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Chapter 9
I found Harry and told him everything I found out. I was grateful to Fleur that she answered my questions to the best of her ability. She could be in big trouble if anyone were to find out. When I told her this she just laughed and said that she was doing it for me.
"So I found out that the third task is in fact a maze." I said
"A maze?" Harry asked
I nodded, "Fleur said that if history repeats itself, that the last task is the maze. It's a pattern that dates back for years and years and years. It's a long pattern but nonetheless."
"And you are sure about this?" Harry asked
"Yeah, why?" I asked, confused.
Harry shrugged, "I'm-I just." I could tell he wanted to be very careful with his wording. "I know that Veelas-"
"You don't trust Fleur." I finished for him.
"I didn't say that!" Harry held up his index finger.
"You mean that's not the reason?" I asked
He had a guilty look on his face and I knew the answer. I sighed, "Harry, I can understand your hesitation. If I was in your shoes, I would think twice as well. You know nothing about her except for what you hear. I know it would be easy for me to say to trust her and you to not be so sure so, I won't say that. Instead, I'll say that I believe in my heart that she is trying to help. I don't see any reason for her to lie, what she could possibly gain. She knows that if anything happens to you, if she gave false information and you got hurt…I will not be very happy."
Harry stared at me, "So, you're saying as long as I have a place in your heart, my ass is saved?"
I chuckled, "I guess so."
Harry nodded, "Okay. What else did she say?"
The tournament was about to begin. I sat at the bleachers with everyone else. I didn't know if it was just me, but I seemed to be the only nervous one, besides the champions. I looked at Harry and he seemed to be the most nervous one and for good reason. Someone has it out for him.
I motioned to him if he has the seaweedle that Fleur gave me to give to him. It is meant to repel nasty fairies if need be. He nodded.
The canon shot off, signaling to start. Harry and Cedric were the first ones in. Then came the rest full blast. The maze closed off after the last champion went in. In my opinion, this was the worst part…waiting. We couldn't even see what was happening.
I heard a chorus in the background and looked around at everyone. I realized I was the only one who could hear it. I then smiled, remembering Fleur said that she would sing to me if I became too nervous. The soft melodic, angelic voice floated and echoed through the air. It was very soothing and instantly calmed me down. Fleur's voice was so angelic, so soft, and so womanly. I started to cry because it was the most beautiful voice my ears had the pleasure of hearing. It was perfect.
I was broken out of my trance when I saw red sparks skyrocket through the sir in the middle of the maze. Panic rose in me before I felt another wave of calm before Fleur's voice caressed my ears. It was like a drug and I felt high.
Professors and school officials were scrambling to help. They took off in a flash and disappeared. They reappeared about ten minutes later. A few arrived back with two champions and said that they couldn't find Harry nor Cedric. I was still relaxed but not completely. After a half hour, I couldn't take it any longer. Ron, Ginny and I moved through the students to get down from the bleachers against the teachers requests.
I was running up to Dumbledore when to my right, Harry and Cedric arrived safe and sound. I ran to Harry and enveloped him in a big hug. "Harry! You're alright!"
"I wouldn't go that far Hermione. I'm still shaken up." Harry said. I leaned back to give him a kiss on his forehead. The school officials, Cedric's parents, professors, and students gathered around to check and congratulate.
I settled in with my friends and made sure Harry was alright after 1001 times. I could tell he was getting annoyed and decided to let him rest. He went up to bed early.
The whole Gryffindor common room was buzzing with excitement. I started to drift off in my chair before I heard Fleur's beautiful voice again, singing. This instantly woke me up.
At that moment, I wanted to see Fleur now more than anything. I thought about going through the door but decided against it. It would've been too obvious for Ginny on where I would go. I yawned and pretended I was going to bed. "I'm going up to bed, guys. I will see you in the morning." I made sure Ginny could hear me. She just nodded and I went up to my room.
I was thankful that I was the only one up here. I opened the window and climbed out. My feet slipped against the tile of the roof of the school. I looked down and instantly knew this was not one of my better ideas. I knew I was crazy. I wasn't acting like myself anymore, especially when it came to Fleur. This was so out of character for me. I'm not sure how I did it, but I managed to climb all the way down. I dropped about six feet down onto the soaked grass. I winced when I landed; I hurt my ankle.
I proceeded to run to the lake anyway, slightly limping. As I'm getting closer, I could hear Fleur voice louder and louder. I finally reached the lake and I crouched near the end of the dock and saw the water bubbling and swirling. I smiled and then hesitated. What if it wasn't Fleur? What if it was another mermaid, waiting to breed with me. I tried to calm myself down because I knew for certain that I heard Fleur's voice, but I just couldn't find her. The rhythm and speed of the water picked up, signaling someone or something was going to pop up. I closed my eyes for a second and held my breath. I hoped it was Fleur and not another mermaid.
Sorry to skim through the tournament like that. But I'm not very good at that sort of thing. Plus, I'm more interested in Fleur and Hermione. lol
Yes, that's what I meant. There will be a sequel to this story that won't follow the Hogwart's story line.
I'm currently writing the next chapter now. I will try not to let this chapter hang for too long. Chapter 10 will have a lot more Fleur and Hermione interactions. Personally, I can't wait to post it. lol