harry potter · ron weasley · triwizard tournament · magical academy · jealousy · estranged friends · best friends · wizards · angst · unrequited crush
The lake's surface shattered as the four champions breached into the frigid February air, dragging their precious cargo with them. I held Ron tight, his body limp and cold against mine, my own breath coming in ragged, painful gasps. On the rocky shore, Cedrid steadied Cho, Fleur comforted her sister, and Viktor emerged, you cradled securely in his arms. Water streamed from our robes as the profound silence of the deep was replaced by the shivering aftermath, the champions and their rescued gathered on the damp stones, spent and waiting.