Brittany walked out to the Qudditch pitch Triwizard Arena shivering. Evey step she took she regretted more and more. She didnt even know why she had come out in the first place. She knew no of the contenders *sigh* But there wasnt any reason she shouldnt show her support for them especially since she hadnt made it to the first one. Heading up the stands she spotted a familar redhead. "EE--EMM" She studdered. She really need to hurry and sit down so she could pull out the nice warm blanket she had brought with her. It was even big enough to warm her and Em. She went over to her friend and sat down next to her and pulled out the blanket. She covered herself and offered Em some of it.

Woah.. task two already. This shindig was passing waaaaay too fast.. which meant the school year was flying by. They were half way through the term already and Oliver was drrrrrreading his graduation. But he wasn't going to think about that... no siree. Not today. He was here to have fun watching... erm.. a giant hedge? Wonderful. Quidditch was cancelled so the entire school could sit and gawk at greenery. Dodson would love this shizz... but Oliver was no Herbologist.

Sigh.

Urrh.. Nevermind. This was Oliver and Oliver was an optimist and therefore he was going to make the most of things.

Looking around the stands for a familiar face, he smiled when he zoned in on Cameron's fiery bright red hair. It was useful having a siren for a girlfriend. It was impossible to lose her in a crowd.

He grinned and bounded up the steps, coming to a rather abrupt halt when he saw who the lassy was sitting with. His face fell.

Lafay?

Um...

The Slytherin hesitated for a moment, then turned around, and began as nonchalantly as he could (which was a challenge considering the way he entered the stands like Tigger the Tiger after ODing on Invigorating Draughts), making his way back down the steps of the stands. Cool and casual, yeah? With any luck Cam wouldn't spot him. Oh to be a short straight haired lad who didn't stand out like a sore thumb.

The Slytherin boy smiled at the Durmstrang red-head. She remembered him, despite all her trauma. W00t!! "My name's Salander." he said as he offered his hand. Relief showed in his face when the red head mentioned his overcoat "You still have it? Great!" Cuz I'm freezing. "If its not with you right now no worries," he shrugged casually I'll just pass by your Common Room, you're staying with the Gryffindors right?"

Speaking of the Gryffs, he turned his attention to their own redhead, the Gryffindor Hogwarts Champion "Hello Cameron!" the lad greeted her back warmly, glad to finally have the name that matches the face and incredible hair "I'm Salander." he introduced himself in case she didnt know "I see you around the school a lot, and I guess we share many of the same classes." he added. The lad was listening girls' convo when he heard a familiar voice. Turning, his eyes settle on.... The Slytherin Head of House.

"Greetings Professor Lafay" the boy nodded his head at the Potions Mistress in respect. He watched Cameron cautiously take her seat beside the Professor, and gave the Gryfindor Prefect a reassuring smile You'll be fine! he mouthed at her. Really why wouldnt she? No potions to screw up, so Lafay should be a pussycat right?

He turned his head at Grayson when she joined them "Naaww I'm good." he bluffed when she asked about cold. He bounced a little less obviously because he didnt want to make it appear that the cursed weather was getting to him. Turning his head, his brows went up when he got the first good look at the second task. "Well would you look at that. A maze. 'Wonder if they borrowed the Whomping Willow to help out"he chuckled. The lad has found himself overcoming the maze challenges from so many of his classes he started to develop a sense of direction. And for Salander's case, that's akin to a miracle.

Rubiey ran to the Quidditch Pitch after waking up late. Her long brown hair flew madly around her face, but she didn't care; she didn't want to miss the start of the second task.

.. Too late.

Aww man, it wasn't even as if she could see what was going on either. Ugh. This tournament really wasn't as exciting as she had first thought.

Sigh.

She pulled her scarf tighter around her neck, and took a seat. Go Hogwarts..

Her face turned to the new girl, oh, and a proper introduction as well, like that even mattered anymore. Danika smiled, "Nice to meet you, Grayson" she said, with a nod, "I am Danika" she supposed she didn't know her name, otherwise she'd said it.

But then, huh? Clearly, Grayson didn't notice Danika coming out of the cave, she would've said something different, like Cameron or Salander, both have asked (and said something) about her being better now.

The Durmstrang girl was not going to comment on it, "Thanc you" if you counted coming out of the cave breathing, then yes, she did amazing, "They probably vere, no vay of knowing" and she didn't really want to know, unlike Vlad.



"Salander" she repeated, "Nice to officially meet you, I am Danika" though, he probably already heard the name when she spoke to Grayson. Let's just forget about the first time we met, yes? Because she remembered little.

He didn't have another one. Good thing she didn't throw it away. "I do, vut not right now" and is all cleaned up, too, looks like new. The Gryffindors, Cameron, same thing, "I am, and yes, you are free to stop vy" it was his school after all.

"The Vhomping Villow? In there? Unless it guards something precious I do not see vhy it vould be there" shudder. Bowtruckles. Wand. Tree. At least Sandra and Nikolai would know what to do if the Whomping Willow was in there. Yes, Danika knew about that tree.

Nia was dressed similarly to the first task. Her blonde hair was covered by her green woolly slouch hat, with only a few wisps of fringe showing at the front. The hat was pulled down over her ears, and her super long scarf was wrapped in a bundle around her neck. That basically resulted in lots of green wooliness around her face to shut out all that nasty cold air. The gloves were out today too, matching the hat and scarf.

The rest of her was covered by a thick brown cord coat, and on her feet she wore some blue suede snow-style shoes with extra warm furriness inside. She was gonna be toasty warm today. Or have toasty things to give to Raiden when he reappeared. Hopefully he wouldn't have to give his t-shirt up to Bowtruckles this time though...

She looked across the pitch as she reached the top of the stands, albeit somewhat sadly. First because she would never get to Captain Ravenclaw again there, and second because it seemed once again they wouldn't be able to see much. Ah well, she did have some entertainment in the form of a brand new Quidditch magazine (received that morning) and a large flask of steaming hot chocolate.

"C'mon Raiden!" she cheered, as she headed for a seat. "Go get 'em!"

"Leaving me be what?" She said raising an eyebrow. Children were always so peculiar... even when she was one herself she didn't understand them... "Well, now that you are sitting beside me you will be able to observe me cheering." Though, in all honesty... she was less about the 'Yay! RaRaRa' and more about the 'You incompetent fool! More Good Less Suck!'

Hecate turned hearing a girl speaking. "Oh, Miss Malik, I was disheartened to hear you are no longer in the tournament. I actually was looking forward to seeing the Slytherin champion and you battle it out..." Hecate looked at the Gryffindor Champion and back to the Durmstrang girl, "You may join us if you wish." She added while sitting back in her seat.

"Miss Kelly..." This was a girl convention... They all seemed to flock together. "Sit. Join us in cheering on the champions." She said, though it wasn't a question.

Seeing the head boy walking away without as much as a hello... and she'd spoken to him about greeting his professors, Hecate got angry. "Miss Caddock, please go fetch the head boy for me. I would like to ensure his oversight was indeed an oversight and not lack in manners." He was a Slytherin afterall.

Well at least one Slytherin had manners. "Master Salander, I trust you won't be embarrassed to sit and cheer with these ladies? Join us."

Trixie as causally as possible walked up the stands to find an open seat. At least THIS time she wasn't half asleep, but she was still a little relucatant to want to sit here and watch a load of...Nothingness really. But as the Blonde reached the top step she spotted Cameron sat next to Lafay and Oliver running off in the opposite direction.

That was..was... bwahahahaha!

The Slytherin laughed, really quite loudly to herself. Poor Cameron. Well this was revenge in her eyes. Err...Now to hide. The sixteen year old debated on where she should sit. Closer to Ketchup or.. You know, Far away.

"Two of my best friends are dying to get to know you", Fee giggled.
Introducing him to Freya and Cass would be so fun.

"Me not annoying someone? Ask my friend Taylor", she laughed,"one day i sat with Sapphy, i hand t seen her for ages,"in the three broomsticks and told her about me having a boyfriend and so on. The only comment Taylor gave was ' talking about Edmond again?'."

That day had been a little strange, with Sapphy thinking Hugo was Edmond. Taylor seeing her older brother with yet another girl and Adam staring at her.


"Well, mister i cant help but laugh when you wiggle your eyebrows, sooo i will distract you cause you distract me"
Woah did that even make any sense?!

Fee giggled at Edmonds excitement about Raiden making it to the second task.
"Shouldnt you be cheering for Cameron", she asked smirking.

But he was right, some of the champions werent looking to good. Fee once again felt happy that none of her friends were involved.

Fee walked up to the task two stands. looking for a seat.
Had it already started?! Noooo idea...
As she wanted to take a seat she noticed a familiar brown head.
"Ruuuuubies,my love",Fee smiled widely,"want to sit together?"

Okay.... Nevermind Phineas. Ellie wasn't sure why...and was quite disappointed he didn't go on about it, but she was gonna let it drop.

But skateboards sounded so....complicated. "How is wood on wheels anything like a broom?" Brooms didn't have wheels. Plus they flew. "Like a bike? So.. you sit on them? And slide?" That sounded quite fun, actually. "Ooh! Do you slide down hills and stuff?!" That could be an awesome adrenaline rush. Maybe she WILL make one. And slide down the hills at Hogwarts with it.

Now rollerskating sounded much more fun. "Aww, fun!" Why didn't all shoes have wheels on them? That would be awesome!

Rubiey was humming tunelessly to herself, staring into space, probably looking like a dork when she heard a familiar voice.

Turning to see her slytherin best friend, she grinned and patted the bench next to her. "Of course! Take a seat love." She replied. "How are ya?" She asked, turning to look back at the hedge.

Oh, this tournament was a bundle of laughs. [/sarcasm]

Grayson grinned a little as the bouncing Salander denied beign cold. She was cold, and she had all her layers on. Including a parka. he had to be cold, but maybe he just wanted to pretend he was stronger than the rest of them. The bouncing kind of took away from that, though. "Okay." Maybe the bouncing was just from excitement, like hers was. She doubted it. But oh well. She turned a smile onto the Durmstrang girl as her greeting was returned, figuring she'd let Salander do what he wanted for now. It would probably be amusing, at least.

"Nice to meet you too, Danika." Now she'd met both Durmstrang girls. Danika seemed a bit nicer, though. At least, she didn't feel like the older girl wanted her elsewhere. But her eyes widened as it seemed Danika didn't quite understand her compliment. "You're welcome. I just meant that you made it through, that's all," she explained. Everyone had been in really bad shape, but they all did amazing as far as she was concerned because they weren't dead. Or seriously maimed. "And yeah. We probably will never know, but I'd like to think so." Points. If they'd been close, that meant Cam and Miles had been close to moving on too. And her excitement could continue. She laughed a little, as the redheaded Durmstrang girl responded to Salander's question about the Willow, turningto look at the Slytherin. "I don't think anyone moves the Willow. So I don't think it'll be inside the maze. That was a completely different one. And there's probably other stuff in the maze." The maze in the stories had definitely had scary stuff. Sphinxes, acromantulas, boggarts . . . Imperiused champions.

Oh, eep. She turned again as she heard Professor Lafay speak, thoughts of the scariness in the maze in Harry's time vanishing. She hadn't even noticed the professor speaking to Danika. "Hi Professor Lafay," she said, working up a smile. No potions being brewed, so she should be safe. Should be. She still wondered if the professor knew about the potions she'd used outside of class last term. But then, she hadn't had much in class last term. Anyway . . . she was being invited to join her. Like Cam had. It sounded better in her head to say invited, at least. The other possibility was that Lafay was going to eat them, or at least wanted to keep an eye on them. "Of course." The professor probably was cheering for Raiden, in whatever way she cheered. She couldn't see the woman yelling things out like she did earlier, at least. Oh, and Salander was being asked to sit too. So at least there was that.

Cameron gulped. "Are you sure, P-professor?" She squirmed in her seat. "Surely you don't want to be disturbed right?" MEEP! Se was absolutely petrified of Lafay and if THAT didn't show on her face, nothing would.

As Salander spoke, she leant forward and smiled weakly. She NEEDED an excuse to leave Lafay. She did NOT fancy watching her cheer.. Or whatever :/
"We do.. We've just never been introduced properly. Nayways, it's a pleasure. You're very funny." He made classes just a little bit more fun.

Seeing Grayson approach, Cam nodded and smiled weakly.

Get me OUT of here!?!?!?????!!!!!!!

She squirmed in her seat next to Lafay. "You sure you don't want to move? I'd be -" But she was cut off as she saw Oliver walk up the stairs SEE her being captured by Lafay and promptly turn around and walk away. She growled. What a HORRIBLE boyfriend he was. Hmph. She needed saving! Saving!

But it seemed Lafay had noticed the Head Boy's punctualexit and she snickered at her request.

"Oh, it'd be my pleasure." *grin*

Getting up from the seat next to Lafay, she left it unattended. No one would try take the seat - it was NEXT to Lafay. And anyway, that would bethe Head Boy's reserved seating. Smirrrrk.

She flounced after him, trailing through the crowds and grinning when she reached him.

"Oh, babe!" She exclaimed with simpering, sickly sweetness. "You mustn't have seen me, you little ducky, you!" She giggled like a sappy third year and fluttered her eyelashes.

"And I hope you ARE glad to see me, because Lafay is glad to see YOU. So much do, she wants to have a little chitterchatter witcha."

Muahahahahahahaha!

Now... where to sit?

Oooh lookie, there was Trixie! Oliver started to make his way towards his bestie. She was always good company at these shindigs.. You were guaranteed a giggle with the blonde. Beat staring boredly at a hedge any day.

He turned when he heard the dulcet tones of his little redheaded girlfriend. She managed to escape, huh? He grinned.. but something about her tone of voice caused it to falter. 'Little Ducky?' ...and what, pray tell, was with the evil smile and giggle, hmm? He crinkled his nose. This was well suss.

“I'm... always glad to see you, babe...?” He replied in a confused, questioning tone. Um.. “Lafay is glad to see me? What?” He top lip curled upwards. He really didn't like the sickly way Cameron was addressing him. But then his eyes widened with horror. Lafay wanted to have a leeeetle chat? With him!?

Pffft.. and his evil little girlfriend was enjoying this..

“Oh sweet Merlin.” He mumbled and rubbed at his eye distractedly. “But why, Cam, WHY?” Ok.. overreaction much? He took a breath and gazed back up the steps from whence he came and shook his head. “Well... thanks for letting me know.”

He reached out for Cam's hand (oh yeah, she was coming with him) and started back up the stairs to Darth Vader's theme music playing in his head.

Dun dun duuun dun-da-dun dun-da-duuuuunnnn...

He headed straight for the Potions Master to the sound of the Imperial Death March, a forced bright smile on his face as he stopped beside her. “Hello, Professor Lafay.” He greeted her. “Might I say you're looking ravishing today.” *Grin*

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Ravishing?

RAVISHING!?

What the flappers!?

“Um.. I mean... you wanted to see me, Professor?” Cue awkward scratch of the back of the neck.

Dear... merlin.

Edmond walked to the stands, to witness the second task. There was an unexplained excitement and he just went along with it. He wondered if he should save a seat for Feenella, but then he saw her sitting next to Rubie.

"May I have this seat?" he asked politely to both girls, signaling the seat next to his Fee.

"Really, then schedule a time and I'll mee them." he smiled. Although he was a bit nervous. What if they didn't like him as Feenella's boyfriend?

"That doesn't sound a bit annoying." he chuckled, "It's rather adorable." yes, she was.

Edmond laughed, "Ah, so it's payback I'm understanding?" he joked. If it was a game of payback, then he knew who the winner would be; the pretty blonde witch sitting next to him.

Right. Ed should have been cheering for the Gryffindor Champion, but it was just not going to happen. His heart was with Slytherin...and a certain Slytherin firsty. "I should, but it's better to cheer for the team I'm actually cheering for. Plus, there's this beautiful first year Slytherin girl that's cheering for them, so I might as well." he smiled and winked at Feenella.

Lauren made her way to the stands hoping she hadn't missed much but then again it's not like they saw what happened to the champions. Bummer. She was only a LITTLE late and she walked really quickly to get the stands. Her face light up when she saw Rhea and she bumped a few people before plopping down next to Rhea "That isn't a Hogwarts scarf. Did Noel give that to you? Are y'all datin'? Why didn' you tell me!?" She grinned tugging on the scarf.

Kurumi made her way through the stands and found an open seat near the front - too bad there wasn't much to see...

With Cameron out of the competition, Kurumi found herself unsure as to who she should be rooting for. The Slytherin boy had really made a strong first impression on her in the Defense Against the Dark Arts paint balling game and just recently in Potions where he took a firm stand against Dragon Lady. Despite being in Gryffindor, and therefore probably should have worn yellow ribbons in her hair, she instead had emerald green ones.

Hmm she was late.

Crud.

SPRINTING down to where the task supposedly was, decked out in Slytherin colors just like last time, Evelyn ran up the stands and looked out into the quidditch field. Which, was covered with bushes. MOVE THE BUSHES! She couldn't see a THING!

Well, now she knew she just ran from the Slytherin common room to here in the freezing cold for nothing. Scoffing, Evelyn rolled her eyes before moping to a front seat, deciding to just wait it out.

And perhaps busy herself somehow while she was waiting. Hopefully Mr. Mysterious and Raiden were alright in, whatever bush maze thing this was. Just about to sit down, her eyes looked up to see...Cookie girl right there. Wearing...GREEN!? NO WAY!

"Rooting for Raiden?" Yes?

Kurumi froze and slowly turned her head to see cookie hater standing only a mere inches away from her.

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Kurumi found herself short on breath and unable to speak. She didn't look angry that had green ribbons weaved in her French braided hair - which was a huge relief. She gripped her box of cookies she had sat on her lap tightly and swallowed before addressing the girl.

"Yes," she said in a steady voice. While her and Raiden had hardly talked at all, he seemed very capable and Kurumi admired his morals. Was cookie hater going to bite her?

"Oh well, this seat is saved for a certain handsome Gryffindor",Fee smiled up at her boyfriend,"oh wait thats you."

Removing her bag from the seat she laughed a little. Sometimes she was just silly.

"Well, as soon as possible", she chuckled,"they are dyyyyying and keep telling me how bad i am for not introducing them to you."

Something in Edmond's eyes told her he was afraid.
"Dont be scared",she smiled taking his hand," they will loooove you."

Fee couldnt help but smile at his comment.
"Oh man", she happy sighed," i really got the best boy by my side.Couldnt blame people for being jealous."

So true, if all the girls knew what of a great guy Edmond were they would be like suuuper jealous.

"Its not payback its just the effect we have on eachother", she chuckled a little.

That was so true, Edmond had such a hufe effect on Fee. She always felt happy and complete around him. he made her feel calm and all her problems seemed like so far away.

"So maybe i should cheer for the Cameron, cause there is this one Gryffie i adore", she winked back at him.

Were her lips frozen together or something? Speak!

It seemed like it took forever for the Cookie girl to speak up, but when she finally did, her answer was pleasing to here. Evelyn's expression showed no emotion however as she continued to stare at the younger girl, her black eyes flickering to the box in the girl's death grip.

Cookies? Well, she wasn't called Cookie girl for nothing now was she. Raising a brow, the Slytherin nodded slowly, a contemplated look replacing the neutral expression. "Good." Was all she said before turning around and sitting down on the bench. It was the best seat in the whole place obviously.

Though it'd be even better if Josh or one of her friends were here with her.

Oh MERLIN! Was she sitting down next to her? Kurumi's back straightened as if there was a pole hidden under her robes. She looked straight ahead at the shrub covered field. Her palms were beginning to sweat a little from gripping the box to tightly. She looked out of the corner of her eye at cookie hater.

*gulp*

What should she do now? Had they ever actually introduced themselves before? If she did...would the Slytherin actually listen or introduce herself in return?

*gulp*

"I-I-I-I'm Kurumi," she stammered turning her head just a little more towards cookie hater.

"Good, Miss Kelly, please Sit." She said looking down to the task. "I'm not sure this is a good spot, can you see?" She asked.

Merlin to Betsy! "Of course I'm sure, I wouldn't have told you to sit." She said rolling her eyes... and watched her skip towards the head boy.

... Ravishing?

"Master Greenwood," She said reproachingly, "I am in no mood to play games. Once you've finished sucking up, I would like you to tell me why you have forgotten to greet me once more, when you first approached. It is rude and I thought I made that clear during class... Apologize, greet both myself and the ladies and gentleman that have joined me in the stands, then take a seat beside me." She said angrily.

... was Miss Caddock coming back?

Keefer trooped up the steps into the stands. He was breathing hard, and his breath was visible on the cold winter air. He found an empty place and sat down. Chilling to the bone almost instantly, he whipped out his wand and conjured a jar and some blue flames to warm him. Then he turned his attention to the hedges, looking for any signs of trouble or success.

Why was Treyen not happy with her yellow scarf? It was more yellow than she had last time. Loads more, it was long and yellow and black. Much bigger than a little button. "But I am supporting him." She tilted her head to the side, confused.

The girl was sure that Treyen liked Raiden, maybe not as much as she did, but liked him well enough. Maybe he didn't like how she seemed to be supporting Raiden more than Fletcher. Cause she totally was. "I have more yellow..."

Reaching into the pocket of her hoodie, she slowly pulled out a yellow pom pom. Making sure the green one didn't fall out. "See?" the girl gave it a good shake, grinning when as the pom pom screamed 'Go Fletcher!'.

He didn't want any coco? His loss. The girl took another sip of the hot chocolate, peeking past the boy to look at the younger girl.

"Hey, Elle." As Ellie and Treyen continued to their conversation, the girl let her eyes wonder back to the maze. The conversation a light buzz as she wondered what the champions were doing in the maze.

Until she heard her name. "Hmm. What? What are we doing?" How could they talk about....whatever, when their friends were in the maze facing....whatever?