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Chapter 19

"Do you know who that was?" asked Ron craning his neck over the sea of students.

"Is that who I think that is?" Annie said standing on tip-toe to catch a glimpse of the Durmstrang student.

"It was!" exclaimed Harry pushing Annie down so he could see.

"Would either of you mind filling me in?" asked Hermione.

"That's Viktor Krum, Hermione! You should know, he only stood, like, a foot away from us at the Cup!" said Annie.

"Oh, I thought he looked familiar."

They walked into the Great Hall with the rest of the students and sat down at the Gryffindor table. Ron looked around and watched as the Durmstrang students sat down at the Slytherin table. Annie watched as the Beauxbatons students paused in the doorway of the Great Hall before deciding to sit with the Ravenclaws. Annie turned to look at the Staff table and noticed that Mr. Filch was adding more chairs.

"Hey, why is Filch adding four chairs? There are only two more people tonight," she said nodding at the table.

Harry spun around to look. "Maybe those chairs are for them," he said jerking a thumb at Mr. Crouch and Mr. Bagman who had just walked into the Great Hall with Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall and Headmaster and Headmistress of Durmstrang and Beauxbatons.

Annie leaned into George's chest and he wrapped his arms around her. She knew he and Fred were eyeing Ludo Bagman and she almost hear their minds whizzing with identical plans to corner him. She looked up at him and he gave her the devilish smile that she loved so much.

"Don't do anything stupid," she said smiling back. "I know what you're thinking. The both of you." Annie shot Fred a look and he gave a grin identical to George's.

George laughed and kissed the top of her head.

The teachers and the Ministry officials took their seats at the High table and Dumbledore stood up and raised his hands. The Hall fell silent at once and each student turned their attention to the man.

"Before we tuck in to our magnificent feast, I would first like to welcome our guests," he said, his voice booming off the walls. "Please welcome Madame Maxime and the students of Beauxbatons," a polite applause erupted from the students. "And Professor Karkaroff and his Durmstrang students." After a short ovation, Dumbledore raised his hands for silence once more. "You may have also noticed our guests from the Ministry of Magic, Mr. Crouch and Mr. Bagman." Dumbledore gestured to each man, Mr. Crouch giving a slight inclination of his head and Mr. Bagman waving jovially at the students. "Now that we have given the introductions, please enjoy your dinners."

Food appeared on the tables and Annie's eyes lit up as they always did when she saw food. She filled her plate and dug in. After a few minutes, she looked up and found Ron and Harry staring over at the Ravenclaw table.

"What are you two looking at?" she asked.

Hermione followed their gaze. "Well, Harry's looking at Cho Chang and Ron seems to have taken a liking to some French girl from Beauxbatons."

"I swear she's just not some French girl, Hermione," said Ron turning back to his dinner. "I think she has some veela in her. Look at her hair, the way it flows."

Fred and Lee looked over Ron's shoulder. The girl's silvery hair flowed down her back and shined in the candlelight from the Hall.

"Well, Ronnie, here's your chance to talk to her. She's coming this way," said Fred nodding at the girl making her way over to the Gryffindor table.

Ron panicked and ran his hands through his hair. The girl tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around.

"Are you done with zat?" she said pointing to a dish on the table.

Ron nodded and handed her the dish. She took the bowl and carried it away and sat back down at the Ravenclaw table. Ron turned back to the table, his face completely scarlet.

Harry sniggered into his hand. "Smooth."

"Shut up."

The students ate their dinners and talked about what they thought about the guests. After everyone was finished, Professor Dumbledore stood up and the Hall went silent once more.

"Well, I think it is time to discuss The Triwizard Tournament," he said flinging his arms out to his side. The students of Hogwarts erupted into cheers while the Durmstrang and Beauxbatons students gave a polite applause. "Mr. Filch if you would please bring the Goblet of Fire forward."

Filch walked forward carrying a large casket. He placed it down at Professor Dumbledore's feet as the students watched him tap it three times with awe. The casket melted away to reveal a large wooden goblet with blue flames erupting from the center.

"The Goblet of Fire will serve as an impartial judge in the choosing of the three champions. Those who are of age that wishes to enter, that is seventeen, can do so after the conclusion of this feast and up until tomorrow evening. You will place your name and school on a slip of parchment and drop it into the Goblet," announced Professor Dumbledore to the quiet and attentive Hall. "Tomorrow evening on Halloween, the Goblet of Fire will spew forth the names of those worthy to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. Please, enter only if you are ready to face the dangers placed ahead of the chosen champions.

"The Tournament will consist of three tasks that will test the champions' every magical ability. Professor Karkaroff, Madame Maxime, Mr. Crouch, Mr. Bagman and I will all serve as judges during the competition, At the end of the Tournament the champion will be presented with the Triwizard Cup and the prize of one thousand Galleons" he continued. He looked around at the students who broke out into excited whispers. Professor Dumbledore raised his hand and silence fell over the Hall once more. "Again, I must advise those who do not meet the age requirement not to enter. The Goblet will be placed in the Entrance Hall and age limitations done by myself will be placed around it.

"With that said, I am sure you are very tired. Now, off to bed. The Triwizard Tournament has begun." Dumbledore dismissed the students with a nod of his head and turned back to the staff table.

Annie and her friends got up from the Gryffindor table and followed the crowd out of the Hall. Ron looked over the crowd for Viktor Krum and Harry stared at the back of Cho Chang's head. Annie and Hermione looked at each other and rolled their eyes. George took Annie's hand they walked ahead of Fred and Lee out the doors and up the stairs.

"So, have two finished that ageing potion yet?" Annie asked turning around to face Fred.

"We're finishing it tonight," he answered. "Why, are you thinking about joining in our plan?"

"No."

"You're really going to try that ageing potion then?" Harry asked as they followed a crowd of chattering Gryffindors.

"We are indeed," replied George. "Trying to add more fame to your name, Harry? Because we'll be happy to share some of it."

Harry laughed and shook his head. "Nah, I've had enough attention in my lifetime. You guys go for it."

They reached the portrait of the Fat Lady and waited for their turn to crawl through. Once inside the common room, Harry, Ron and Hermione bid goodnight and went to their respective dorms. Fred and Lee followed Harry and Ron up the stairs leaving George and Annie alone. They made their way to the armchairs by the fire and George sat down in one pulling Annie onto his lap. She leaned down and kissed him full on the lips. When they finally broke apart George's lips curled into a smile.

"Well, hello there," she said running a hand though her curly hair.

"Hi," she smiled and kissed his nose.

"So, tomorrow is Halloween," he was interrupted by a kiss. "And I was thinking-" interrupted again. "We could go-" again. "Into Hogsmeade," again. "Again," he finished.

When they broke apart a second time Annie smiled. "I think that could be arranged. Tomorrow after breakfast?"

George answered her question with a kiss. The two remained that way until they fell asleep together in the armchair. It wasn't until Fred sitting on top of Annie did they wake up.

"Merlin's pants, Fred! Get off me!" she yelled pushing the twin off her lap and onto the floor.

Lee helped Fred off the floor and the two laughed.

"I couldn't help myself," he said as Annie swung her feet around and stood up.

"You can never leave us alone, can you?" she said poking Fred in the chest.

"Oh, come off it, Annie. You two had the entire night to be alone."

Annie opened her mouth to say something but closed. She turned on her heel and walked up the stairs to the fourth-year girls' dormitory. When she came in she opened her trunk and started searching for some clothes. Hermione came over and sat down on Annie's bed.

"So, you didn't sleep here last night," she said.

"No, I did not," Annie answered going red in the face as she pulled a t-shirt out of her trunk. "George and I fell asleep on the chair and we were rudely awakened by Fred and Lee just now."

"Ah, well I'm going downstairs to wait for Harry and Ron. Do you want us to wait for you?" Hermione asked eyeing her best friend curiously.

Annie stood up and went into the bathroom. She poked her head out and said, "Yes please." Hermione nodded and made her way to the door. "We didn't do anything!" Annie called after her.

Twenty minutes later she was running down the stairs and she, Harry, Ron and Hermione were climbing out of the portrait hole. They made their way down to the Great Hall for breakfast. They weren't there long before Angelina Johnson came in and announced that she had put her name into the Goblet of Fire. When they were finished their breakfasts they sat on the stairs in the Entrance Hall, munching on toast and watching the Goblet of Fire. Just then, they heard laughter and cheers coming down the stairs behind them. They turned around to see Fred and George running down the stairs followed by Lee and some other students in their year. Annie leapt to her feet and joined Lee in the crowd that had just formed around the twins.

"You've taken it then?" she asked excitedly.

"It won't work, I hope you know that," called Hermione from the stairs.

"And why won't it, Hermione?" asked George.

Hermione sighed. "Dumbledore's put and Age Line around the Goblet, don't you see?" she said indicating a large circle drawn on the floor. "Age potions won't fool it. I'm sure Dumbledore has thought about that trick."

"Oh come on," said Fred leaning his arm on George's shoulder. "This plan is so stupid, he probably never even thought about it."

"Just let them have their fun, Hermione," said Lee.

Hermione shook her head. "Okay, but don't say I didn't warn you.

Annie stood on tip-toe and kissed George on the cheek. "Good luck."

The twins looked at each other and identical grins spread across their faces. They took one step forward and found themselves on the other side of the line. They took out their slips of parchment and dropped them into the Goblet of Fire. The students cheered as George and Fred each took a bow. Suddenly, their parchment slips were ejected from the Goblet and the twins were expelled from the circle. When they sat up, they were each sporting magnificent, matching red beards. Everyone started laughing but fell quiet when they saw Professor Dumbledore standing in the Hall.

"I suspect an ageing potion," he said calmly, the sides of his beard twitching into a smile. "You may want to go visit Madame Pomfrey and have her return you to normal. Although I do think you two look rather fetching with beards."

Fred and George stood up and stalked off toward the Hospital Wing with Lee following behind them still laughing hysterically. Annie waved to Harry, Ron and Hermione and made to follow them.

Annie and a now beardless George walked into The Three Broomsticks hand-in-hand and laughing. They walked up to the bar and Madame Rosmerta smiled.

"Well if it isn't my favorite young couple," she said leaning over the bar and winking at them as they sat down.

"Hi, Rosie," said Annie. "Two Butterbeers, please."

"Coming right up," Madame Rosmerta chimed. She rang up the order and placed two Butterbeers on the bar.

Annie and George sat at the bar talking and laughing with Madame Rosmerta and any random customer that just happened to come in. An hour went by and Annie heard the door open and turned around to greet the customer. But once she spun around, she received a huge shock.

"Dad?"

Sirius stopped just inside the door, his arm wrapped around a very pretty woman's shoulders. "Annie, what the hell are you doing here?"