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ANYONE IN THERE RIGHT MIND, would know that Harry Fucking Potter is a Dumbass.

He's doomed, that's for sure.

For the second task, Champions are supposed to hold their breath underwater, for 1 hour, and retrieve something 'precious' from the black lake

Don't ask why I know that

I was just finishing up my Potions essay with Theo in the Library, when I heard Hermione Granger

'black lake.....1 hour.....YOU'LL DIE'

My eyes snapped to Theo's and I turned around to find the notorious golden trio. Fumbling around with hundreds of books, trying to figure something out.

'well Ron was just sleeping'

"Professor McGonagall would like to see you in her office" Professor Moody limped in "Not you potter, just miss Granger-" he turned around "-and you Miss Panday"

"Me? Why me? I must assure you professor, I've not done anything this time" I slammed my book shut, as Theo sniggered beside me

"But sir, -" Granger rolled her eyes at my antics "-the second task is only hours away and-" she was cut off

"Exactly, presumably Mr. Potter is well prepared by now, and could do well with a good night's sleep" Moody's mechanical eye, checked on Potter

"Go. Now!" I flinched at his tone, and handed my books to Theo, so he could take them back to our common room

What have I done now?

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Fucking Potter again

If he doesn't die by the end of this tournament, I'll do the honours

"But Minnie, Potter and I are Enemies, sworn ones at that, I loath him. I can't be his most prized possession" I tried to reason with her. She has probably lost her mind

"I've not forgotten your little escapade with Mr. Potter on the night of the Yule ball, Miss. " McGonagall's eyes twinkled with mischief

"You really need to stop hanging out with Dumbledore" I grumbled under my breathe, and my eyes lifted up to see the other prized possessions

Gabrielle for Fleur
Cho for Cedric Diggory
Granger for Viktor Krum

Granger's mouth was pulled up in a sneer, probably in annoyance. And probably at me.

"Well, get on with it" McGonagall chimed, as I looked down at the Potion in my hand, and gulped it down in one go

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The next time my eyes opened,

I was wet,

Too wet, and not the way I wanted.

My eyes found Gabrielle's as I hurled her towards the staircase joining the water

Fleur extended her hand, helping us climb up, and hugged her sister, so tightly, I doubted she could breathe

"You helped her, thank you so much, I owe you" Fleur caressed my hair, and kissed my cheeks

Goosebumps rose at the back of my neck, as I blushed a deep shade of red.

Merci

My eyes fluttered around, and no trace of Potter

Did he really die? Shit

Just then my eyes snapped at Potter's body pushing out of the water, and landing on the platform with a thud!

I pushed through a swarm of students, and kneeled beside Potter. Granger took off a towel and wrapped it around Harry, as I pushed his hair away from his face

Poor boy was shivering as Granger kissed him on the forehead. And without realising, I glared at the bushy-haired Muggle-born

"Stop smothering him, Granger" I hissed at her

"Godric" Granger muttered under her breathe and turned to Harry "Personally I think you behaved admirably"

"I finished last, Hermione" Harry exclaimed

"Next to last" my fingers brushed through his hair, his emerald eyes looking up at me

Granger was thrown away by Fleur swooping down and kissing Harry on his cheeks

'what is it with people kissing Harry today?'

"You saved her, even though she wasn't yours to save, thank you" Fleur rambled in her French accent before walking away

"Jealousy looks good on you, Panday" I snapped back towards Harry and narrowed my eyes at him "though you should know, I only have eyes for you" He blew a flying kiss my way

"Are we just going to ignore the fact that I am your most prized possession?" I looked down at him with a smirk, as red hue covered his whole face

"Can't deny the facts, sweetheart"

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Potter scored second position.

Impressive!

Way to go Dumbledore, inflate his ego more, make him more insufferable.

I was walking back to Hogwarts Castle, alone, when an arm wrapped around my shoulder

"Looks like you are my lucky charm, buttercup" just what I needed

"Buttercup? Ew" I laughed at the nickname and brushed his arm away from my shoulder

"What? I'm looking for a nickname, trying to see which one fits you more" Harry put his arms up in the air in a defensive manner

"Well, I'm pretty sure 'Buttercup' suits me, soo well" I scoffed sarcastically and looked back at the emerald eyed boy, as we continued to walk side by side

"You're right" He acted as if he was thinking something "Aha! Wildcat"

"Do I look like a cat to you, Potter?" I glowered at him, though, my lips couldn't help but curl up to a small smile

"You do scratch like one" his hand rubbed his nape, his eyes not leaving mine

"Accepted. So like, Meow?" He looked at me for a few seconds, blinking, and then laughed out loud

I scoffed loudly, shaking my head, at him laughing.

Such a Dork

But laughter bubbled inside me.

His laugh was highly contagious, his smile? Dagger. It felt as though it was piercing through my heart, just forcing me to come out of my shell, and be who I wanted to be, around-

Friends

Nope, never going to happen, I can laugh all I want, here, away from prying eyes, constant sneers, alone.

With Harry.

Only with Harry.

But, tomorrow when I wake up, I'll have to slither back into my shell, like the little snake I am. And go back to being same Narcissist Slytherin, who only cares about herself.

I'll be-

A facade

And all these stolen stares, Contagious laughs, Bright Emerald green eyes, and just, me feeling a little Alive,

would be memory,

A sweet, distant, Memory

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