as Ron walked over.
Summer confused started gathering books as she stuffed them in her bag. "Im going to go find Hermione", she said as she walked off.
"What was that all about?", asked Ron as he rubbed his toe.
"I wish I knew", said Harry softly as he watched her walk out the door.
Summer walked into the Common Room to find Hermione curled up in a chair with Crookshanks reading.
"Hermione..", asked Summer still in dismay over what just happened.
"What?", answered Hermione as she looked up from her book.
"Do you think Harry likes me?", she asked looking at Hermione intently waiting for her reply.
"Well you should ask him", said Hermione not wanting to get stuck in this.
"But what if he doesn't like me!", exclaimed. "It would ruin everything", she said distressed.
"Welcome to my world", murmured Hermione.
"What?", asked Summer.
"Nothing", said Hermione turning red.
"I have to think of something", said Summer as she sat down on the couch trying to think.
"Well...", said Hermione thinking aloud. "If you really want to prove he likes you, you could try making him jealous. If he gets jealous he likes you. If not..well I doubt that will happen." Summers face lit up, "Hermione that's perfect! All I have to do is find someone who likes me." "But that's not what I meant", said Hermione frantically trying to stop her friend. So many things were running through her head. She was pretty sure Harry liked Summer but so does George. Hermione had to stop herself from screaming out loud and settled for mentally screaming.
I think I'll go find George", said Summer as she headed towards the portrait hole.
"Summer no!", yelled Hermione as the portrait hole door slammed shut.
"Bugger.", said Hermione out loud as she looked around. She wanted to stay out of this..but it was something she had to do. She had to stop this and with that thought she took off running out of the Portrait Hole and towards the Great Hall. I have to find Summer, she thought as she scanned the hallway while running. She spotted Harry, Ron, and Keith leaning against the wall outside of the library. Without even thinking about it she ran over and grabbed a hold of Harry's shirt collar.
"Come on Harry!", she yelled as she took of running again with Harry following against his will.
"Hermione!", Harry yelled bewildered why Hermione was dragging him. Hermione ignored him and kept going.
"Wow Hermione. I didn't know you were in such good shape", yelled Ron after her trying to complement her amazed watching her go full speed ahead with Harry being dragged behind. Hermione decided to ignore that comment...for now. She had more important matters on hand. Meanwhile...
"Your looking really good today", said George as Summer walked in.
"George im wearing a uniform, everyone wears it", she said with a laugh.
"Well it looks especially good on you", said George with a flirty smile.
Summer smiled back flirtingly. "Why thank you. You don't look so bad yourself.
George laughed, "So I've been told", he said joking.
Hermione and Harry flew in the Great Hall as Hermione spotted Summer and George talking. I hope im not too late, she thought as she looked at Harry who was fixing his shirt Hermione had managed to pry half way off of him in the pursuit.
"Harry, you really should go talk to Summer", she said casually hiding her urgent tone.
"I dunno Hermione", said Harry looking at Summer.
"Harry get out there!", she exclaimed as she pushed him in Summer's direction. She watched anxiously praying Harry would win even though George was Ron's brother.
Harry strode over nervously but as he got closer started to gain confidence. As he reached Summer determinedly George flirtingly leaned over and whispered something in Summers ear. Summers face went from surprised to smiling. Harry's grin slowly slid off his face as Summer nodded at George who then took her hands and pulled her into a hug. He turned around and walked past Hermione with a broken heart. Of course, Summer likes George he thought sadly as he left for the Common Room.
Hermione watched Harry leave then turned to look at Summer. I was too late! I should have never suggested it. I was kidding! This is all my fault. I'll have to find some way to fix this..but...Summer looks so happy..well..if she's happy..maybe I'll just wait and see, she thought as she turned to head to the library to sort everything out and give herself time to think before the ceremony where the champions were to be chosen.
Everybody filed into the Great Hall excited as the suspense filled the air on who would be the champions.
"I hope its not Cedric", said Ron as he glanced over at the Hufflepuffs shaking his head.
"Why not?", asked Summer curiously as Georges arm snaked around her waist.
Ron trying to ignore the action replied, "Well after last year in Quidditch..".
"And Angelina should win", said Fred trying to help.
The Great Hall went silent as Professor Dumbledore stood up. "The Goblet of Fire will be revealing the champions momentarily", he said as everyone's eyes turned to the magnificent goblet whose fire was glowing blue.
"Look!", shouted Lee as the fire from the goblet turned red.
It shot out a piece of burnt parchment as Dumbledore reached out and caught it. Everyone held their breath waiting for him to read it aloud.
"And Durmstrongs champion is..Viktor Krum!", read Dumbledore as everyone from Durmstrong plus his fans went wild as the fire went back to blue.
"Of course its him", said Ron over the excitement.
The Great Hall quieted down again as they waited for the next piece of parchment to shoot out. The fire flashed red as another piece of parchment shot out.
"And the champion for Beauxbatons is..Fleur Delacour!", said Dumbledore as most of the guys in the hall clapped with enthusiasm.
Hermione and Summer rolled their eyes as Fleur flipped her hair after shaking hands with Dumbledore before disappearing out of the Great Hall.
"What a big surprise", said Hermione as she mumbled about boys and looks.
Summer had the same look on her face as all the guys watched her go by. She elbowed George in the ribs with a glare. George whispered an apology in her air as a smile formed on her face.
All of Hogwarts students waited with anticipation to see who their champion would be. The fire turned red again as it shot out yet another piece of parchment.
"And the Hogwarts champion is...Cedric Diggory!", exclaimed Dumbledore as the whole Hufflepuff table went ballistic.
"What!", exclaimed Seamus and Dean.
"The pretty boy?", yelled Ron as some of the Hufflepuff students who heard him over the noise turned to glare at him. Cedric disappeared as the noise died down.
"Since our three champions are already picked:...", Dumbledore stopped as a gasp was heard through the hall.
"The fire's red again!", exclaimed Summer.
"It can't be", said Hermione watching intently.
The goblet shot out a piece of parchment as everyone in the hall held the breath. Dumbledore quickly grabbed as his eyebrows went up in fury as he read aloud, "Harry Potter".
Summer let out a gasp that echoed in the dead silent Great Hall.
"There's no way.", said Hermione as she looked at Harry for explanation then to Ron who had no expression what so ever. Harry's mind spun, he didn't put his name in. What was going on?
"Harry Potter!", exclaimed Dumbledore as Harry got up. He could feel every single eye on him in the Great Hall. He could see Summer's worried look along with Hermione's as he walked out of the Great Hall unsure what was going to happen next.
