When the announcement for the Triwizard Champions Selection took place, Ginny wasn't too worried. Of course, Fred and George had tried and failed to put their name in the Goblet and they had the after effects of massively long beards which hung to their waistlines. They had been immediately rushed to hospital Hermione gloated at them for days after their hair removal. It was funny to see the twins scowling so much.

However, as long as her brothers and Harry weren't a part of the tournament, she had no reason to worry.

One morning at breakfast, Ron was telling them, "I can't believe that Cedric is entering for the Hogwarts Champion! It's so unfair that he's of age!" Ginny nearly spat out her breakfast and shook her head in disbelief, "You're joking right?!" Ron shook his head and replied, "Nope. We saw him put his name in. I suppose you were probably having class or something, but it was the day before entries were closing and we all had final period off. So we went to go and see who would put their names in." Ginny groaned and shook her head, "I can't believe it! I didn't think he was the eternal glory type!" Harry muttered under is breath, "And who did you think that type would be? Draco Malfoy?" Ginny rolled her eyes as Ron sniggered and high fived him, "Oh, good one mate." Ginny sighed, "Nope. I just hoped no-one we know would be entering." The truth was that she had developed a slight affection for Cedric, and she didn't want anything horrible to happen to him. However, she would never admit this to the two of them. She also knew that people had died in these tournaments before and it set her on edge. Hermione smiled at her knowingly as they finished breakfast.

Ginny had approached Cedric about his entry into the tournament with her worry after Potions that day which was just before dinner. Dumbledore was going to announce the Triwizard Champions during dinner. She spotted him walking towards the Great Hall for the announcement and told him, "Hey Ced. Do you have a minute to talk?" Cedric turned and grinned, the most charming, boyish smile she had ever seen and replied, "Of course, Gin! What's up?" Ginny continued nervously as she stared at her feet, "Uh...well Ron told me that you had entered the tournament. I'm just worried for your safety; you know how dangerous they can be." Cedric laughed warmly and hugged her, "I appreciate your concern Gin, really I do. But I'm just glad that I may get to represent Hogwarts, you know?" She had nodded that she did understand, but she had still hoped he wouldn't. She sighed, "Oh well, just thought that I might convince you to change your mind." He chuckled, "Sorry it's already set. By the way, how did you guys like the game?" Ginny nodded enthusiastically, "It was the best day of my life! Krum was in a league all on his own!" Cedric nodded in agreement and smiled happily, "Yeah and you know he's also entered the tournament?" Ginny giggled as they walked down to the Great Hall together and she replied, "Yeah! I'm not surprised though! He's such a strong looking guy. By the way, thank you so much for the jersey and the scarf. I needed them both since were so high up." Cedric grinned happily and replied, "It wasn't a problem at all. Please keep them! It's not like I'm going to wear them again." She said her thanks and when they arrived at the Great Hall, Cedric gave her a quick hug and commented, "Thanks for your concern, Gin. We should meet up some time. I feel like we need a three year long catch up!" Ginny nodded and agreed. As she walked towards the Gryffindor found that she liked the way that Cedric smiled at her, and how it made her light up inside.

Now she was busy watching him from a group of Gryffindor's as Dumbledore announced the Triwizard Champion's. After dinner, Dumbledore and the staff had made the tables disappear in order to replace them with benches. Everyone moved aside and took their places on a bench which were usually situated at either end of the hall.

Then the Goblet flared as Dumbledore caught the pieces of parchment and read out each champion's names. First was Fleur Delacour, from Beauxbaton's. She heard the boys cheering and she rolled her eyes. Next was Viktor Krum, from Durmstrang. No surprises there. And the Hogwarts champion...she held her breath as Dumbledore caught the paper, "Cedric Diggory!" Ginny inhaled and felt the panic growing in her chest. She watched anxiously as Cedric shook hands with Dumbledore and as he walked passed her spot, he leant down and kissed her cheek.

She felt herself blushing heavily as he locked eyes with her before walking away. There were some wolf whistles surrounding her. Hermione sitting next to her was giggling madly, "Not the first time he's done that!" she commented. Ginny swallowed heavily as Hermione winked at her and she replied, "Yeah but it's the first time in public!"

Suddenly the goblet glowed again and a fourth piece of parchment flew out. Dumbledore caught it, a stern look on his face and announced the name angrily, "Harry Potter!" Ginny felt her heart stop. No, no, no, she had not just heard Dumbledore say Harry's name! Dumbledore yelled angrily and louder, "HARRY POTTER!" She turned to look at Harry who was sitting right below Hermione. Harry's expression was frozen and he tried to hide himself from view. His face was stricken with shock and he tried to cover himself more as Hermione whispered to him, "Harry for goodness sake go!" She pushed him forward and Harry half stumbled across the floor towards Dumbledore.

A hushed silence filled the Great Hall as Harry took his piece of burnt parchment from the head master. He walked to where the other champions had been heading towards, a hidden door close to the staff table. Ginny heard someone from the Slytherin table yell, "He's a cheat!" and another Hufflepuff announce indignantly, "He's not even seventeen yet!" Ginny looked at Hermione who was clearly awed at this turn of events, and then to Ron, who's facial expression was murderous.