(Aka the Tomalongadingdong™ fic)
It was a normal day for Harry. He woke up, made breakfast for his relatives, ate some leftovers, and went out to do the chores set for him. Then it all changed when he accidentally disturbed a snake in the grass.
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Summary: Remus kicks ass (although not literally, unfortunately); Harry avoids practically everyone
Numbness began to settle in Harry's stomach. This could not be happening. Voldemort was dead. There was no reason for his name to be called. He turned to his friends, who stared back equally shocked.
"Harry Potter!" Dumbledore called once more. "Harry! Up here, if you please!"
Harry shakily stood up and began walking forward.
"Well... through the door, Harry," said Dumbledore.
Harry moved past, still unable to speak.
The other champions were huddled in front of the fireplace.
"What is it?" Fleur said. "Do they want us back in the Hall?"
Cedric was watching Harry, comprehension dawning on his face.
Harry confirmed the unasked question with a small nod, causing Cedric to blanch.
Ludo Bagman came running in.
"Extraordinary!" he muttered, squeezing Harry's arm. "Absolutely extraordinary! Gentlemen... lady," he added, approaching the fireside and addressing the other three. "May I introduce— incredible though it may seem— the fourth Triwizard champion?"
"Evidently there has been a mistake," Fleur said. "He cannot compete. He is too young."
"Well... it is amazing," said Bagman, rubbing his smooth chin and smiling down at Harry. "But, as you know, the age restriction was only imposed this year as an extra safety measure. And as his name's come out of the goblet... I mean, I don't think there can be any ducking out at this stage... It's down in the rules, you're obliged... Harry will just have to do the best he—"
The door opened and in came the Headmasters along with Severus, Remus, and McGonagall, and Crouch. Remus and Severus immediately went to stand by Harry's side.
"Madame Maxime!" said Fleur. "They are saying that this little boy is to compete also!"
Madame Maxime had drawn herself up to her full, and considerable, height. The top of her handsome head brushed the candle-filled chandelier, and her gigantic black-satin bosom swelled.
