Hogwarts: Where the Pokémon Are

After Xia Lin had a plan, he sent Harry away.

The Hogwarts Cup is expected to start on the third day. In fact, in addition to these four schools, Xia Lin also invited many people to visit. Including high-ranking officials like Fudge and Scrimgeour, and of course, departments like the Department of Magical Games and Sports were among his invitations.

Its director, Ludo Backman, was very enthusiastic about Charlene Gold and began to inquire about him as soon as he arrived at the school.

Although he hasn't figured out what kind of sport Pokémon battle is, it doesn't stop him from wanting to show his face in front of the minister who is now famous.

But he didn't find Xia Lin.

"The professor just went out and said he would be back tomorrow." Neville stood in front of Xia Lin's office, sweating profusely, and said tremblingly.

It's no wonder that he is so nervous. The people standing in front of him now are all big shots.

Minister of Magic, Director of the Auror Office, Director of the Department of International Magical Exchange and Cooperation...

Little Neville, how had he ever seen such a scene before.

"Tomorrow? Okay, tomorrow!" Fudge took off his hat. The weather was so hot that he was sweating profusely. "The game will start tomorrow!"

He came here to inform Xia Lin that the Aurors from the United States had sneaked in. Since they came as the Neon side, he didn't notice it at first.

He couldn't understand why Xia Lin didn't seem to care if he failed the Magic Congress. If the International Federation of Wizards was involved, even the most powerful wizards would have difficulty fighting against it.

Grindelwald had so many followers who failed. As for the mysterious man——

He never left England at all.

Does he really plan to fight against the International Federation of Wizards?

A crazy idea flashed through Fudge's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

You know, Dumbledore is not dead yet. Even if Charlene Gold wants to be the next Dark Lord, he can't get past Dumbledore, right?

He sighed and rubbed his head in distress. In the past few days, he had lost a lot of hair because he was worried about these things.

Those hair growth medicines on the market don’t work at all!

——

The playground of Hogwarts was filled with wizards.

Although the seventh grade wizards have completed the Advanced Wizarding Level Examination, none of them have left school. Come join this event one after another.

On the high platform, Dumbledore and several principals were sitting, waiting for the game to start.

The playground can be said to have changed drastically compared to when it was used for Quidditch matches.

The originally dirt field was now missing a large area, revealing a dark rectangular pit.

There are two platforms on both sides of the pothole.

"Dumbledore, why did you make the arena like this?" Maxim asked in confusion.

"This is because in Pokémon battles, trainers and Pokémon will actually face several different types of environments," Dumbledore explained.

This attracted the attention of other school principals.

"Using the differences in the environment to fight, right? I have indeed seen this kind of operation in Pokémon comics." The leader from the magic station said with a smile in his broken English.

He also heard about the Pokémon comics published in Neon.

In fact, those comics are very popular among the Muggle wizards at the witchcraft house. But no one thought at first that Pokémon was a real thing.

"Yes, but what is different from what is shown in the comics is that in real battles, wizards themselves have to participate." Dumbledore explained, "You can interpret it as another type of wizard A duel competition. Of course, for safety reasons, direct attacks on the trainer are not allowed during the competition."

Duels were once a very popular event, but over the years they are no longer held so frequently due to their dangers.

After Dumbledore explained how to ensure safety, the interest of the others became even stronger. Maxim, who was not that interested at first, watched intently.

The Voldemort hiding in Karkaroff hated the Pokémon whose tail cut a scar on his head. Of course, because of this, he also began to pay attention to Pokémon.

Since the playing field is on the ground and is actually a bit far from the stands, Xia Lin specially added several huge screens when modifying the playing field.

These screens are not electronic products, but alchemical products similar to crystal balls.

At the same time, he also added a traceless stretching spell into the arena. After all, this is a game where the wizard has to leave the field in person, so the arena is not big enough!

"Are you ready?"

In the corner, Xia Lin said to Lee Jordan, who was riding on the back of a toucan, preparing to take off.

"Don't worry, Professor, I'm a professional in explaining!" Li shook his dreadlocks and said proudly.

"I want to remind you, don't use the rhythm of Slytherin and Gryffindor when commentating, otherwise I will have to change the commentator for the next game."

"Um - okay, but I think Professor you can have a little confidence in my professionalism."

"If I hadn't heard your explanation, maybe I would have believed it." Xia Lin patted the tail of the toucan, and the toucan immediately spread its wings and flew towards the sky.

"The voice is loud." Xia Lin cast a spell on Li so that his voice could be heard throughout the arena.

"Ahem——"

The huge sound echoed in the arena and immediately attracted the attention of all spectators. Then, they saw a black guy flying in the air on a giant bird Pokémon.

"Look, that's Lee!" a Gryffindor girl screamed, "He's the commentator?"

Lee Jordan was immediately proud.

"I'm so shy. I didn't expect to be sitting on such an ugly big-billed bird!"

"If it were me, why would I ask the professor to show off the sculpture?"

Fred and George talked to each other at the players' table, and their words were full of disdain for their good friends.

"Gentlemen and ladies! Welcome to watch the first Pokémon Contest Hogwarts Cup!" Li shouted passionately in mid-air.

Outsiders may not know the charm of Pokémon, but the students at Hogwarts love it very much. With Li's words, their enthusiasm was also aroused, and they kept shouting in waves!

Soon, those who came to watch were also infected by the enthusiasm.

"Maybe this can really develop into a second Quidditch game." Ludo sighed, and then looked more serious.

If that day comes, the better he knows about Pokémon, the more benefits he may be able to gain.

"Everyone, the Pokémon Contest and Hogwarts Cup begin now!"

"The contestants who will appear in the first round are——"