Harry Potter and the Silvertongue's Aid, Chapter 11
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Summary Wrote:Harry's name has come out of the Goblet of Fire - and Lyra is already ready to pounce, sensing the moment the Goblet bound his magic through the protective ward in their linked wristwatches. She storms Hogwarts with Nymphadora and Amelia by her side in a cold fury, leading to the culprit responsible for putting Harry's name in the Goblet getting caught...but he's not working alone, and all they're left with is the knowledge that Voldemort (allegedly) wanted Harry in the Tournament for...some reason. Lyra is pretty sure it isn't to kill him, but that conclusion only creates more questions with no answers.
Lyra then lays down the law in the Gryffindor common room after witnessing a friendship-shattering row between Ron and Harry, and rallies Harry's friends to his side to support him - helping Harry realize he doesn't have to do this alone, and has a larger support network than any of them were even aware of at first.
In the privacy of her and Nym's bedroom later she confesses her fears and seeks comfort from her girlfriend, reflecting a bit on how their relationship has been progressing thus far and deciding to fast-track her studies even harder, taking the OWLs in November shortly before the First Task...
"This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic, have fallen with a dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi. Trust in The Force. Do not return to the Temple... that time has past. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust. Our faith. Our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you, always."