𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 | Cedric Diggory x Reader

♡ 11 | Oops

"Not exactly." You say as you try to reach around Cedric to grab the sweet. But Cedric easily outmatches you with his agility. He makes a break for it, running at lightening speed while tearing open the plastic wrap. "Wait Ced! Don't eat it!" 

With a groan, you chase after the dark haired boy. Cedric slows down at a corner of the corridor. He wears a playful smile when he turns around to look at you. Before you can reach Cedric he takes a bite of the cream pastry. Your eyes widen with horror. Your feet comes to a slow halt in front of the Hufflepuff boy who finishes off the last bite.

"This tastes like the ones served for lunch. You didn't make these did you?" Cedric eyes you curiously. You can't sneak anything past Cedric. But that's the last of your worries. You'll have to cut your plans short to find Cedric later in the day to give him an antidote. 

You let out a sigh and shake your head. "I was going to sell them to a few idiots who want to give their secret admirers a treat." A lie quickly leaves your lips. Cedric tilts his head slightly from your statement. "Capitalizing on the hopeless romantics? How unlike you Y/N." Cedric chuckles with a smile. 

"I don't think you should use that brain of yours for trickery. I don't have Quidditch practice today, let's spend some time together. It's been awhile. Meet me at the greenhouse after your last class for the afternoon." Cedric doesn't allow you a moment to respond when he pokes your nose and hurries off to the Great Hall.

You slowly turn around to watch Cedric run off. "Oh no..." You groan out under your breath. You'll have to find a way to end your plans quickly to meet up with Cedric. Hopefully he doesn't do anything ridiculous in the next few hours. The last thing you need is for Cedric to mess up the plan or worse-- partake in it by accident.  

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Your mind is a complete mess when the afternoon arrives. All you can think about is Cedric instead of the plan. You can't help but wonder if he has made a fool of himself yet. The effects you saw Christmas Day is enough to make you want to hurry to his side. But you must stick to the plan you set out for yourself. Taking a seat at the courtyard, you genuinely try to clear your mind instead of pretending to be. 

"Y/N." You hear Harry's voice but refrain from looking around. He should be in his Invisibility Cloak like you had suggested. "How did it go?" Harry murmurs. It sounds like he's sitting right next to you. 

You speak without moving much of your lips. If someone catches you talking to yourself, they'll know something is off. "I'm positive they ate it. But there's a slight problem." You bite down on your bottom lip. 

"Problem?" Harry's voice sounds slightly high pitch from nervousness. "We'll have to investigate the spot later tonight instead. Cedric ate one of the pastries so I'll need to find him after we get the information out of the duo. Don't you dare go by yourself, got it Harry? There's safety in numbers." You glance over to the right side. 

Silence. You wonder if Harry is even sitting next to you anymore. "Gotcha. They're coming this way. Act natural!" For someone who's invisible, Harry sounds more nervous than you. You pretend to reach for a book in your bag to prop open to read. But as you slip your hand in your bag, a low voice calls your name. 

"Y/N. Are you busy? May Vincent and I have a word?" Gregory speaks softly enough for you to hear. His cheeks are a shade pink just like Vincent's. The two hardly can keep their eyes on you. When you glance at Gregory he tries his best to avoid your gaze, his hands clasping tightly in front of him.

"Sure." You rise from your seat on the bench, reaching for your bag and following after the two. There's obvious looming eyes when you follow the two Slytherin boys. You hope Harry is keeping a close distance. You try to not panic at how smoothly this plan is so far. Asides the Cedric hiccup. 

The two walk further away from the courtyard to a corridor with very few students. Your eyes look out to the Black Lake that surrounds Hogwarts. "What did you want to discu--". Your words cut short when Vincent grabs ahold of both of your hands in his. Mentally you want to rip your hands away from the sweaty palms of Vincent's. 

"Y/N, we can't hold this secret in any longer. While Draco and you were dating...Gregory and I." Vincent speaks up but then Gregory cuts him off. "We find you absolutely attractive Y/N. Draco's lost his mind breaking up with you." Seeing the two act like this is so strange. You're in disbelief what a Love Potion can really do to a person. 

You roughly pull your hands back and wipe them against your skirt. Now is your turn to speak. "W-Wait a second. This is a lot to take in you two." Your eyes dart from Gregory and Vincent. The two lower their head apologetically. "We shouldn't talk about this kind of topic out in the open. What if Draco hears? Or someone close to him finds out what you two are saying?" You scold them slightly. 

The two purse their lips and scratch the back of their heads. "You're right." Gregory agrees with you. You wonder if you'll have to pull it out of them or if they'll be stupid enough to discuss the secret spot with you. Vincent nudges Gregory and he beckons him to listen to what he has to say. The two whisper amongst each other before returning their attention to you. You feel your chest tightening the longer this takes. It's too nerve wracking for you.

"We know a spot. But you must not tell anyone. Meet us at the seventh floor in the left corridor of the Hogwarts castle tonight. We'll have a proper discussion there." Gregory leans forward to whisper in your ear. 

You raise your left brow in curiosity. "What's there? A classroom?" Of course you know there's nothing there but a dead end and a fork off to the right of an empty space. Vincent shakes his head, further explaining. "When you get there look to your right. The wall directly in front of you leads you to a room called the Room of Requirements. Whatever you set your mind to, you'll be there. As long as we all envision that space we can meet up."

So that's how it works. The wall is like a door of sorts. The Room of Requirements. "Where should I imagine myself in so I can see you both?" Your eyes drift from Gregory and Vincent who wear smiles. The two idiots are completely excited to meet you later tonight for a discussion about their crush during your relationship with Draco.

"Think of a room where you wish to hide your secret." Gregory whispers this before him and Vincent take their leave. You don't idle on Gregory's words long. You have to give them the antidote to take. Which means you have to leave first. Grabbing ahold of their hands, you watch their face flush a shade burgundy. 

You force a sweet smile when you eye the two. "I'll see you tonight then. Before you go-- here." You reach into your bag for the antidote. Purposely you fill the antidote in what looks like a beverage bottle. "You both should drink something. Your faces are burning up despite us being in winter. Don't get sick you two." 

The two boys look at one another with smiling eyes. They graciously take the bottles from you and see you off. You wave a goodbye and scurry away. Harry better be tailing right after you. You need to leave the castle to head out to the greenhouses stationed outside of Hogwarts. A blur of students pass you as you're quick on your feet.

You only slow down when you find yourself alone along the castle edge. "Harry?" You whisper the boys name. There's a sound of ruffling and then a deep exhale. Harry reveals himself from underneath his Invisibility Cloak. "Are you alright?" Harry asks you with worried eyes. 

Resting a hand over your heart, you feel how rapidly it pounds against your chest. "Elated that it's over. Vincent's hand is sweaty as I figured." You shiver at the reminder of how clammy his hands felt. Harry makes a look of disgust but he then changes the topic. 

"Brilliant plan Y/N. We've obtained a vital piece of information." Harry smiles from ear to ear. You nod your head and compliment Harry as well. "Thank you for your help with the sweets." Harry waves his hands in front of him, brushing off your words.

"It's nothing. It's still your idea. We can talk more later tonight though. You have Cedric to worry about, don't you?" Harry's words snap you back to the reason why you hurried in the first place. "Right. I'll see you later then Harry!" Turning around you hurry down to the greenhouse, praying you didn't keep Cedric waiting too long.