" … and then Hagrid explained to Harry and Ron that their feud was hurting her and se was really upset" Queenie finished telling her story to Cedric as he walked her down to the care of magical creatures class before he made his own way to Herbology, the next day.
"Poor girl, Granger always seems to be upset because of them" Cedric sighed, squeezing Queenie's shoulders-drawing her closer to him while her arms were tangled tightly around his waist.
"That's because she is. Every year they have at least one major argument that spells silence for the the three for at least six months" Queenie nuzzled her head into the join on his neck and shoulder
"Oi Askoy!" A annoying and yet sadly familiar voice called. The 4th and 5th year couple turned to see Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle and Parkinson standing their looking smug
"Is it true you slept with Potter last night?" Draco jibed and both Cedric and Queenie looked confused.
"No" Queenie said eventually, sounding puzzled
"Are you sure? You were seen seeking back into the castle by Peeves early this morning" Draco laughed at her and his goons just laughed along like it was he funniest joke they'd ever been told
"I'm as sure that I didn't sleep with Harry as you're that you aren't inbred" Queenie replied smugly, shooting him a sarcastic smiled before continuing to walk on. A chuckling Cedric falling into step with her
"I AM NOT INBRED!" Draco shouted enraged from behind them
"THERE'S YOUR ANSWER THEN!" Queenie yelled back, without even turning to look at him.
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Cedric was packing up in DADA. They'd just finished a riveting yet slightly draining lesson where they'd had to physically withstand and resist the Imperius curse. Cedric doing it quite efficiently gaining Hufflepuff 50 points. He'd just put his quills in his black rucksack when Lupin strolled over to the desk he was sharing with Clarke, Zach and Daniel who were also packing away.
"Mr Diggory" Lupin began and Cedric stopped what he was doing and looked at the Professor. His friends also slowed, packing away hesitantly and dragging everything out so they could listen discreetly.
"Your other half left this, 1st lesson" Lupin said handing Cedric Queenie's nearly full drawing pad.
"Oh right, thank you Professor" he said gently pushing it in to his bag as not to bend any pages
"There's a very good one of you about three quarters of the way through … very flattering. Your 'little one' has a real penchant for art" Lupin completed and just Cedric smiled.
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Harry and Ron were climbing the stairs towards Gryffindor tower after their encouter with Snape. They were talking about the bias of Snape and the oddness of Lupin covering for them. The two then heard the pitter patter of feet and female voices
" … M'ione they've sentenced him to death we have to tell them" Queenie and Hermione rounded the bend on the stairs, clad in their school uniform
"Harry …" Hermione began but Harry and Ron just scowled at her
"Harry!" Queenie explained, all the other 3 attentions falling on her.
"The ministry have sentenced Buckbeak to death!" She explained.
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Most students in the school were filled with anticipation for what was sure to be the Quidditch game of the century, Gryffindor vs Slytherin in the inter house championship. However 5 and 7th years were filled with something else:Dread. A sickening worry that they had revised enough for their' O.W.L. s or their' N.E.W.T. s . This feeling of worry was currently what Cedric was feeling as he stood outside the great hall with his 5th year cohort ready for his first exam. Queenie had decided the first 10-15 minutes of Herbology to stay with Cedric to keep him calm and wish him good luck. Unfortunately for Cedric his ever growing group of doting love sick girls had had the same idea and were not stood too far away giggling unnecessarily and pointing out 'fit' or 'Dreamy' he was.
"I can't do this" Cedric said. Queenie glanced at him sympathetically before pulling slightly away from his friends to have a few intimate words of encouragement with him.
"What's your first exam?" She asked, taking both his hands in his and rubbing her thumbs over his knuckles
"Charms" he replied looking slightly green.
"Well we know you passed your practical charms test with flying colours and you've revised your fit little arse of for this so don't panic" Queenie smiled, leaning in and pecking his lips.
"Um, chocolate-y. Are you hiding a half eaten chocolate frog from me, Mr Diggory?" Queenie asked in fake sincerity, raising a rounded blonde eyebrow, that was so light it was almost invisible. Cedric smiled a little but still looked awfully nervous. Queenie gave him a small, sympathetic smile before wrapping her arms around his back, nuzzling her face into his neck taking in his scent of fresh pine and cut grass. Cedric wrapped his arms around her and Queenie began to lightly sway, rocking them back and forth slightly.
"When are your other tests?" She murmured against his neck before placing a peck on his neck.
"Transfiguration tomorrow, Herbology on Wednesday, DADA Thursday and Ancient Runes Friday. Next week Potions on Monday, Care of Magical Creatures Tuesday, Astronomy and Divination Wednesday, Arithmancy on Thursday and History of Magic on Friday" he sighed
"Well I'll be joining you on Thursday for Ancient Runes and next Friday for History of Magic"
"I know and I can guarantee they will be the easiest exams because your presence alone can tide me through the murkiest waters"
"Ssh! You're making me blush!"
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if you could come and take your seats please" McGonagall called as she opened the doors to the great hall. Cedric and Queenie pulled apart and she took his face, pulling it close to her own before she placed a lingering kiss on his lips.
Pulling away with a coy smile, Cedric gave Queenie her bag (which he'd been holding) back and the two embraced once more before Cedric walked into the hall and Queenie scampered to Herbology.
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The last few weeks of the school year passed quickly. All the events having spiralled out and control and fizzled out. Cedric clad in cut off light denim shorts, that were slightly ripped, violet muscle t-shirt with a muggle superhero on (a present from Queenie) and black vans he led Queenie down the train by the hand. They'd just attended a prefects dinner accompany in a private compartment of the train an Queenie was Cedric's 'plus one'.
The summer vibe of happiness and freedom radiated off Queenie. Not only had her laid back attitude completely come out but also her permanent smile had turned into a permanent beam, that stretched from ear to ear-lighting up her pretty face and all those she saw. Her outfit also screamed summer. She was dressed in a strapless cotton jumpsuit. It was a peachy pink/orange colour with elasticated high waist band that had a bow which you could tie once you'd pulled the cotton strings to the individuals preferred tightness. It was also had a elastic horizontal and vertical pleating above her bosom to keep it up. The hem of the shorts of the jumpsuit fell to Queenie's mid thigh, making long legs look even longer. Finally on her feet were golden gladiator sandals.
The two were approaching the compartment where their' friends were but stopped suddenly when Cedric halted. Queenie crashed into his back, hitting her chin on his shoulder.
"Ow, Ced" Queenie whined and Cedric quickly turned round, massaging her chin with left thumb before pressing a chaste kiss to it.
"Sorry, Little one its just …" Cedric began but was interrupted by a loud hooting from inside a compartment filled with 4,5,6 and 7th year boys.
"Someone explain to me how golden ponce Diggory has managed to keep Queen B for nearly 5 years" A 6th year Slytherin, Sebastian Cross asked loudly.
"Because he's hella hot and nicer than you" Queenie hissed her eyes narrowing, causing Cedric's anger to subside slightly as he cute scowl grace her features-giving her the appearance off a ticked off toddler.
"Because pretty boy Diggory isn't blind and she's as fit as f **k and a Hufflepuff. If there's one group of people you know ain't going to cheat its the Badgers" was the actual reply from 5th year Ravenclaw, Sam O'Railey.
"If she isn't the definition of hot …" Fred Weasley began
"… or the epitome of fit …" George Weasley took over sentence before they both finished with:
" … then I don't know what is."
"Oh, Merlin did you see her in the stands at the Gryffindor Ravenclaw Quiddicth game-her yellow jumper! Oh shit, every time she celebrated a goal her boobs bounced" Blaise Zabini agreed
"I like how the sworn enemy, rival houses bond over a fit chick" Sheldon Carstairs twin brother of Bryony laughed
"Mate! She's perfect! Long legs, defined arse and the best wrack in 4, 5 and maybe even 6th year!" Joe Wilson of Ravenclaw and 7th year.
"Ced, can we go … please" Queenie asked feeling slightly uncomfortable but also knowing Cedric was about to explode if her head anymore.
Cedric's hands were clenched into fists as white. Veins bulging in his arms and neck as his face flushed, his eyes dark.
"Of course little one" He huddled her into his side both arms around and she returned the gesture-grasping onto him tightly. As they walked past the compartment the boys fell silent before Sebastian wolf whistled with the crude shout of:
"Y'alright love? Why don't you come in here and see a real man?" But Cedric and Queenie ignored him, walking on with haste before slipping into their friends compartment. Queenie sat on Cedric's lap in the small compartment which was filled with Nathan, Lewis, Zach, Clarke, Rita, Leah, Harriet, Jenny, Josh Charles and Freddy. The two in their own little hub of love and affection in the corner for the entire train ride. They cuddled and shared a few lingering kisses but nothing more, not when they had company in such a close distace.