Chapter Six
Aurora sat down and told Astra and Aurelia everything. About how Hermione had been giving Ron grief for trying to help her out about Cedric and how when she confronted Hermione she got defensive. When Aurora retold the story it did sound pretty pathetic on both parts and she realised now that neither of them should have acted the way they did. She also told them about Fred and how he'd come to find her after Quidditch practice and kissed her.
"I told you!" Astra wagged her finger at Aurelia; obviously they had their inklings as well as Ron.
Aurora felt as though a weight had been taken off her shoulders, she knew that Cedric would be proud that she was promoting good will to her peers and even her enemies, as Lavender had sat up to listen to the story about half way through. After finally knowing about how Cedric really died, Aurora felt she could finally let him rest, although how he died was more horrific than she had ever imagined, she knew that Harry would have done everything he could to have saved him, Voldemort was just too powerful.
Aurora knew then that she would die for Cedric's memory, anything to avenge, anything to settle the score with Voldemort. There had been talk of Voldemort's return, and there had also been talk of a Battle, Aurora knew now that she would be willing to fight, whether she lived or died.
"Guys, I'm gonna write," Aurora told them and Astra and Aurelia knew exactly what she meant. The lights were turned off except for Aurora's oil lamp that was lit dimly on the bureau.
She picked up her quill and got herself a new sheet of parchment and began to write.
Dear Ced,
I can't even explain to you how much as gone on. I know now truly how you died and I will do make sure your death wasn't in vain. I still miss you so much Ced, but I feel like I can embark on a new chapter in my life now. My heart aches for you Cedric, I wish I could just talk to you. I believe your guidance was in the form of Fred Weasley, so thank you; you have given me someone that will protect me and be true as you were to me when you were alive. Fred is an honest man and I know you approve, I asked you to give me some guidance and you have given me everything and more to help me on my way to moving on from your death.
I think everything is going to be alright…
Aurora stopped writing and looked up into the sky, as the moon shimmered in the lake that looked over to Hogsmede and the Hogwarts Express tooted in the night, Aurora swore she could see a star twinkling just for her.