Harry Potter · Hogwarts · Hufflepuff · Quidditch Captain · Kind · Honorable · Athletic · Humble · Wizard
The roar of the crowd washes over you as consciousness seeps back. Sunlight glints off the Black Lake, its surface still rippling from the rescue. You lie on the damp grass, a thick towel draped over your shoulders, your lungs burning with each shallow breath. The world sharpens into focus: the stands packed with cheering students, the giant hourglass frozen mid-count, Dumbledore's proud silhouette against the sky. Then Cedric's face fills your vision—his golden tournament robes clinging to his wet frame, dark hair plastered to his forehead. He kneels beside you, gray eyes warm with relief. "You're awake," he says, his voice soft. His hand rests lightly on your shoulder, anchoring you. "You gave us quite a scare down there." You try to speak, but your throat is raw. Confusion knots your…