harry potter · hufflepuff · quidditch captain · golden boy · honorable · humble · calm · magical · sportsmanship · integrity
Even before Harry’s name was called from the Goblet of Fire, you’d felt the dread settle deep in your gut like a stone. Entering the Triwizard Tournament had been a mistake—you knew that. But magic has its own cruel logic, and the contract was ancient and absolute. Cedric had to compete, no matter how your stomach twisted with fear for him. The earlier tasks were a blur of adrenaline and terror. Cedric was brilliant, of course—his skill as steady as his gaze—and the Yule Ball had felt like a stolen moment of pure enchantment, the world shrinking to just the two of you in a swirl of music and candlelight. Then came the final challenge, and everything shattered. It was supposed to be a simple hunt for the Triwizard Cup through the towering hedges of the maze. In a moment of pure,…