HEllO! Sorry for the absence but Summer's been busy for me and I haven't had time to write. Plus my muse went on vacation to Scotland so I was stuck. Anyway, I tried to make this extra long. I'm about to leave for a week and I'll also be gone all of August so my chapters will be inconsistent till School starts again. Anyway, Enjoy! R&R! :D
Rose sat there, frozen, aware that every eye in the Hall was upon her. The silence was deafening. She turned to her friends. "I didn't enter. You know I didn't right?" Hannah and Susan just stared at her. Harry blinked and shook his head. He grabbed Rose's hand and squeezed it encouragingly. "Go." He whispered. "I'll talk to you tonight." "ROSE POTTER UP HERE PLEASE!" McGonagall called out, her eyes sweeping the hall in search of the female Potter. Harry gave her a gentle nudge. Rose stood and trudged toward the next Hall. As she entered, she found Ivanka, Cho and Fleur sitting around the fireplace. They looked around as Rose entered, Ivanka and Fleur giving her curious looks while Cho sneered. "What, do they want the champions back in the Great Hall?" Rose just stared, still frozen with shock. "I'm- I'm the fourth champion."
The other champion's responses were cut off when the door burst open and a group of people came in, McGonagall, followed by Karkaroff, Maxime, Dumbledore, and Snape. "What iz ze meaning of zis McGonnagal?" The large French woman asked angrily. "I'd rather like to know myself." Karkaroff replied, glaring at Rose. "I believed that the host school was allowed only one champion like the rest of us, not two. I thought your Age Line would keep out younger contestants."
"It is nobody's fault but Potter's." Replied Snape softly. "The girl and her brother have been breaking rules since they arrived at Hogwarts. It is clear that-" He was cut off by McGonagall. "Thank you Severus." Snape fell quiet, but continued to glare at Rose. McGonagall stepped forward and looked Rose in the eye. "Did you put your name in the cup?" She asked calmly. "No." Rose replied shakily. "Did you have an older student do it for you?" "No." Rose replied again. "But of course she is Lying!" Maxime exclaimed angrily. "It iz no matter. She will be disqualified immediately."
"Impossible." Dumbledore said quietly, speaking for the first time. "The Goblet binds the champions in a magical contract. It has gone out and will not relight until the next tournament. Someone clearly entered Rose against her will." He turned to gaze critically at Rose. "And all the champions are bound to compete. Rose has no choice but to be a champion."
Maxime huffed. She grabbed Fleur by the shoulders and led her out the door, both speaking in rapid French. Karkaroff beckoned to Krum and they too, exited. As McGonagall and Snape conversed quietly, Dumbledore turned to the two girls. "I suggest you both get to your respective dorms. I'm sure your houses have a party waiting for you. It would be a shame to deprive them of the chance to make a mess." The two girls nodded and walked out. They walked in silence till they arrived at the staircase, where they would separate for their respective dorms. "Watch your back Potter." Cho growled as she turned and began the trek up to Ravenclaw tower. With a sigh, Rose turned and walked down to the Huffelpuff dorm.
Late that night, once the other girls were asleep, a mocking bird flew through the door and landed in front of Rose, who was sitting crosslegged on her bed. Rose closed her bed curtains and checked to make sure her dormmates were asleep as the bird chirped and shifted into the form of her brother. Harry tackled Rose into a hug. "You didn't tell me you entered! It's too dangerous! You can't! I forbid it!" Rose rolled her eyes and smiled as she hugged Harry back. "Says the boy who fought Slytherin's monster to the death and then fought Voldemort. Isn't that dangerous as well?" Harry blushed. "That's different. In the tasks, I won't be able to protect you." He didn't know why, but his defensive instincts were kicking in and calling for him to defend her. Rose sighed. "Harry, I understand you're worried, but I can handle myself." She continued quickly, interrupting Harry as he tried to speak. "I promise you, I will make it out of this alive. Hell, someone's gotta keep these lousy bimbos from claiming you." Harry couldn't help but chuckl as he closed his eyes. "Fine, but you better come back to me. Parkinson would make my life hell with you gone." Rose kissed him on the forehead. "I promise." And with that, the two of them drifted off to sleep, unaware of the Redhead girl who lay awake in the bed next to them, a look of disgust on her face.
Yeah sorry :( I know it's short but I wanted to get it out to you guys before I left for the week. Give me ideas on what should happen next! I'll try to have the next chapter up soon. See you all next time! :)