Hey guys! Well, this story has come to an end, but the adventures of Willa and Cedric are not over! There is a sequel in the works but I'm not too sure where I want it to go just yet. But never fear! I will get started right away! For now, just enjoy the last chapter of "A Strange New Feeling"!

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Chapter 15- The Beginning

"Stop worrying Cedric. You look perfectly fine."

Willa straightened Cedric's tie as they stood outside the doors of the Great Hall where inside, all of the students had gathered for the end of the year commencement ceremony. The champions had been instructed to walk in together and to be formally welcomed back and thanked for their participation and representation in the Tournament. Willa was at the moment the only non-champion that was outside the Hall. She saw the look on Cedric's face and smiled to herself. Clearly he didn't want her fussing over him anymore.

"Do you want me to leave?" she asked.

"I'd like you to stop fidgeting with my tie," he replied. "All you've done for the past twenty-four hours is fuss over me."

Willa stopped touching his robes and stuck her arms by her sides. He was right. A day earlier, Amos had left Hogwarts and told Willa and Cedric he would see them at King's Cross Station the following day. After his leave, Willa had helped Cedric return to his room. Once they entered the Hufflepuff common room, every single student was there to welcome Cedric back. Lucy and Ben were delighted to see their friends again and warmly hugged each other upon Cedric and Willa's return.

The next day Willa and Cedric had woken up on their own, gotten dressed and headed down to the Great Hall where they now stood.

"Okay, fine, I'll go. See you in there." Willa quickly kissed his lips. "Bye Harry. Fleur, Viktor."

Willa entered and walked down the long aisle of the Great Hall and found Ben and Lucy at the Hufflepuff table, holding seats for her and

Cedric.

"Hello Willa!" Lucy greeted her.

"Hi Willa," Ben also said.

"Good morning all," Willa replied. After all that had happened in the past few days, Willa felt extremely upbeat and cheerful this morning. Everything was back to normal. Well, except for the fact that Voldemort was back and Willa and Cedric and Harry were in more danger than ever before. But this morning, Willa didn't care. Her and her friends were all together and they all had each other.

"What a year, eh?" Ben said before taking a gulp of his drink.

"Some year," Willa replied.

"So Willa, do you and Cedric have plans to see each other over break?" Lucy asked as she grabbed Ben's hand and entwined her fingers with his.

Willa shrugged and took a bite of her meal. "I dunno. We haven't really talked about it yet. I know he doesn't live close to me, which is kind of hard."

"Yeah that is hard," Lucy replied. She then turned her attention to Ben. "We're going to spend a week at my family's house in Ireland. We have a little cottage in Cork. It's so nice." Lucy stole a quick but loving kiss from Ben. Willa smiled and turned to face Dumbledore as he began to speak.

"Your attention please," he shouted. All of the students quieted down relatively quickly.

"Thank you." He paused. "I'm sure a lot of you have been wondering about what has been going on these past couple of days. Now, the Ministry does not feel it appropriate for me to share the truth with you all, but I believe that the truth is what you need to hear."

Cedric, Harry, Viktor, and Fleur could hear Professor Dumbledore through the large wooden doors and stood in silence as he spoke.

"Voldemort has returned," Dumbledore stated. Whispers and lowered voices suddenly filled the Hall. Willa did not move. No one had known except herself, Cedric and Harry. Dumbledore called everyone's attention back to him again and the crowed silenced.

"It was Voldemort that nearly murdered Cedric Diggory." Willa's eye twitched slightly.

"Thankfully, Mr. Diggory is alive and well today as are our other three champions. But we can't let this occurrence jeopardize or change our daily life here at Hogwarts or at any other place for that matter. However, we cannot let it out of our minds. It has happened and we cannot erase the past. We can, though, continue to carry out our lives and cherish the time we have with family and friends."

Willa glanced across the table at Lucy and Ben and they all smiled.

"Now," Dumbledore said. "This year has held many challenges for the four individuals that are about to walk through that door. They have fought off dragons, grindellows, themselves and even Lord Voldemort. Without their courage, passion, and drive they would not have been here today. Ladies and gentleman, it is time to give a warm reception to our Tri-Wizard Champions. The talented students who represented their schools with the utmost dignity and pride. First, from the Beauxbaton's Academy, please welcome Fleur Delacour!"

Fleur emerged from the door and walked briskly down the aisle. She was dressed in her blue school uniform and hat and her blond hair was pulled back neatly into a smooth ponytail. She waved to friends and when she made it to Dumbledore, shook his hand and then kissed her headmaster on both cheeks.

"Next, please welcome from Durmstrang, Viktor Krum!"

The Durmstrang champion walked with a strong air to where Dumbledore and Kankeroff stood and shook both of their hands. Rumbles of cheers came from the Durmstrang section as Krum joined his classmates. The Hall then quieted down once more as Dumbledore raised his arms to order silence.

"Last but certainly not least, the Hogwarts champions and Tri-Wizard Grand Champions, Harry Potter and Cedric Diggory!"

The room erupted with the sounds of cheers and claps. Willa sprung to her feet and clapped as fast as she could and cheered as loud as she could. Harry and Cedric smiled widely as they walked to the front of the Hall. As Cedric passed Willa, he winked at her. She smiled and continued to cheer. When Harry and Cedric reached Dumbledore he embraced both of them and handed over the glowing blue Cup. Cedric and Harry held it up on either side and stood as the crowd continued to cheer. After they put it down Cedric and Harry shared a man-to-man handshake.

"Thank you," Cedric said to Harry. "Again. For everything."

"Your welcome," Harry replied with a smile.

The two then made their way back to their seats. The students were still on their feet and as Cedric walked towards the Hufflepuff table he kept his eyes on Willa who was smiling so wide she thought her face would break into a million little pieces. Cedric took her all in and saw their year together flash before his eyes. Soon he was right in front of her, and without even pausing, grabbed her face and pressed his lips to hers in an explosive kiss. This took Willa completely by surprise. Cedric had never really been to keen on public displays of affection. Handholding was really all they did in public, or a quick kiss on the forehead maybe. Now it was a full out kiss in front of the entire school as well as the Beauxbaton's girls, Durmstrang boys and faculty. Willa felt like it was something right out of a movie; too perfect to be real. When Cedric pulled his lips off of hers, Willa smiled.

"That," she said, "Was incredibly cheesy."

"Glad you liked it," Cedric said with that grin that Willa couldn't resist.

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After the ceremony, Cedric told Willa he had to finish packing. She did too and they said they would see each other later.

When Cedric got back to his room he fell onto his bed, exhausted. While he was extremely appreciative of all the acknowledgement at the ceremony but it really had been too much in his opinion. Cedric was surprisingly glad that this year was over. It had been stressful and tiring and he was ready to go home. The only thing he was going to miss was Willa. Cedric knew that they didn't live close to one another and knew that if he didn't see her for a week let alone three months he would go crazy. At that moment, as if she had read his mind, Willa flitted through the door and into Cedric's room.

"Aren't you finished yet?" she asked with a jokingly exasperated tone.

"No," Cedric replied with a groan.

"Well then what are you doing lying on your bed?" Willa questioned. She pulled her wand out of her pocket and pointed to Cedric's scantily packed luggage.

"Pack," she commanded and in that instant, clothes began to fly into his bags. Cedric grabbed Willa's hand and pulled her back forcefully onto the bed. She fell down next to him and they both stared at the ceiling, holding hands.

"What are we going to do about this summer?" he asked. Willa sighed.

"I dunno."

There was a moment of silence between the two when they tried to think about what they could do.

"Well you're going to meet my parents," Willa suddenly said propping herself up on an elbow. "You have to."

"Of course. But I highly doubt they'll let me stay at your house."

"Yeah your probably right. And we don't have a spare room. My brother's is off limits."

"That makes sense."

More silence.

"I'll get on a train," Cedric said. "I'll visit you every weekend. We'll do so many things together."

Willa curled up next to him. "Only weekends?" she said with a little groan. Cedric laughed.

"Well we'll play it by ear," Cedric said kissing her hair.

"Okay," Willa whispered.

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When the Hogwarts Express arrived at King's Cross Station, it was raining heavily. Cedric, Willa, Lucy and Ben had talked the entire ride home, not wanting to arrive at their final destination. Eventually, however, it was the moment everyone had been dreading. Cedric helped Willa with transporting her luggage to the platform and now it was time for the goodbyes.

"Oh Willa, promise you'll write every day!" Lucy pleaded.

"I will. I promise," Willa said, hugging Lucy tightly. "We'll have to meet up for sure."

"Of course! All four of us!" Lucy agreed.

Willa said goodbye to Ben with hug as well and then the couple departed leaving Cedric and Willa alone. Cedric put his hand around Willa's waist and pulled her close. Willa zoned out for a moment and had a vision of her parents pulling into the King's Cross Station parking lot.

"My parents are here," she informed him flatly.

"Is my dad?"

Willa tried to focus her mind on Amos but she couldn't find him.

"I don't know. I can't pick up on him."

"Willa!"

Willa and Cedric turned in the direction of the voice that had just called her name. It was her over emotional mother rushing towards them with her father following close behind.

"Is that them?" Cedric asked.

"Yup," Willa replied as her mother embarrased herself by flailing her arms and calling out her daughter's name so all of the station could hear. Within seconds, Celia Hardcastle had reached Willa and pulled her into his arms.

"Willa!" she breathed, "Welcome back, dear. We've missed you so much!"

Cedric felt a little awkward just standing there, but he looked on with a smile. After Willa's mother had finished inspecting her daughter, Mr. Hardcastle had arrived and greeted his daughter an enormous hug. There was some small talk and then Willa took Cedric's hand in hers.

"Mum, dad," she said, barely able to control herself from grinning like the Cheshire cat "This is Cedric. Cedric Diggory."

The two parents looked him up and down. And then Celia caught sight of Willa's left ring finger. She was unfamiliar with the piece of jewelry that sat upon it.

"A pleasure to meet you," Cedric said shaking Mr. Hardcastle's hand as well as Mrs. Hardcastle's.

"The pleasure is all ours," Willa's father replied. "We've heard a lot about you." Willa squeezed Cedric's hand. "Congratulations on the tournament, son. That's some accomplishment for yourself, eh?"

"It sure is, sir," Cedric replied.

"George Hardcastle!" a voice called out. It was Amos, walking quickly toward the group. Willa smiled when she saw him.

"Amos Diggory! Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes!"

"Jimmy Hardcastle! It's been too long. I feel as if I know your daughter more than I know you. How are you Willa?" Amos asked giving her a hug after shaking her father's hand.

"I'm wonderful, thank you. And yourself?"

"Splendid, my dear."

As the adults chatted, Cedric and Willa snuck away from them and found a quiet place away from the crowds and tracks. This was their goodbye. This was the first time they would be away from each other for more than two days.

Cedric felt her soft cheek under his thumb as he slowly caressed her pale skin. He then pressed his lips to hers. Willa loved his taste and the heat from his breath on her face. She felt at home in his soft yet strong arms. They slowed the kiss and they both let their lips linger.

"I love you," he whispered to her.

"I love you," she said and rested her forhead on his.

"Forever," Willa added.

"Write me. Everyday," Cedric ordered. Willa laughed.

"I'm going to be writing a lot of letters," she said.

"I promise."

He kissed her again. Cedric needed to literally force himself to let go when he realized it was time to go back. He never wanted to let go of Willa.

Cedric put his arm around her shoulder and kissed her hair.

"C'mon let's go."

The two returned hand in hand to their parents who had finished talking. Her fathers eyes were sparkling, as if he had just relived an old memory.

"Willa," he said. "Can you believe that Amos here literally remembers every detail of our time spent at Hogwarts? It's incredible!"

Willa and Cedric laughed quietly.

"Perhaps we should get going," Celia interjected. "I do have a meal to fix up for later."

"As do we," Amos said looking at Cedric.

"Alright then," Willa's father said. "Amos it was wonderful seeing you again. We should catch up again soon."

"Sounds like a plan," Amos replied as he shook Willa's father's hand.

Willa and Cedric each didn't want to part awkwardly in front of their parents so their last goodbye was short. Cedric bent down and kissed Willa's cheek quickly.

"Bye," he said as he straightened out again. "I'll write."

Willa nodded and smiled. "I know."

Cedric grabbed his backpack and flung it over his shoulder before turning and walking in the opposite direction with Amos. Willa's parents began to walk toward their car but Willa didn't budge. She watched Cedric as he walked away and once in a while he would look over his shoulder at her and smile.

Willa waved and called to him, "Bye!"

"Willa!" her mother called to her causing Willa to jerk her head around. Her parents were standing near the lot under umbrellas waiting for her. She pulled on her jacket and started to run towards them, a huge smile spreading onto her face. As she thought of Cedric, of the year they've had, and of the years to come, her heart fluttered with excitement. She focused on the cool band wrapped around her ring finger that was a preview of her future and a memory of the past.

This was only the beginning.

~The End~