7 The Goblet of Fire

Classes didn't start for another day but the tournament festivities were already beginning. Crimson head to the room where the cup was, there was an intense chatter in the room. She looked around to see all the familiar faces and a few new ones. She took notice that some Durmstrang boys were looking at her. Crimson then saw the twins, she always wondered why they were in school even tho they had their shop, she went over to where they were and listened to them and their plan of tricking the goblet. The room became silent as the boys downed their potions and jumped into the ring surrounding the goblet. Immediately it backfired on them. The room roared in laughter but then became silent again as the headmaster of Durmstrang and Victor Krum walked in. Victor winked at Crimson before dropping his name into the goblet the goblets crystal blue fire grew as a sign of acceptance. The boys gave a manly applause and the room started with chatter again.

"Fred have you got any spare parchment on you by chance?"

"Why yes, plan on putting your name in?"

"Im 18 so yes, besides theres no way I could be chosen."

"Alright then, here"

Crimson wrote her name on the small piece of paper and walked up to the front of the cup. She crossed the circle and put her name in the goblet. There were a few claps that came from a few Ravenclaws and the twins. The goblets flame grew and Crimson turned to walk away when suddenly the goblet glowed green and the fire became black as charcoal. The room went silent except for a few gasps one coming from Crimson herself. Professor McGonnagal marched into the room.

"Ms. Valkenrie please follow me."

Crimson followed the older woman all the way to Dumbldore's private study. McGonnagal opened the door and ushered her in then shut the door leaving Crimson by herself.

"Ah Ms. Gaunt as I suspected it would be you that would trigger this."

Crimson stared at the old man with complete shock. He knew about her heritage and the goblet. How?

"Please take a seat, Lemon sherbet?"

Crimson raised her hand to decline the offer.

"Very well, you must be very confused, as I would be if I were you. To start I must ask what you were gifted with?"

"Pardon professor? Gifted?"

"What did you inherit as a gaunt, what is your gift?"

"Wings"

Dumbledore ushered his hand forward as for her to show him. Crimson stood from her seat and removed her robe setting it on the chair. She closed her eyes and focused on her with wings, she felt the numbness and opened her eyes again.

"Extraordinary Ms. Gaunt, my second question is wether you have the necklace with you or not?"

"I do have it"

"Good, you must keep it with you at all times, maybe start wearing it under your robes."

"May I ask why professor?"

"It is an extra form of protection."

"Okay but and Im sorry, may I ask another question."

"Of course"

"Why did the goblet turn green and burn a black fire?"

"Ah yes, that signifies that you are chosen. This usually isn't how it is gone about but there are the rare cases when the cup chooses early. I am not surprised it chose you, being one of the most powerful in this generation and may I dare say ever."

"Im going to be completely blunt professor but I have no clue what Im doing."

"I know, and your path will be revealed in time. Now I has some business to attend to so you must be off. I suggest take the day off and relax because, soon you won't be able to."

Crimson agreed, thanking the headmaster she left and went back to her room. She changed into a pair of leggings, trainers, and a nice jumper and jacket on top. She grabbed her new Nimbus and went to the pitch to fly around for a while and relax.

Once she made it to the pitch she noticed she wasn't the only one there, she recognized the black hair and flying uniform of Viktor Krum. He noticed her as well and walked over to her.

"Ello Viktor Krum, an who might you be?"

"Crimson Valkenrie, nice to meet you. I can leave you be and come back later if you would like."

"No, I would love company maybe we could lap around the grounds together?"

"That sounds lovely, may I ask what model broom you have?"

"It is unreleased model, it is the Nimbus five thousand two. It is the smoothest and quickest brooms I have rode. Would you like to try?"

"Oh, uhm, if it wouldn't be too much of a bother."

Viktor smiled at her and handed her his broom while she handed hers over to him. She mounted the broom and pushed off, it was like riding butter, smooth and easy to handle. Viktor then joined her by the top of the tallest goal post and smiled.

"How do you like?"

"I absolutely love it, I can see the appeal. When does this get released?"

"Not sure, I think in ten years."

"That is quite some time away, I probably won't be into quidditch then."

"Yes but besides that, let us take lap?"

"Yes"

The pair glided forward and went around the grounds, Crimson pointed at various locations and told Viktor what their significance was. Viktor seem interested much to Crimsons delight. After about and hour and a half of flying around the two landed back inside the pitch. Then swapped back brooms.

"And you for lovely ride. I must go back to ship now. I hope to meet again."

"You as well, have a good rest of your day."

Then the two turned and left with a smile adorning their faces.

As Crimson headed back inside she accidentally ran into someone, clumsy her, she lifted her head and a pit formed in her stomach.

"Crim, uhm, hey good to see you."

"Diggory"

"Hey look, Im sorry I didn't talk to you this summer I thought you were busy or at least thats what Lucas told me."

"Lucas! Lucas Black?"

"Yes your Lucas."

"He's not my Lucas anymore but, since when did you two talk?"

"Well I sent and owl to your manor and I got a reply back from him instead of you. He said you were busy and no longer interested in being friends."

"Oh really? And why would I not want to be friends anymore. You are or a least were my best friend besides Hermione. Who by the way didn't owl me and neither did Draco. Is that because of Lucas too?"

"Yes but I just trusted him since you two were? are? together. It doesn't matter, I just want my best friend back."

"Oh please you have your BEST mate Cho Chang now remember? Bloody hell, this is ridiculous, forget it. I give up. You Cedric Ryan Diggory have broke my heart. I hope you're happy, enjoy your long life with Cho Cho the fake train."

"Crim don't do this."

Crimson was almost running away when she turned back.

"Im not doing anything, YOU Diggory have just lost the one person who fought for years to love you and you just never got the hint. So, Im walking out of your life so you can be happy."

"Im not.."

"NO, don't tell me you're not happy, if you weren't happy you would've never bought her that expensive bracelet or stayed with her."

Crimson took a deep breath afraid that her wings might make another surprise appearance.

"Cedric please, just go, Ive been through enough, I denied my engagement, Ive lost friends, and... and more. So please if you really care, go."

"I love you Crim."

Crimson watched Cedric walk through the courtyard where she saw Cho jump and give him a kiss on the cheek, Hermione, Draco, Ron, and Harry were also out there. That used to be her instead of Cho but that was ruined for her. Cedric looked back to see her walking down the hall and out of his life.