After hearing Draco's thoughts, everyone couldn't sit still.

"I'm sorry, Harry, for calling you out so suddenly." Cedric said apologetically. He had also heard about Draco's situation and could understand Harry's concern.

"It's okay, Cedric." Harry smiled. "I don't see you often. The last time was because of Nott." He was frightened last time. Slytherins bullying classmates? As a prefect, he had never heard of it.

Although there were indeed some naughty students, every house had them, and they were just minor fights, and they would be fine after that. All the Slytherin students knew that he and Draco hated that kind of behavior the most, so how could it be possible?

After listening to Cedric's hesitant and cryptic description, he realized that it was probably a misunderstanding. As for the reason why Theodore was sad, he had some guesses, but it was difficult to tell Cedric too much, after all, it was Theodore's privacy.

"I just wanted to ask, have you seen Nott lately?" Cedric was annoyed. He'd been avoiding me since he'd rejected Theodore's request that day. Was he angry? But that was a very dangerous thing...

Harry recalled that he had seen Theodore in every class, but he usually stayed in a corner by himself and disappeared after class. He told Cedric the situation truthfully.

Cedric felt a little disappointed. "Okay." It seemed like she was really avoiding him...

He smiled at Harry, "Sorry to bother you Harry."

He turned around and was about to leave when he heard Harry say something. Cedric turned around in surprise and saw Harry nodding at him. He didn't question it but just smiled happily.

"Thank you, Harry." Cedric looked at Harry sincerely and thanked him.

"It's nothing, Ced? Can I call you that?" Harry waved at Cedric. Cedric was the most savior-like person he had ever met. He was sincere, kind, helpful, and soft-hearted.

He wasn't that kind of person, but that didn't stop him from admiring them. It was quite fitting, as a figurehead of the wizarding world...

"Of course," Cedric was surprised for a moment, then quickly laughed. "I thought we were friends for a long time."

Harry watched Cedric walk away. Theodore... Cedric...

Cedric never thought deeply about why Harry knew about Theodore's family, because the Malfoy family's sources of information were so wide and the speed at which they were transmitted was beyond his imagination.

Just now, when Harry was talking to him, he mentioned that he knew what happened in Theodore's house. If Cedric didn't mind, he could go to the library to find Theodore and send a message for him, saying that Harry had a way to help him.

Cedric naturally understood that Harry was implicitly telling him Theodore's current location. As for the so-called help... he really couldn't imagine what kind of help it was. However, since Harry said so, he should have some understanding of the situation.

Cedric couldn't help but sigh. He didn't expect Harry to be so enthusiastic and helpful. He was indeed worthy of being the "savior" in everyone's mind!

Will Theodore be happy? Cedric thought to himself, but his steps suddenly stopped. He stood quietly on the corridor, and a trace of hesitation could not help but arise in his heart.

"He seems to not want others to know..." Cedric muttered to himself in a low voice, as if trying to convince himself not to disturb the other person.

Cedric silently walked to a chair by the corridor and slowly sat down, gazing absentmindedly at the nearby Black Lake. The shimmering waters reflected the clouds and surrounding trees, creating a scene of exceptional tranquility and beauty. However, Cedric had no desire to appreciate it all.

Since Halloween, an invisible barrier seemed to have appeared between him and Theodore. They never talked like they used to, and Theodore always avoided him deliberately, which made Cedric feel confused and lost.

He didn't know why he cared so much about this junior.

Perhaps it was because the young boy crying like a little rabbit when they first met had left too deep an impression on him;

Or maybe you accidentally caught a glimpse of his lonely figure from behind, and couldn't help but approach him to chat, hoping to break the layer of loneliness that enveloped him;

Or maybe it was Halloween, when I saw him walking outside alone and felt a little worried, so I chased him and accompanied him to the observatory to look at the stars for a long time, listening to the boy's heart and vulnerability that he couldn't help but reveal under the gaze of the stars...

Every encounter made him more curious and concerned about this junior.

Maybe he really shouldn't have refused Theodore's request to borrow the Time-Turner that day.

But when Theodore opened his mouth, he had already guessed what the other party wanted to do.

He knew that Theodore must want to modify the time converter and go back to the time when his mother was still alive.

As a friend, he was of course willing to help Theodore fulfill this wish, but all this was based on the premise that Theodore would not be harmed.

Not to mention the bad consequences of illegally modifying the time converter, the fact that Theodore wants to go back to that point in time to save his mother alone makes him feel very difficult.

Because he knew that if Theodore wanted to go back in time to save his mother, the only way was... to kill Theodore himself at that time.

In this way, the current Theodore would no longer exist. He couldn't imagine what would happen if such a thing really happened.

Therefore, despite his inner conflict, he rejected Theodore's request and hardened his heart not to look at those eyes full of disappointment.

They ended up parting on bad terms that day, and they never met again.

Cedric sighed deeply. Perhaps Theodore didn't want to see him again.

But, "I still have to tell Theodore," he said to himself. It didn't matter even if Theodore avoided him.

Cedric smiled again. Just as he was about to get up and look for Theodore, he turned around and saw Theodore not far behind him.

"Theodore!" Cedric was surprised. Wasn't Theodore hiding from him anymore?

"What do you want to tell me?" Theodore looked away uncomfortably, his voice cold, his hands unconsciously tightening the book in his arms.

He didn't know why he was here, but when he heard two passing badgers mention that Cedric was sitting on the corridor looking a little lost, his feet involuntarily walked over here.

He originally just wanted to see if Cedric was okay, but he happened to hear Cedric say that he had something to tell him.

"Oh, yes, yes, I definitely didn't leak our conversation that day, really! I swear!" Cedric explained hurriedly, with a hint of nervousness and helplessness in his tone, as if he was eager to prove his innocence.

"I think that's a secret between the two of us...well, okay, actually it's Harry," he scratched his head, his expression becoming a little awkward and embarrassed, obviously realizing that what he had just said sounded a bit strange.

He quickly added: "He told me that he has a way to help you. That's why I came to you, hoping to stop you from doing those dangerous things..." At this point, Cedric suddenly stopped, as if he didn't know how to continue, and seemed a little incoherent.

He scratched his hair irritably, then sighed helplessly, as if he had given up struggling. "I mean, I don't want you to be in any danger." He finally said what he really wanted to say, his eyes showing worry and concern.

"Did he really say that?!" Theodore rushed over to Cedric with a somewhat uncontrollable swift step. He was not surprised that Harry and the others knew about him. After all, he and Draco were Professor Snape's godsons, and anyone with the inside information would know about it.

He vaguely noticed that Harry and the others were unusual. After all, not every wizard could use the Fiery Blaze Curse and control it so perfectly.

Harry and Draco had a secret, and their little group clearly knew something. He was even more certain of it when Dumbledore announced the potion yesterday.

Even though he was full of doubts and denials in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope. What if?

He didn't even wait for Cedric to answer before turning and leaving impatiently, as if he was in a hurry to find Harry.

However, just as he turned around, he suddenly paused.

"I gave up that idea a long time ago. And thank you, Seth." Theodore said softly, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his voice.

After saying this, he did not wait for Cedric's response, but ran away in a hurry.

Cedric froze in place, an indescribable joy welling up in his heart.

Just now... Theodore called him Ced, right? And he also said he gave up the idea, so does that mean he's not angry?

Cedric stood there at a loss, a strong emotion gradually welling up in his heart, an uncontrollable joy.

He endured for a long time, but finally couldn't help but reveal a silly smile.

The haze that had been shrouding his heart for many days dissipated in an instant, like the sunlight shining through the clouds.

He felt extremely relaxed and happy, and his whole body was full of energy.

"Should I change my name to someone else next time we meet? Theo? Xiaoduo?" Cedric muttered to himself as he walked briskly towards the Hufflepuff common room.