Chapter 14

I woke when the sun hit my eyes brining me back into reality. Moaning I laid back down trying to register that everything that happened wasn't a dream. I glanced about and found that Hermione's bed was empty, and it wasn't really that surprised. I knew that Ron and her would be with Harry.

Stepping into a hot shower I stood there numbly allowing the hot water to burn my skin. I was hoping it would wake my brain up. Changing into school robes I found that the rest of the girls in my grade were in similar states with red puffy eyes from a night of crying.

I felt a bit out of place. I never spoke to Cedric and didn't even know the boy. I felt awkward that I was not in a similar state so instead of trying to give support I tucked my head down and headed into the common room.

'Hey.' I state to Seamus as I sat down next to him

'Hey. There was a note left on the bulletin this morning. Dumbledore wants everyone in the great hall tonight.' Seamus remarks

'Okay.'

I couldn't tell you what really happened the rest of the day. I slept a lot or just laid in bed unsure of what do with myself and how to handle the shock of seeing a school mate get murdered. When nightfall hit, I followed the rest down into the great hall. It was silent, only the echoes of shuffling feet broke the silence that captured the room.

A solemn Dumbledore walked up to the front and addressed us all,

'Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was as you all know, exceptionally hard working, intricately fair minded. Most importantly a fierce friend. I think therefore you have the right to know exactly how he died.' He began glancing at us

'You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Lord Voldemort.' gasps and whispers began before Dumbledore resumed, 'The Ministry of Magic does not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so I think would be an insult to his memory. Now the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one.'

I swallow down the tears at this point, 'In light of recent evens the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever.'

Draco. I thought of instantly and I wished I knew where he was, 'Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain, you remember that. We'll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest, brave and true, right to the very end. I want all of you to think on this as you head back home on the trains tomorrow and leave Hogwarts for the summer.'

He then dismissed us and we all just blindly went back to our common rooms. What a way to end your school year. I thought crashing on the couch next to Dean. It was quiet in the Common Room, seeing as no one felt like talking. I glanced and saw that even Dean and the others boys' faces were red lined from crying.

I took his arm and patted it gently, knowing that there were no words to make a pain of loss go away. No amount of promises would change the fate of Cedric Diggory or the shock that Voldemort was back once more. He forced a smile and placed his other hand above mine.