The next day at the second task it was extremely chilly out. The contestants were to fetch some unknown possession from the lake. Three large platforms were placed on top of the lake to provide a viewing area for students and teachers. Snape's arm was wrapped around Lila as the contestants prepared. She was gripping his side tightly because she was quite cold. Many people were staring at them again. Some were amazed that they had made up after what happened during the Yule Ball and others were just perplexed by their relationship. One glower in particular that Snape noticed was Professor Moody's, or as Snape knew him; Barty Crouch Jr. He gawked back at him.

Lila cheered as the four contestants entered the water. The cheering broke Snape's glare. He turned his attention to the task.

Sixty one long, agonizing, chilling minutes passed before Cedric and Cho returned to the surface. The observers, including Lila, were beginning to worry what was taking so long. Lila was relieved that her student Cho was no longer in danger but she was worried about the safety of the other contestants' partners. The remaining contestants appeared shortly after Cedric and everyone was especially surprised to see Harry arrive with both Ron and Fleur's younger sister.

When places were awarded, everyone thought it was particularly fair when Harry was awarded Second Place for admirable morals. Lila expressed to Snape that she wanted to congratulate the young man, and headed his way.

She pushed through the crowd to get to the second place winner. Snape followed. He didn't want to be away from here incase Crouch Jr. got ahold of her.

"Congratulations Harry!" The red head exclaimed as she put forth her hand to shake his.

He looked at her hand and then looked her in the eye.

She took her hand back and smiled. She understood he probably didn't trust her yet, but she was going to be polite about it.

Harry continued through the crowd and Lila's attention turned to Cho.

"Cho! Darling, are you alright? The merpeople didn't hurt you did they?" she asked motherly.

"I'm fine Miss thanks," the Ravenclaw replied.

Lila used the air-dry charm on Cho, noticing she was still wet.

"Thank you Miss."

"No problem," the head of house said with a smile.

Snape clutched her waist and whispered in here ear.

"Excuse me," she said to Cho.

Cho nodded as she watched her two professors walk away, with Snape's hands still on Lila's waist.