Seamus and Cortney both didn't sleep that well that night. They are both going through a breakup, but neither wanted to let the other one know that they were awake. That morning Cortney woke up with an arm wrapped around her. She has thought it was Teddy a first. Till she remembered that they were broken up and she spent the night with Seamus. She wriggled her way out of Seamus's arm and went down the breakfast. She did not talk much. One morning she joined Harry and Hermione on the bridge. She was trying everything in her power to not be around Teddy. the second tack was only two days away and Harry hasn't figured out the clue.

" You told me you figured out the egg two weeks ago! " Hermione nagged. " The second task is only two days away from now! "

" Really? I had no idea," Harry said sarcastically. " I suppose Viktor's figured it out.

" Wouldn't know. We didn't talk about the tournament," Hermoine began. " Actually we didn't really talk at all, Viktor is more a physical being". Harry and Cortney giggled, as Hermione let out a small laugh. " I just mean he's not a conversationalist. Mostly he watches me study. Bit annoying actually". 

" You are trying to figure this egg out, aren't you? " Cortney asked.

" What's that supposed to mean? " Harry asked.

" It means these tasks are designed to test you. In the most brutal way that's most cruel. And I'm scared for you," said Cortney. " You got the dragon mostly on nerve. I'm not sure it's going to be enough this time".

" Hey! Potter! " Cedric called. Harry began to walk away, but Cedric caught up to him. They left the two girls alone. 

"You are worried about Harry too? " Hermione asked.

" Ya, he's my cousins' godson, someone's gotta look out for him," Cortney explained. " And I guess he's my friend," Cortney said in a friendly sarcastic way. Hermione laughed.

" Yeah, Harry has most of us on nerve," Hermione stated. 

" I gotta go, Neville wants us to look at more Herbology stuff," Cortney said as she began to walk off.

" It will probably help get Teddy off your mind," Hermione said. " He's swimming in your thoughts I can tell".

" It hopefully will help," Cortney said giving a small smile to Hermione. She made her way down to the greenhouse. Neville was already down there like usual.

" No time to waste today," Neville said as he began to instruct. He was going on and on about Herbology, Cortney kept droning him out. She sat there staring blankly at the table in front of her. All of a sudden a book slammed down in front of her, making her jerk out of her trance.

" I thought lessons were going to go smoother! Obviously not! Neville shouted angrily.

" Neville," Cortney said softly. The last thing she wanted was someone yelling at her.

" Can you please just pay attention !? " Neville shouted. She watched him run his hand through his hair completely frustrated. She watched him storm out of the room angrily. Once he was out of sight Cortney put her head in her arms on the tables and broke down into tears. Her life was falling apart, she was feeling so low. Neville walked back knowing he can't give up. He paused when he saw Cortney. She was completely unrecognizable. Normally she is upbeat and determined and this clever, cunning girl. Today she is a sad, undetermined girl.

"Cortney, I heard about what happened," Neville stated sitting next to her. " Life is tough, so are you".

" No I'm not," Cortney said weakly picking her head up.

" Your the best dueler of our age," Neville said. " And you are pretty good at standing tall".

" Neville, I have been dating Teddy for almost two years, I know our relationship was not the best. I didn't think it would end like this. How am supposed to feel? Shrug it off like a sunburn? Pretend like the past two years with him never happened? " Cortney ranted.

" You supposed to feel sad. But you should hold it together with a bit more. Don't let anyone see the damage he's done," Neville said.

" That's a little too late," Cortney said looking down.

" Just give it time, everything is going to be better, I promise," Neville said. " Some boy will come along and make so happy that you are not crying over Teddy anymore".

" You think? " Cortney asked looking at him with her tear-stained face.

" Yeah," Neville said looking at her.

" I hope you find someone too," Cortney said smiling.

" Thanks," Neville said smiling back. " Now back to Herbology! "  And for the first time since the break-up, Cortney let out a real laugh.

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Cortney was now in the library with the Golden Trio. She was helping them find a book, cause Harry was given a clue from the egg.

" Harry tell me again," Hermione ordered.

" Come seek us where our voice sound," he repeated for the millionth time, he had his head on a book. " We've figured it out. It's the Black Lake". Ron was snoring in his chair, Hermoine smiled and hit him awake with a book. She handed him the egg to hold on to.

" An hour-long you'll have to look," Cortney stated.

" This ne'sobvious thought potentially problematic! " Hermoine said.

" Potentially problematic !? " Harry asked. " When's the last time you held your breath underwater for an hour, Hermione? " 

" We don't need fighting! " Hermione snapped. " Look, we have to work together. The four of us can figure this out".

" Hate to break up the study session," Moody said out of nowhere. "Professor McGonagall would like you in her office". The four of them stood up.

" Not you two just Granger and Weasley".

" But sir ! the second task is only hours away and-" Hermione began.

" Exactly! Mr. Potter will need to be prepared and he needs to good night's sleep," Moody interrupted. " Go now! " Ron and Hermione quickly made their way to McGonagall's office. " Longbottom! " Neville came around the corner. " Why don't you help Mr. Potter and Ms. Hood put their books back ". Neville nodded and began to help as Moody left.

" You know if you're looking for plants. You'd better take a look at (something) guide to Herbology," said Neville. " Did you know there's a wizard in Nepal who's growing gravity resisting tress? "

" Neville," Harry began. " No offense but I don't really care about plants". Neville gave a sad look. " I'm sorry Neville I'm just stressed about the second task. I don't suppose there's a Tibetan Turnip that'll allow me to breath underwater for an hour I might not be so stressed". Harry apologized.

" Well, I don; 't know about turnip," Cortney stated. Neville looked at her surprised.

" But you can always use Gillyweed," finished Neville. 

" Do you think I can get some? " Harry asked hopefully. Neville nodded. " Thanks, Neville". Harry said gratefully before leaving.

" I'm guessing our lessons are paying off," Neville said smirking.

" Shut up! " Cortney hissed.