Magical Studies at Hogwarts

Chapter 154 Goblet of Fire

French girls seem to have a unique charm, especially when they smile, the corners of their mouths rise unconsciously.

It's amazing, this thing.

Among them, there is a girl who is particularly conspicuous, with long silver and bright hair, which has attracted many people's attention just as soon as she appeared on the stage.

After Dumbledore exchanged pleasantries with Madame Maxime for a while, Durmstrang's representative arrived.

A large ship rose out of the black lake. It was very weird, like the ghost ship in the novel.

Soon, with the anchor lowered, the big ship stopped on the shore.By the light, it could be seen that these were a very different people from Beauxbatons.

They were all wearing a kind of plush cloak, tall and had a wild air.

The one in the lead was a little shorter, and the cloak on his body was also silver-white.

Dumbledore hugged him affectionately, looking very enthusiastic.

"My dear old chap, Dumbledore! How are you?"

"Excellent, thank you, Karkaroff!"

"Oh, Hogwarts, it's great to be here." Karkaroff narrowed his eyes, holding Dumbledore tightly with both hands.

"It seems a bit cold, Viktor! Come here!" Karkaroff waved behind him, "Come here and warm up..."

A man also wearing a plush cloak came over, and everyone recognized him under the light.

Viktor Krum!
The students were overjoyed, especially those who had watched the Quidditch World Cup, and were completely shocked.

"One of the best Seekers in the world! Man, I should have brought my pen!"

Krum had heard these discussions and cheers, but it seemed that he had seen it too many times, and his face was still cool and indifferent.

"Okay, let's go in."

Dumbledore greeted Madame Maxime and Karkaroff to walk into the castle, and the students followed behind.Durmstrang was surrounded by the most people, and Krum was in the middle, like a king patrolling his domain.

In contrast, Beauxbaton's was much more low-key. He followed Madam Maxim into the auditorium and sat down at the Ravenclaw table.

It seems that it has been arranged long ago.

Durmstrang hesitated for a while before taking the Slytherin side.

After all the students entered the auditorium and sat down at the long tables of their respective colleges, the professors sat on the chairs.Dumbledore, Mrs. Maxim, and Karkaroff finally boarded the professor's seat. Comrade Deng gestured left and right again, and the two headmasters sat down.

"Good evening, gentlemen, ladies, ghosts, and honored guests." Dumbledore stood on the stage and looked at the students below with a smile, "Welcome to Hogwarts, I hope and believe, You will have a comfortable and enjoyable time here."

"The hegemony competition will officially start after the banquet. Now, enjoy the delicious food!"

After clapping their hands, a lot of food suddenly appeared on the long table as usual, the difference is that this time there are many new tricks that have never been seen before.

"French bouillabaisse? German sausage? Dried lamb ribs?"

"What is this...foie gras!"

Some dishes whose names have only been heard before appeared in front of them, and the little wizards were very enthusiastic about it, especially on the long table of Slytherin, the little snakes got along well with the representative of Durmstrang Very harmonious.

In contrast, Ravenclaw's long table was much quieter, and even Stewart didn't speak loudly about the news he heard as in the past.

Especially in front of the prettiest, most attractive girl in Beauxbatons.

"Oh my god, she's so beautiful..." Stewart sighed in a low voice as he peeked at the girl again.

"Actually, you can be like Malfoy, you can also sit next to her and introduce Hogwarts to her." Ike said while tasting the foie gras, "Look, Malfoy and Krum get along very well." Seems to go well."

"Ike..." Stuart gave Ike a fierce look and gritted his teeth.Ike sneered, picked up the cup and took a sip.

Indescribably elegant.

But he didn't keep it for long, he already faintly felt the knife-like eyes from the long table next to him, and he returned to his usual eating appearance.

Even more "extensive".

After happily destroying a lamb rib, Ike also raised his cup and smiled at Hermione, and he was relieved after getting the little witch's satisfied eyes.

This time, it was Stuart's turn to sneer.

As the dinner drew to a close, Dumbledore stood up again.

"I think everyone has been waiting for a long time, and this moment has finally come!"

"Before the official start of the Triwizard Tournament, I would like to say a few words..."

"First of all, let me introduce two guests, Mr. Barty Crouch, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Magic, and Mr. Ludo Bagman, Director of the Department of Sports and Sports of the Ministry of Magic."

"In the past few months, Mr. Crouch and Mr. Bagman have been busy with the matter of the Triwizard Tournament. They will form a referee team with me, Professor Karkaroff and Mrs. Maxim , to judge the efforts of the Warriors."

"It seems that everyone can't wait any longer, Filch, please bring up the box."

Under everyone's gaze, Filch walked up holding a gorgeous box inlaid with jewels, holding his head up, as if very honored.

"Thank you, Filch." After Filch put the box on the stage, Dumbledore continued, "You already know that there will be three warriors participating in the competition."

"Mr. Crouch and Mr. Bagman have carefully reviewed the specific competition items. The three warriors represent the three colleges. They will be held at different times this semester to test their abilities in all aspects, such as courage, reasoning ability and the ultimate goal. Crucially, the ability to overcome danger."

"And the selection of warriors that everyone is most concerned about will be selected by a fair selector..."

"That is, the Goblet of Fire..."

Dumbledore pulled out his wand and tapped the box three times. With a "click" sound, a very old-looking wooden cup was exposed.

A blue-white flame was burning above it.

"Every student who wants to run for a warrior must write his name and school on a piece of parchment and throw it into this goblet." Dumbledore said, "You have 24 hours. The Goblet of Fire will remain in the foyer during this period, and it will be accessible to all students who wish to campaign."

"but……"

"You should remember that we have a restriction: only students who are seventeen and over are allowed to run for election."

"So, after the Goblet of Fire is placed in the hall, I will draw an age line around it, and no one under the age of seventeen will be able to cross this line..."

Dumbledore was still emphasizing the restrictions and procedures of the campaign, but no one was listening to the little wizards below, and almost everyone's attention fell on the burning goblet.

So is Ike.

His eyes fell directly on the plain cup of the Goblet of Fire, the rough lines seemed to have changed into another look in his eyes.

It seems that there is a layer of gorgeous color faintly covering it, slowly rising, turning into a blue and white flame burning at the mouth of the bottle.

Such a magical change was something Ike had never seen before.

seem……

It is magic older than ancient magic.

(End of this chapter)