The breezy Scotland morning sun-rays woke Harry up with a nervous smile on his face. Trying to calm his nerves as he made his way through his morning workout while trying to figure out what to say to Fleur when the time comes.
Now he was sitting in the great hall eating breakfast when Fleur came and sat beside him "Ready?" Harry gave her a brilliant smile "Yes and I know the perfect spot to talk. For now, let's have some breakfast" Fleur smiled "Oui, I am starving" making Harry chuckle.
After they were done with breakfast Harry stood up and hold his hand out to Fleur with a smile "Shall we?" Fleur blushed a little before taking his hand saying "We shall!" giving him her hand. Taking it and leading her out of the Great Hall.
Coming to a secluded area near the Black Lake with two large stones and they could see the giant squid in the lake, both of them sat on the stones waiting for the other to silence reigned until Fleur said " ' Arry I would like to start by zanking you for saving me zat night I don't know what would happen if you….." shuddering at the thought of such scenario.
Harry shook his head reassuring her "No, Fleur it's okay, anybody would have done that" she looked at him smiling and taking a hold of his hand "Yes zey could have but zey didn't, you did!" looking in his emerald green eye Fleur continued " ' Arry, why did you go that far for me?"
He looked back in her Sapphire pools saying "Fleur I suffer from what Hermione calls 'saving- people- thing' that was one part but I have very few people in my life who I care about and in those two days you became one of those people. I have lost so much that I am scared to lose any more or anyone ever, so I do my best to see all those who I care about are warm and safe."
This explanation Fleur was left with her mouth open. After a minute she gathered herself replying " ' Arry I feel the same way about you, maybe more but I don't want to rush in. For the past 2 months, you have been on my mind constantly and I like you too. I am not sure about my feelings enough to name them yet but I want to be with"
At this Harry beamed at her with a smile but within a second his face fell saying "Fleur to me this feeling is somewhat, no completely new, unknown. I don't know what love is or even if I am worthy of being loved" Fleur turning towards him in anger thinking 'How can he say that after being such a wonderful person she said in a firm voice " 'Arry look at me!" he turned to her "You deserve every bit of love and more. You know why?" he shook his head "Cause you are most kind & noble person I have met, so never say that ever again. I know we are unsure about what we are feeling for each other right now but in time we will find an answer. Then I will give you what you need the most be it as a friend or something more and I know for a fact you will do the same for me. Promise me you won't say that ever again" he found it endearing that she cared about him, nodding with a smile "I promise Fleur I won't say that ever again"
For a minute both sat there in awkward silence. Harry was getting uncomfortable with this silence trying to think of some topic to talk about, that's when it clicked.
"Umm….So are you going to participate in this tournament?" he asked. Fleur nodded in excitement saying "Yes! I am 'oping to get chosen as the champion" Cocking his head he added, "Did you submit your name to the Goblet?" snickering she replied, "Non, I will Later in ze evening" standing up he offered her hand "Let's do it after that I can give you a tour of the castle" she took his hand and he pulled her up. At the moment he pull with a little extra strength making her yelp as she came so close, not even air could pass between them.
"Well I don't zink I can find a better guide zen you can I?" in his ear, the feeling of her breath on his ear made him shiver and blush. His reaction made Fleur chuck at his reaction at the same time covering her blush.
Separating they were flushed equally red then both of them made their way towards the castle hand-in-hand and reaching the Great Hall where the Goblet was placed at the front of the staff table. Moving toward the goblet and stopping before the age line, Harry turning to Fleur he asked "Ready?"
Nodding she let go of his hand entering the age line and submitting her name. Coming back to him she grinned exclaiming "Done! Now let's start the private castle tour shall we?" offering her hand he took it chuckling & saying "Yeah we shall"
As they were leaving they saw Twins come running in the hall stopping before them
"Harrikins! We are going to submit our names" George
Harry raised his eyebrows with a confused look saying "but you are not of age"
Fred grinned as he pulled a vial from his robes to showing them "That's what this is for, Aging potion" That's when both of them noticed Fleur "Oh we are sorry Mrs. Potter we didn't see you there" both said in unison.
Fleur hearing herself being addressed as Mrs. Potter was flushed from head to toenail Harry's eyes widened "Guys it's not what you think!"
Fred "Oh! Sorry mate did we ruin your plan to propose tonight" Fleur knew they were teasing him but looking at him she wanted to tease him as he looked cute when he was flustered "Why 'Arry I 'ope ring is beautiful cause I will not say yes if it isn't"
Harry sputtered as his mind short-circuited hearing what she said "Wha- what! I wa-was n- not, I mea- mean no-, I-I will eventually, I-I ri- ring….." He was flushed making three of them to laugh a moment later he understood they were just teasing him "Evey funny guys" facing Twins "And you are bad Fleur" turning to her. She wiping tear said "I can't 'elp it 'Arry you look so cute when you are flustered" making him blush once more.
"Well then now that our routine of teasing Harrikins is done let's get to work, shall we George?" Fred
"Let's do this Brother of mine" George.
Both opened the vials downing the aging potion. They walked into age line parameter seeing no effect they dropped their names in brilliant blue flames again nothing happened, for a minute. But then two strings of fire swirled around hitting both redheads in the chest making them fly backward in the direction of the entrance of the room. They had long beards as a punishment from Goblet for trying to enter their name via aging potion
The great hall was a laughter riot. After having good laugh both of them made their way out of the hall as Harry showed Fleur the castle all day only to return for dinner as both of them skipped lunch to spend more time together.
As dinner ended, Hall has filled the silence with undertones of anticipation and excitement. Everyone watched as the Goblet blue fire flared pink for second signaling it was ready for Dumbledore to start the announcement ceremony.
"Now it is time to see who are the chosen champions for the Tri-Wizard tournament!" Dumbledore as he came toward the Goblet raising his hand he waited and suddenly blue flame turned pinkish-purple spitting out a burnt piece of parchment. Catching it Dumbledore announced "Champion of Drumstrang is Viktor Krum" Hall roared with applause and cheers the one to cheer hardest was Ron which was not a surprise for anyone who knew him
Again the fire spits another piece of burnt parchment. Catching and reading it Dumbledore roared "Champion of Beauxbatons is Fleur Delacour" once again hall broke into applause. They were far less than Krums but what lacked in quantity was filled by Harry who was cheering the loudest of all which while giving Fleur some confidence also made her blush as she walked towards the room where Viktor went.
Fire flared and once more shooting the third piece of parchment, Dumbledore "Champion of Hogwarts is…." he paused before saying "Harry Potter!"
Harry was so shocked he didn't stand up to his name being called. Dumbledore once again called his name "Harry Potter!" Hermione nudged him to stand. He did so making his way towards the Headmaster who gave him a piece of parchment with his name written on it and was gestured to go to the room where other champions waited
As he entered the Trophy Room where Viktor and Fleur were waiting he was in a whirlwind of thoughts. As he was few steps into the room Fleur asked "what is it 'Arry do zey want us back?" He opened his mouth to answer but was interrupted by Ludo Bagman entering and announcing "Here we have our three Champions!" Fleur's eyes widened as she realized what was happening, she turned to Harry who was frightened.
She was about to go to comfort him when Dumbledore, Madame Maxime, and Igor Karkroff with different faculty members entered the room. Dumbledore stepping forward asked Harry "Did you put your name in the goblet of fire?" Harry shook his head frantically replying "No sir!" Dumbledore asked again "did you have one of the older students to put it in instead?" Harry again gave the same answer "No sir!" Madame Maxime who was huffing yelled, "Of course 'e is lying!"
"I Agree with Madame Maxime Potter is well know for his streak of rule-breaking and lying to gain spotlight it won't surprise me if he did this too" the Potions professor spat and that gained him glares from Minerva and Fleur.
Harry in a mixer of fear and frustration yelled "I did not enter my name!" looking at Snape. Potions professor sneered saying "Don't lie you ignorant brat!"
Before Harry could snap back at him Fleur did it for him in anger " 'E IS NOT LYING! I was with 'im all day today and it was only when I submitted moi name did 'e even come close to ze Goblet and if you still want a proof 'e will give you magical oaz"
Snape smirked looking at Harry "I would like to see that but I don't think this liar will do it" Harry snarled "I will do it, just tell me how and I will" Fleur glared at both half giantess Head Mistress and Potions Professor of Hogwarts before giving her a quick nod before turning to Harry saying "Just 'old your wand up, stating your full name say zat you did not participate in zis tournament or did not ask anyone to submit your name ending wiz 'so mote it be' zen cast a Lumos to show ze authenticity of it"
Nodding and raising his wand saying "I Harry Jame Potter swear that I did not enter my name nor did I ask anyone of age to submit my name in the Goblet of fire, so mote it be" pausing he casting "Lumos!" the light shined from the tip of his wand proving he is telling the truth
Karkaroff Smirked saying "I have no objections to him being underage, it means less experienced opponents and more chances for us to win" To everyone's surprise this time Krum spoke with a thick Bulgarian accent "Do not underestimate your opponent Highmaster I have understood that from my recent defeat" Karkaroff huffed without answering.
"May that as it may be Mr. Potter must compete as the contract is binding and he will lose his magic or life otherwise," said a man who was introduced as Bartemius Crouch Head of Department of International Magical Co-operation during the feast earlier. Dumbledore sighed "As it stands that is the only option, very well then" he turned to Ludo saying
"Mr. Bagman I think you have an announcement to make"
The man in question cleared his throat saying "Well champions the first task will be on the 29th of November. Good luck to you all and all a Good night" with that almost all adults left. The only ones remaining in the room were Harry, Fleur, Dumbledore, and Minerva who said "I think we should inform Sirius and Remus about this someone is trying to get him killed in this tournament" Dumbledore gave a stiff nod saying "Harry come to my office with Minerva" Fleur though being not invited, stepped beside Harry taking his hand giving a reassuring smile. She knew he was a little shaken as brave he was it was human to be frightened in this situation and she was not leaving him alone in such a situation. They followed two elder wizards to the office
After reaching Dumbledore's office he took the green powder throwing it into the fireplace saying "Grimmauld Place" green Fire flared up and he asked "Sirius? Are you there?" voice of Sirius came from other side "Albus? Is everything okay with Harry?" Dumbledore sighing in defeat said "no I am afraid everything is not okay *sigh* You better come through and bring along Remus too" Sirius replied "I am afraid today is a bad day for him, it's just me coming through"
A few moments later Sirius came through and looked at the grime expressions of everyone around him. He looked at his Godson who was afraid and this was unusual as he was the bravest Gryffindor, but then his eyes went to Fleur beside him who was holding his hand that made him smirk "So what you caught Pup snogging and called me?" laughing he continued "That's ridiculous if you ask me I was worse than him. Look at him he is shivering like paper"
Irritated by his antics Minerva snapped at him "Sirius! In Merlin's name listen!" calming down a little she informed the cheerful Sirius sighing "Harry has been chosen as the champion of Hogwarts in tri wizard tournament" hearing this all color left his face he was white as a sheet. He looked at Harry smiling he said "Pup don't worry we will get through this" patting him on his shoulder he turned to Fleur "and I assume you are Champion of your school?" smiling Fleur replied "Oui"
Dumbledore surprised tone said "You are taking it well than I expected Sirius" Sirius looked at Harry smirking "Well that's what godfathers are for to handle everything with calm aren't they?" comment earned him a small smile and equally small nod "Now off with both of you, its nearly curfew time and I will see what we can do from this point on! Off you go" chuckling a little Harry and Fleur left the office
Seeing as the teens leave and the door close Sirius turned to Dumbledore slamming his hands on Headmaster's table yelling "How in Merlin's soggy left ball did my godson got entered in the most dangerous tournament which if I remember was canceled cause of the death count in it! How did it happen?"
Dumbledore shook his head "I think someone who wants him dead submitted his name knowing that he would be bind by magical contract and has to compete, also the said person confunded the goblet, it was a powerful charm. That is what I got when I ran some tests on it"
Sirius shook his head "Whoever did this will see his machinations fail as Harry will survive, my Godson will survive you know why? cause I will make sure of it" declaring he stood up and leaving through the floo.
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