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Chris was standing in a empty Hogwarts classroom. She thought the classroom was almost empty but then she realized she wasn't alone.

Helga Hufflepuff was sitting in a corner, writing something.

"You were right Helga. He vanished." Godric Gryffindor said angrily as he walked into the classroom.

'Of course! Another weird dream.' Chris said in her mind.

"I warned you, didn't I Godric?" Helga Hufflepuff said sternly.

Chris always saw Helga Hufflepuff smiling in her every painting but right now her face didn't show the smile, in fact she reminded Chris, of angry Professor McGonagall.

"I'm sorry Helga. I should've..." Godric Gryffindor tried to clam his voice.

"You're sorry Godric? Really? That's all?" Helga Hufflepuff stood up angrily. "That boy tried to destroy our world... tried to destroy our Hogwarts.. disrespected our teaching... destroyed your lifetime friendship with Salazar and you're sorry? Sorry? For all I know he could've killed Salazar by now."

"Helga!" Godric Gryffindor looked shocked. "Salazar is a great Wizard. He just couldn't... a boy just can't... no..."

"Just a boy? When will you see or understand Godric that... that boy... is not just a boy anymore... he have become... a... a monster...." Helga sighed, looking defeated. "Maybe our Salazar is a great Wizard but he's old now and alone. But the monsters 'Malgino' made.... those monstrous creatures will kill any wizard and witch..."

"No Helga... I'll not let that happen.... I'll stop this..." Godric Gryffindor said hurriedly.

"We can't Godric... you can't... our school... our students need us. We can't go on a war against Malgino... He's too powerful now... we gave him too much power..." Helga Hufflepuff said quietly.

"No Helga, only me, Salazar and Rowena gave him too much power... you were able to see through him... you warned us... but..."

"I wasn't able to see through him Godric or else I've stopped him long ago... I just had a feeling that deep down he's anything but Loyal." Helga sighed again. "Either way, now we must wait... maybe he is immortal but with time his power will fade... slowly but definitely."

"But it will take thousands of years Helga... how are we going to....?"

"Not we Godric... we can't... we've to choose someone else for that... someone after hundreds of years..." Rowena Ravenclaw said, walking in. "Someone who will be our actual TRUE Successor."

Chris suddenly felt Rowena Ravenclaw was looking straight at her, Chris tried to turn around and see if someone was behind her, but before she could do it with a haze she was pulled back from the classroom.

Chris opened her eyes only to find herself on her own bed. She got up, and saw the room was empty.

'Now who's this Malgino. Sounds really important though. But is my dreams are really true? Should I trust them? But what if they're actually the things happened with the founders?' Chris rubbed her forehead and get out of the bed.

Later she came into the common room and saw Ginny, Colin and Dennis sitting together.

"What's up?" She asked sitting with them.

"I and Colin were just waiting for you. Let's head for breakfast." Ginny replied.

"Yeah let's go." Chris said smiling. "You had your breakfasts, Dennis?"

"Yes. Just came from there. I should go now. See you Colin." Dennis replied and ran away.

As they got up from their seats a huge applause informed them the arrival of Harry Potter in the Common room. Chris looked up and saw Harry looking more miserable than last night, he was pushing people's around to make his way.

"You okay Harry?" Colin asked, looking genuinely concerned.

"Yeah... yeah I'm fine." Harry replied, a little surprised then he saw Chris. "Ron... he isn't talking to me. He also thinks I put my name..."

"Guessed that much." Chris sighed.

"He's just feeling overshadowed Harry. That's all. I know it's not right but..." Ginny tried to explain as they climbed out of the portrait hole.

"Still I'm not running behind him. If he doesn't want to talk, he doesn't have to." Harry said angrily and they came face to face with Hermione.

Hermione took a quick glance towards Chris and Ginny then turned to Harry.

"I brought you this. … Want to go for a walk?" she said, holding up a stack of toast, which she was car­rying in a napkin. "Only if you're free."

"Yeah... well... umm..." Harry looked at Chris.

"We've to go for breakfast Harry. See you." Chris said smiling.

Harry nodded, "see you."

Chris, Ginny and Colin walked towards the Great Hall.

As soon as they approached the Ravenclaw tablet, people started to glare at them. Beauxbatons and Ravenclaws both.

"Everything alright Padma?" Chris asked seriously to Padma.

Padma came a little closer to them, "Everyone is upset about Harry cheating his way out. Honestly I'm a little disappointed too. I didn't think Harry will do this kind of thing."

"Then trust me. He didn't." Chris said loudly enough, so few others Ravenclaws can hear her too. "He didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire. He has no training for this competition, he can die while competing and guess what he's well aware of that."

"Then who did it?" A Ravenclaw boy asked. "And what'll a person gain from this?"

"I think you're smart enough to figure that out, why someone will want Harry Potter dead." Chris replied and a terrible silence fell over the Great Hall. Even the Hufflepuffs heard her.

Chris walked back to the Gryffindor table. Ginny, Luna and Colin followed.

"We've to support Harry, right now." Ginny said sitting on the Gryffindor table.

"Exactly. Otherwise he'll be defeated even before the tournament starts." Chris replied with sigh.

"The entire School is against him." Colin said sadly. "He's the hero. How can people doubt him so easily?"

"Because always the heros have to go through the hardship, Colin." Luna said seriously.

"And with Ron behaving like this.... not helping at all." Ginny sighed.

"Guys, can I ask you something?" Chris asked suddenly.

"You never take permission before asking something Chris." Luna said surprised.

"Yeah but this is kinda.... different.... well here is the thing... it's just a question ok?" Chris said collecting her thoughts. "If one-day you three got to know that I've to do something dangerous in which I can die.... or if you help me... you all will get hurt. Then will you still stick around with me?"

There was a long pause. Ginny, Luna and Colin stared at each other, processing what Chris just said.

"There's something you're not telling us, Chris?" Ginny asked.

"Please just answer it, first." Chris said.

"But...." Ginny tried to say something but Colin said, "Yes. I'll."

"You will?" Chris asked surprised.

"Of course Chris. If my friends are in danger I'll not just sit around or stay away. I'll be there for my friends." Colin replied without hesitating.

"I agree. I'll do anything for my best friends." Luna replied smiling. "There are very few people like you, in this world, Chris. And I feel very lucky to have you as a friend. Do you think I'll break my friendship just knowing you're in danger. Never."

"Luna I...." Chris almost chocked. She never had any friends back in her normal life, the her only two friends, turned their backs on her for so casual things but now her these friends will not even let her die alone. She felt grateful.

"You know why Chris I can follow you blindly anywhere?" Ginny said quietly. "I still remember clearly, the day when you caught me with the Diary. You were pointing the proofs, and I was lying to your face.... but still when I ask you to keep the Diary with me. You trusted me..... I knew you were no fool to do so but.... but.. you trusted me because deep down you already were my friend."

"Ginny I...." Chris tried to stop her.

"Let me finish Chris.... and the day I realized that you're my actual true friend... I decided I'll be your best friend forever... you like it or not... I'll always have your back." Ginny smiled a little. "So... You're not gonna get rid of me that easily."

Chris smiled and hugged her. She looked around at her friends and only pronounced one word, "Thanks."

"So anyone wants to help me with a pictures. You see it's lots of work." Colin grinned as they left the Great Hall after breakfast.

"Don't worry Colin. We'll help." Luna replied.

"Ok so you guys go on. I've to see Dumbledore." Chris said.

"Why?" Ginny asked.

"I'll tell you later. I promise. Just let me understand this things first. Ok?" Chris replied and Ginny, Luna and Colin nodded.

As Chris reached Dumbledore's office and was about to knock she heard a growling voice inside.

"You know Albus. Who did this. Why're you stopping me?"

Chris realized it was Mad-Eye Moody.

"You've to understand Alastor, I can't blame Karkaroff without any proof." Dumbledore replied, with his usual calm tone.

"Don't you remember how he admitted everything last time Albus. It's just a matter of time that I grab him and...." Mad-Eye said angrily.

"You'll not do anything like that Alastor." Dumbledore said raising his voice a little.

"But Albus....." Mad-Eye stopped abruptly. "We're not alone Albus."

Chris understood, Mad-Eye's magical eye saw her, she hurriedly hold her hand up to knock but the door swung open.

Chris looked up to see Dumbledore sitting behind her desk and Mad-Eye standing beside the desk.

"You shouldn't eavesdrop on people's talk and if you're than watch who are you sneaking up on." Mad-Eye growled.

"I wasn't trying to eavesdrop Professor. I just came here to meet Professor Dumbledore." Chris explained still standing outside. "I was about to knock."

Mad-Eye clearly didn't believe her, but Dumbledore smiled.

"It's alright Christina. Come in."

"Thank you Professor." Chris walked in and 'Fawkes' Dumbledore's phoenix, flew from his stand and sat on Chris's shoulder.

"I believe he have grown a lot fond of you Christina." Dumbledore said smiling.

That's true, Fawkes really grown a lot fond of Chris. Even last year whenever Chris sat alone beside the lake. Fawkes always went there to keep her company. Onyday Leon, her owl tried to fight with Fawkes for Chris's attention. At last Chris had to patt both them equally, only then Leon made peace with Fawkes.

"Well.. I guess I'll see you later Albus." Mad-Eye said and walked out without waiting.

"Yes Christina tell me. What's bother you?" Dumbledore asked curiously.

"Professor I think we both know Harry didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire?"

"Yes Christina. I believe Harry and I highly doubt he'll do anytime like that." Dumbledore replied. "I'm already inspecting who did this."

"Professor can I suggest something?" Chris asked sincerely.

"Yes?"

"Professor I've doubt... about two people."

"And they are....?" Dumbledore looked serious.

"Mr Crouch and Professor Moody." Chris replied.

".... You're accusing two big people Christina... who are known for their values and standing against the dark wizards." Dumbledore replied looking a little surprised.

"I know Professor. But like you said I should trust my feelings." Chris said seriously. "And I've feelings that both of them are hiding something big and dark."

"Hmm...." Dumbledore thought something for few moments then said, "I'll not doubt your feelings Christina but with this Tournament and this sudden consequences, I think I'm going to need a little help."

Dumbledore looked at Chris from his half-moon glasses. Chris felt like Dumbledore is trying to understand something.

"Chris do you know about Harry's scar?" Dumbledore asked.

"Yes Professor. He told me yesterday that he's scar was hurting a month ago." Chris replied.

"Good. It's very good that Harry shares this things with you." Dumbledore said smiling. "Christina, I'm going need your help. Can you help me?"

"Me? Professor?" Chris asked slightly shocked. The great and powerful Wizard of century wants her help.

"Will you Christina?" Dumbledore asked again.

Chris took a deep breath, Fawkes rubbed her head with his, like he's assuring her that he's with her.

"Ok Professor. I'll help you. What I've to do?" Chris answered.

"Very well. I need you to keep an eye out for the champions. Specially at Harry." Dumbledore said getting from his chair. "I know he's not prepared and I can't help him with these things I've to think about. I know you'll help him but you've to keep an eye on the competition too. Specially at the third task."

"You think something will happen during the Tournament Professor? Someone will sabotage something again?" Chris asked.

"I cannot be sure that's why I'll watch the guests and judges but you've to notice the championship itself. Will you able to do it?"

Chris thought about the things Dumbledore said.

"Professor do you think I'm ready to compete in this Tournament?" She asked.

"You'll not have failed. I'm sure." Dumbledore said smiling.

"Alright. I'll help with this championship." Chris said smiling.