Disclaimer: No I don't own Harry Potter. I only own my characters and this plot. Ms. Rowling owns the Harry Potter franchise. Enough said.

Chapter 18

NPOV

"He kept that from me?" I asked.

"I'm sorry he was going to tell you I swear" Hannah said.

"I can't, I don't believe, that unimaginable secret keeping bastard!" I exclaimed.

"I had nothing to do with this, just so you know" she said.

"Oh I know you don't, I thought we were going to be open about everything, boy was I wrong" I said. I was beyond livid. How could he do this to me?

"If he's going to be all I'm just doing this to protect you bull, then he's sorely mistaken" I said.

"As sweet as that may be, maybe he had an explanation on why he did it" she reasoned.

"Probably but that still doesn't make it acceptable" I grumbled.

"What are you going to do?" she asked.

"I'm going to be playing the not knowing card meanwhile I already know and when the time comes, I'll let him know" I replied.

"But what about the lunch thing with your ex?"

"That's different because I don't have to tell him about that just yet. That's nothing too big but this, what you told me it's big" I said.

Hannah only shook her head as I finished my tirade. "You do realize it'll end in disaster right?"

"I hope you mean no one gets killed" I said.

"You know what I bloody mean" she said.

"I know but I'm still mad at him" I said, crossing my arms over my chest.

The next few weeks were a bit hectic to say the least. I was busy getting ready for the engagement party that the whole thing with Cedric keeping the ministry business about me a secret completely behind. I was planning on confronting him about it but it never happened. I did go visit my in laws the following weekend and I did have a good time and managed to visit Mara and Ernie which they've been living together for almost a few months now.

It has been a month since I found out and a few months since I sent out the save the date cards. I was going to mail out the invitations next month and from what I'm getting a bridal shower is in the midst. No matter how many times I would tell Becky not to throw me one, I think she has other plans on her end. I do have a feeling a bachelorette party is going to happen.

It was the week before the engagement party and I was getting some final preparations done. Cedric had to go back home to take care of things which I had a pretty good feeling on what they were.

"Are you alright?" Paige asked me while I was visiting my aunt and uncles' place.

"I'm fine, just spacing out" I said.

"Oh okay but I have been noticing that you looked stressed" she said.

"It's just the party that's all" I said, hoping she wouldn't notice.

Paige nodded before she sipped on her water. "Did you know what Ryan is planning on doing with Becky the night of your party?" she asked.

I looked over and saw that she was playing with Paul in the living room. "I know that he's proposing to her" I replied in a hushed voice. "I gave him permission to do it later that night."

"Oh okay no wonder he sounded so nervous on the phone" she said.

"He called you?" I asked.

"Yeah he wanted to get Dylan permission before talking to Dad. I got to admit, he sounded pretty nervous when I answered the phone" she replied.

"I would imagine how Cedric felt when he planned his proposal" I said. For some reason, saying his name felt weird.

"I bet also" she said. We both stayed in the kitchen and chatted for awhile. It felt relaxing to be back at home for now. I knew that there was more to get done for next week. But it's something I guess.

Later on that night, I was getting ready for bed as soon as I got home. Becky was going to stay over while I was home, getting some last minute things. I had time to think about what has happened in the past few weeks.

Cedric was hiding the fact that my life was being threatened. But none of my family knew that I did magic. At least I don't think they know.

Even if they did, would they still want me in their family? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I can't help but wonder. I mean, they took me in when my parents died but me being a wizard I don't know if they'll accept it.

I leaned back on the pillow and sighed heavily.

The main question was, how was I going to confront him about what I know?

Cedric POV

I missed Nikki ever since she left my parents from the weekend. I knew that I had to stay behind and figure out what's the next move with the ministry and trying to track down the other wizards. Something was telling me a few things.

One was that she was hiding something from me and it wasn't involved in the case. Two, I had a hunch on what it is but I didn't want to believe it.

I came home and saw that there was a note left for me and I immediately recognized her handwriting.

Hey babe,

Sorry I haven't called, just busy over here with the party next week. Could've used your help but I guess with work and all, I understand.

I'll try and be up for your call, if I'm not then you know I'm probably sleeping.

Love you!

Nikki

I smiled softly to myself as I got ready for bed. I really do miss her and I awfully feel bad enough that I'm hiding all of this from her. However, deep down; I knew that it would be best to keep it from her until she's not stressed over the wedding.

I was getting ready to sleep when Patches flew in with a note.

"What do we got here?" I asked as I took the envelope.

I opened it up and saw that it was Hannah who wrote it.

Cedric,

When the hell are you going to tell your soon to be wife? She's going to be super pissed once she finds out.

If you don't say anything, I will

Hannah.

I groaned as I read the note. I do need to tell her hopefully as soon as possible.

NPOV

I woke up the next morning not realizing that I fell asleep. I guess I didn't know when I fell asleep. That's been happening to me recently.

Hannah told me last night she was going to write a little note saying that Cedric should tell me what's been actually going on recently at his job. She's going to make it like I don't know what's going on but I know what's been going on.

I know it may sound like an evil thing to do. But I've had it enough with secrets and it's time that we should become clean about some things.

A/n: Here we go. Now she knows about what Cedric has been up to. Hopefully it may go right or it may go wrong. Who knows? You have to read the next chapter which I haven't written yet obviously but you know what I mean.

I'll try to update soon. School's starting up again and it may take up my time again. We'll see how it'll go.

Signing out for now,
Spikeluver89