"Do you know what you have to do for the second task?" Ginny asked as she flipped through another book.
"Sort of?"
"The task is in three days Juli!"
"I know that Ginny! I know it has to do with the Lake, which means I'll probably have to go under water. I'm just not sure what I'm suppose to be looking for."
"Can I hear the clue?" Ginny closed the book and opened up another one.
"You have to listen to it under water," Juliet stacked the pile of books and shoved them to the side.
"Well do you remember what it said at least?"
"I have to find something that I'll miss."
"Well what's important to you that you would miss if it was gone."
"I don't know!"
"Juli!!"
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"Champions have only one hour to dive into the Lake and find something that was stolen from them last night," Professor Dumbledore announced, "At the sound of the canon!"
The signal went off, interrupting him, and the champions dove into the cold water.
Juliet used the Bubble-Head Charm like Fleur and Viktor had transfigured himself into a shark. Sinking down to the bottom, she started swimming straight ahead.
She had no clue where she was going or what she was looking for. Eventually, she came to a cluster of seaweed and got tangled up in it.
She spotted Fleur also in the seaweed and watched as she suddenly sank down to the bottom.
Feeling slightly panicked, she managed to cut herself loose with her wand and kept swimming. A figure swam past her and she followed it. Coming to an opening, she found herself surrounded by merpeople.
She saw two people chained and tied to rocks and they were completely unconscious. One of the ropes had already been cut off which meant Viktor already left.
She noticed that one of the remaining people was Harry. She quickly swam to him and released him from the rope binding him. She hesitated for a moment when she saw the little girl still strapped down but decided to leave her for Fleur.
Juliet grabbed Harry by the arm and swam back up to the surface.
When her head broke through the surface the Charm went away. Harry was suddenly awake and started spitting out water.
"J-J-Juli," he stuttered out in surprise.
"Harry, are you alright?"
"F-fine."
They reached the platform where they were then taken to Madam Pomfrey, who gave them towels and blankets.
"How did you get down there?"
Harry shivered, "I-I don't know, Professor McGonagall told me to go to her office and the next thing I know everything went black."
Juliet's teeth chattered, "I didn't think it would be you."
"What do you mean?"
"The clue said something you would miss would be down there."
"So you would miss me if I was gone?"
She felt her cheeks warm up, "She must've known we are best friends."
"Who did Viktor bring up?"
Juliet looked around and then pointed, "Hermione."
Harry laughed, "Of course. What happened to Fleur?"
"I don't know, she must still be down there."
"The hour is almost up."
Juliet started to breath rapidly, "I should've saved the other girl too."
"She wasn't for you to save, Dumbledore won't let her stay there."
Juliet ignored him and continued to dry herself. The hour mark passed.
"Ms. Fleur Delacour was not able to complete the task therefore has been disqualified," Professor Dumbledore announced.
The little girl from the Lake was brought back up and Fleur, who had to be saved, was waiting for her and she was crying.
Juliet felt horrible, "Harry..."
"Don't worry about it Juli, it's not your fault, she was not yours to save."
"Do you really believe that?"
"Yes."
* * * * * * * *
Juliet sat at her spot with a mug full of hot chocolate. The steam warmed up her chilly nose.
It was a cold day for April and classes had been cancelled today due to a massive cold that was going around.
Juliet felt lucky that she didn't have a cold, getting sick didn't agree with her and her temper.
The sounds of puddles being stepped in caused her to look away from the scenery.
"Good morning Harry."
"Morning Juli."
"Did you escape the cold too?"
"Luckily, Cho got sick though and I've been avoiding her."
Juliet smirked, "Are you sure it's just because of the cold?"
"Yes," he looked at her questionably, "we've been together for almost half a year now."
"Wow, already?"
"Goes by fast huh?"
"Mmm hmm."
"So, are you ready for the last task?"
"I think so, I got to see the maze being built. Honestly, I'm still a bit nervous for it."
"You're a brilliant witch though!"
"True," she chuckled, "but I didn't think the other two tasks would be difficult and they were."
"I hope you win."
"Thanks Harry," she sighed, "I do too."
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Juliet panted and yelled out in frustration. She wiped the sweat from her eyes and took in a deep breath.
Composing herself, she placed her right hand to the bush next to her and ran her fingers along it until she came to the end. It led to nowhere.
She tapped her temple with her fingertips and tried to think about the advice everyone had given her.
Stay to the right.
Use your wand.
Red sparks if you need to get out.
Remember if you need a compass use the spell...
Juliet couldn't remember the spell Hermione had taught her and she was starting to panic. She thought back to when the task had started.
"Find the Cup if you must, but remember that not only your skills will be tested, so be careful."
Viktor and Fleur had nodded solemnly but Juliet had stared at him confused. What good were their skills if it wouldn't help them.
Juliet let go of the breath she was holding and tried to retrace her steps. She turned left and then placed her hand on the hedge again.
Her heart pounded against her chest when she heard a scream. Her fear grew as she kept trying to move. The ear splitting scream sounded again and she suddenly felt paralyzed.
"Hello?" she whispered to no one.
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