his eyes

The next few days were completely calm. Something that doesn’t happen to you that much. But it was most likely a sign, that something big will happen soon. You spend the time hanging out with your friends, studying with Hermione in the library, going on walks, and occasionally catching Draco’s burning eyes on you. But you decided that until he would talk to you, you would ignore him because you didn’t have the time for him.

The upcoming tournament left everyone buzzing. Many students threw in their name, hoping that they will be chosen. Some young students actually tried to outsmart the field around the goblet and throw in their name. And every time it ended in a fiasco. Like one time, when Fred and George brewed some kind of aging potion, that was supposed to make them age only a few months to be seventeen, but instead aged them a few decades. And they couldn’t even throw in their name, because some odd potion brewed by two sixteen-year-old guys, who were horrible at potions couldn’t outsmart Dumbledore's magic. All of the students were laughing at them as they walked around the school with white long beards before the potion wore off. You and Hermione agreed that participating in that tournament was crazy, but Ron and Harry had different views on that. Ron said that if he could, he would do anything to join the tournament.

The days were going slowly, but you still enjoyed them. Well you mean, you were finally home. Your quidditch team already started training, and you were sure that this year, you had a pretty solid chance. You played as the seeker, and you were excellent. Your father used to play the same position as well, and since you were little, he wanted you to know how to play. He hired professional trainers and set you on a successful path. You missed the times when you were little and only cared about the small things. Back then, you had an amazing relationship with your parents, and you were your daddy's princess. But so many things changed since then.

Even when Moody was your teacher, every time you tried to speak privately with him, he disappeared. You had no idea what was wrong. You thought about the note you got and thought that maybe it was leading you to Moody, because of his eye, but you really weren’t sure.

You were walking down the corridors, heading to the Great Hall, because today was the day when the goblet would choose the three lucky students. As you were walking, you heard footsteps behind you. You thought nothing of it, that it was probably some other student. But you couldn’t shake the eerie feeling off. You decided to take some more turns, literally walking in a circle, but that person was still following. And when you quickened your pace, that someone did too. You were starting to panic a little bit and then you walked straight into a dead end.
„Shit.“ You murmured to yourself. You reached into your pocket, taking your wand out, ready to fight if necessary, but when you turned your back, nobody was there. Instead, there was a note left behind. You carefully moved closer and picked it up.

y/n.

That was the only thing written on it. Now, you were a bit shaking, both from the cold and the note. You didn’t even recognize the handwriting. You looked around if there was still somebody, but there was an unusual silence. You crumpled the note into a little ball and shoved it into your pocket and left hastily. You had to tell the others about it.

You sat down at the Great Hall, but you still had goosebumps all over your body. You shared glances with Hermione and she instantly realized that something is wrong. You just nodded at her, signaling that you would tell her everything later. The tables were full of food and drinks, but you weren’t really hungry. You just watched as two young girls went over to Krum’s table and started talking with him, giggling loudly. You could tell that Viktor was getting annoyed, but thankfully for him, Dumbledore was ready to announce the names of the chosen people.

„My dear students, the day that you were waiting for has come. Today we will find out the three chosen names. I hope you are as excited as I am.“ He clapped happily as a little kid and the students started clapping and exclaiming. The whole room was buzzing with excitement. „And please, I would like to ask the students that get chosen to go into this room.“ He signaled to the door to the left of the teachers' table.

„And that is all from me. So now, I would like to present you the first name.“ With that, the goblet started to burn with big red flames, and after a split moment, a little piece of old parchment came out and the flames calmed down. Dumbledore caught it and read.

„Viktor Krum!“

The room burst into cheers and clapping as Viktor got up from his seat.
„Yes, Viktor! Yes!“ The headmaster of Durmstang exclaimed loudly.
Just as the room calmed down, the flames of the Goblet spit out another piece of parchment.

„Fleur Delacour!“
A beautiful girl got up from her seat, and everyone was in shock from her beauty. She had long blonde hair and moved with the grace of a fairy. You were sure that she had to have some fairy blood because there was no way that she was a human. Everyone clapped for her and she just smiled at everyone.
She disappeared in the room, and you realized that now it was turn for a Hogwarts student to be announced. You watched with bated breath as the flames spit out the last name. Dumbledore caught the paper with a smile on his lips and stated.

„Cedric Diggory!“ the room burst with clapping and cheers, and you watched Cho sitting next to you squeal with excitement. Cedric was rumored to be in a relationship with her, but it wasn’t ever confirmed.

Cedric got up with laughter as the whole Hufflepuff table was chanting his name. After he left, the room calmed down a bit, but everyone was just too happy.

„So now, we know all the champions, and -“ Before Dumbledore could finish his speech, he got interrupted by the Goblet. More flames came out, even bigger than before, and all the students started whispering. The flames erupted and spit out another parchment. You looked at Hermione, but she was even more confused than you. Dumbledore came over the note and picked it up. He looked worried, and you didn’t even want to know whose name was on that note. Dumbledore was silent for a second before he said the name.

„Harry Potter.“ The room was silent, everybody too shocked to even speak. You looked at Harry, but he looked shocked too. You had no idea what was happening.

„Harry Potter?“ said Dumbledore once more and Hermione bumped into Harry, who slowly got up and joined the other champions. After he closed the door, the room erupted in shouting.

„Please, everyone calm down, we will work this out.“ Said Dumbledore before he abruptly left. Everyone was shouting how unfair it was, and what was happening. McGonagall just came forward and said that the announcement is over. You got up from your seat and joined Ron and Mione.

„Bloody Merlin, what just happened? How was Harry chosen?“

„I have no idea Ron, but there is no way that Harry could throw in his name! And he would tell us if he did!“

„Yeah, like this doesn’t make any sense. But surely Dumbledore won’t let him compete, right? Like I mean, he is fourteen.“ You said with concern. Some students started to leave the Hall, but many stayed, hoping that Dumbledore would come back. You couldn’t imagine Harry competing. He was a great wizard but there is no way he could outsmart the Goblet.

„Let’s go, I think that many people will start to question us about Harry.“ Said Hermione and got up from her seat. You followed her into corridors. You wanted to tell them about the notes, but right now wasn’t exactly the best moment. All of you three were worried about Harry.

„Somebody had to do something with the Goblet, otherwise it doesn’t make sense. There is no way that Harry would throw in his name when he knows the age limit. He gets in trouble often, but he wouldn’t do this.“ You said.

„Exactly! Somebody had to throw in Harry’s name, even though I have no idea how. But Harry is innocent.“ Replied Hermione and shot a glance at Ron, who was silent and lost in thought.

„I don’t know girls, maybe he actually did it. You know how he said he would love to participate. But there is still the question on how he did it.“ You were surprised by Rons' statement, that he actually thought that Harry did it. Before you could say something, you heard footsteps behind you. You froze for a bit but then realized that these footsteps sounded different.

„Oh, who do we have here? So, now that we are here, why don’t you tell us how Potter did it?“ snickered Malfoy, with Crabbe and Goyle beside him.

„Harry didn’t do it.“ Said Hermione firmly. You just nodded your head.

„We all know you don’t actually believe it.“ Laughed Draco.

„Actually, I believe that if you would just shut up, everyone would be happier. Why do you even care about Harry?“ you noticed that Crabbe’s mouth twitched at your comment, but Draco frowned.

„Everybody wants to know that. So I am just getting my information before anyone else.“ He got closer to you.

„Well we don’t know either, so leave us alone.“ You said back, already done with his shit, when he grabbed your wrist.

„Come one, you have to know something. So just tell me. I won’t say it to anyone.“ He smirked at you. You just yanked your hand back and turned back to leave. Hermione did the same, but Ron stayed still.

„We won’t tell you anything, so you can stop trying. It's embarrassing for you at this point.“

„Whatever Volkov. I will find it out.“ He said and looked you right in the eyes. And the world stopped. But then you looked away, shattering the moment you two had. And even as you turned and left, you could feel his eyes on you.

„Just what was that y/n?“ Asked Ron.

„I have no idea, ever since we met at the platform, he’s been trying to get me mad like every day. But I am done with his bullshit. But now we know, that everyone will ask us about Harry.“

„I can’t believe that Harry did this without telling me. I thought that we are friends.“ Said Ron and frowned.

„Oh Merlin, Ronald, you two are friends! And Harry wouldn’t do this, don’t you get it?“ Replied Hermione. „Somebody must’ve done this behind everyone’s back. So whoever did this must be pretty powerful. We must find out who is it.“

„Yeah, calm down Ron. We will find this out.“ But you weren’t calm. With everything going on right now, you weren’t really sure if you were safe. Even at Hogwarts, when something like this could happen.

„Whatever. Good night.“ And with that, Ron left.