Jean said "Yes, this is directed towards all of you. I have heard rumors of problems facing House Potter and would like to offer my family's assistance in this matter. For me, it is a matter of honor for what Harry has done for my daughters as well my respect for his father. I was part of the contingent of French Aurors who came to assist during the war. I found James to be a kindred soul and would like to help in memory of that friendship."
Lord Davis said "I mean no offense but this is a British matter. In what way could you help?"
"I am the French representative to the ICW. If the matter managed to make its way that far, I would be glad to tie it up in discussion until the issue was resolved. I assume that the whole issue is protection until Harry can assume his titles."
Amos said "That is part of it but there seems to be many irregularities involving Harry's life. We are trying to make sure nobody takes away what should be his in a few years."
"And it wouldn't hurt if House Potter shifted back from the staunch Light side that Dumbledore has propagated these last fifteen years?"
Harry asked "Back?"
Jean smiled "Yes back, the political history of the Potters were more neutral than light even though they were always considered a Light family. I found that Charlus, James, and I shared similar views and I am most definitely considered neutral. My choice of mates has the purists on both sides shunning me where as the neutrals accept me and my family. The Potters may have been light but they were never Dumbledore followers. It still amazes me that James and Lily ever went to him in the first place."
Harry stared at him for a minute before sharing a glance with the three girls he had talked to this morning. "According to some information I received, the subject of Dumbledore was one of the few topics that ever caused my parents to argue and if you can believe it, it was my father who defended him. As I am still a child in the eyes of the law, I'll leave all these decisions to the more experienced minds of our little coalition."
Reginald said "Jean, why don't you and your family sit and relax with us and enjoy the time before the final task?"
"Thank you; it would be a most pleasant way to spend the rest of the afternoon."
As they sat, Fleur asked "What is with the skull on the back of your vests?"
Everyone in the room started laughing at her question until Daphne explained it. Fleur looked up and said "If you could arrange it, I would like one too. That bastard did the same to one of our girls as well. The only reason no one knows about it is because Madame Maxine sent her home."
Megan pulled Harry over to an armchair in the corner and sat him down and then climbed in his lap. With one arm around him and the other running through his hair, she made him relax and go into a meditative trance to mentally prepare for the task ahead. With her eyes closed as well, everyone thought they were taking a nap. They heard a small pop and saw Dobby appear and wave his hands to form a dome over the two young lovers. He then sat down cross legged on the floor as if he was guarding them.
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It was finally time for the task and six people made their way to the entrance of the maze together while their families went and took their seats. Megan and Cho were wrapped tightly around their men while Gabrielle walked beside Fleur holding her hand. Fleur's father had vetoed the idea of her getting her own punisher outfit so she was dressed as her Headmistress directed. Harry and Cedric no longer cared what their school thought but evidently their girlfriends were happy with it.
Harry stood and held Megan tightly. They expressed their love for one another and then sealed it with a passionate kiss. The catcalls were just enough to aggravate Harry and he showed his appreciation with a one fingered salute behind her back.
Cho had gotten better but was far more dramatic than Megan and it showed through the tears rolling down her cheek. After on last kiss, he said "Relax, I'll have Harry with me. We've got a plan so we'll be fine."
Harry said "I still vote for running into the maze, falling down and scraping my knee and sending up red sparks."
Cedric deadpanned "Well it's good we have a plan b then."
Megan held Harry's hand as long as she could and they broke apart as the girls turned to go to the stands, she said "Come back to me."
"Always, I promise."
The cannon blast went off for Cedric to enter and he turned and said "I'll be waiting." He stepped into the maze and vanished from everyone's sight.
As Cedric took a look around for a few minutes until he heard the second blast announcing Victor was in the maze. Cedric stepped back into the shadows just before Viktor passed. The look on Krum's face was more of a hunter than someone wanting to win the tournament. It was obvious that he was going to lie in wait and take out his opponents as quickly as he could. Five minutes later, the cannon fired once again signaling Fleur's entrance into the maze. As Cedric heard her approach, he stepped out from the shadows in time for her to see him. In a quiet voice he said "Watch out for Krum. I think he's going to try and take us out one by one. Harry and I will be right behind you so we'll keep an eye out for you."
"Merci, I don't trust him." With a small smile, she took off into the maze.
It was another five minutes before the cannon sounded once again and Cedric knew Harry was in the maze. He stayed in view and once Harry appeared, they wordlessly set off into the maze. They knew the points didn't mean anything in this task because it was all about getting the cup. It wouldn't have mattered anyway because all they cared about was getting out of this task alive. They did the research with Megan and knew this task was going to be brutal.
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