It's been a week and everyone is in the great hall, ready to see what names come out of the goblet of fire. To say the least, I'm terrified.

This thing is so dangerous yet everyone is so excited and eager for it, Why would you wanna see a couple of teens suffer?

I sit down next to Lily and Pansy as I let out a huff. "It'll be okay Rory, Stop overthinking," Lily says as she wraps her arms around me, engulfing me in a tight hug.

I smile "I'm just worried that Cedric is gonna get picked."

"And Mattheo." Pansy and Lily say in unison.

I cross my arms "I am not worried about Riddle."

Pansy laughs "Sure babes, you tell yourself that."

I scoff and stay silent. The rest of our friend group arrives and I watch Mattheo as he sits with Theodore and Draco behind us.

He is doing as I asked, pretending I still hate his guts and that we aren't friends whatsoever. Which I'm grateful for. I still need to tell Lily about it—I tell her absolutely everything. I just don't know how to explain this situation.

Dumbledore walks into the room and loudly clears his throat, hushing everyone. "Today...we see who will take part in this year's Triwizard tournament!"

Students whistle, scream, and clap. I sigh and rest my chin on the palm of my hand. "It's okay Rory.." Pansy says "Just relax."

I nod my head even though I don't think I can relax. Dumbledore starts to announce the first few participants. There's been Viktor Krum and Fleur Delacour, now it's time to announce Hogwarts.

The blue fire blows out a small piece of parchment and Dumbledore slowly opens it, he smiles before yelling "Cedric Diggory from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

I feel my heart drop to my stomach as the words leave  Dumbledore's mouth. I can feel Lily's and Pansy's arms wrap around me but I don't react, I'm frozen. I look over and see Cedric laughing with his friends before proudly walking to Dumbledore. This cannot be happening.

The goblet of fire makes a loud roar and another small piece of parchment makes its way into the air—slowly falling. "That's weird, There's only supposed to be three students.." I hear Pansy say

Dumbledore catches the parchment and opens it. He looks around "Mattheo Riddle!" He yells "Mattheo Riddle!"

I look behind me at Mattheo and feel my heart shatter and I don't know why. I shouldn't care.

Lily sighs "Oh my god...Rory.."

I don't say a word. I can't say a word. My mouth is dry and I'm frozen.

Mattheo stays seated but Dumbledore screams louder this time "Mattheo Riddle!"

"Dude! Go up there." Theodore says as Draco gives him a push.

Mattheo stands up and starts to walk over to Dumbledore. Everyone stares at him but he only looks back at me, he doesn't smile, blink, or frown, his expression is blank. Which I don't understand...didn't he put his name into the goblet?

He did right?

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It's been a couple of hours and our group is hanging out and studying in the Ravenclaw common room. I haven't spoken since the selection and I don't want to. My mind is all over the place and I'm angry, so angry and sad. I don't wanna say the wrong thing.

"Lighten up Aurora...it'll be okay," Ely says as she closes her potions book.

I look at her a give her a soft smile. "I know, I'm fine." I finally manage to say

Mattheo has also been silent, I wish I could read his thoughts because his expression is blank. It's empty.

"You two are making this entire day so depressing," Theodore says as he points to Mattheo and me Mattheo glares at him before getting up and leaving the common room.

"What's his problem? Didn't he want to put his name in the goblet of fire?" Pansy asks "He's being a dick." Ely adds

"He hasn't even said a word." Draco defends "How can he be a dick?"

Theodore sighs "Can we not argue? He probably just realized how dangerous this game is."

I scoff "It's not a game. Theodore, it's more than that. It's a death wish."

Draco whistles "Sometimes angry."

I stand up walking towards Draco "Yes Malfoy I'm angry, I'm furious at the fact that my brother, is participating in this idiotic event that could kill him. And..Ma—" I stop myself and clear my throat "It's dangerous."

Draco shrugs "You are overreacting." Theodore nudges Draco's side with his elbow.

Pansy narrows her eyes at Draco "Draco what the hell? Stop talking."

Lily clears her throat before speaking "You better shut your mouth ferret before I shut it for you."

"Please do," Ely says before she opens her book again.

I sigh "Look, I'm sorry for getting angry but...he's my brother—my only sibling."

"It's not just about Cedric though Aurora, we all know that," Draco replies

"What are you talking about?"

"Mattheo. You are also angry that Mattheo is participating. You are so hurt that two guys that you care so much about have about a 2% chance of dying."

I scoff "Mattheo can do whatever the hell he wants, why would I care?"

All of my friends exchange looks. I scoff and leave the common room. I can't deal with this right now. I feel like I'm gonna explode.

I walk down a few corridors for a few minutes before deciding to go to the astronomy tower. I make my way to the entrance of the stairs and take a deep breath, preparing myself for the super-long staircase.

After a couple minutes, I reach the top and smile as I walk through but I furrow my eyebrows as I see a figure looking out into the sky. It's about 10 pm and the stars are bright in the sky—a full moon lighting up the night.

"Hello?" I say, stepping closer to the figure.

They turn around and I sigh as I see Mattheo. "I didn't know you were up here," I inform

He shrugs "I like it up here, it gives me a place to clear my head."

I tilt my head "Why are you so down? I mean didn't you want this?"

He takes a swig of the cigarette he is holding—blowing the smoke out. "The thing is..." He walks closer to me "I didn't put my name in the goblet."

I shake my head "That's impossible. You got picked so you obviously put it in."

He laughs "Of course." he shakes his head "Of course you wouldn't believe me."

I cross my arms "Mattheo.."

He throws his cigarette over the railing and walks closer to me. He is barely inches away from me as he lifts my chin with his fingers. "I swear Angel, I didn't..."

"Didn't you tell me you were going to put your name in?"

"I didn't because I didn't want you to be upset.." My breath hitches as I look at his eyes, he looks sad, his chocolate eyes are watery and sad and it breaks my heart. "If you didn't put in it then who did?"

"That's what I'm trying to figure out." He whispers.

Things just got a lot more interesting.