● Prologue ●
!!! TW: mentions of blood, death and self-harm
Aurora waited in anticipation for her brother to come back. It had been quite some time since her brother entered that maze. It was the final task of the Triwizard Tournament. After this, it'll all be over. If Cedric doesn't end up being Deadric. Her heart hoped for the best, but her mind knew. It always knew. She knew he was going to die, just as predicted in the books. Sometimes, she wished she didn't know the future - sure, there were times she was grateful, but it was all before she got a letter to her favourite magical school. Finally, they were back. She stood up to see better and her heart dropped to her stomach - Harry was holding onto someone as though his life depended on it. She sat back down and closed her eyes. "Aura, what is it? Did something from the books happen? Something... bad?" came Hermione's voice. Aura took a deep breath and nodded her head. Her breath was shallow and shaky. The lively march had stopped playing and Amos Diggory's cries filled her heart with guilt. She knew. She knew and she never helped. They could've averted the accident but nope, she had to let him die. Why? Because it'll alter the timeline. Yeah right, 'alter the timeline' her foot. Then, she suddenly shot up in realization.
Barty Crouch Jr.
She immediately grabbed her satchel and ran out of her seat to Dumbledore. "Professor! Professor, Harry's gone with Moody!" The old man's head instantly shot up, clearly shook. He called Professor McGonagall and a few others, told her to stay there and went after them. She nodded her head and turned to look at Cedric. She stumbled back, tears stinging her eyes. She knew this image would haunt her for life. She was the reason for this. She knew and she never did anything. She felt light-headed. She did this. Her vision went blurry as tears started flowing down her cheeks. It was her fault. All this time, she sat laughing with her friends while she knew he was going to die. A father lost his son, because of her naiveness. A warming touch to her side was all she could remember before she blacked out.
Aurora fainted into Ron's arms. He looked around helplessly and dragged her back to her seat. He took out her water bottle from her satchel and splashed it on her face, which thankfully woke her up. She opened her eyes and sat bolt upright, panting. "Shh, I'm here. It's alright, I'm right here, with you." he coaxed, as her big brown eyes met his clear blue-green ones. Her breathing became more relaxed and she suddenly hugged him. "It's all my fault," she whispered into his his chest. "Hey, look at me. It's not your fault - wait, let me finish ok? - and do not, I repeat, do NOT beat yourself up because, who knows what would happen? You told me that in 'Cursed Child', terrible things happened because someone tried to save Cedric, right? So, even if you tried, it would've made matters worse. You with me?" he said, his heart aching. It hurt to see her blame herself for everything. She pulled away from the hug, looking up at him, her eyes bloodshot. "Now, wipe your eyes, ok? Don't cry." he smiled at her sadly, caressing her bright-red cheeks. She smiled and wiped her eyes, making him smile even bigger. "There. Now come on." he said. But, before he turned around, he spotted blood dripping from under her cardigan's sleeves. "Aura, what is that?" he asked, alarmed. "Oh, nothing!" she said quickly, in a unnaturally high voice. "Aura, show me that." he grabbed her arms and rolled her sleeves up. His face went white with shock. "Aura-" he started, but she cut him off, saying, "I said it's nothing, let it be,". "Aura, tell me what it is. You are not going anywhere." he said firmly. "Fine! I cut myself with the pen-knife I always carry around! Don't ask me why!" she snapped and turned to leave.
Hi! ik i should have done some sort of welcome chapter, but i was wayy too excited to start a new chapter! this was just a prologue, and ik it's already brutal, but, it's avengers x harry potter so you can't really blame me. And I am so sorry for the crappy cover, i couldn't find a new idea... so, hope you enjoy this book! also check my other book (or books, if you like imagines) and byee <3
~ Skylar
P.S - sorry it's short, it's just a prologue.
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