The Divinity of Duality - d.m.

Year 4 Part 4

The great hall was alive and buzzing with the anticipation of what a new year at Hogwarts had in store for us. Since getting off the train all Cho could talk about was the great Harry Potter so I invited Padma and Marietta over to sit either side of her and listen. Luna sat next to Padma fiddling with her necklace that seemed to be made entirely of coins. I sat myself in between Michael and Anthony which again was a bad idea. They were in a heated argument about vertiserum, count on Anthony to start a debate about advanced potions. I look up at the sky in the great hall, the starry sky began to churn, as grey clouds blocked some of the twinkling stars. The floating candles made the room feel bright and warm, it was comforting to be home. The Ravenclaw table sat in between the Hufflepuff and Slytherin table. I look over to the Slytherin table to see Pansy flirting shamelessly with Draco, he seemed to be unaware of her drooling on his shoulder as his eye's stared at me irksomely. Theo sat the other side of Pansy, I looked at him as he began to imitate her, I giggled choking on my pumpkin juice. He laughed shaking his head, his skull earring swaying with his longish locks.

"Now that everyone is settled and sorted I'd like to make an announcement!" Dumbledore's voice boomed around the hall, making the chatter die down, although, Anthony was still whispering harsh words to Michael. "This castle will not only be your home this year but home to some very special guests as well." As Dumbledore began his speech Filch ran in between the Hufflepuff and Gryffindor table almost comedically. Cedric caught my eye and winked, I shook my head and focussed my concentration back on a running Filch. "You see, Hogwarts has been chosen..." He trailed off as Filch got to him and whispered something, hastily. Once they'd finished he ran back down the centre of the hall Cedric looked at me laughing, I smirked trying to contain a giggle. "So, Hogwarts has been chosen to host a legendary event, the Triwizard Tournament. Now for those of you who do not know, the Triwizard Tournament brings together three schools for a series of magical contests. From each school a single student is selected to compete. Let me be clear, if chosen you stand alone. Trust me when I say these contests are not for the faint hearted. But more of that later. Now, join me in welcoming the lovely ladies of the Beauxbaton Academy of Magic and they're headmistress Madame Maxine!" As he said that the doors to the great hall flew open and in walked some of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen. They were dress in pretty blue dresses with matching hats. It was as if the floated in on a cloud, butterflies and sparkling light flew from there finger tips as the room was filled with a graceful presence. Once all of them entered the room erupted in cheers, mostly from boys and me. I mean they're hot, I'm not going to sit there and look all jealous like Pansy does. "Now, our friends from the North, please greet the proud sons of Durmstrang and there high master Eagor Karkaroff!" The air suddenly was filled with testosterone as in marched what looked more like men then boys. They were all dress in the same brown shirts and trousers, with cane that sent sparks flying when they hit the ground. I noticed Viktor Krum marching in proudly with his headmaster, dressed slightly more lavishly than his peers. Special treatment is assumed when you're the worlds best seeker. Everyone's eye's followed him, his face chiselled and unsmiling. I rolled my eyes as the girls around me swooned, I looked up to see Cedric laughing at my lack of girly nature. One of the Durmstrang boys blew on the tip of their wand making a cloud of fire shaped like a snake slither around the room before turning into an eagle that took flight soaring back towards his wand only to explode, leaving just ash. 

"Oh Merlin, those Durmstrang boys are something else." Padma swooned looking over at the Slytherin table were they were seated. 

"If I die I hope heaven is a room filled with all of them playing quiditch." Marietta drooled. I laughed and looked over the Slytherin table catching Theo's eye. He seemed to be having a sarcastic conversation with one of the Durmstrang boys, who just looked at him in confusion. I laughed almost choking on my yorkshire pudding. Theo noticed me observing the conversation. He pointed me out to one of the Durmstrang boys and beckoned me over. I rolled my eyes excusing myself from my Ravenclaw friends and walked over to Theo.