Most of the students couldn't sleep at all, that night.

When they took their first step in, Momonosuke and the other newbies looked uneasy at the dark underwater atmosphere of the dungeon.

«You'll get used to it.» you smiled at him and Sugar «The sound of water is actually quite relaxing, and a lot of interesting things appear beyond the windows. You'll see.»

Still stunned by the scoop of the Triwizard Tournament, Slytherin common room stayed crowded till late night, but you could bet the situation wasn't different in the other Houses.

Sensing the environment was about to heat up, Charlotte Katakuri sent the youngest students in their dorms. He had been Slytherin's prefect since you joined, but this year he was the Head Boy of the school.

«Those hot-headed Gryffindors are probably screaming and jumping around in excitement.» Perona huffed, claiming an armchair in the corner of the room.

«Who do you think will put the name in the Goblet of Fire?» Ginrummy asked, sitting on an arm.

You took the closest armchair. You girls wisely avoided the places nearby the fire, since they were considered the alpha positions and, well, Slytherin had quite a problem with those. Let's say Slytherin had a problem with red-haired alphas, being Eustass Kid and Vinsmoke Ichiji both self-proclaimed leader of their year. The last thing you wanted was getting in a fight for the leadership with those two.

«Well, Luffy, Ace and Sabo from Gryffindor are an easy guess.» you started «And I would be surprised if Sanji and Zoro didn't try as well.»

«Ugh. They're all really annoying.»

«What about the girls? The tall man said a guy and a gal for each House will be selected.»

You shrugged.

«I have no idea. Maybe Carrot?»

Perona frowned.

«Who's Carrot?»

«The rabbit girl.»

«Oh yeah.»

«I just hope the Goblet won't choose Edward.» Gin sighed.

Your expression widened with horror.

«I didn't think about it! No, we cannot be represented by that beast!»

After a while, Ginrummy reached her best friend Mikita and the two of them soon retired in the girls' bedroom.

«What's your problem, you shitty Vinsmoke?»

You buried your head in the chair's back.

«Oh please, no.»

Ichiji e Kid had started another of their fights, probably about who had more rights to put his name in the Goblet of Fire.

«A filthy mudblood like you shouldn't even be allowed to approach the Goblet!» Niji hissed beside his brother. Yonji sneered at Kid.

The scowl on the taller redhead deepened ad his expression became ice.

«You didn't just call me mudblood.»

«But that's what you are!» Yonji chimed «Your blood is dirty like the asshole of a Gryffind–»

«Stupeficium!»

The green-haired Vinsmoke was hit by the spell on his forehead, immediately going down. This caused Ichiji and Niji to reach for their wands, and for Killer, Heat and Wire to jump by Kid's side, ready to fight.

You jolted toward Perona, throwing both of you behind the armchair, extracting the want at the same time.

«Protego.»

Luckily, Katakuri was the fastest and casted a barrier between the two groups.

«Stop acting like children.» he ordered from the entrance of the gallery that led to the male dorms «We're all Slytherin here. It's our duty to stick together and support whomever will be chosen.»

The redheads grit their teeth at his words but, amazingly, didn't protest. Relying on the House pride was always a guarantee, and Katakuri knew that.

«I swear I love that Charlotte dude.» you sighed in relief, getting back to your seat.

Perona did the same.

«I hope he'll be the one who runs for us.»

Ichiji and Kid exchanged a murderous glare, then each one of them turned to the opposite direction. Yonji was left on the floor.

«Hey, troublemaker.»

The hiss behind your back made you shiver. Perona, in front of you, widened her eyes and you knew nothing good was coming.

You slowly rotated to meet Cracker's sharp eyes.

«Charlotte. How can I help you?»

«Oh, there is something.» he viciously smiled, crossing his arms on his muscular chest. You blinked, confused.

Cracker leaned over until your gazes were only inches from one another.

«Don't put your name in the Goblet of Fire.» he commanded.

You frowned.

«What?»

«You heard me. Smoothie is the female champion of Slytherin. No one can compete with her. So save yourself some troubles and don't go anywhere near the Goblet.»

«I wasn't planning to.» you hissed back «You may have just made me change my mind.»

He narrowed his eyes.

«Excuse me?»

«Is there any problem?»

You suddenly felt another imposing figure to your side.

«Killer.» Perona gasped.

The student put himself between you and Cracker.

«I believe your brother just said we should stick together no matter what.»

The Charlotte faced Killer.

«Don't give me your shit, mudblood. You know Smoothie is the best choice for the House.»

«This is a matter for the Goblet of Fire. And, personally, I think Y/n could perfectly represent the House.»

Your cheeks heated up at Killer's statement.

Cracker lifted his eyebrows.

«Well, she's not as mudblood as you, that's for sure.»

The blond tensed his fists, but once again, Katakuri stepped in.

«Brother Cracker.» he called lowly, but it was enough to restrain the other Charlotte.

The purple-haired guy glared at Killer, then at you.

«This is not over.» he whispered before walking away.

You let out a small sigh of relief.

«Thanks Killer.» you smiled «You didn't have to do it, though. I have no intention of signing up for this madness.»

«You don't?» he shrugged «I think you should.»

«Whaaat? C'mon, Cracker might be an asshole, but he's right. Smoothie is the best witch we have.»

«She didn't cause half the troubles you did in your first year.»

«I'm pretty sure this is an asset.»

He chuckled.

«As you prefer, Y/n. But think about it. Goodnight, girls.»

Killer lazily waved at you before heading to the male dorm.

«You know, I can see why Cracker felt the need to threaten you.» Perona commented.

You turned to her, confused.

«The need? I guess he just thought I was going to enlist.»

She shook her head.

«Don't think so. Think about it, Y/n: what is it that you do when you have spare time?»

You huffed.

«Mostly, I try to take a nap.»

«Exactly!» she clapped her hands «And what does usually happen next?»

«Something tries to eat me. Or explodes. Or both, in one occasion.»

«Correct.»

She smiled.

«Y/n, if you put your name in the Goblet of Fire there is absolutely no chance it won't choose you.»

You stared at her in horror. Perona was right!

«But this is not a problem!» you uttered, standing a little too fast «Because I'm not gonna! And now I'm going to sleep, so tomorrow I can get up, start the classes and have an absolutely normal and boring year at Hogwarts! Goodnight!»

You stiffly turned and marched towards the female dorm.

Perona rolled her eyes.

«I'm pretty sure that won't be the case.»