Private Message to Cedric Diggory

[alt_harry]

I'm sorry about Cho Chang. I mean, for it not working out and all. I heard some people talking about it the other day and that can't be fun. For anyone. Being talked about like that. I guess it sort of comes with the territory, yeah? Being Head Boy and all. And, you know, a champion.

Only

Look, the people I heard, what they were talking about was all that stuff from last term about how you weren't really supposed to have been chosen. And that Cho really wanted

Not like I'd do that. I mean, that just wouldn't be on. But it's like they think we're fighting or competing for the same thing still, and we aren't. At least I don't think we are. And it's ridiculous because the cup picked you. We both know that, and I've tried as best I can to spread rumours and make sure people know why my name came out too without

you know

making some people angry about it. And we also both know who really won. It's not like it helps or changes things though.

I'm sorry for that too, you know.

And today at lunch someone looked over at me and said really loudly, 'here comes the real champion,' and I'm sick of it, and I bet you're sicker, and I don't know how to fix it except for maybe showing people we aren't fighting. Or something. Because it is stupid, and you've got enough to sort out with everything else and anyways I guess I thought I'd just write you so you'd know what people were saying. And, you know, to see what I could do. Maybe.

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[alt_cedric]

Breakups aren't fun. Our breakup had nothing to do with you. There's alot of stuff going on in my life that helped me muck it up. Among many, many other things, it had a bit to do with the Triwizard and therefore you, but not you personally. It's over, it hurts for now. We'll probably both eventually be better for it. Even if Davies is getting to snog her in the aftermath.

In the world we live in, we both know why we can't talk publicly about what went on during the Triwizard. Or correct the hideous rumours. You know what really happened. I know what really happened. Our honour will have to be satisfied with that. There are after effects of the Triwizard for my future that scare me like a bludger I can't see.

In terms of showing people we aren't fighting, I actually have an idea. I've got something I'm working on for the Halloween Feast that I might be able to involve you in. It should be a great deal of fun both in the set up and at the Feast. Let me check with the other people I want to work with but I'm pretty sure it'll work and we can pull you in if you want on the production and without a doubt the presentation part. It'll be a smashing good time if we can get it right.

[alt_harry]

Okay.

I can do that, yeah. Sounds like it might be fun. And maybe it'll make people less stupid.

What do you mean about the Triwizard after effects?

[alt_cedric]

Everybody and I mean everybody knows my face and name. Several witches and wizards I'd never met said things last time I was in New London, both good and bad.

National exposure's great, whether I end up being able to play Quidditch or doing something else. However, I was set up in opposition to you. You're Harry Marvolo, heir to the Protectorate and I opposed you. At some point someone's going to decide that I'm a political liability and whatever I'm trying to do professionally will get crushed. Just like my 'chances' in the Triwizard.

I don't blame you. I know it wasn't your choice. But that's what some other very connected people are going to think. Some ladder climber's going to think 'hey I can impress Harry by hurting Diggory' because they are idiots and don't actually know what you want. But I still end up hurt.

[alt_harry]

Yeah.

Okay.

I guess we're just going to have to make sure that those ladder climbers know that hurting you would hack me off. Because you don't hurt Harry Marvolo's mates if you want to impress him. Right? And this Halloween thing could be a way to start showing it.

I mean. That we get on. You know. Put on a good show.

[alt_cedric]

I'll get back to you later this week if things are looking good. I don't know how you are at fiddling with construction charms and potions but another set of eyes can be good. And there will be plenty opportunities to use the results, if things turn out the way I hope.

Yes I'm being evasive. I'll fill you in soon enough.

[alt_harry]

Fair enough.

I'll try my best.