The Potions Master

тнiгиутшо: I love you, so much

I was wearing a sweater similar to Harry and Cedric, one side green and the other black for my house colors. It was cold and gloomy, I was walking out from the champions tents and into the arena, as it was the time to go... I cleared my throat, nervously as I stepped into the crowd's view. I could hear this chirpy music, must be the schools band. I heard the voices of Beauxbatons students singing for their champions victory and whatnot.

The other champions standing by abiding teachers and I could see mine. I smiled as I sauntered towards the brooding man. He stood by an entrance of the maze, assuming that was my area to go. I walked up to him. "Now's the time". I said, sighing quietly. "Indeed. And i'm sure you'll succeed". He smiled at me. I could feel eyes on me from fellow colleagues and peers but I did my best to ignore it. "I hope to see you after this". I said to him. "You will, I promise". I nodded at him, noticing he lowered his tone to a quieter level. I started to hear a microphone and Dumbledore's voice, this time, I listened. I listened closely.

"Silence!" Dumbledore ordered and everyone immediately paying attention. The people whom were standing began to sit.

"Earlier today, Professor Moody placed the Tri Wizard Cup deep within the maze. Only he knows it's exact position. Now as Mr. Diggory". He went to continue on but the crowd shrieked for him. Eventually he did. "Y/n L/n". I heard Fred and George, other familiar gryffindor's screaming for me which made my heart warm that they cared. "and Harry Potter tied in first position. They will be the first to enter the maze, followed by Mr. Krum, Miss Delacour". He introduced us, the crowd screaming for everyone. I'd think that Bulgarian school was the most aggressive.

"First person to touch the cup, will be the winner". More applause, of course Severus never did, he wasn't one to draw attention to himself unless very necessary. "I've instucted the staff to patrol the perimeter. Should at any point a contestant wish to withdraw from the task, he or she need only send up red sparks with their wand". He explained, I nodded, keeping that in mind. I should only use it if I absolutely have too, if I want to win this thing. Which I did.

"Contestants, gather round. Quickly!" He barked to us, and I jogged up into the circle of champions. He put his arm around me and Viktor to entice us and show us this was always going to only be us five. "In the maze, you'll find no dragons or creatures of the deep, instead you'll face something even more challenging. You see, people change in the maze. Oh, find the cup if you can but be very wary, you could just lose yourselves along the way". He let go of us and began turning back to the crowd. Hm.. Wonder what that meant. I headed back towards Severus as the others did with their abiding teachers.

"Champions prepare yourself".

The crowds clapped and I watched as Cedric's dad hugged him. I opened my arms towards severus but he slapped my hand. "No". He stubbornly avoided. I giggled.

"One the count of three! One--"

The sound of the canon shooting once again before he could finish, a few people such as Dumbledore glaring at Filch. I turned towards the maze entrance and tensed up, it looked dark and eerie. Severus bent down pulling me over quickly and whispering in my ear;

"I love you, so much". He whispered lovingly, I smiled to him, nodding. "I love you more". I whispered back, and began down the long maze corridor. I breathed in deep, speeding up my pace. I must be quick if I want to win.

It was cold and dark, the clouds seemed much darker along this way. I shivered and walked any direction I could for a few minutes. That's when I heard shuffling, I flinched and pulled out my wand, looking behind me frantically. Hm... I calmed myself, he said there were no creatures in here.. I should trust him. I continued on, right as I turned around I felt myself being tackled.