(Matt's pov)
23 May 2004, London, Leicester Square.
Leicester Square was transformed with Potter-themed decorations, thousands of fans swarmed to get the glimpse of their favourite character or the character that play character.
Kids wearing glasses with a bolt sign on their forheads, girls with open frilly hairs, people wearing gryffindor and Slytherin robes, shouting and cheering created a euphoric atmosphere.
It was the day of the premier, the third film of Harry Potter series is going to release in cinemas soon, inducing beloved characters.
Sirius Black, Lupin and... Cedric driggory.
Except this Cedric driggory was nervous, l looked at Cara who just shrugged off saying, "You've been to one before why so nervous"
"I was not in the movie back then!" I said which felt on deaf ears.
"You look fabulous darling just don't touch your hair" said Eva, she had spent a meticulous amount of time with aunt Pandora.
She felt sad for not being there at the match, she almost resigned for me, I had to talk her down from that.
"Where's Cara?" I asked she was here an hour ago.
"She'll meet you at the square" said mom, she was not going with me, I'm a big boy, plus she doesn't enjoy loud places.
"What, I thought we would go together"she just ran off.
"She has to do makeup, You're aunty is doing that" said mom.
"What do I do now?", there's still an hour before we.. I drive from here.
"Watch something on tv.. wait no tv, go read a book" said mom.
Whenever I'm around ladies, she sometimes give me eyes, those suspicious eyes. It seems I might have ruined my innocence in my mother's eyes.
Atleast she stopped asking me to get a girlfriend.
I had an hour, so I played piano, it's meditative, to let my fingers free and play music, it makes me remember my old World, it feels more personal.
"Matt it's time" said mom, she was planning to dine out with dad.
The drive felt a little too fast, it didn't take as long to reach here like last time.
Thanking the driver, I was ushered by security, this time they didn't verify any data, they already had instructions, which made the whole process smoother.
"This way please" said the guard leading way to a temporary room.
As I entered, I saw many recognisable faces, the whole starcast was there, Cara was talking to Emma , 'ginny' and other girls, while the boys had formed another group. The seniors sat seperately to them.
"Welcome dear, I was waiting to see you, You look handsome Matt" said Rowling, she wore a shiny ruby colored dress, with heavy makeup, her scent was the only thing which impressed me.
"Thankyou Miss Rowling, you look gorgeous tonight", I said making her smile, there was amusement in her eyes.
"What a gentleman. Thankyou, Are you feeling nervous?" She asked
"A little, I've walked with Cara before so I'll be fine I guess"
"That's good, now go talk to your friends, enjoy the evening" she said, I nod and move towards Cara.
Cara was wearing a dark green dress, with silver linings, it made her appear older, she was nudged by 'ginny' to look back.
She turned.. everyone she was talking to was now looking at me.
I smiled and waved awkwardly, she said something to them and walked towards me.
"Took your time Diva! I thought you would never come" she said with a pointed finger.
"Hey, im on Time"
"The walk has already started"
"My name would be called after main cast, and Dan's here, I don't see myself as late" I said with a smile to which she grumbled.
"Let me introduce you to my friends" she said making me sigh, I already knew this was coming.
"They won't bully me, won't they?" I asked with a smile.
"NO! I already said sorry, Idiot" she didn't turn back but I could tell she was embarrassed.
I laughed and followed her, I could see some glances from the boys, Dan and Tom giving apologetic smile, I nod at them.
"Everyone this is my cousin Matt, that's Bonnie, you know Emma, Genevieve, and Tina" she said pointing at each girl.
"Hi everyone" I said looking at them with slight smile.
'Ginny' or Bonnie, gave me an apologetic smile too, to which I nod at her again.
"Hi, I've seen you on set! You scowled every minute" said Genevieve with a raised eyebrow, she had black hair that came down to her neck, and a small nose, she looked cute.
"I had a bad game that day", I never had a bad game in my life.. in this life atleast.
"Ahh, football. Cara told us about you. Youngest player to ever represent England, that's a great title" said Tina, she was a beautiful African British girl, her silver dress made her look ethereal.
"Thankyou, and it was an U-17 competition and I played just one game".
Both Genevieve and Tina were older, atleast looked older than Cara, Emma though had a little frown I couldn't discern the reason.
"In that game you were named Player of the match" said Emma, making Bonnie and the girls look at her curiously.
"I took her to France to watch the match" said Cara explaining.
"What! You didn't take me" exclaimed Bonnie.
"Emma's parents were in France, and you were busy with your boyfriend" said Cara with a scowl pointing finger at Bonnie who blushed a little.
"You could've asked us" said Tina pointing at Genevieve and her.
"You didn't know him" she looked at me.
"Fair, now we do though" said Genevieve.
"You nervous?" Asked Tina.
I shook my head, "Not at all, I've been there with Cara once, and it's not like they would interview me or anything", Nobody knows Cedric driggory right now, next year though I might have to prepare.
The girls eyes widen, they looked at eachother which made me feel nervous.
"You don't know?"said Emma, Oh boy.
"What?" I asked panicking inside.
"They had announced you, There's a huge fanbase for Cedric, the book readers. You will be getting interviewed by several news outlets today." Explained Emma.
"Why wasn't I told about this?" I asked.
"Didn't cara tell you in the morning?" She asked tilting her head and looking towards Cara.
"Oops I forgot", oh she forgot, understandable, totally reasonable, it makes sense, why wouldn't she?
"Don't worry, they'll ask questions about usual stuff, you'll be just fine. You're smart" said Emma, making everyone again look at her.
"What? He's top of his class, Cara told me" said Emma, she looked a little red, embarrassed.
I thanked her and said bye to everyone I was going to prepare for interviews, and have a talk with the producer Steve on what not to say.
(Pov end)
(Third person pov)
"You know a lot about him" said Bonnie eyeing Emma.
The girls eyes followed Matt till he sat beside the producer of the movies.
"Didn't I say she told me" exclaimed Emma
"And you remembered, what did you have as breakfast two days ago?" Asked Genevieve with a smirk.
Emma thought for a second, "That's two entirely different things"
"Are you trying to set up Emma with your brother?" Said Tina to Cara.
Everyone looked surprised, Bonnie looked suspiciously at Emma and Cara.
"I thought you had a crush on Tom" said Genevieve.
"Stop it! I don't have crush on anybody. And you don't talk nonsense" exclaimed Emma pointing at Bonnie, her straightened hair flew with her head movements.
They all looked at eachother with a smile, it was good for them to see always calm Emma like this.
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"Matthew Delevigne as Cedric Driggory" called the presenter, she was wearing a pink dress with golden embroidery, her blonde hair tied back, with a mic in hand.
As she called Cedric driggory, a part of Audience cheered loudly.
Matt walked out with a practiced smile looking little nervous he shook hands with her.
His eyes were bombarded with constant flashes, as he smiled at the cameras.
"So Matthew you're playing, the future champion of Hogwarts" she said to him
"Whooo" cheered the crowd.
"Honestly I don't know. It feels surreal to be part of this, magic" said Matt looking around.
"A little birdie told me you were not keen on playing this role" she said with a raised eyebrows.
Matt heard a few boos.
"It's because of my cat" said Matt making her and the crowd a little confused.
"What can you explain?" She asked.
"My cat almost ate that birdie, it definitely lied to you." He said nodding to himself, It took her a second before she laughed.
"No, I had instantly said yes to Miss Rowling when she asked me to play Cedric, and I'm grateful for the opportunity", he played the role of a true fanboy perfectly.
"Was there any audition you had to do? How did they find Cedric driggory?" She asked.
"There was a screening test, I and Sir Gabon, were there, trying out few lines, before that I don't know much, all I know was how nervous and Excited I was" said Matt with a little embarassed face.
"It's your first time attending a premier how are you feeling?" She asked. The crowd cheered again making its presence known as cameras turned to them.
"It's my second time actually, I was here at Philosopher's stone with Cara, at the time I stood there, that's when Miss Rowling saw me and casted me as Cedric I guess" Said Matt pointing at the corner of the venue.
"That's brilliant, excited to watch yourself on the big screen?"
"More like nervous, but yes, I just hope people enjoy it as much I enjoyed filming" said Matt with a little smile, his eyes looked at the cameras as he said that.
"Thankyou Matthew, or should I say Cedric, that's champion of Hogwarts ladies and gentlemen" she said with a raised hand.
"Thankyou" said Matt and moved towards the screening, there was a path which was surrounded by fans screaming for autographs and pictures.
Security guards stood near the bounds, and one walked behind him.
He entered the screening room, his heart pounding, he took some deep breaths to calm down.
'That went better than expected, I have to do one of this again next year' he thought with a sigh.
Matt made his way to find his seat for the premier, he moved down and saw some people sitting.
Maggie G, sir Gabon, Rowling, producers and directors sat in the first two rows, all the kids cast were sat after them.
He spotted Tina who gestured him to come closer, he looked around to find Cara, but she was nowhere to be seen, he shrugged and walked towards her.
"So how was it? You're first-time" she asked eyeing him, beside her was Bonnie who was already sitting on a seat.
"Interview? It was my second, good, coud have been better if I had time to prepare" said Matt.
"That's great, where are you sitting? You seem so lost standing up there" she said with a laugh, making Matt smile.
"I don't know, I was looking for Cara" he said again turning his head.
"You could join us, big sisters here won't bully you.. again" said Bonnie with a mischievous grin.
"Matt! Come here!" Said Cara from the front, she was sat beside Rupert, a seat empty beside her, after that was Emma.
"Sorry maybe another time" said Matt leaving the ladies to themselves.
"He's like a lost puppy" said Tina with a laugh.
"Hehe, he's adorable" said Bonnie agreeing with Tina.
"Here, we saved a seat for y" said Cara making him sit between Emma and her.
"Thanks?" Said Matt.
"Heh, you should be" said Smug Cara.
"She totally forgot about me, didn't she?" He asked Emma.
To which she gave a strained smile and nodded making him laugh a little.
"Thanks Emma" he said after a second.
She nodded and looked at the screen, avoiding his eyes.
(Pov end)