Harry's POV
I was at the Owlry and I heard a squeak. I turned around and it was Sirius's bird.
But where's Hedwig? I thought. I opened the letter and read it:
Harry,
I couldn't risk sending Hedwig. Ever since the World Cup, the ministry's been intercepting more and more owls and she's too easily recognized. We need to talk, Harry, face to face. Meet me in the Gryffindor Common Room, 1:00 this Saturday night. And make sure that you're alone.Sirius.P.S. The bird bites.
The bird bit my finger. Damn it!
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~That night~
At 1:00 in the morning, I walked down to the Common Room.
"Sirius." I said, quietly.
Then I noticed the Daily Prophet.
It was about me.
Once I read it, I crumpled and threw in the fire. Then I heard something coming from the fire.
I walked over to it.
A face popped out.
"Sirius? How did you---"
"I don't have much time, so let me get straight to it. Did both of you put your name into the Goblet of Fire?" asked Sirius.
"No." I said.
Sirius told me to be quiet.
"I had to ask. Now, tell me about this dream of yours, Harry. You mentioned Wormtail and Voldemort. But who's the third man in the room?" he asked.
"I don't know." I replied.
"You didn't hear a name?" asked Sirius.
"No....um...Voldemort was giving him a job to do. Something important." I replied.
"And what was that?" he asked.
"He wanted...me. I don't know why. But he was gonna use this man to get to me." I said.
"But, I mean, it was only a dream, right?" I added.
"Yes. It's just a dream." said Sirius.
"Look, Harry. The Death Eaters at the World Cup, someone must've put your name in that goblet these are not just coincidences. Hogwarts isn't safe anymore." said Sirius.
"What are you saying?" I asked.
"I'm saying the devils are inside the walls. Igor Karkaroff? He was a Death Eater. And no one, no one stops being a Death Eater. Then there's Barty Crouch. Heart of stone. Sent his own son to Azkaban." Sirius replied.
We heard something, but nothing.
"Do you think one of them put my name in the Goblet?" I asked.
"I haven't got a clue who put your name in that Goblet, Harry. But whoever did is no friend to you. People die in this tournament." he said.
"I'm not ready for this." I said, scared.
"You don't have a choice." he said. Suddenly, we heard someone coming.
"Someone's coming." I said.
"Keep you friends close." he said.
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Erika's POV
Belle and I went downstairs to see why we kept on hearing voices.
So we walked down the stairs and we noticed Harry.
"Harry?" I asked.
"Erika? Belle? What are you two doing up?" he asked.
"Um...we heard something down here and we both were curious." Belle replied, while I nodded.
Harry was about to say something back, but Ron came down.
"Who are you guys talking to?" he asked.
"What? I was only talking to Erika and Belle." replied Harry.
"I heard voices." said Ron.
"Maybe you're imagining things." Harry said.
"Probably, Erika's helping you and Belle just to practice for your next interview, I expect." said Ron.
"Ron.'' I said.
But he already left.
I looked at Belle and Harry, with concern.
They're sure having a tough time. I thought.
"What did he really say?" Belle asked Harry.
"Eh? He?" I asked, looking at Belle.
Belle was looking directly at Harry.
"I heard the voice all the way down here. I'm totally sure it's Sirius." she replied.
Harry was surprised about that.
"Belle, how can you hear all the way from upstairs?" I asked.
She just shrugged.
"Anyway, we have enough today, let's go to bed." Belle said, leaving me and Harry.
I walked up to him and held his hands.
They're warm as usual. I thought.
"Erika." Harry called me.
"Hmm?"
"Can...I have a hug?" he asked.
Bum...Bum...Bum...
My heart...is beating so fast
I nodded and slowly walked up to him and wrapped my arms around him.
This feels so right. I thought.
I can feel Harry hugged me back. And he smells...like cinnamon.
Then we slowly pull back and looked at each other.
"Thanks, Erika." he said.
I smiled at him.
"You're welcome, Harry."
Harry gave me his warm smile and I felt my cheeks are about to burn up.
"Let's go to bed, it's getting late." I said.
Harry agreed with me and we both went to bed.
As I walked in....I saw Belle, sitting on her bed with her arms crossed.
"You're asleep?" I asked.
She smirked.
"You think? Not after I saw you and Harry hugging." she replied.
"EH?! You saw?!" I exclaimed.
She immediately covered my mouth.
"Shush, you want to Hermione and Ginny to hear?" she whispered.
We both turned to Hermione and Ginny, who're snoring, silently.
We both giggled at that.
"Come on, let's go to bed." Belle said.
I nodded and we turned in.
As I laid down....I never have this feeling before in my entire life.
Am I...starting to like Harry? I thought.
"I think did like him from beginning." I whispered.
"I heard that." Belle mumbled.
My eyes widen at that.
"Aish, Jinja Belle. Got to sleep."
Belle giggled and turned away.
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