"Hey, I need to talk to you for a second." George whispered, tugging his twin behind the others. He waited a little until they were further away before they started walking. "Minnie asked to pick up Alec from class for a wand weighing thingy, so I went to pick her up. I – I may have asked her if she and Jack were serious, like a couple."
"And?" Fred's asked impatiently.
"She says it's casual. Just friends who are having fun."
"That's great." He grinned, then saw George fallen face. "Isn't it?"
"Then she asked about us, with the fact that we haven't had a girlfriend or hook-up this year." He ran a hand through his hair. "I just told her we were enjoying the single life."
"Not a bad answer." Fred cocked his head, still confused at the solemn face of his twin.
"Just wait... then she asked if it was because of her. Because she heard from someone that you or I might like her as more than just friends.
"And you screwed up that perfect opening?" His eyes wide.
"Yeah. I told her we were just great friends, nothing more."
"Fuck, George!"
"I know, I panicked! I didn't want to push or scare her away. And we decided we should tell her together, so what was I supposed to do?" He groaned, pulling his hair a little.
"It's okay, twin-o-mine." Fred clapped his back. "I'm guessing she has a lot on her head already with the tournament and Black." Harry had told them, Black never congratulated her on becoming a champion, or even acknowledge it. And they knew, even when she didn't speak about it, it had hurt her.
"What do we do now?"
"The same as we've been doing for the past year." Fred said, running a hand through his hair. "Be there for her, flirt a little, do things we don't do for other girls. But I still think we need to see if she gets jealous. Even though she says the thing with Jack is just some fun, it doesn't mean she likes us, like we like her."
"I still don't like the plan." George grumbled as they reached the great hall.
"Do you see that?" Lee asked as they stopped in front the great hall. The twins stepped up next to him and yes, they saw it. Alec was sitting with the other Champions. A strong magical buzz was glowing around them as they talked intensively. Even though Harry looked small next to the others, it seemed like his magic was buzzing alongside the others.
"What is that?" Angelina asked.
"Magic." The twins breathed, they recognized Alec's magic intertwined with the others. "Powerful magic."
"Do they know what they are doing?"
"I don't think so." George mused. He didn't think she could hear them, but still Alec turned around. She smiled as she saw them at the entrance hall. She gestured them over and when the others looked up to, the buzz of magic started to dissipate.
"That was scary and hot at the same time." Fred whispered before they walked in the great hall, and George couldn't help but nod in agreement.
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"Hey, Harry." I said when Harry appeared in the old training room. I was a bit bummed that Professor McGonagall disbanded the club since I was going to enter the tournament, I understood but I was still bummed out. My lesson with the Potion's master has been postponed as well because of the tournament.
"Hey." He smiled. "So, what's the plan tonight?" He hopped on the desk next to me.
"I thought we could practice some spells and muggle defence. We don't know what we need to prepare for, but we better do as much as we can."
"Alright. Can Hermione come next time? Hermione is going crazy with Krum's fan club in the library." He chuckled.
"How do you feel about Krum being in the library so much?"
"Why would I feel something about Krum studying?"
"Because he's not there to study, Potter." Draco said strolling into the room. "That's what you mean right, Alexandra?"
"What are you doing here?" Harry snapped.
"I was invited. You?"
"Stop it. You were both invited. Draco, you want to help, and Harry and I want to train together, so suck it up." I had a hard time trying not to laugh at their flustered faces, they both wanted to argue but refrained themselves. "You still want Hermione here?" I whispered to Harry.
"No, I don't think that's a good idea." He frowned.
"Right, so I thought we should start with basic spells." I twirled my wand as I thought it over. Draco and Harry were both nearly on the opposite sides of the room, looking at me. I turned on my heel and looked at them. "I heard you two duelled in second year?"
"Not much of a duel." Draco muttered.
"Just because you lost." Harry countered.
"It doesn't matter." I held up my hand when Draco opened his mouth. "Draco, I want you to duel me and Harry."
"What?" Draco paled a little.
"I'm not going to do anything back, nor is Harry." I pointed out and Harry pursed his lips in disappointment. "We'll just start with deflecting spells and protection charms."
"Alright." He started grinning, twirling his wand effortlessly between his fingers. "What can I cast?"
"Anything you can think of." I gestured Harry over. "Harry, take your place right there." I pointed a little further away from me. "Cousin, you stand in front of us. So Harry, protecting and defence spells only. I know you want to curse Draco." I grinned as Draco glared at me. "But we'll do that another day." I winked. "Harry, I'm not going to help you, we will not be fighting or competing together during the tasks, so try to think of protecting yourself and no one else."
He nodded with a serious face, taking his wand out of his robes. We both chugged out our outer robes and took a stance. "Give it your worst, cousin."
"I'm planning to." He grinned before he whipped his wand, calling out. "Locomotor Wibbly!" He shouted, pointing his wand at Harry. Harry deflected the spell easily but the next one hit him in the leg, while I had a shield charm around me.
It was fun and exhausting, dodging and deflecting Draco's spells while trying to hold of a protective shield that was strong enough. Draco was fast and cunning, he didn't just use obvious spells but more complex ones too. After an hour and a half, Harry held up his wand.
"Stop!" He breathed hard, sweat dripping down his forehead. "I- I can't."
"Already tired, Potter?" Draco grinned, but he was breathing hard too, sweat drops gathered on his neck.
I dropped the shield charm and fell to the floor. "I'm done too." I laid down flat on my back, conjuring three water bottles from my bag. Harry dropped down next to me, leaning back on his hands, while Draco sat in front of us, his back straight as he sat cross-legged.
"This was actually kind of fun." Draco's voice sounded a little weird. I pushed myself up on my arms and saw him watching Harry. Harry who had just taken a sip from his water bottle, splashed a little bit of water on his face, water droplets running down his neck. And Draco couldn't take his eyes off him. Oh, this is going to be so interesting.
"This was fun." I agreed. "But Harry doesn't want to train with you again, he prefers -"
"I never said that." Harry interrupted and then looked like he wanted to slap himself on the face. "I mean -" He cleared his throat.
"You like that I throw hexes at you, Potter?" Draco smirked.
"N- no, I – I just. I mean I want to get back at you. Next time, Alec and I are going to defend ourselves and casts counter spells at you, right Alec?" He finally managed to say and turned to look at me.
I had a hard time, a really hard time holding it together. I tried not to look amused or that I was bursting with laughter. Those two are going to make this so fun!
"Yes, of course. Next time, we'll hex back." I said seriously, a small smile tugging at my lips. "So, it's okay for both of you to train together again?"
Draco shrugged nonchalantly, but I knew better. "Fine, by me."
"Sure." Harry glanced at his watch. "It's past curfew, we should get going."
"Yeah." When I went to push myself up, Draco had already stood up and held out his hand. "Thank you." I smiled. "Harry, do you mind taking my bag back to the tower?"
"Aren't you coming?" He asked, already placing my bag over his other shoulder.
"I'll be there soon, I just want to go explore. I haven't done that much this year." I said. I glanced out the door and when I saw the hallway was empty, I changed into Loki. "See you boys later." I winked as Loki and trotted out. I could just hear the boys breathe in unison.
"That's so cool!"
Then Harry. "Wait, you knew?"
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It was Friday night. Draco, Harry and I had another sparring match, now throwing our own jinxes. We switched partners, but it was so much fun to see Harry and Draco duel each other. All though they both still claimed to hate each other, they also couldn't really hurt each other in the fight, and I needed to push them to go all the way. After our sparring match, I went outside.
The night was cool, the sky littered with stars. I just sat on a large boulder next to the black lake, my wolf head tilted towards the moonlight. I could see the lights still on in the Gryffindor tower even though it was getting pretty late. My head snapped to the forest when I heard a growl, my first thought was Black, but that was crazy. I strained my ears as I looked to the tree line. I didn't see anything, but I heard another growl, a little louder now. Then I saw the tops of the trees shake.
"What the f-" I cut myself off and started running towards the treeline. I ran into the forest following the growls. When I came closer, I heard someone yelling instructions. The voice was vaguely familiar, but the scent was the first I recognized. A Weasley. Not my Weasleys. Damn Alec, they are not yours! Then I saw him, Charlie Weasley. He was wearing thick leather gloves and an armoured vest. Charlie? That meant – dragons! That's when I saw one, a big one breathing fire, setting the tree alight. In the dark corners of the other side of where the dragons were being held, I saw Karkaroff sniffing around.
The first task – it's dragons! Oh gods, Harry and I are not trained for that! We need to train more, a lot more. I need to see Moony! I darted back out the forest and ran up to the tower. Quickly changing back when I arrived in front of the portrait I barged in the now empty tower.
Should I wake Harry? Or wait till morning? No, this couldn't wait. I ran up the boys' staircase and slipped into Harry's room. Hoping he slept in the bed that was on the same place last year, a room below.
"Harry?" I whispered, poking my head through his curtains, hoping to Merlin, he was dressed. And he was, he was even tucked in to almost his neck, snuggling his pillow, it was a funny sight. "Harry?" I nudged his arm.
"Alec?" He rubbed his eyes tiredly, and I handed over his glasses from his nightstand. "What's happening?" He pushed himself. "Or are you finally throwing yourself at me?" He smirked. "Because you're a little late for that."
I snorted and ruffled his hair. "Funny, Potter. Get dressed, we need to go."
"Go? Where? Alec, it's the middle of the night."
"No, shit. Let's go."
"Give me a second to get dressed." He slipped out of bed, grabbed the clothes that were on the chair in the corner and quietly slipped in the bathroom. "I have the cloak." He whispered. I nodded approvingly and the both of us walked out the dormitory, neither of us noticing that Ron watched us go.
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When we arrived in the dark house, I left Harry in the kitchen, and he went to make a large pot of tea. I walked up the stairs and when I looked at the closed doors, I just hoped, I wouldn't find them in bed together. I took in a deep breath before I pushed open Remus's door. I let out a breath of relief when I saw he was alone, his long limbs spread across the bed. Before I could step further in, he bolted up.
"Alec?"
"It's me." I said quietly. He always knew it was me, it started when I was very young, and when I got older, he would even notice when I was near when he slept. Maybe because he thought I would sneak out or it's the wolf in him that wakes him. Whatever it is, he scrambled out of bed and rushed over to me. His hands went to my shoulders, and he looked me up and down.
"What's wrong? Are you hurt? Who do I need to kill? If it's Jack, I'll do it. I love the boy but if he -"
"Uncle Moony, I'm okay. Breathe." I chuckled a little.
He took in a few steady breaths before he wrapped me in his long strong arms. "You're okay." He said quietly. "But if you are okay, why are you here in the middle of the night. The full moon isn't until next week."
"I know. I'll explain everything downstairs; can you wake up Sirius? We need to talk to you both."
"We?"
"What's going on?" Sirius sleepy voice came from his doorway. He was leaning against the door frame, rubbing his eyes, his hair was a wild mess. "Alec?" He straightened his back when he saw me.
"I'll explain everything downstairs. Harry's making tea."
"Harry's here?" They both asked baffled.
"Yes, let's go." I walked down the stairs with the two men behind me, I could feel both of their eyes on me. Harry just set the pot of tea and ups in the kitchen island when we came down.
"Harry." Sirius said already walking up to him, engulfing him in a tight hug. "What's going on?"
"Haven't the foggiest." He answered. "Alec and I were training with -" He stopped and cleared his throat. "Earlier and she went to explore a little while I went to the tower. A few hours later, she woke me up when I was in bed."
"You went into the boy's dorm?" Sirius asked, his eyebrow high.
"Yes, Harry's. So, fourth years. It wasn't like I was seducing young boys." I rolled my eyes as I accepted the cup from Remus with a smile.
"Besides she's seeing Jack."
"Really?" Remus asked.
"Jack? The ex?" Sirius asked.
"Yes, but we're not a couple. We're just -" I cleared my throat as Sirius eyes looked murderous and Remus scowled. "That's not why we are here." I put down my tea and looked to Harry. "I know what the first task is."