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September 1st

"Welcome to another year of Hogwarts and I would like to welcome new students as well" Dumbledore announced from the podium and the golden owl came to life, addressing the Great Hall which was filled to the brim.

From the Slytherin table on the left to the Gryffindor table on the right it was students were bustling, talking, and catching up about what they did in the summer. The hottest topic was still the events of the World Cup. It was the same on the Gryffindor table where Hermione was chuckling at the emerald teen's plight. Hearing him groan she sighed "Oh shut up Harry! You have nothing to worry about!"

He nodded "I know, 'Mione! Still I can't shake the feeling that they are somehow going to find out!" as he rested his head on the table. He looked up when the headmaster resumed "Now for every student Forbidden Forest is just as the name says 'forbidden' Also the list of Banned items I out in the hallway as usual. Now onto the changes in the staff this year your Defense Against Dark Arts teacher will be"

But it was cut when the lightening cracked from the magically enchanted startling everyone a little with some of the girls and boys letting out a girlish scream. That was when a man with multiple scars on his face entered and shot a spell at the ceiling stabling it. The man with a trench coat, a fake eye, and a wooden prosthetic leg went up to the headmaster shook his hand in greeting then stood aside.

Dumbledore continued "As I was saying and most of you would have concluded by now will be Alastor Moody!" which caused many including Twins and Ron to start whispering to each other.

Harry turned to Hermione confused before asking Neville "Who is he?"

"The greatest dark wizard hunter, he filled half of the Azkaban when he was on the force! He is a legend!" Neville gushed with an awe-struck expression on his face.

Hermione tilted her head asking "Why is a seasoned auror with his reputation now retired from the force taking the DADA Professor job?" looking at Harry who shared her suspicion.

"I am glad to inform you that Hogwarts has been selected from many schools to host an event which will make its mark on the history! A competition held by every Magical school in the world! An international effort to bring our fragmented world together in Harmony! organized by ICW!" taking a dramatic pause letting the anticipation build and reach its apex "THE MERLIN CUP!"

The hall broke out in cheers and roars which went on for a minute before Dumbledore chuckled as they settled down and continued "Every magical school will choose a champion and compete in a preliminary Tournament! The winner of the first stage will move on to compete with the most qualified and skilled champions from all over the world!"

"The French and Bulgarian delegation will be arriving on the 3oth October and the champions will be chosen on the 31st by an ancient artifact of the power! The Goblet of Fire!" Headmaster said flourishing his wand to lift an invisibility spell to reveal the 5-foot-tall artifact in front of the podium with a blue fire burning brightly. The sight made many if not all students gasp in awe and wonder.

"But let me be clear If chosen you stand alone! You have to compete in many dangerous contests which are not for the faint of the heart. To all those who were eager to try their luck the last time the tournament ended due to the death of all competitors in the first task of the second leg!" the headmaster said with a grim countenance as he left the seriousness of the situation sink in.

"Now for the last news, this castle will not only be your home this year but also the home of Students from Drumstrang Bulgaria, and Beauxbatons Academy of France. As such everyone is present their best selves and help our guest if it is in your capacity" he ended and turned from the podium before turning back and saying "Ah! Due to the tournament all inter-house Quidditch games are canceled. Let the feast begin" with Dumbledore's last words and the food appeared.

The food was an afterthought as everyone was discussing possibilities of what could happen in the tournament though many quidditch enthusiasts were looking a little sullen knowing there wouldn't be any matches for the foreseeable future.

As the feast ended and all students were escorted to their dorms, Harry noticed that there was something a little different about Professor McGonagall. She looked much younger than he remembered but he shrugged it thinking that his mind was playing tricks on him.

"It's exciting! I can't believe we will be able to meet so many people and learn about their culture! Their magic! Isn't it!?" Hermione asked enthusiastically practically hopping on her toes as they were climbing the grand staircase.

She tripped on the vanishing step, and he helped her chuckling "You are doing that thing again 'Mione!" he loved his sister in all but blood but she had a single-track mind with a laser focus which caused her to forget about her surrounding environment or people. The bushy-haired witch smiled before she resumed her rambling.

Once they reached the cozy and warm common room, Angelina as Head girl delivered her speech to the first year which was miles better than the one Percy gave to him in his first year. Shortly after all of them went to their respective dorms after biding their friends goodbye.

Harry in particular was excited about this part cause after 3 years all students get their separate rooms on a single floor. It was on the 4th floor of the boy's dorm which was 1o rooms his was the last one a golden nameplate on the door. He entered the room which looked pretty spartan other than a large Gryffindor banner that was behind his four-poster bed and a study table on the side which had an ink pot and a quill with a parchment laid on it.

His trunk was under the bed, dragging it out he quickly changed into his night clothes along with his potions given to him by Andi for his recovery. He hated the taste but it was a necessary evil. After 4 vials he finally slept in the Realm of Morpheus.

Next Morning

It was refreshing to wake up without the snores filling his immediate surroundings. Getting up he looked at his alarm clock which showed it was six in the morning. With a slight shiver from the morning chill, Harry got out of his bed and stretched his arms. Taking his wand from under his pillow, something he picked up in his conscious week from Dora.

Another thing was doing some light workouts in his room as per Andi's instruction as a part of his physical therapy. Nothing strenuous but enough to get his blood pumping. Once done he proceeded to perform his morning ablutions and made his way to the common room with his book satchel on his shoulder.

"Morning Mione!" he greeted him seeing the back of his bushy-haired friend sitting on the couch facing the hearth and made his way over there, settling in the empty chair. He watched as she held a hand up reading what looked like the last page of a very thick book.

After a few seconds, the witch closed the book replying "Morning Harry, sleep well?" as she kept the book back in her satchel.

"Oh yeah! Like a baby!" he said with a smile before asking "So what's so interesting that you couldn't wait until breakfast was over?"

The witch grinned "Oh just reading ahead for arithmancy this year! It's fairly easy if you know basic maths same for runes" as she stood up with her bag "Common let's head to the great hall I am starving"

"Hey Mione' I am thinking about changing my electives," he said a little sheepishly as they were leaving the portrait hole only for his friend to hug and squeal in glee.

Releasing him she grinned "Finally! I never understood why took Divination anyway! COMC, is fine! But Divination is a waste of time! Anyway have you talked to Professor McGonagall about this?" she rambled in a single breathe as they resumed walking down the moving stairs.

They stood on the platform waiting for the last of the stairs to move in the place when he answered shaking his head "I am going to after breakfast, I hope she agrees. I was going to spend this summer studying and catching up with you in the fourth year but.." Stopping and getting a nod from her he continued " Now I will start with the third year hopefully next summer I will catch up to you guys"

They started walking again well he was while she was jumping saying " It doesn't have to be that long! I will help you and you can take your test before the Holidays, if you pass you will be with others after that and move on with all of us!"

He grinned claiming "I would like that! Let's hope Professor Mcgonagall agrees with us cause I have had enough of Trealwany predicting my death in every class!" as they descended the last of the stairs and reached the great hall taking their usual seats on the Gryffindor table.

"So how was it living with Sirius, at Black Manor?" she asked making herself a bowl of oats and fruits with a drizzle of honey.

He smiled making himself a full English breakfast "Well for one I learned to eat proper breakfast and that I love chocolate pie made by Andi! I know that Sirius loves to have his belly scratched before going to sleep and Dora is the clumsiest person in the world!"

All the while Hermione had a smile, it was the first time she saw him relaxed while sharing something about his summer. It was refreshing for once to see him happy. She nodded saying "Seems like you loved living at Black Manor" getting a nod as a reply.

From their place on the head battle, all four heads of houses stood up with stacks on the schedules. Harry could feel Snape glaring at him from across the hall but he ignored the greasy git and instead focused on Professor Mcgonagall who was making her way towards them.

He could see her silky black hair flowing down from over her shoulder and ending at her left breast, her face had no wrinkles on her face and her lips were fuller, redder which made them look more than tasty. Her maroon and black gown hid her figure well but not completely as he could outline her hips.

Suddenly he felt his throat going dry and heat rising on in cheeks which made him turn back to the table emptying his water goblet. Calming himself down with a deep breath he thought 'What's wrong with me? Why am I getting weird about Minerva? WHAT! IT'S PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL! Okay calm down and ask her for the meeting! Maybe it's just my nervousness! Yeah, that's it! Nothing else'

"Mr. Potter" the smooth voice made him shiver and brought his attention to Professor who was standing right behind with a smile and a look in her eyes that he couldn't understand. It was a second longer than normal for eye contact as she continued "Ms. Granger, here is your schedule. I hope you will continue to keep up the excellent work you have been doing"

"Umm… Min… Professor McGonagall, I would like to discuss my schedule, to change my Electives" he asked just before she was about to move to the next student.

It got him a raised eyebrow from her along with a nod saying "Very well… Har… Mr. Potter, come meet me at my office after the class" before continuing aware that Harry was staring at the sway of her hips and confirmed by discreetly looking over her shoulder. It should make her angry but instead, she was blushing which was not something she would do.

Shaking his head he turned back only to see Hermione who was looking at him with a funny expression "What?"

"Nothing just you are very red, are you okay? Do you need to go to Madame Pomfrey?" she asked concerned about him.

"Uh.. No, I am fine!" he said with a smile on his face trying to hide his embarrassment from her as he continued eating his breakfast, it wasn't till Neville came and settled beside Hermione greeting "Hey guys Good morning! Oh schedules are here" his eyes going straight to the paper of parchment.

"Yeah, and you have 20 minutes to complete your breakfast, Neville! We have Transfiguration, so if you want to have a good first day, hurry up mate!" Harry pointed out as he took a last bite of his scrambled eggs and drank the last of his orange juice.

For the first class of the fourth year in transfiguration Professor Mcgonagall started letting them know that they would focus on living to inanimate objects explaining the theory of it all to the class. At the end of the class, everyone was assigned 12 inches of parchment.

After class Harry followed Professor McGonagall to her office closing the door behind him he turned back only to stare at his professor's backside almost hypnotically following its sway from side to side. His eyes followed as she took her seat on a chair which broke the trance as walked forward trying to hide his embarrassment.

Minerva was facing a very similar dilemma, it wasn't new for her to come across a student who was attracted to her body which made made proud which made her feel ashamed for enjoying it. But for some reason knowing that Harry was the one made her feel things she didn't know she could. For the longest time, she thought after her marriage she was done with romance and her fate was to live like a hermit.

Before she was disgusted when men or her students leered at her she felt angry, letting it know with extensive detention with Filch. Yet for some reason, she liked having his attention and she was very aware of the red tint that has on her face. Using her considerable mental discipline she asked "Har… Mr. Potter, may I ask what is the reason for the sudden change?"

"Mi… Ma'am, I just don't think I have the gift for being a seer as such I would like to learn something that might be useful" he said confidently before sheepishly adding "Also I am tired of hearing the prediction of my demise in every class"

A chuckle escaped Minerva hearing the last sentence before she could catch herself which only increased her blush. She cleared her throat saying "Very Well Mr. Potter I will inform Professor Babbling and Vector but you may be a year behind your peers"

"Thank you, Ma'am!" as he stood up and to leave.

Minerva didn't why but she wanted to have more one-on-one time with him and before she could think her mouth opened "Harry" addressed him informally which wasn't like her. When he stopped and turned to look at her she rambled her brain about what to say next when it struck her and continued "I know in last three years you have been through so much and I haven't been there for you as such I would love if you will join me for tea every evening, if that you like that of course"

Harry looked stumped at this confession but was equally excited about the opportunity to spend some time with her. He couldn't help but give a brilliant grin saying "I would love that Professor! Maybe you could tell me stories about my parents, Sirius and Remus"

She felt ecstatic and nodded saying "Indeed I will be delighted to, see you tomorrow evening Harry!"

"Goodbye, Minerva!" he said leaving the office missing the wide-eyed expression from the woman as she chuckled and shook her head going back to the mountain of paperwork that needed her attention.

As his next period was free, he made his way to the library where he met Hermione and Neville who were in their usual spot. As he took a seat across them when Hermione asked "So?"

"Well, I told her and she agreed to talk to professors! Also, she invited me for tea with her to talk about my parents" he said with a sweet smile adding "I am looking forward to it" before sighing and asking "So what are you guys doing?"

Neville answered "Well I am reading herbology while Hermione is reading about the Merlin Cup history"

"Not much is documented about it just that the last time it happened was in 1726 in Germany, there were no survivors after the second last task! I just don't get why people even participate in this!" she said leaning back in her seat with a sigh escaping her mouth.

Harry nodded "Well let's hope history doesn't repeat itself! Now let's start with Ancient Runes shall we? It's very exciting!" as he took the book out from his bag putting it on the table followed by a roll of parchment, eagle quill with ink.

Neville cocked his head asking "You changed your elective?" getting a nod he exclaimed "Finally! I thought you had gone barmy or something! I mean who takes Divination? Lavender and Padme are the only ones who have silver of the talent for that! Others are just wasting their time. When I told my Gran about you taking it she almost stormed here to set you straight!"

Hermione laughed "Oh I would have loved to see that!"

"Yeah yeah it was a mistake, laugh it up!" Harry said pouting a little before starting "Can we start now Mione'?"

The bushy-haired witch "Okay let's start with the basics" as she leaned over took the book out and started the lecture which lasted two hours. The green-eyed teen was focused for the whole time. Soon it was time for their DADA class so they got up and went running towards the class. Reaching the class on time all three of them took a breath of relief taking their seats. Moody came to class grunting

"My name is Alastor Moody, ex-auror dark wizard catcher and your Defense teacher, I am here cause Dumbledore asked me to, now any questions?" he paused and scanned the room then continued

"Good! When it comes to dark arts I believe in a practical approach but the ministry disagrees as it thinks there is no danger out there. I know better. They also think that you need to only counter curses to defend yourself or others but what those bloody idiots don't understand is until you know what you are facing how can you protect yourself? Following me so far folks."

Getting nods from class he continued "Now let's take a for instance say you are in a fight with the dark wizard and he cast upon you a curse you don't know can be anything and since you don't know what it is you can't protect yourself can ye?" whole class nodded "Exactly! Now of course there is a set of curses you can't protect yourself or others from using conventional shields, Does anyone know what those are?"

Hermione raised her hand. Moody looked at her "Yes Miss-"

Hermione added "Granger sir, Those are Unforgivable's sir"

Moody gruffed "Correct why are they named so?"

She replied "Cause using any one of them will-"

She was cut by veteran Auror "Earn your arse a one-way ticket to Azkaban! Now I will demonstrate these Unforgivable curses in the next class under the watch of Dumbledore as it is he who wants you all to know about them and I agree, let's start with Hex-deflection shall we"

That class was exciting, to say the least they learned the hex-deflection spell 'Salvio Hexia' but not without some minor injuries to everybody, Harry was caught by 'twitchy ear hex' which made him clamp his hands on them until they left the class

Now they were all but free as they were sitting in the common doing their assignments. Harry was writing his 2 foot long essay on the uses of hex deflections but he was bored as his mind wandered to thoughts of Fleur.

Suddenly he remembered how useless he was in protecting her. He was no good at fighting those men and was pinned in an instant it was luck that saved both of them. He knew that if he was to protect anyone he would have to train as he can not count on his luck like all times before. Training also meant learning which meant working for it and with that thought his interest in his essay returned.

Now finished with his assignment he was thinking about how he get some training, he knew he could train physically on the grounds but the trouble was training in magical combat. That's when it hit him his new friend would be best as she was more used to combat than any of his professors barring, Moody who he didn't trust yet.

He could ask Dora if she could train him she was an Auror. But his smile fell a little as he remembered she was an Auror which meant she had to work and that meant he could only hope she would train him in her free time. Sighing he made a mental note to write her the next day. His face once again turned into a wide grin at the thought of being trained by Dora. He was waiting for her to bring him treacle tarts made from his mum's recipe.

The next morning Harry woke up at 6:30 and quickly wrote the letter for Dora. He made his way to Owlery. When he entered he saw Hedwig glaring at him as he went near her to stroke a feather with his finger she nipped him painfully "Ouch!" Hedwig gave a 'you know you deserve it look' to which he smiled "I know I deserve it, sorry girl" stoking her head.

Still angry she hooted as if she huffed, he chuckled at owl tantrums "I have a letter I need to deliver can you please do it, next time I will buy double owl treats I promise" Accepting the bribe with a hoot Hedwig stuck out her leg to which he tied the letter and told her "its for Nymphadora Tonks-Black, find her and give it to her will ya?" Hedwig hooted and took off from the window. He took off towards the castle not stopping until he reached a great hall for breakfast.

After breakfast, his day was mostly uneventful as he attended History of Magic and had charms after lunch. It was just after lunch as they were about to stand up to leave Hedwig landed on the table with a letter that he assumed was from Dora. He quickly untied it and kept it in the pocket while giving Hedwig some beacon out of his plate. After returning to the dorm, at midnight when his room was sleeping he opened the letter which he had forgotten as he got busy during the day he was right:

Wotcher Harr-Bear!

So you want to train ha? Well, I can help you a bit but not until after mom gives you a clean bill of health. I have some special assignments I have to complete also I have a job where I am about to be promoted. Well your favorite Auror is getting a promotion aren't you happy?

Of course, you are. Now that comes with more work but don't worry I will be free after some time so we will start training then, until then continue your morning workout and try to master the spells you learn and also Transfiguration. Oh, and I will bring Tarts as soon as I find the recipe just as I promised so look forward to it.

Love you

Yours, Dora

He sighed in relief that she would training even if it would be later. After that, he folded the letter in his trunk going to sleep after taking his before-bed potion given by Andi.

So the week went by without anything out of order except for Harry starting his elective with third years with the help of Hermione. He was sliding into his new routine quite nicely and recovering slowly.

Now they were sitting in the Defense class waiting for Professor Moody and the Headmaster as they were going to get a demonstration of Unforgivable Curses which Harry was not excited about but he also wanted to know if there was any way to block them. That's when both entered the classroom

Dumbledore with his eyes twinkling "I will just be here to observe the demonstration as Ministry personnel and it is my duty that you all are safe during said demonstration" he turned to Moody nodded and stood aside

Moody started "Well which curse should we see first? Weasley!"

At this Ron nervously said "Yes"

Moody huffed "Stand!", so Ron did "Give us the first curse!"

Ron somewhat afraid said "Well my dad did tell me about one, the Imperius curse"

Moody nodded "Yes, Imperius was a bane of ministry. Many Death Eaters have claimed they were under it when they were trailed and there is no way to see if they are lying or telling the truth, the curse essentially controls a person to the caster's bidding and there is no way to know if someone is under this curse, a husband can be imperiused to kill his wife and children then commit suicide"

This earned a gasp from the class Harry raised his hand Moody gruffed "Yes Potter?"

He asked "Sir, there should be some way one can tell if other is under this curse while it's active?" he was intimately familiar with the other two but mind control was the worst of all.

At this Moody nodded "Good question lad, there is a way to know if someone is under the curse but difficult none-the-less, when someone is under this curse person has glazed eyes, Let start the demonstration shall we, now I will perform Imperius on you lot name wise" so the demonstration began first as it turns out it was surname wise, Lavender Brown was first, Moody cast the spell saying {Imperio!} and she started to imitate a rooster

The demonstration went on, and then it was Harry's turn, Moody called "Come on, Potter your turn" so he stood up and went in front of the class. Moody cast the spell, Harry immediately felt his mind and body relax he heard a small voice of Moody in his head 'Kiss Granger'

He in his mind said 'no'

The voice repeated 'Kiss Granger!' a little louder.

It was starting to irritate him he again said 'No'

The voice again commanded 'I said kiss Granger'

Now angry and frustrated yelled "AND I SAID NO"

With that, the fog of his mind cleared and everyone was looking at him surprised, Moody said "Well done lad you fought off the curse I think a few more times and you will be able to knock it off like nothing!" Harry nodded and so Moody tried to make him do different things but he fought him off five out of five times

Then Moody asked "Now Potter, you have been under this curse for a fair amount of time describe the sensation of being under it"

Panting after being put under the curse and it took a lot out of him replied "I felt my body and mind completely relaxed and then I heard your voice asking me to do all these weird things without any reason which I didn't want to so at first I simple denied then it forced me to do as told I again denied while yelling"

Moody gave a smile which was creepy as he never did according to Harry "Good, you question everything and didn't accept things said to you as plain facts, this is how the curse works it relaxes your mind and body which makes you drop your guard and you accept whatever is told to you in the relaxed state and that is when you lose, your will is what will save you from this and CONSTANT VIGILANCE!" his voice boomed in the classroom

"Now who will tell the next curse?" looking around "Longbottom give us the next curse"

Neville who looked nervous and frightened stood up "C-Cruciatus cruse s-sir"

Moody grumbled, "Say it clear without stuttering lad!"

Neville somewhat straightened up "Cruciatus curse, sir"

Moody nodded and went to his table where in ajar was a spider he took it out and cast {Engrogio!} spider enlarged to the size of his palm he kept it on the table "Cruciatus curse also known as torture curse is the favorite of those death munchers the enjoy torturing the their victims to point they would plead for death or go insane" turning to spider he said {Crucio!} and spider started convulsing and making screeching noise this made Neville uncomfortable and nauseous while Harry had a flashbacks which made him twitch a little

Noticing this Hermione said " I think we understood sir"

This broke Moody's concentration ending the curse "Okay then Lass, you give me the last curse"

She hesitantly looked at Harry who nodded knowing what it was "Killing curse, sir"

Moody pointing his wand toward the giant spider said {Aveda Kedavra!} The sickly green light left the wand striking the spider, killing it in an instant, shocking the class to silence.

"There the killing curse made for only one thing to kill but one can not cast these curses without the emotions fueling them, no these curses need to be fueled by negative emotions to cast and so far only one person ever has lived after being hit by Killing curse and he is seating right here" Moody commented at which that whole class turned to Harry, who was once again reminded of his fame and what it cost him

"Right, then we know what they are and how dangerous they are so your assignment now is how would you try and defend yourself from those curses?"

Moody looked around the class Dean Thomas raised his hand asking "But sir you said nothing can stop those curses"

He gruffed "I said no shielding charm can, I have faced these and I am alive, aren't I? So there is a way to survive them which is for you to find, class dismissed"

As all of them started to leave "Longbottom stay for a minute" Harry looked at Neville gave a reassuring nod and left with Hermione beside him

It was soon time to return to the common room where they saw Neville. Harry walked up to him "Hey Nev are you okay?"

The boy nodded "Ya I was a bit disturbed but I had some tea and Professor Moody gave me some books on Herbology as he knew I was interested in the subject"

He smiled "Good to see you are well mate see you in the morning" With that he left and climbed up the stairs of the Dorm to turn in cause he was exhausted from being imperiused and fighting it off multiple times, he went up and took a shower and plopped on the bed losing himself in the realm Morpheus

Two Month Later, 30th October

For the rest of the days it played in his mind much like the time he saw Dora naked, the faces of Fleur and Apolline, or his time with Mcgonagall talking about his parents for half an hour. He didn't know why but he was starting to care for all of them not like he does for Hermione. He felt a strange warmth inside him when he thought about them.

Like now he couldn't wait to meet Fleur, he still remembered how bad she looked that night. He wanted to know if she was okay with Apolline, he thought about writing to her but didn't know her address or if she would like him writing to her. He knew It wasn't guaranteed that she would be coming but he still held hope in his heart.

Beside him Hermione shivered a little "How long till they arrive! It's getting close to six thirty! We have been standing here for an hour!" pulling her coat tight against her.

He was about to answer when some first-year pointed in the sky yelling "LOOK THERE SOMETHING IS COMING!" drawing everyone's attention to where his finger was pointing.

High up they saw a spot that was coming towards them, descending fast. In a few minutes, they could make out what it was and looked at it in awe. A carriage as big as Hagrid's hut is being pulled by 8 Abaraxans. They came straight toward the group of students. It looked like collision was imminent until they pulled up and went on to do a roundabout.

Hagrid down near the landing zone waved red paddles helping them land and that gave students a good look at the carriage which was powder blue with a golden vine design with a Beauxbatons coat of arms with large golden wheels and windows.

All watched curiously as the double doors opened and out came Madame Olympe Maxim, half giantess Head Mistress of the Beauxbatons. She looked around sniffing in disdain and shivering a little holding her fur cloak tight. Looking ahead she spots a familiar face of her colleague she moves forward.

"Ah! Welcome to Hogwarts my dear friend Olympe" Dumbledore greeted the woman brushing her lips on her knuckles.

"Zank you Dumblydore, Beauxbatons Institute of Magic Is honored to be your guest" She gave a diplomatic greeting before looking around and asking "Is Kakrov not 'ere yet?"

Dumbledore chuckled "I am sure he will be here any moment now!" as he started leading her towards the castle. Behind her thirty or so students came out all dressed in a blue uniform of the school, following her.

Among them, Harry spotted a familiar face that made him smile a brilliant smile which Hermione noticed but didn't comment. It was clear to her that her friend was developing feelings for the French woman.

Just then a loud noise from the black lake drew everyone's attention. They saw a whirlpool forming and with a thundering sound a large medieval Galleon came out. It was all black looking almost haunted with a symbol of Drumstrang Institute on its largest sail. As it came to a stop near the boat house everyone was ushered back into the Great Hall for the feast.

As everyone settled in their seat they noticed the extra space in Ravenclaw and Slytherin tables along with a large golden monolith just in the front of the head table. Dumbledore took to the podium "Now that we are all settled, I would like to welcome our guests who will be sharing this castle as home for his year, for the first leg of Merlin Cup. Please join me in welcoming the lovely ladies of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic!" he waved his hand toward the doors that opened.

As the classic ballet music started playing all around the room, the group of students performed a well-choreographed dance with mixed magic causing beautiful sparks and twinkles all around them, enhancing their beauty. They had the eyes of every student as they watched in awe of their gracefulness.

Following after them was Madame Olympe Maxim who once stunned many by her heritage as she walked to the head table and took the seat beside Dumbledore's throne. At the end, applause rang and as they died down, the Headmaster spoke again "And now please welcome our friends from Norway, Drumstrang Institute of Magic and their Headmaster Igor Karkaroff"

Once again the doors burst open and a group of men holding golden staffs, banged it on the floor making sparks go off with every strike before they abandoned them and took off running performing elaborate acrobatics and flashy combat moves in the front of the head table, with one performing some fire breathing act.

Two other individuals came in making many quidditch enthusiasts gasp, Victor Krum led the charge with Igor Karkaroff. As they headed towards the head table Dumbledore got off greeting the man "Igor, My Friend!"

"Albus!" the man with a heavy accent said hugging the older headmaster before breaking the hug and taking the seat on the other side of Dumbledore's throne. As Beauxbatons students sat on the Ravenclaw table and Drumstrang on Slytherin. Dumbledore back on his Podium announced "This year for The Merlin Cup Tournament the ministry has implemented a new rule to explain them I would like to invite Ludowick Bagman Head of the Department of Magical Games And Sports"

A man tall man with Brownish hair walked up to the front "Due to the danger involved in this Tournament Ministry has decided that for your safety only students who are of age can enter the tournament" The booing noises from the hall, apart from Harry who was relieved to have a normal year so far and of age students

As the noise ended Dumbledore flicked his wand melting the golden covering to reveal a large Greek fire goblet with ethereal blue flames burning in its glow lighting the hall and reducing the heat significantly.

"Eternal Glory and the Title of Merlin is what awaits one who will win this tournament," he said. Gesturing to Goblet "This is Goblet of Fire which will choose a champion from each school. Students who wish to participate can write their name on the piece of parchment and throw it into the fire. Once again caution is advised as once chosen you will be bound by contract which indicates that you must compete or you will lose your magic. Now students can submit their names until 8 pm tomorrow. Now let the feast begin" With a clap food appeared.

Harry shrugged as he wasn't interested in any of that, he looked around only to notice more food items than usual on the table catered to their guest and he looked across the hall at one special to him, his emerald meeting her sapphire making both smile.

As the night wound down back in his dorm room the beautiful smile kept playing in his dreams throughout the night.

Ravenclaw Table

The trip in one word was nothing but boring for Fleur Delacour cause there were only so many clouds and scenery you could adore, after a few minutes it all looked the same. There wasn't much to do except talk with her friends and her bodyguard.

Celine and Marie were up in a couple of days but it took her whole family to convince them they did what was best in the situation. They promised to be more vigilant, and more trained to handle if something similar ever occurred. They, just like her were eager to learn who their mysterious savior was.

She didn't know why she was thinking he was even going to be at Hogwarts. It can't be him, right? He was just a fourteen-year-old kid! Barely a fourth year! For Merlin's sake, it can't be him. Sure he was cute with gorgeous green eyes she had ever seen and he was resistant to her allure all of which already made her think about him nonstop but he couldn't be the same wizard who fought those 10 monsters alone!

It wasn't long before she with her friends was in front of the magnificent castle. It was grand and imposing compared to Beauxbatons which look pure and elegant. She was quickly reminded of the chill weather of Scotland there was no time for them to murmur as they were escorted into the castle by Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall to a separate chamber never the Great Hall where they waited to be welcomed and perform their dance entrance.

After the dance and the theatrics once they were settled on a voice drew her attention "So Fleur, Mon Amie where is this special friend of yours?" it was her friend Viviene Dupont's voice.

"Why do you think I am going to tell you who it is? Hmm? My friends are mine and I like to be mysterious" she replied with a sly smile on her face. It was true she didn't want to share that Harry Potter was her friend but more than that she wanted to protect him from the constant teasing of her friends. For one who had suffered them for the last seven years, she knew they would be ruthless with him.

"Oh Come on Fleur it's not like we are going to eat him/her up!" the girl with black hair sitting across her whined while Viviene was pouting beside her.

'If you knew how cute he is you would!' she thought before chuckling "Oh I know you wouldn't eat them, no you will just embarrass the crap out of them and me! So no thank you but I am keeping them to myself"

"Hey, it's what friends are supposed to do!" another blond small in height chimed in from beside Aimee who was nodding in agreement.

"No Cyrille's friends are supposed to keep each other's secrets which you are incapable of as such unqualified to know about them!" she snorted. The girl gaped while the other two laughed making her turn to them "And these two! Aimee usually has a habit of putting a foot in her mouth at the worst time and Vivi is nothing but a flirt! It would be a disaster if you knew! So end of discussion now eat!" she ended a little heatedly just as the food appeared. It worked as they left it alone for now.

She let out a sigh of relief as she looked around only to catch looking straight into the emerald pools of her special friend. There was nothing for a second both simply looked into each other's eye, and she found herself losing the sea of green. It was only enhanced when he smiled at her, one she returned wholeheartedly. It was enough for the moment as they went back to eating their dinner.

Later back in her Carriage room, she was settled in with her guards sleeping in the bunk bed on the opposite side of her bed, miracle of expansion charms and runes. They didn't talk much as all of them were tired from the journey and went to bed early, with Fleur dreaming a beautiful naughty emerald dream.

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