Chapter 13

I glanced about nervously from the stands; I was wedged between Hermione on one side and Dean on the other. We were all bundled up to sit outside during the duration of the last task. In two stands behind Dean I found who I had been looking for.

Malfoy. He was dressed warmly in his Slytherin clothes with a jacket and a hat to go with it. He was cheering along with those cheering for Cedric and he looked unfazed and I had to admit he looked quite handsome. He felt my gaze and turned to search until his eyes landed on me. He scowled when he saw who was next to me but smirked and sent me a wink before I finally pulled my eyes away. Focusing on Professor Dumbledore as him and the champions walked out into the open, making the all of us cheer.

'Earlier today Professor Moody placed the Tri-Wizard cup deep within the maze. Only he knows its exact position. Now as Mr. Diggory…'

He gets drowned out by the crowd cheering so I miss what he said until they settle down again.

'-and Mr. Potter tied for first position they will be the first to enter the maze. Followed by Mr. Krum' Dumbledore states as he is drowned out by the Bulgarian crowd.

'The first person to touch the cup will be the winner. I've instructed the staff to patrol the perimeter, if at any point should a contestant wish to withdraw from the task he or she need only send up red sparks with their wands. Contestants, gather round.' Dumbledore states motioning them to come up to him.

We all glanced at each other, straining as we watch as they all get into the circle to hear what Dumbledore has to say to them. After a few moments, they break apart and head to their sections.

'On the count of three…. two…'

The cannon goes off before Dumbledore even gets to one and we laugh at Filch. Cheering on as we watch Cedric and Harry enter the maze and the maze closes around them. Then watching as Viktor and Fleur follow.

Cheering starts to calm down and we all begin the long wait of sitting in the stands wondering what happens. I wrap my arms around me as a breeze flows through the stands.

'Are you cold?' Dean asks turning to me concerned, 'Here. I'll keep you warm.'

He then proceeds to wrap an arm around me and pulls me closer, so that his body heat will help me stay warm.

'Thanks' I state glancing sideways at him

'No problem.' Dean states grinning at me and squeezing my arm

It had to have been a half hour or more we sat there bundled together making small talk as we waited anxiously. Stifling a yawn, I was people watching again as Dean was talking to Seamus on his right about Quidditch. Bored I find Luna waving at me and I smile.

'I'll going to say hello to Luna.' I tell Dean getting out of his embrace

Making my way through people I take a seat next to her. 'Hey Luna. How are you?'

'Oh, I'm doing well. Are you and Dean together now?' Luna asked cheerfully

'Er… sort of. Nothings official.' I reply a little uneasy since Dean and I never did agree on what we were to each other.

'Oh well he seems to like you a lot.' Luna state with a smile

'You think so?' I ask with a smile

'Oh yes. I can tell because Wrackspurt's seem to near him whenever he comes around you.' Luna remarks

'Oh.' I remark slightly confused. I still didn't understand her sometimes.

'You should tell him to purchase a pair of Spectrespecs. It'll keep them away.' Luna supplied

'I'll tell him that. Wouldn't want those Wrackspurt's to keep bothering him.' I remark smiling at her. She sure was a strange one.

We chatted about school and what we'll do after summer. I even asked about how the Quibbler was going and even offered that they can add me to their subscription, which she was pleased about.

'Oh, Eva?' Luna called before I got up to sit by Dean

'Yes Luna?'

'You should tell Draco the same advice. He seems to be at a loss of words lately when he sees you with Dean.' Luna remarks casually before adding 'He seems to be infected quite a bit when he's staring at you.'

'What do you mean Luna, Dr-Malfoy doesn't stare at me at all.' I remark trying to act casual even though I couldn't help but look his way just as he turned his head away when I noticed him.

'Oh, he does, just not when you're not paying attention.' Luna states airily

'Er… thanks Luna. I'll be sure to let them know.' I remark getting up and leaving

I glance back over at Draco once more as I make my way to my seat. Huh. I guess he was lying when he said he didn't want to be friends after all. Taking my seat back I pull myself into a conversation with Hermione as we continued to wait.

Cheering starts to erupt as Harry suddenly appears in the grass with the Goblet next to him. Standing up with everyone else I notice that he's not celebrating at all but is covering up something. I glance back nervously at Hermione.

'Is that-'

'a body.' Hermione states grimly, finishing my sentence for me.

We turn back to watch as the teachers swarm over to him and a shout goes out closer to Harry.

'That's my boy! That's my son!'

We see that Amos Diggory is the one who shouted, pushing his way past the teachers to where Harry was draped over what we now realized was Cedric's body.

'Oh god!' I whisper bringing a hand to my mouth in shock

"Harry tell me what happened?!' Dumbledore shouts trying to pry Harry off of Cedric

Leaning in farther we all hold our breath when Harry responds, 'He's back! He's back! Voldemort's back!'

Shouts of surprise go through the crowed and glance nervously at Hermione. Harry was still saying something but at this point we couldn't hear him. Nervous and shock rippled through the rest of the stand in seeing Cedric body but also Harry's statement.

'Keep everyone in their seats. A boy has just been killed!' Fudge shouts sending people in a nervous panic.

We all stood in shock and I feel and arm wrap around me. Glancing up I see a grim-faced Dean looking down at me. I look back and lean into Dean hoping to find solace in him as no words form.

Harry was dragged away by Mad Eye as Dumbledore and Fudge began to give orders to the Heads of the Houses. We were all soon shouted to go back to the castle. The trek from out of the stands, to Hogwarts and then finally to our respected common room was the longest walk we all took. I was still locked in Deans embrace and numbly followed him.

People were already starting to gossip but the tones were soft and in shock. Still unable to comprehend what exactly happened. It just felt too much like a dream to be real. I said good night to Dean and the others, as Lavender and I both went back to our rooms with the hopes of going to sleep and making the dream go away.