Draco Malfoy sat looking at a tall hedgemaze. More accurately, he was looking at a great green hedge, ten foot tall. It was boring. Yes, they'd all enjoyed watching each of the contestants run in, but... other than that, what was there to do? Predictably, Draco and Pansy took up the complaint bucket brigade. They were bluffing and blustering, but Slytherins pick up deception at their Mother's cradle, so at least Greg and Vince were eating it up,.

Two sets of red sparks, two people out. Crum and the blooded Veela.

And then silence, and more silence.

This was REALLY boring.

Maybe it sold more papers?

Draco really didn't know, but having everyone out here was just a dire snoozefest.

Suddenly, Harry Potter appeared, in front of the judges, holding a cup.

His other hand held an unconscious Hufflepuff, quite a bit bigger than Potter.

Draco watched, muscles tense in his relaxed position.

All the near row students (of which Draco was one), heard him shout, "He's back!" This was, predictably, after saying something to Snape (field medic) and Dumbledore (Man in Charge).

Draco felt his blood run cold, and his lips curl into a murderous smile.

Showtime. HIs eyes caught Luna's and she nodded back at him.

Luna loved well thought out, well coordinated plans. By the time Harry Potter had made it to the Hospital wing, she was calmly waiting for Albus Dumbledore in his very office. She was half asleep by the time he stumbled back inside. He touched her gently to rouse her, with those twinkly eyes of his.

"Luna Lovegood, what can I do for you?"

"I come on a matter of most urgency, which I cannot discuss in detail. I do however need a favor. Can you spare two safehouses?"

Dumbledore smiled, "And will I get them back when you're done with them?"

"I'm afraid that would be inadvisable." Luna gave a pretty frown.

Dumbledore nodded, "Then I can see why you don't want to tell me your full plans. I'll pass you the names within 24 hours, if that's not going to skunk your plans."

Luna folded her hands in her lap, "That would be perfect."

[a/n: Yes, I do know Cedric's dead. DRACO doesn't, so don't metagame. Leave a review?]