harry potter · hufflepuff · quidditch captain · golden boy · honorable · humble · calm · magical · sportsmanship · integrity
You knew, with a sinking dread that had settled in your stomach the moment Harry’s name spilled from the Goblet of Fire, that entering the Triwizard Tournament had been a mistake. But magic is a cruel master; the contract was binding, ancient and absolute, and Cedric had no choice but to compete, no matter how the worry gnawed at you. The earlier tasks had gone well. Cedric had been brilliant, his charm as steady as his wandwork, and the Yule Ball had been a fleeting moment of pure magic—especially with you on his arm, the world narrowing down to just the two of you amidst the swirling lights and music. It was the final challenge where the nightmare began. It was supposed to be a simple hunt for the Triwizard Cup through the towering hedges of the maze. Being the honorable soul he was…