Sincerely, Vera | | A George Weasley Fanfic

Chapter Fifty: The Night Before The Last Task

(Song: Pleaser by Wallows)

The Hufflepuff and Gryffindor houses decided to throw a party for both Harry and Cedric tonight. Tomorrow would be the last event of the Triwizard tournament. This meant that we'll be awarding the new champion.

"Come on V, the party started minutes ago," George complained outside the bathroom door.

I was changing into a band tee, black jeans, combat boots, and the black leather jacket the Malfoys gave me for Christmas. I opened the door to see George laying on my bed.

"Let's go, Weasley," I said in a sarcastic tone.

He quickly got up.

"I don't know why you take so long, you're already so beautiful V," he said.

I laughed.

"Come on George. We gotta meet the others," I said grabbing his hand and leading him out of my dorm.

We walked down to the room of requirement. Lilah and Jess were already inside waiting for us. There were already people dancing, drinking, and some were already drunk.

"Where were you?" Lilah said over the music.

"Sorry, I took a nap," I replied.

She nodded as Jess handed George and me a drink. We all sat in an empty lounge area.

"Tomorrow is the last event, and the year ends this week," Jess said.

"I'll already be in Paris with Ben next week," I said in shock.

"It went by quick," George said as he took a sip from his cup.

"Next year's our final year together, it was a good run," Lilah said.

"Yeah, I'll miss this stupid school," I replied.

"We've really been friends for seven years?" George says in shock.

I nodded.

"Seems like we were all running around the courtyard being chased by Percy just yesterday," he added.

I giggled.

"Or when we stole Ron's clothes, he ran down the corridor with just a towel on," I said laughing.

We all smiled at our memories.

"I've only met you guys last year, but it feels like a decade," Jess chimed in.

"You're one of us now Jess," I said.

She smiled.

"Thanks, guys," she said.

Suddenly my attention turned towards Cedric, who was standing by himself at a corner.

"I'll be back," I said.

They all nodded as I headed towards Cedric.

"Hey Ced, nervous for tomorrow?" I asked.

He nodded.

"You'll do brilliantly," I said, encouraging him.

He smiled.

"Where's Cho?" I asked.

He took a second before responding. Concern grew on his face as he looked down to the floor.

"Probably sleeping, we got into an argument earlier," he said in a disappointing tone.

"I'm sorry Ced," I said with a sympathetic smile.

"Thanks," he replied.

"Do you wanna talk about it?" I asked.