The Bard at Hogwarts

Hogwarts Great Hall.

At the same time that Ino withdrew his gaze, Moody also shifted his gaze.

The old wizard limped toward the staff table with a cane.

There is a saying that although Moody is using a cane, his walking speed is not any slower than that of a normal person, and he even has a hint of speed.

With everyone watching, Dumbledore reached out and hugged Moody gently.

After a brief conversation, the principal looked at the little wizard in the audience again.

"For some reasons, I have to interrupt the previous topic. Now I will be honored to introduce a gentleman to you."

Dumbledore paused for a moment, but found that Moody had no intention of standing up to say hello, so he continued:

"Due to the heavy workload of our Care of Magical Creatures Professor Rubeus Hagrid, the twelve directors of Hogwarts have unanimously agreed to add a new gamekeeper..."

"That's right! From this year, Mr. Aratos Moody will assume the position of Gamekeeper of Hogwarts."

After Dumbledore's introduction, there was only symbolic applause from the audience.

After all, neither the Muggle-born wizard nor the wizard who knew Moody's experience liked the new gamekeeper very much.

The former is probably judging people by their appearance, and Moody's behavior was not very polite from the moment he entered the door. The latter is entirely due to the rumors about Moody, who is paranoid, crazy, and neurotic, more like a dark wizard than a dark wizard.

As if to confirm this, Moody sat on the staff table, took out his wand and held it firmly in his hand, and then took out several different styles of speculum, placing them in different directions like a wizard's chess game.

This scene not only shocked everyone present, but even Dumbledore shook his head with a wry smile.

"Okay... let's continue the topic we just talked about. The Quidditch House Cup will no longer be held this school year, and will be replaced by another famous event that has been suspended for more than a century."

"Yes! I am very honored to tell you that the Triwizard Tournament, which has been suspended for more than a hundred years, will be held at Hogwarts this year! The Goblet of Fire trophy will be lit! It represents the eternal honor of the three magic schools in Europe! "

Dumbledore's tone when he spoke was not deliberately sensational, but such a plain narrative made all the little wizards excited.

Of course, the little wizards who knew about the Triwizard Tournament were very excited.

As for those who don't understand...well, after all, the atmosphere is here, so just follow along and have fun.

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"Awesome! Eternal glory!"

At the long Gryffindor table, Ron nodded in praise.

"Ron, what is the Triwizard Tournament?" Harry poked Ron's arm in confusion.

"Huh? Well! The Triwizard Tournament is indeed great!" Ron continued to be happy.

"Ron..." Harry was about to repeat his doubts when he was interrupted by another voice beside him.

"Don't ask him! Can't you see the guilty conscience hidden under his serious face?"

Across the long table, Hermione mercilessly exposed the last bit of Ron's dignity.

"You..." Ron was a little angry, but considering that if there was a quarrel, he might be asked what the Triwizard Tournament was.

After thinking for a moment, Ron pretended not to hear and turned his head to the side.

Seeing Ron's guilty look, Hermione snorted softly, and then began to impart knowledge about the Triwizard Tournament and the Goblet of Fire.

"Since the thirteenth century AD..."

Hermione spoke quickly, and Harry and the other Gryffindor wizards around him now roughly understood what the Triwizard Tournament was.

To put it simply, three European schools each select a warrior to represent their school in some competition tests. The winner will not only receive a large amount of money as a reward, but the warrior's name will also be permanently included in the Goblet of Fire.

Money, fame, warriors, and exciting adventures, this series of conditions combined together was a fatal temptation for the half-grown teenagers present.

At this moment, not only Harry, but also the little wizards around him, including Ron, felt a yearning in their hearts.

While Hermione was explaining the Triwizard Tournament seriously.

The long Slytherin table on the other side.

The overall atmosphere seems very harmonious.

Except for the freshmen who entered today, all the wizards in the Snake Courtyard from second to seventh grade turned their eyes in the same direction.

"Ino! This is simply tailor-made for you!" Draco said proudly.

Regardless of his expression or demeanor, it looks like he is determined to win this honor.

In this regard, Ino smiled noncommittally. Compared with the Triwizard Tournament, which was played like a family, he was more curious about Dumbledore's next arrangements.

Therefore, in response to Draco's proposal, Ino also found a reason to respond: "Maybe, but I may have to leave school for a while in October."

"Leaving school?" Draco's voice suddenly became louder, attracting the attention of many Slytherins around him.

"Yes! Leaving school." Ino nodded slightly in affirmation.

"Sir Merlin's letter of acknowledgment to me. There are some things I must attend."

Ino didn't go into too much detail, but Draco had already guessed the reason.

In fact, not only Draco, but also many people around him, including Pansy and Daphne, also guessed it.

The highest honor in the wizarding world, the Order of Merlin Medal, is indeed stronger than the Goblet of Fire to some extent.

"That's a shame! But I still want to celebrate for you!" Draco's tone was somewhat contradictory. At first, he sounded a little listless, but there was also a hint of happiness in it.

"You can participate! If you want! Maybe you can leave your name behind Malfoy." Ino teased softly.

"Forget it!" Draco shrugged indifferently and explained: "I won't do such a thing as putting myself in danger for honor."

Thanks to the passive tutoring of magic history, Draco knew the reason why the Triwizard Tournament was discontinued.

"It's up to you!" Ino also didn't care about Draco's choice.

Without any external interference, this honor always belongs to Hogwarts.

This is not arrogance, but Ino's experience and knowledge in the Transfiguration Club, as well as his assessment of Cedric's strength.

Although he is only in the sixth grade, Cedric has already surpassed the ability of ordinary adult wizards.

Whether it is skilled Transfiguration magic or a smart mind... In terms of comprehensive strength, Cedric is likely to be worthy of the title of Hogwarts Warrior.

While Ino was thinking, Draco looked around boredly.

It seemed that more and more people knew about the Triwizard Tournament, and the atmosphere in the entire auditorium became more and more enthusiastic.

After all, this was different from the previous five-year tournament. After more than a hundred years of suspension, this was the first Goblet of Fire championship.

This honor, probably few people could refuse.