Hermione opened her eyes and took a gulp of air. The lake was freezing in February. She turned to thank her rescuer as he pulled her to shore, only to find herself face to face with Cedric.
"But, you weren't supposed to rescue me," she spluttered, before blushing fiercely.
"You mean you'd rather me leave you out here," he laughed, splashing her.
"No! Not at all. I just thought you were supposed to rescue Cho."
"I'm sure I was, but I figured I'd let Harry rescue her."
She looked at him in amazement.
"Oh come on. You think I didn't know he asked her to the ball? It's long past time they got together. They've been making moon eyes at each other for months."
"Cedric, Harry was supposed to rescue Ron. I was Krum's hostage."
"Whoops. You're mine now."
As they dried off and got warm, they could hear Headmaster Dumbledore conversing with Krum.
"Now Mr. Krum, I assure you Mr. Weasley is your biggest fan."
They burst out laughing.
"You mongrel," Hermione said teasingly, before he dipped in to kiss her soundly.
