"Krum will end it." Ron said convinced he was right.
Five minutes later, he cheered with glee as Krum did exactly what Ron thought he would; he caught the Snitch and put the Bulgarians out of their misery.
A silvery shape swept into the room and Ron realised it was a wolf patronus. It stopped in front of Sirius.
"Minister Oblansk and Minister Derry would like to invite you all to meet the teams in the Ministry box." Remus's voice sounded out from the wolf's mouth.
Everyone except Hermione turned to Sirius hopefully.
Sirius glanced at Harry. "It's risky. We haven't vetted them."
"Please, Padfoot?!" Harry pleaded softly.
Simeon cleared his throat. "Maybe a compromise, Sirius? Bring them onto our territory?"
Sirius raised his wand and a Grim patronus emerged. "Moony, we'll be happy to host the teams and the Ministers in the Potter alliance tent. Due to security reasons Lord Potter is restricted in his movements. I'm sure the Ministers will understand the necessity."
Harry nodded, accepting the compromise although Ron knew it didn't guarantee their meeting the teams at all. "Thank you."
Sirius ruffled his hair. "Come on. Let's get to the tent."
It took a good half an hour to exit the stadium and find the Potter alliance tent. The rest of the alliance – especially Terry Stebbins – was delighted that the teams might stop by. Harry and Neville went off to do the rounds while Hermione and Ron hit the buffet table set up at the back of the tent, with the Slytherins at their heels.
"You don't have to stick with us, you know." Ron complained.
Malfoy shot him a look. "This is the Potter alliance, Weasley. Most of them aren't too fond of the House of Malfoy or of Nott."
Ron cast a look in Zabini's direction.
Zabini shrugged. "We're neutral. They don't mind us." He paused. "My mother has almost finished completing an alliance deal with the House of Black and the House of Potter."
Malfoy and Nott looked at him with surprise.
"I thought she was still angling for marriage?" drawled Malfoy.
Zabini laughed. "Lord Black isn't as stupid as her usual targets. He knows what she is."
Ron frowned in confusion and he darted a look at Hermione who sent him one back that said she'd explain later.
There was a noise by the front of the tent and in the next moment the Minister arrived. Harry caught Ron's eye across the room and waved frantically at him to come over. Ron hurried, not wanting to miss his opportunity to meet the teams although really there was only one player he wanted to shake hands with.
Ten minutes later, he got his wish.
Sirius shook hands with Viktor Krum and congratulated him on catching the Snitch. "This is my son, Lord Harry James Potter. He plays Seeker too."
"Although not as good as you." Harry added, grinning happily at the thin dour looking Bulgarian with his large nose. "That feint you did was incredible." He motioned to his side where Ron and the others were standing. "May I introduce my friends and allies? Draco Malfoy, my cousin; Hermione Granger, a daughter of the House of Black; Neville Longbottom, my godbrother; Ronald Weasley, my best mate, and Theodore Nott and Blaise Zabini, my classmates at Hogwarts although we're in different Houses."
Viktor shook hands with all the boys and kissed Hermione's knuckles which made her blush furiously. He turned back to Ron. "Vou vere mentioned in newspaper?"
"Yes," Ron said, his heart pounding at having the famous Seeker actually talk with him, "Harry gave them my prediction when he was asked what he thought the outcome would be today."
"Vou vere right." Viktor commented dryly.
"Thank you." Ron felt his face heat up at the praise and knew he was probably as red as his hair. "I've followed your career. You're amazing!"
"Vou play?" Viktor asked.
"I play but not for my House team. I'm hoping to try-out as Keeper this coming year." Ron said, attempting to act normal, despite his racing pulse. He pointed at Harry who was indulgently grinning at him like a loon. "He was the youngest Seeker for a century at Hogwarts."
"I play Seeker too." Malfoy added, pushing into the conversation.
Viktor's dark eyes flickered to him before returning to Harry and Ron. "Vou must practice, practice, practice to be the best."
Harry nodded. "That's what our old captain, Oliver Wood, said. He's just signed with a British team."
"Well, I'm sorry to break this up but we should let Viktor move on and let others talk to him." Sirius prompted gently.
"It vas nice to meet vou all." Viktor said and fell into step beside his coach as they moved to the next group.
Ron watched him go and turned back just in time to be introduced to the Irish Seeker. Life just didn't get any better than this, he thought happily.
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