AN: Written for The Wand Wood Challenge Prompt: Cedar - Write about a strong friendship.

Cedric braced himself as he felt the portkey begin to land, he had his wand at the ready and had made sure that Harry had the same, he couldn't believe that Madame Bones had sent them off into an unknown situation with a portkey after revoking their sanctuary. He didn't know what to think of the situation, but was glad when the portkey touched down somewhere that he recognised, his house. His parents were there waiting for them and his mother grabbed him into a hug as soon as he landed, squeezing him for all that he was worth. There was nothing that he could do to get out of her grip and sending a pleading look to his father only succeeded in getting him to join in the hug as well. He felt like he was trapped there between two octopi and Harry just stood off to the side watching with a wistful look at the scene. He eventually got out of the hug and tugged Harry to him by the hand. "Mum, dad, I'd like you to meet my boyfriend Harry Potter."

Cedric smiled at Harry, hoping that he would be okay with the introduction, but he just smiled back. His parents looked between them for a moment before his mother gave her congratulations, nudging his father until he did the same. They spent half hour or so just sat in the living room talking before his father spoke up.

"Come on. It's time to go." Amos Diggory then began ushering them towards the door. At Cedric's questioning look he answered, "The Weasley's house. They want to see Potter, you came here first so that we could be assured you were okay, Madame Bones said that she would be unable to get you to take separate portkeys. I believe your godfather will be there Potter."

Harry just nodded at the thought, he would be glad to see everyone again. Cedric looked at the small smile on Harry's face at the thought of his godfather, it would be good for Harry to have someone to look after him for a change, someone of his own. When they reached the Burrow he could tell that Harry was surprised as he was at the noise level, he didn't think that the Weasley adults could make that much noise. All was revealed when they went inside and found the Weasley kids there as well. As soon as they crossed the threshold Harry was buried under a pile of bushy hair that could only belong to Hermione Granger, she was speaking rapidly to him and he was nodding along as if he could follow her high speed conversation. He noticed that the youngest Weasley boy was doing the same, and realised that he probably could follow along with the conversation, he hadn't realised that it was possible, but it must be a regular occurrence from her.

Before he could say anything to anyone Cedric found himself in a hug that rivalled that of his parents' and found that Mrs. Weasley had him in the tightest hug imaginable. "Thank you, for looking after Harry." She said, staring at him with a look of happiness.

Cedric just smiled at her and told her that it was his pleasure before going to help the Weasley boy rescue Harry from Hermione. There wasn't much they were able to do, but at least they managed to get them away from the door so that Cedric's parents could get in and they could shut the door. A voice managed to get Harry to break free of Hermione on his own when he heard his godfather call out to him.

Cedric watched as Harry greeted his godfather pulling him into a tight hug, he heard the two whispering to each other fiercely. "We'll go to Gringotts once this is all dealt with and see about a house. There are some lovely properties up in Hogsmeade, or we can try somewhere else." Sirius told him and Harry just nodded along happily at the idea of getting to live with his godfather. He let him out of the tight hug, before pulling him over to where Cedric stood waiting.

"Siri," Harry began, "I want you to meet Cedric Diggory, my boyfriend."

Cedric gulped as he saw the smirk cross Sirius' face, he had heard yesterday when Harry had been telling him about his godfather that he was a prankster, and he hoped that the man would let him off lightly.

"It's nice to meet you Mr Black, Harry speaks highly of you." Cedric spoke hoping to earn the man's respect straight off the bat.

Cedric listened to the man's threats to protect Harry and what would happen to him if he hurt Harry. He was then joined by all the Weasley's and Hermione in the threats, if Cedric was honest he was more afraid of what Hermione and the youngest Weasley, Ginny, would do to him if he hurt Harry. He was glad for him though, that he had such good friends, their friendship was a strong one, and he hoped that he could become a part of it.

When Mr Weasley came into the room he had a broad grin on his face, "It was just on the wireless, it's over, he's gone. The Aurors dealt with him."

Cedric smiled as he pulled Harry to him, there was another way, Harry hadn't had to kill anyone, and Voldemort would never be able to hurt him ever again.