22 The Unexpected Fourth Champion

At the end of breakfast, Dumbledore stood and announced "It's time for all the champions to make their way to Black Lake where a boat will be waiting for you. On the same note, it would also be a good time for the students and guests to make their way down as well. We will begin in one hour."

The champions and judges were escorted to the lake by a huge crowd of spectators. As they stepped over to the boats that would take them to their platform, it became apparent that Harry was not with them. Cedric looked out over the lake and noticed a lone figure sitting on one of the platforms sitting cross legged like he was doing some kind of muggle meditation.

A closer glance showed a greenish aura surrounding him. No one else noticed and finally Ludo Bagman said "We can't wait for the fourth champion any longer. I guess he will just forfeit this round."

Cedric said as he raised his arm and pointed "Um…Mr. Bagman, I think he is waiting for us."

When the other judges and champions looked over as Harry sat there glowing with power. Dumbledore finally said "I guess we'd better join him."

As they took the boat over, Dumbledore was looking at Harry hungrily. He knew this would be his best shot at putting a compulsion charm on Harry and bringing him back under control. What nobody knew was that he could do it wandlessly with a simple touch.

As soon as the boat reached the platform, Dumbledore was out and moving quickly towards Harry. He approached and put his hand out to lay it on Harry's shoulder but when he got within an inch of it, his hand sparked and he received a medium shock. Harry opened his eyes and sent a hard glare straight at Dumbledore before he looked over at his fellow champions. Once he gave them a quick nod, he closed his eyes once again.

Albus asked "Mr. Potter, may I ask how you got out here when the boats were not charmed to leave until we arrived?"

With his eyes still closed, Harry responded "I flew." He reached into his pocket and pulled out his shrunken Firebolt which he quickly put back in his pocket.

"Maybe I should hold on to that during the task."

"No, I don't think so as I'm quite sure you would force me to retrieve it from your office and while I'm sure the conversation would be quite charming, I would rather not subject myself to it."

Albus winced at the reference as Cedric chuckled. "Nevertheless, I still think I should confiscate it for the time being."

"And I've already told you no. You have no right to take it from me. The rules for this task say nothing against it and by school rules; you can only do that to something that is posing a clear and present danger to the students or the castle. Since it does neither, then I am well within my rights to refuse to give it up."

"Mr. Potter, if you continue to defy me, you will sit detention."

Harry snorted "Well that worked so well for you last time but you are welcome to try."

Albus realized that Harry was once again making a fool out of him and changed subjects. "May I ask where you have been?"

"You may ask but I won't tell you. Just be thankful I showed up for your stupid tournament that YOU forced me into."

Albus and the rest of the judges decided it was best to back off at this point. Cedric sat down next to Harry and began to converse in a low tone. "It's always fun watching you have a go at them. So, just what are you doing?"

Harry chuckled "I'm relaxing before we have to jump in that lake. Have you felt the water? Damn it's cold."

Cedric laughed. "What did you expect? It's February in Scotland."

Harry said loudly enough for everyone to hear. "Well someone should make the judges jump in the water and see how stupid this is. In fact, I may just reducto the supports and send them in anyway."

"Um…Harry, magic remember. There aren't any supports. The whole thing is using runes to levitate."

"Crap. There goes my plan for this task."

Cedric laughed as he stood and said "Good luck Harry."

"You too Cedric."

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