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This chapter will bring us to 20,000 words! YAY! ;P
Just to recap I want this story to go on passed the Deadly Hallows...however i will quicken the pace...and add some more excitement...once again thank you for all of everyone's wonderful feedback!!
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"Harry you'll be fine."
"I hope so." Harry said uncertainly trembling from anxiety.
The pair where currently standing on the makeshift rafts, waiting for the second challenge to begin. Ron and Hermione were no where to be found.
Mia patted Harry on the back assuredly.
Before anything else could be spoken, Dumbledore's loud booming voice announced the beginning of the challenge.
Mia had to step back, and watch Harry dive in the water. With four big splashes the champions disappeared in the murky depths of the lake.
"What if it doesn't work?" A shaky voice asked from behind her.
Mia sighed, turning she tried to make it clear to Neville that nothing bad was going to happen.
"Yeah, you say that now but when he turns out dead, it will be my entire fault!" Neville exclaimed trembling at the thought.
Mia rolled her eyes.
"That can't happen not with Dumbledore watching over the proceedings and I must say Madame Maxime is quite handy with magic as well.
Neville seemed to quiet down at the assuring thought.
They turned to watch the lake, it was still.
This must be the most uneventful challenge to watch Mia thought glumly. She wished she could see what was going on.
Everyone was silent with anticipation. Suddenly coming bursting out of the water was Fleur Delacour, empty handed.
She was helped up out of the water but Madame Maxime did not seem too pleased. Soon to follow was Vicktor Krum, holding Hermione.
Mia gasped, that where she had been, she couldn't believe it was she okay?
Mia rushed towards them.
"Hermione!" She called, extending her arm to her.
Hermione nodded grasping the arm and pulled herself up. Then she turned to help Vicktor.
Mia decided to give them some time alone as they embraced one another.
Where was Harry?
Next came Cedric, holding Cho Chang, however Mia paid little attention.
Time was running out, and then just before Mia had run out of hope he came out. Harry was holding Ron and Gabriella.
People crowded around helping them get up; Mia was stuck on the sidelines again.
Squeezing through the crowd, she finally reached her destination.
"Good job Harry." She congratulated him.
In return Harry beamed at her proudly.
After the results were announced, it was back to Hogwarts to celebrate.
Butterbear was being passed around the Gryffindor common room; Harry was tied for first place. Mia joined in the little group but quickly excused herself. She needed to meet curfew after all.
Harry was exhausted, he glanced around the room, not being able to spot Mia, he turned to Ron who was chatting with Lavender, retelling the horrific events he had to undergo under water.
"Ron have you seen, Mia?"
Ron looked up. "Mate, why did you interrupt I was just getting to the good part. No, I think she said she had to go out or something like that." Ron informed his friend before turning back to his story.
Harry was worried he had a funny feeling that he couldn't ignore. He snuck out to make sure Mia had reached her dormitory okay.
-Meanwhile-
Mia strode through the empty hallways trying to tiptoe by the sleeping portraits.
She suddenly got an eerie feeling like someone was following her. She heard footsteps behind her.
"Whose there?" She called.
No answer.
Mia was growing paranoid as the footsteps continued. She began running through the darkened hallways.
Taking a sharp turn she landed found herself at the entrance way of the dungeons. Knowing she had gone the wrong way, Mia turned around only to find a familiar unwanted figure smirking at her.
"My my my if it isn't Harry Potter's little lover." Malfoy sneered.
"My my my if it isn't the little weasel." Mia retorted angrily she had no patience for this.
Malfoy pursed his lips, angrily he did not care to be insulted.
Mia attempted to walk passed him but he blocked her path.
"Move, Malfoy." She seethed.
"Not yet, you see I'm awfully bored. I was thinking, why don't you entertain me."
Mia arched her eyebrow. What was this twit talking about?
"Why would I do that?"
A smirk re-plastered itself unto Malfoy's face.
"Well, let's just say I discovered some very valuable information yesterday. It's actually quite a funny story. There was a room, containing two people for a very long long time."
It took a second for it to register in Mia's head.
"How did you…"
"Never mind how I know, you should be more concerned about what you will have to do to keep this quiet." Malfoy pulled out his wand pointing it at Mia to further his threat.
Mia's eyes went wide, she tried reaching for her wand but someone came to her rescue.
"Expelliarmus!" A flash of red followed, knocking the unsuspecting Malfoy into Mia sending them both sprawling on the floor, with Malfoy's wand out of the way Harry revealed himself.
Mia struggled to push the stunned Malfoy off of her.
"You okay?" Harry asked panting he had run all the way here once spotting the two with the Marauder's map. "Did the git hurt you?" Aiming a good kick his way.
Mia stood dusting herself off. "Don't do that Harry he's not worth it. He knows about yesterday's fiasco, he's probably planning on telling Rita Skeeter too."
Harry cursed under his breath.
"Brilliant."
"Let's go." Mia said shakily.
Harry nodded. "Next time don't go off on your own it seems that lately people are out to get me."
Mia promised, watching Harry throw Malfoy's wand back to him, they turned to leave.
"Stupefy." The spell came whizzing by narrowly missing Harry's ear.
Malfoy was awake and furious.
"Back away Malfoy." Harry warned pointing his own wand at him. Mia grabbed hers as well ready to help Harry.
"What are you three doing?" Professor Moody rasped.
"Professor Moody, we were not doing anything." Harry spoke up having recovered first.
Professor Moody scoffed. "I know a duel when I see one."
Malfoy whimpered, he wasn't too fond of Moody, standing up he quickly made a run for it.
Professor Moody didn't bother with him.
"Not to worry I'll make sure he gets detention tomorrow. Now, Harry off with you go to bed."
"But what about Mia sir?"
Mia squirmed under as his magical eye swerved to look at her.
"I'll escort Ms. Rivers back."
"Thank you sir. Goodnight Mia." Harry bounded up the stairs heading towards his dormitory.
"This way." Moody motioned.
Mia followed without complaint.
They walked silently, before reaching the carriage.
"Ms. Rivers a word."
Mia stopped from entering the carriage. "Yes, Professor?"
"If I were you I would stay clear of Potter for awhile for your own good."Moody mused darkly. "Also, I'd practice my dueling skills you never know when your going to need them. Potter's not always going to be around to watch your back."
Mia nodded unaware of the significance his words had she snuck inside for a good nights rest.
Low and behold the next day, on the front page was none other than Harry. Mia didn't have to read the article to know what it was about.
Ron and Hermione fidgeted uncomfortably, while Harry who had grown used to this ate his breakfast as peacefully as possible.
Maybe one day Rita would grow up, Mia silently prayed.
BUHAHA YAY FINISHED 20,000 words...wow that is such a big step for me...remember to R&R Thank you to everyone who has read/reviewed/added to favs and alerts!!! I appreciate it.
