'Here.' Cedric handed over the book she'd missed and hitched his schoolbag higher up on his shoulder. He sighed, wondering when things got so complicated. Drawing his wand, he held it loosely in his hand, hating the fact he had to carry it in school. But Cho was right, with everything that was going on, it was better to be safe than sorry. He had already died once, he didn't fancy doing it again.
'There, now I'm ready for anything.' He smiled at her offer, but shook his head. 'I'll be fine. I don't want to be a problem.'