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Chapter 9

The whole great hall was quiet, all eyes on Harry. I saw Hermione nudge him and he stood up. He slowly walked down the aisle to Dumbledore. He made him go through the door that all the other Champions had went through.

The professors dismissed us and everybody began talking. The students from other schools looked angry. Sean was angry too, as were the other Hufflepuffs. I know that I should be angry, but I'm not. Cedric is my brother, but Harry is special to me, too. Harry could have been like Cedric. My almost big brother. Our parents were best friends. Harry and I would have grown up together. But we diddn't. But I still love Harry too.

"Guys," I started. "I'm going upstairs for a few minutes."

Ali nodded, and I quickly went to my room. I went straight for my bag. I grabbed a quill and parchment and sat down at my desk. I looked at the pictures on it. One was of me and dad when I was little. Another was of my mom. The rest of them were of friends at Hogwarts. My favorite was the one of me and Cedric at the Lake. It was taken in my first year. I sighed and looked down at the parchment and began writing.

Daddy,

I need help. Cedric is the Hogwarts Champion, but so is Harry. Both of their names came out of the Goblet. Daddy what do I do? They're both my friends and I love them both. But everybody's going to expect me to support Cedric, which I do. But I also support Harry. I love Harry and Cedric both. I really don't know what to do! I need you to help me. I'm confused and scared for both of them. What if something bad happens to both of them? I don't think I'll be able to take either of them getting hurt. Daddy, please write back as soon as you can.

Love,

Charlotte

I sent the letter of with my owl and flopped down on my bed. I closed my eyes and let sleep take me.

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The next morning, I woke up in my school robes. Everybody was still asleep, so I sat up and went into the bathroom. My hair was a mess, and my eyes were slightly blood shot from a somewhat sleepless night. I tossed and turned all nigh, having bad dreams about what could happen in the tournament.

I turned the shower on and stepped in, deciding to take longer than usual. I washed my hair and when I was finished I just stood in the shower, letting the water pound on my back. It felt good, like a weight was being lifted. When the water started turning cold, I got out and wrapped a towel around me. I walked into by room and took out a pair of grey sweatpants and a T-shirt.

Back in the bathroom, I changed and dried my hair. I put it into a ponytail and walked into the common room. It was relatively empty, so I sat down to wait for Cedricc. I feel bad that I haven't congratulated him yet. I closed my eyes and when I opened them again, Cedric was standing above me.

"Hhey," I said standing up. "Congratulations."

"Thanks," he said. "You missed some party last night."

"Sorry. I guess I fell asleep or something."

Cedric nodded and pulled me into a hug. I rested my head on his chest. I felt myself start to shake and he rubbed my back.

"What's wrong?" he asked worriedly.

"I'm—I'm sorry. I should be happy for you, but I'm scared for you…and Harry. I know that you won't be happy, but I support him too. You're both my big brothers and I need to support both of you. I'm sorry, if this makes you mad, but—"

Cedric cut me off. "Mad? I'm not mad if you support Harry. He needs someone like you to support him. People are going to be angry at him. He needs you as much as I do."

I looked at Cedric. "You're sure?"

"Charlotte," he said using my name not a nickname. "I'm sure. I want you to support Harry. If I write it down will it make you convince?"

"Hahaha," I said. "Ok I believe you."

"Finally," Cedric said, laughing.

"How does it feel Mr. Champion?"

"Like you should bow down to my amazingness," Cedric answered laughing and striking a pose.

"Oh, god. This is going to add to your ego right?"

"You got that right Charley."

Sean came down from the boys dorms. He smiled at me and Cedric, and lifted up his arm to show us something. It was a badge. It read 'Support Cedric Diggory—the REAL Hogwats Champion!' and then it read 'POTTER STINKS!'.

"Where did you get that?" Cedric asked.

"Me and Jack made them last night," Sean responded proudly. He offered one to me but I shook my head no.

"Sean," Cedric started. "Get rid of those. What were you thinking? I don't want people wearing them."

"But Potter cheated!"

"I don't think he did. He's fourteen for gods sake! I doubt he wanted this for himself."

"He's Harry Potter," Sean replied. "He wanted this."

"Sean you don't even know him! He doesn't want any of the attention!"

"That's what he says," Sean replied. "But he means something else."

Sean stormed away from us. Cedric watched him but made no move to stop him. I stared at Cedric for a few moments to make sure he was okay. He nodded slightly and together, arm in arm, we made our way to the Great Hall.

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In the Great Hall, Cedric and I sat in the middle of the table, while Ali and Sean sat slightly down the table. She smiled slightly at me, to tell me that we're still ok, even if Cedric and Sean aren't.

The mail came and my owl dropped a letter in my lap. I put it in my bag. Even though its Saturday and we have no classes, I'm catching up with Ginny and Luna today, and at some point, I want to see Harry and Neville. Having friends in other houses is so difficult. You have to pick spots to meet at, and times. And you don't wlaways see them a lot. But at the same time, it's almost better to have friends in other houses. Things definitely don't get boring, that's for sure.

After breakfast, Cedric and I parted. I went up to my room and he went to talk to Sean about the fight. I'm glad he's already working to make the fight better. I opened up dad's letter when I got to my room. I'm meeting Luna and Ginny by the lake in an hour, so I have time.

Dear Charlotte,

You're confusion is normal. I don't think you should choose on to support. Support them both. They equally need you to support them. Harry especially.

Honey, I don't think that you should be thinking negatively. Nothing is going to happen to Harry or Cedric. They'll be just fine. Dumbledore wouldn't allow anything to happen to his students. He cares for every person in that castle. If he thought somebody could get hurt in the competition, the competition wouldn't happen.

Love always,

Daddy

Reading dad's letter made me feel better about everything. Daddy always makes me feel better. He knows that I get really worried about people, so I easily get stressed. I'm always worrying about Cedric and him and Harry and anybody else I care about. Since I've found out about Neville's parents, I have been worrying a lot.

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"I've missed you guys!" I exclaimed when I got to the lake.

"We missed you too!"

Ginny, Luna, and I sat down together under a tree, forming a circle. Our bags were in the middle in front of us.

"What did you guys do this summer?"

"We talked about that at the World Cup!" Ginny exclaimed. "Tell us, did you really stay at Cedric's house before the World Cup?"

"Yes…why?"

"Did you see him without his shirt?"

"Ginny!" I exclaimed throwing pieces of grass at her. Luna smiled at us.

"Sorry but I'm curious! He's so good looking!"

"Well I did see him without his short on once…oh and without his pants."

"Charlotte!" Ginny exclaimed throwing grass at me this time.

"I'm joking! I'm joking!"

"You two are crazy," Luna told us. "I think you should get it checked out."

"Maybe, she's crazy!" I exclaimed pointing at Ginny.

"Me! It's her who's crazy!"

Luna shook her head. We spent the rest of the afternoon catching up. Ginny talked less about Harry today, which means her crush may be dying down. I hope it's dying down. Although they'd make a cute couple, I think Ginny should think about other guys. I noticed that Luna's strangeness wasn't as strange today. Maybe something's bothering her? Or she's just happy to be hanging out again. Who knows Luna's a mystery.

AN: thanks for the reviews! Sorry it's been awhile. Schools been out for a few days and I've been busy. But now that summers here I plan to be updating more! Please read and review!