Percy PoV

"Don't go alone with a stranger like that."

"But he didn't mean me any harm!"

"Harry, even Sirius told you. He's worried about you. And so are we."

"Oh please! He's in a good position to give me lessons after all the things he did when he was a student here!" Harry retorts.

We were in the common room.
Shortly after I left Dumbledore's office, I had heard from Snape what had happened.

Albus had run into Harry on his way to pick him up, after an incident that would involve Crouch, who we hadn't seen for a while by the way, being ill.

Harry was fine, but Krum was attacked.

So we were right. Our impostor had taken good advantage of the short time he was not allowed to be watched.

A few days later, Harry received a letter from Sirius lecturing him for going out alone, late, near the forest and with a stranger.

In the end, no one understood what had happened or why. But as a result, Crouch was nowhere to be found, even though he was, according to Harry, very weak. So he couldn't have gone far.

After this story, Dumbledore and I swore that we would not give our impostor any more time.
There was no lack of desire to go and see him directly, but we had to wait. Just a little longer. My intuition told me that everything would end at the third task.

And the day of the third task arrived.

We were more prepared than ever.
Harry, although he was still going to class, had managed to practice with the help of Ron and Hermione.

As for me, I continued to skip class to train at the bottom of the lake and in Dumbledore's office.

There was a time when I would skip school to play basketball. Times are changing.

I wake up quietly, earlier than everyone else in the dorm.

It was still dark, but I was no longer sleepy.

Are you ready?

"Yes."

You know that the tests will not be only those planned by the tournament. There are bound to be some unexpected things.

"I know that. That's why I've been training all this time. I'm stronger."

I know. Anyway, I have a feeling this is going to be an exciting day!

I sigh.
"I don't know if that's the word I would use."

But it is! It promises to be full of twists and turns!

"That's for sure. But by the way, Nyx, have you heard from Chaos? It's been a while since she's spoken. Ever since I found out the identity of the enemy."

She's very busy. I don't even know what she's doing. She said something about a big game or I don't know what. We'll see! In the meantime, I can't wait to see you in complicated situations, it's going to be so fuuuuuun!

"Thank you..."

I don't know if I'll take sweet or salty popcorn.

I raise my eyebrows. Really? Popcorn?
"Ask Blackjack about his donuts, they're amazing."

They are?

"Yes, they are. Also true that there's a tourist trail at Tartarus."

That they will hear from me. I still haven't found it! Well, I'll take the donuts then! Good luck with the ordeal!

And his presence recedes.

I look outside again. The sun was slowly rising.
The hour is inexorably approaching. But I am ready to face it. I am ready to face the emperor of darkness.

I get up and get dressed.
Then I grab my pillow and throw it right into my cousin's head, waking him from his sleep.
He sits up, still asleep.

"What...?"

"Get up lazy!"

He gets out of his bed and approaches me, dragging the pillow on the floor.

He stops right in front of me.

"Well then? Are we tired? Today there is the third task it is not the moment to snooze!" I tell him.

"By the magic power which is conferred to me..." he murmurs.

"What?"

"...DEVASTATING PILLOW BLOW!"

And he gives me a big blow with the pillow, which sends me on my bed.

I get up, smiling, my pillow in my hand.

Ron, in his bed, lets out a loud snore.
Harry and I look at each other.

Then, without consulting each other, we throw our two pillows on the poor Weasley.

He falls from his bed and gets up grumbling.

I make a check to Harry.
"Well done!"

"You pay nothing to wait,"says Ron.
We burst out laughing and leave the dormitory

By arriving at the big room for breakfast, we join Hermione who hides the morning paper as soon as she sees Harry.

"What is there?" Asks Harry.

"Nothing," answers Hermione hastily.

Ron grabs the newspaper and looks.
"Oh no! Oh no!"

"What?" asks Harry. "Skeeter again?"

"No," says Ron, but in a tone that can't convince anyone.

Harry grabs the paper, and I read over his shoulder.
After reading, Harry shrugs.
"She still doesn't like me, obviously."

He didn't seem affected by the article.

"How does she know your scar hurt?"asks Ron.

"I don't know."

They are trying to figure out how she could have known. As for me, I help myself to a nice big plate of eggs and bacon. If Harry doesn't take the article the wrong way, then all is well.

But when I look up, Hermione is gone.

"Uh. Where is she?"

"Library," the other two answer in chorus.

"Potter, Jackson."

We looked up. Mcdonagall was standing in front of us.

"Yes?"

"The champions are summoned to the back room after lunch. Their families are waiting for them."

"Oh. All right."

Then she leaves.

"She doesn't think the Dursleys are coming?"

"Nope. But we'd better go check."

Ron says goodbye, he had to go to a History of Magic test. Fascinating.

Harry and I head for the back door. I wonder who could have come.
I don't think my mom is here, she couldn't afford the ride.

Maybe someone from the colony?

We open the door.

"Harry, there you are! Surprise!"
The Weasleys were standing there.

"But..."

"We thought it would be a good idea to come see you!"

Harry blushes.

I say hello to my turn, then I look at the people present in the room.

I see the champions with their parents, except for Peter, who has only one elderly person, maybe his grandmother or great aunt.

Not far, I see Anne throwing him discreet glances.

And then behind I see...
"Nooo! No way!"

I laugh with joy and start running towards the back.

In my haste, I push Anne who falls on Peter, without making intention, of course.

I continue my way and he starts to run too.

We hug.
"It's good to see you Percy!"

"What on earth are you doing here?"

I pull him back, holding him by the shoulders, to watch him.
His horns had grown again.
His goatee was a little longer.

I'm happy. My best friend came to see me.

I hug him back.
"I missed you brother!"

"Baaaaay! I missed you too! Your family would have loved to be there but they couldn't make it. They hug you anyway and wish you good luck."

"I understand. I'll call them after the event. Are we going for a ride?"

"Yes! I can't wait to see this place, I've heard it's packed with the spirit of nature to die for!"

And we leave the room, arm in arm, decided to enjoy this day with friends.

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Hi demigod!
I hope you are well!
Still alive ? Be careful with the monsters !

Well.

If you're reading this, it means you're alive, that's cool.
I hope you enjoyed the chapter,
I'll see you soon for the next part,
Until then,

Stay cool, demigod 🔱

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