The Fire Girl

Chapter 5

Cookies & Cider

It wasn't until Adeen checked her calendar that she realized what day it was. With a single check of her planner, her entire day was ruined and she was moodier than usual. She stomped away towards her common room, feeling warmer by the second. She quickly pulled out her pills and swallowed 4, instantly feeling her temperature go down.

"Kalama, heading to the tournament?" One of the Weasley twins suddenly said as he popped out of nowhere. Adeen frowned. She knew Cedric was competing today, but all she could hope for was a day in the kitchens where she could eat ice cream until she fainted from the cold. She glanced back to the twin and scowled.

"No, I am not going," she muttered. She was able to pinpoint that the twin who was around her was George, the boyfriend of Cedric's crush.

"Pity. Isn't Pretty-Boy Diggory competing? He's going to be worried his lucky charm isn't there," he teased. Adeen was about to snap at him but the other twin, who also came out of nowhere, elbowed George away and glared.

"She's not his lucky charm," Fred mumbled.

Adeen frowned as she suddenly felt her body warm up in annoyance. The air around the twins suddenly became warner. The Slytherin picked up her pace and quickly outwalked the twins, leaving them behind. Fred was stunned. He knew something was bothering her as she was crankier than usual. George simply pulled his brother away towards the first tournament, his thoughts about Adeen disappearing into the now chilly wind.

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Hannah Abbott cheered along with the rest of the Hufflepuff's when Cedric finally walked out of the tent, a hint of discomfort spread across his face. He looked around cautiously as he edged out into the clearing. He was nervous.

Hannah bit her hand to prevent her shrill scream from escaping when Cedric's dragon attacked out of nowhere. Wendy watched with wide eyes. She slowly pulled out a bucket of popcorn and ate handfuls. Hannah gave the Slytherin a bewildered look but Wendy shrugged uncaringly.

"I was hungry," she responded plainly.

Hannah frowned before quickly turning back to the tournament when she heard the crowd gasp.

Cedric performed the spell perfectly, causing one of the rocks to become a dog. The dragon soon became distracted long enough for Cedric to grab an egg, but it didn't last. The dragon caught Cedric sneaking one of her eggs, the golden one specifically, and she let out an ear-ringing roar along with a harsh breath of fire.

Wendy screamed and gripped onto Marcus' arm. Her bucket of popcorn went tumbling to the ground when the dragon's burning flame skimmed Cedric's face. But the heat didn't stop him and he ran out of the arena alive and somewhat well. The crowd roared with glee, for one of Hogwart's champion had survived. Marcus glanced at Wendy before speaking.

"Come on. Let's go see the lad."

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"You bloody idiot, Cedric!" Hannah snapped as soon as she entered the hospital wing. The dragon burned part of Cedric's face, side, and arm, but he didn't care. Instead, he just grinned and allowed Madam Pomfrey to heal him.

"But I did good, didn't I?" He asked them cheekily. While Hannah looked like she was about to flip out, Wendy nodded her head excitedly.

"I'm impressed, Diggory. Didn't know you had it in you!" Wendy complimented. Hannah frowned at her.