The Forgotten Twin

Chapter 28

Before the five minutes were up, there was a loud, piercing scream filled the air. Delilah's heart quickened, but the scream sounded female.

A minute later, red sparks went up. Delilah felt her breath quicken. It probably was Fleur, she had to be the one that screamed, but what if it was someone else? What if it was Harry? Delilah would be both relieved, and terrified. He wouldn't be in the maze, but he would have to be badly hurt to send the sparks up.

Before Delilah could worry any more, McGonagall appeared with an unconscious Fleur.

Madam Pomfrey and Madam Maxime hurried over, taking Fleur from McGonagall and carrying her over to the tent where Madam Pomfrey had set up.

Delilah glanced at Fred and George. They motioned to wait a few minutes before setting it off. She nodded, nervously tapping her fingers against her leg.

After about three minutes had passed, Delilah lit the trigger. Everything exploded into chaos.

Fireworks were going off everywhere along with smoke and glitter bombs also unleashing some nifflers. Delilah moved her and Draco's valuables into her bag, which she carefully slung over her shoulder where she could keep an eye on it before turning her eyes back to the maze.

In the chaos, no one noticed another set of red sparks in the sky. By the time people noticed it, Flitwick was already there with Krum. Based on how sweaty Flitwick was, he had tried to carry Krum before levitating him. More proof that Mobliocorpus was useful to know and did not make you a creep. When everyone saw Krum, who, like Fleur, was unconscious, there was even more chaos.

The fireworks and glitter and smoke bombs finally stopped, and the nifflers were caught. The panic died down as Flitwick levitated Krum into the Hospital Tent. McGonagall stood up, staring at the crowd. Delilah froze. She had thought that McGonagall had already gone back to patrol. Obviously not.

"If we ever find out who did this, they will be in very big trouble," she promised before heading back out to patrol the maze.

Delilah anxiously waited for more sparks. But none came. Minutes passed, but still nothing happened.

Finally there was a bang, and there Harry was, with the Triwizard Cup. Cheers went up through the crowd, but... something wasn't right. Diggory was there too, yet... Harry was on top of him, clutching to him like a lifeline. Then, there was a scream, and Mr. Diggory pushed his way past her, trying to get through the crowd.

Delilah stared and followed him through the crowd. She almost got there when Moody pulled Harry away. That was odd. She saw Dumbledore.

"Dumbledore!" she hollered, quickly walking up to him. "Where is Harry going?"

Dumbledore turned and actually noticed her. That was a first. His eyes widened and he turned to look at Moody, who was helping Harry out.

Dumbledore raced after them with McGonagall and Snape at his heels, but why? It was just Moody, even if he was a bit eccentric. Delilah just wanted to know where Harry was so she could visit.

A while later, the crowd's shock of Cedric's death wore off a bit and they quieted, talking in hushed whispers. Hermione walked up to Delilah.

"The Weasleys and I are heading up to the Hospital Wing to see Harry, do you want to join us?"

Delilah glanced at Draco before nodding.

"Yeah, give me a sec."

Hermione nodded and walked away.

"I'll see you in the Common Room," Delilah promised Draco, giving him a quick kiss before hurrying after Hermione.

Delilah followed Hermione, Bill, Mrs. Weasley, and Ron to the Hospital Wing. The moment they got there, they all rushed and mobbed Madam Pomfrey, who apparently had already come back from the third task. Delilah, on the other hand, sat on a stool near the entrance. She turned a bit and noticed Mood lying motionless in a bed at the far end of the room, his wooden leg and magical eye lying on the bedside table.