Cedric's POV:

Something's off with Emily. And I haven't seen Charlotte all day! Emily's hiding something I can tell, and it's about Charlotte, I'm sure it is. My conversation earlier proves it.
"Hey, Ems?" I'd asked.
"Mm?" she'd murmured. She sounded hollow, empty.
"Have you seen Char?" I remember how her eyes had widened and brimmed with tears, I remember how she grasped the hem of her skirt to steady herself, I remember how she waved her hand and ran out the hall, something was definitely up.
"Hey, Prof- Remus?" I call, when I see Professor Lupin. " Have you seen Emily? Or Charlotte?"
Remus's eyes widen and he basically does the same as Emily had. I reach out and grab his shoulder, "Oh no you don't. Tell me, what's up with her?"
"Charlotte. Merlin... Charlotte's in hospital."
"What!? Why?!" then I notice the guilt-stricken look on his face. "What did they do...?"
"They?!" He repeats. He laughs a hollow laugh. "You think they did something? You're a bright kid, Cedric. It wasn't 'them' and you know it! It was me! I'm a monster! How can I even live with myself if that girl dies?"
"It's not your fault," I soothe. He runs his hands through his greying hair. "They should have thought about it."
"Where are you going?" he asks when he sees me turning to leave.
"Going to the hospital wing."