Charlotte found her friends at the back of the library, so she sat on the table as Harry went over with Hermione what he had found out.
"Come seek us where our voices sound."
Hermione stated in a know-it-all tone.
"The black lake, that's obvious."
Harry continued.
"An hour you'll have to look."
Hermione replied.
"Again, obvious. Though I must admit potentially problematic."
Harry looked at her like she was mad before asking.
"Potentially problematic? When was the last time you held your breath under the water for an hour, Hermione?"
Hermione sighed and uttered.
"Look, Harry. We can do this, the four of us can figure it out, besides, Charlotte already knows."
Charlotte wondered how Hermione knew that, but smiled as Harry looked at her and pouted whilst asking.
"Can you please tell me, Lottie? Please? I won't tell Cedric that you told me."
She sighed as he gave her puppy eyes, it was hard to resist them. So, she went to tell him, but Moody appeared beside them and announced.
"Hate to break up this scholar session, but Professor McGonagall would like to see you in her office. Not you, Potter, just the Weasley twins and Granger."
Hermione stated.
"But, sir. The second task is only hours away and-"
Moody cut her off gruffly.
"Exactly, presumably Potter is well prepared by now and could do with a good night's sleep. Go, now! Longbottom!"
Neville looked up from a book he was reading and Moody asked him.
"Why don't you help Potter put his books back."
Neville nodded and Moody led them away, Charlotte patted Harry on the shoulder before leaving.
Moody led the trio to Minnie's office and when they entered, Charlotte saw Fleur's little sister. Minnie spoke once they were all there.
"Now, by now, you have probably guessed that you guys are what the champions will have to find. Miss Delacour, you are your sister's, Miss Granger, you are Mr Krum's. And after a tough decision, Mr Weasley, you are Mr Potter's and Miss Weasley, you are Mr Diggory's."
They all nodded and Charlotte wondered how they will be kept in the water, but Minnie spoke her thoughts.
"You're all probably wondering how you will be kept in the water? I am going to say a spell that will put you in a deep sleep until you are retrieved from the water. Right, let's get on with it, shall we?"
Lottie looked at Ron and Hermione nervously, they too shared the same. They watched as Minnie put Gabrielle under the spell, Gabrielle went limp and then was hovered in the air. Charlotte then watched as she did the same to Ron and Hermione. Minnie stated before placing her under the spell.
"Good luck, Miss Weasley."
Charlotte thanked her and before she knew it, everything went black.
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Charlotte woke up as soon as her head was out of the water, she spluttered as water dripped down her face. Lottie looked over to find Cedric holding her waist, they swam over to the dock and Cedric got out before helping her out. She thanked him as she stood up on the wood.
She was then bombarded with towels and Cedric held her close as her teeth chattered. They found out that they came out first, they had also found out that Fleur failed to retrieve her sister.
Soon enough, Hermione and Viktor came up. Viktor helped Hermione out of the water and Charlotte immediately ran over and wrapped some towels over her. They huddled together for warmth and nervously waited for the others to come up.
Ron and Gabrielle soon came up, but there was no sign of Harry. Charlotte ran over and helped Gabrielle out whilst Hermione helped Ron. Lottie grabbed some towels and wrapped them around Gabrielle. Fleur came running to Charlotte and thanked her in broken English. Lottie just smiled in return and Ron stood next to her and she rubbed his arm as his teeth chattered. She asked.
"Where's Harry? He should have come up with both of you?"
Ron shrugged and replied.
"I don't know."
Her eyes widened and she exclaimed.
"He could be drowning!"
She looked at the lake and there was still no sign of him, so she sighed and took her towels off. Ron looked at her in confusion and watched as she walked backwards until she began to get a running start. Charlotte heard Cedric speak as she jumped. (A/N: Before you complain and say that it was embarrassing and dumb of Lottie to try and save Harry, stfu. Your comments aren't needed as they were highly annoying last time.)
"Charlotte, no!"
She ignored him and splashed into the water, swimming down and sighing when she couldn't find him through the thick water. She went deeper and found him, he was sinking down, his face was scratched and the merpeople were attacking him. Charlotte swam to him and wrapped her arm around his waist. He finally noticed her and went to speak, but bubbles just erupted out of his mouth, he looked very weak. Lottie swiftly grabbed her wand that was still in her wet uniform and pointed it upwards. She yelled out a spell, getting water in her mouth.
"Ascendio!"
The spell propelled them out of the water and she groaned as they landed on the deck, she wheezed out from the impact and also coughed out some water. Before she had the chance to see if Harry was okay, Cedric lightly picked her up and wrapped towels around her again. She then went to speak again, but Dumbledore loudly announced.
"Attention! Attention! The winner is.. Mr Diggory."
Charlotte smiled softly and clapped as the Hufflepuffs cheered and patted Cedric on the back. He chuckled and smiled, and Dumbledore continued.
"For showing unique command of the bubblehead charm and retrieving Miss Weasley. The way I see it, Mr Potter would have finished first had it not been for his determination to rescue not only Mr Weasley, but the others as well. We've agreed to award him second place for outstanding moral fibre! I would also like to award Gryffindor 45 points for Miss Weasley, who saved Mr Potter from drowning."
Charlotte looked up in shock and furrowed her eyebrows.
Hang on a sec, I got points?
More cheers erupted and Charlotte was being shaken excitedly, she let out a laugh and smiled brightly. Lottie made eye contact with Harry and he smiled and then mouthed.
"Thank you."
She smiled and mouthed back.
"You're welcome."
Dumbledore announced that Fleur came in last and Viktor came third. He then dismissed everyone as they were cold. Cedric left with his friends and Charlotte linked arms with Hermione as they walked away from the black lake. Fred spoke up from behind them.
"All that moral fibre, eh?"
Ron chuckled and stated.
"Blimey, even when you go wrong it turns out right."
George snickered and replied.
"Well done 'moral fibre'."
Charlotte shook her head and let out a small laugh, they then paused when they saw Crouch. He spoke to Harry.
"Congratulations, Potter. Fine achievement. Well done, boy. I'm sorry we haven't spoken, after all, your story is one I've heard many times, quite remarkable. Tragic of course, to lose one's family, never whole again are we? Still, life goes on (A/N: BTS who?) and here we stand, I'm sure your parents would be very proud today Potter."
Charlotte furrowed her eyebrows at him. What a weird guy. Moody suddenly appeared and taunted, making her jump.
"Bartimus! Not trying to lure Potter into one of the ministry's summer internships are we? Last boy who went into the department of ministries, never came out!"
Crouch looked at Moody slightly disturbed. However, he didn't say anything, he just walked off instead, causing Moody to exclaim.
"And they say I'm mad!"
Moody hobbled away and Hagrid joined the group, they smiled as he reminisced in a melancholy tone.
"I remember when I first met you all, biggest bunch of misfits I've ever set eyes on, always reminded me of myself a little. And here we all are, four years later."
Charlotte smiled and giggled a little before speaking with Ron in unison.
"We're still misfits."
Hagrid chuckled and replied.
"Maybe, but we've all got each other, and Harry of course, soon to be the youngest Tri-Wizard champion there's ever been! Hooray!"
Hermione and Charlotte swayed as they sang out the Hogwarts song, along with the others. The fun soon ended as Harry suddenly hissed and clutched his head, he then walked forward a bit and fell to his knees. He whispered out in shock.
"Mr Crouch.."
Everyone stepped forward to see what he was on about and Charlotte regretted it straight away. They all gasped as they spotted Crouch's dead body. Hagrid cleared his throat and went to get Dumbledore. Charlotte walked over to Harry and placed her hands under his armpits, she then lightly picked him up so he was stood straight. His eyes were widened and he looked shocked.
Dumbledore soon came along with the other adults and demanded that the they went back to the castle. So, they left and Lottie supported Harry as they entered the castle. None of them spoke as they were too in shock as they had just witnessed a dead body.