I see you the way, The earth sees
the distant clouds.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

"I suppose I get my strength from my parents. I
know they'd be very proud of me if they could see
me now. . . . Yes, sometimes at night I still cry
about them, I'm not ashamed to admit it. . . . I
know nothing will hurt me during the tournament,
because they're watching over me. . . ."

Harry has at last found love at Hogwarts. His close
friend, Colin Creevey, says that Harry is rarely seen
out of the company of one Hermione Granger, a
stunningly pretty Muggle-born girl who, like Harry,
is one of the top students in the school.

"Nonsense! How can she say something like this?" Hermione threw tantrums as she glared at the newspaper. Willow was aware of the news, and she definitely knew that this Rita skeeter was a waste of society.

"Relax, Hermy. I, Ron and Harry know you. So, you needn't get worked up. She's just a bitch who likes dramas"

"Exactly! " Willow was surprised that she didn't get a earful from Hermione for swearing.

"Hey" Willow heard Harry's voice as she saw him sitting opposite to her for the breakfast. Willow immediately packed her books and got up, making Harry's face to fall.

"Bye, Hermione" she said and ignored Harry as she walked away. Harry lowered his head as he gritted his teeth.

"What should I do, hermione? She's avoiding me like I'm a plague!" Harry whined as he sat sulking.

"Give her some time, Harry"

"It's has been around 2 weeks since she spoke with me.... yeah, I don't like this conflict between me and Ron. But, with Willow? It's different. Just because she talked with that Durmstrang guy, I shouted at her. I sound so ridiculous "

"Well, you should control your jealousy then" Harry's ears went red as he scoffed in disbelief. "That's utterly bullshit "

"Then, let her be. Don't interfere yourself if she talks to other guys. She doesn't belong to you, Harry" Hermione stated as Harry listened to her words.

"Focus on Cho, don't forget that, Harry. You like Cho" Hermione reminded him as Harry gave her a look.

"Of course, I know that. Let's cut this topic"

Hermione shook her head as she looked at the oblivious boy.

━。゜✿ฺ✿ฺ゜。━

Willow couldn't stop peeling her nails. She felt extremely anxious. Herself and Hermione were standing outside the tent as they waited for the right time.

The first task was gonna take place in less than few minutes. Willow never felt this scared in her whole life, not even when she was about to get petrified during her second year.

"Go on, talk to him!" Hermione said as she pushed Willow forward. "I'll catch a seat for you as well" with that, Hermione walked away. Willow was about to enter but before could, Harry came out of the tent as his eyes widened in surprise.

"Will?" He asked out as Willow just stood there.

"Be safe, Harry" she said which made Harry's gaze to softened. He nodded his head and gave her a smile. "I'll try, Will" with that, she immediately left that place and saw Hermione waving hand for her. Willow walked and sat beside Hermione , only to see Ron also there.

"It's been weeks since we talked, Will" Ron said softly as Willow smiled and gave him a side hug. "You missed me?" She wiggled her eyebrows in a funny way as Ron chuckled and shook his head.

"As if I would" Willow gave him a fake offended look as she smiled genuinely.

"Let's see how this goes"

The champions entered one by one as they defeated the dragons. Cheers and claps were heard, and finally, it was Harry's turn. Willow squinted her eyes as she saw Harry entering the field with his wand.

She was on the edge of the seat as she watched him fight the dragon. Harry flying here and there, but the dragon didn't leave his trail. And finally, he took the egg, though he got some wounds.

Willow screamed as she clapped her hands for him.

"YEAH!GOOD JOB, HARRY!" She yelled with an excited smile as everyone cheered for him. The people who talked bad about him were also the ones amongst the crowd.

"Look at that!" Bagman was yelling. "Will you look at that! Our youngest champion is quickest to get his egg! Well, this is going to shorten the odds on Mr. Potter!"

Hermione dragged Willow and Ron with her to see Harry in the tent. Willow's heart was racing faster at the thought of seeing him. She kinda felt bad of herself for not helping the past week.

Soon, the trio reached the tent as they saw Harry with band aids.

"Harry, you were brilliant!" Hermione said squeakily. "You were amazing! You really were!"

But Harry was looking at Ron.

"Harry," Ron said, very seriously, "whoever put your name in that goblet - I - I reckon they're trying to do you in!"

"Caught on, have you?" said Harry coldly. "Took you long enough."

Hermione stood nervously between them, looking from one to the other. Ron opened his mouth uncertainly. Harry knew Ron was about to apologize, and suddenly, he found he didn't need to hear it.

"It's okay," he said before Ron could get the words out. "Forget it."

"No," said Ron, "I shouldn't've -"

"Forget it," Harry said.

Ron nervously chuckled as Harry grinned back.

Now, the tension was only between Harry and Willow. He slowly got up from the bed and made his way towards her. Willow fiddled with her fingers as she stared at him nervously.

Before she could say anything, Harry pulled her in a hug using his one hand around her waist as his other hand was currently not in a good condition. Willow was too stunned to speak. Tears welled up in her eyes as she carefully hugged back and started crying.

Seeing this, Hermione teared up as Ron gave her a look.

"I'm sorry, Willow... I didn't mean any of those -"

"I know," she interrupted him as she nodded her head. "I'm sorry as well, I should've been there for you, but"

"I deserved that, didn't I?" Harry asked cheekily as Willow shook her head as she wiped her tears, still in Harry's arms.

"You didn't.. you were going through many things, and I just overreacted for no--"

"Stop, Will. What you did is right. Please stop blaming yourself, " Willow remained silent as she savored this moment.

She truly missed her best friend.

─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───

A/n

So... how was this chapter? This story is not gonna be a slow burn guys. But, I assure you that there's lot more drama in it. So, have some snacks by your side and read it *wink*

Anyways, stay safe and be happy no matter what!

With love,
Tunee<33