She stood in a tent with the other champions, decked out in a Gryffindor tracksuit .
Nerves rushed through her because she didn't know what to do . Oh , she'd studied with Ginny and Luna , but it didn't help much .
Now that the hour has come for the first task....She sighed and moved closer to the other two Hogwarts champions .
They were making conversation about the Dragons that each of them would face .
She herself had pulled an unusual one out of the sack that held miniature models of the real thing .
The Dragon was very rare and hadn't been seen for over a thousand years .
The Dragon looked like a scaly lion , yellow and red , and reminded her also of those Chinese Dragons, that she saw on a Chinese New year celebration in Chinatown ,New York , when her and her family lived in that State and visited the Big Apple .
A very rare Dragon . Why would they bring a rare , almost extinct species to a bloody tournament ?.
A hand touched hers . She looked up and met Harry's emerald green eyes .
" I'm fine ," she said ," I just don't wanna get eaten". She sounded much more American at that moment , accent wise .
You live with people with a different accent for years, it's bound to rub off and you'll start talking like them.
" We'll be here ,cheering you on ," Cedric said , giving her a dazzling smile .
That smile would've weakened any girl's knees . But she wasn't just any girl. She lived with inhumanly beautiful people every summer , which said it all .
He was cute , though . Enough for her to see what the other girls - and boys - saw in him.
" I'll cheer you two on too . We're team Hogwarts ." She smiled and moved closer to Harry . He wrapped an arm around her shoulders .
They waited and Cedric was called up first .
She shivered and felt nerves rush through her as champion after champion walked out of the tent until it was only her and Harry left .
Her breathing quickened and her palms became sweaty as her anxiety rose .
" I can't do this ," she suddenly said ,letting out a shuddering breath ," I can't ."
Harry held tightly onto her , his eyes widened at the way she seemed to go from calm to ....
" Dessie , you have to calm down . It's almost my turn . I don't want to leave you like _"
" It's okay," a boy spoke up from the tent opening . That boy was Jasper and he'd come to check on his little sister . He could feel her anxiety from the stands because he'd focused on her . " I'll stay here with her ".
A wave of calm washed over Iridessa and she looked up at her brother .
Her family had come for the first task . All of them a worrying mess because they weren't with her like Esme .
" Thanks , Jazzy ," she said , moving to hug him .
He wrapped an arm around her , slowly stroking her hair , his hands gliding through the caramel curls .
Harry left a few moments later , having been called for his turn .
Iridessa waited with her brother , listening to the crowds go wild out there .
She wondered what was happening , but was too afraid to take a peek .
And then it was her turn and she felt afraid again , but only for a moment as she stepped out of the tent , her eyes on the Dragon .
The Dragon did nothing . It only stared at her and then slowly moved towards her ...and...and nuzzled her !.
She was shocked and so was the crowd .
And then without a fight , the Dragon gave her the golden egg , pushing it gently towards her with her claw .
She finished first without having to do anything .
She felt like she cheated , but ....she was happy to be alive .
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" That wasn't normal , Hermione . How did she charm that Dragon ?".
" She's probably a born Dragon whisperer . I've read about those, Ronald ."
" You always read about something , Hermione . It doesn't mean it's true ."
The two stood in the boathouse , arguing once again about their favourite subject: Iridessa.
Said girl was back at the castle , spending time with Ginny and Luna , while Harry witnessed the argument between his two friends .
It was amusing to watch the two of them . He was far more used to it than Iridessa herself was .
" Harry should've been in first place . Not her ," Ron grumbled .
" She's a Gryffindor too, Ronald. Gryffindor spirit and all . Get used to her winning."
Harry shook his head , smiling at them fondly . Goodness knows , he missed this while Ron was still his petty self .
Now he's changed from Harry to Iridessa. How incredibly silly of him .
Though , he didn't like her in her first year , he seemed to like her well enough up until now .
" She cheated ," Ron said , giving Hermione a look that stated clearly that she shouldn't argue with him about that.
A sigh escaped her lips . " She didn't cheat ,Ron," she said before turning around and walking away , clearly done with this whole conversation .
Harry followed her , but not after he looked at Ron briefly .
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The first task was now finished . The Yule lay ahead .
Iridessa got asked more than three times a day to the ball , but she she had to decline because she already had a date .
Harry asked her the same day that he learnt about the ball , though , he was quite nervous .
It was only Ron who had no one at first until Iridessa practically forced him to ask Luna Lovegood .
He wasn't very happy about that , but let her steamroller all over his complaints because he really didn't have anything to complain about .
Because Iridessa was a third year all third years were allowed to go to the ball and the beautiful girl was very happy about it.
Many fourth year girls didn't have a date like the Patil twins .
Iridessa and Lavender Brown made it their mission to help them get asked to the ball . In the end Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas had two beautiful dates .
Dresses were easy to get for those who don't have something to wear . Alice helped them all get dresses . As well as the boys get dress robes . She cringed at Ron's dress robes and decided to get rid of the lace and whatever was on that maroon dress robes . In the end it looked like Harry's and not like something Ron's great Uncles and Aunts would wear .
Alice even got the nasty smell out that came with the robes .
She also found a dress for Ginny that didn't look like a little girl's party dress .
Ginny looked like a goddess with her new dress and made heads turn .
Iridessa's dress was beautiful also and made her look older . It was a one shoulder white dress with a black sash to match Harry's dress robes .
Iridessa didn't really like the sash , but Alice wanted her to wear it, so she went ahead and wore it on the night of the ball .
Alice helped decorate the ballroom for this , having discovered it when she explored a little . The Great Hall would've been used , but she was adamant that the ballroom was the right place .
And it was . It was larger than the Great Hall and there were already tables and french doors that lead into a magical garden that was now decorated with fairy lights and everything for the event .
And what an event it was .
Girls looked positively glowing with their radiant beauty as they smiled and danced through the evening .
Boys were handsome and Iridessa couldn't help but smile at her own partner for the evening .
But a ball can't go on without a little bit of trouble.
This was in the form of Ron Weasley who was beyond mad that Hermione had Victor Krum , the Durmstrang champion , for a date .
He didn't dance with Luna that evening . Not even once until Iridessa practically forced him to .
" It's a ball . Dance ,Ron ," was her words .
Luna already had danced with other boys ,though. Even Jasper and Edward took her for a turn around the room.
There wasn't just Wizarding World music playing , but also Muggle songs like Elvis's iconic song about wise men and falling in love .
And some of the backstreet boys songs that Iridessa liked .
Mostly the Weird Sisters sang songs from their stage .
Some of the songs wasn't nice ,but Iridessa danced to them anyway .
Harry disappeared later on , having to keep his two friends from tearing each other's throats out . He came back looking very unhappy .
" I can't understand why Ron always have to ruin things ," he grumbled as he sat down beside a foot sore Iridessa .
" It's Ron ,Harry . He has a lot of insecurities . I have older siblings too. I know what it's like . Edward , Alice, everyone is so good at things . I'm not . Ron probably feels the same ".
" Des , it's not just because of that . I think Ron is in love with Hermione ."
Iridessa smiled . " Oh definitely ,Harry . Instead of telling her , he goes and toss his toys out of the cot . Come on, Harry, he's insecure about himself . He's living in your shadow also to top it all off . "
Harry sighed softly . He knew that , that's obviously true , but Ron needs to grow up in his opinion .
" I'll get us drinks ," Iridessa said, getting up .
Harry grabbed her hand lightly ." I'll go . It's my job ".
She suppressed the urge to roll her eyes .
Of course he'd be so ...so... obviously male.
She sat down again and a moment later Luna sat down beside her .
" This is nice, isn't it ?", she asked .
Iridessa smiled ." Yes , it is ".
" Where'd Ron go ?".
Iridessa's smile fell . " I don't know , Luna Laguna . I think he went to talk to Hermione for a bit . I don't know when he'll be back , but you can hang out with Harry and I if you like ?".
Luna didn't say anything , but she smiled and Iridessa knew that ,that smile said that she would like to hang out with Harry and Iridessa .
Harry came back and luckily he had three drinks , having seen Luna approach Iridessa .
For the rest of that evening the two entertained Luna . Ron never came back and Luna didn't ask about him again .
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