Chapter 73 Caesar's Competition
After the students were full, the plate was cleaned with magic and disappeared.
Dumbledore and the two principals appeared again, and there were two more people. Everyone was nervously looking at the greatest white wizard of the century. An exciting and tense atmosphere spread in the auditorium and was finally coming.
Dumbledore smiled and said, "Time is here, what everyone has been waiting for for a long time. The Warriors election in the Triumph Championship is about to begin. First of all, I need to explain some rules to you."
Everyone pricked up their ears, afraid of missing out on important news, and even Xu Fang looked at Dumbledore seriously.
"Next, I will explain the process of this year's event, of course, we first need to welcome two of our important guests, maybe someone who doesn't know them yet, is the Director of the International Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Magic, Mr. Bati Crouch."
The sparse applause in the auditorium may be because the name of the department is unfair, or maybe everyone's minds are waiting to quickly get to the point.
However, Xu Fang took a serious look at Bati Crouch, and now he has been controlled by the Soul-Snatching Curse. If you observe carefully, you can still see that his eyes and expression are a bit unnatural, but now everyone is paying attention to others and is ignored.
Dumbledore pointed to another guest and said, "This is the Director of the Sports Division of the Ministry of Magic, Mr. Ludobagmann."
Wow!
The applause was louder than just now, because Ludobagman was smiling happily at everyone and waving to everyone. Smiling always brings people closer.
"In the past few months, Mr. Crouch and Mr. Bagman have worked hard to make important things for the Triumph Championship. Now, they will form a referee team with me, Mrs. Maxim and Professor Kakarov, and we will judge the efforts of the Warriors together."
The students have begun to get excited. They heard the keyword "warrior", and how can they become "warriors" next.
Dumbledore said, "Please bring the box up, Mr. Felch."
It was only then that everyone noticed that Felch had been standing in a corner of the auditorium until Dumbledore spoke and immediately walked towards Dumbledore, holding a wooden box with gems inlaid in his hand.
The box was big and looked a little old. The students stared at the big wooden box, just like they wanted to see through the box. The students were talking and guessing what was in the box.
After Filch carefully placed the box on the table, Dumbledore continued: "This year, after the strict inspection of Mr. Bagman and Mr. Crouch, they made necessary arrangements for each event. This competition, a total of three events, will be conducted at different times throughout the school year. These events will comprehensively test the Warriors' talents, not only test their magical talents, but also their reasoning ability and courage, as well as their ability to overcome crises. This must be accompanied by danger, so be careful..."
The auditorium had completely quieted down, and everyone was listening attentively as Dumbledore explained the rules, and the students who came to the school also held their breath, afraid of missing any details.
"...You already know that there will be three Warriors participating in the competition this time. Each of them will represent a participating school. We will give them a score based on the completion of each competition. After all three events are over, the Warriors with the highest total score will win the championship in the Triple Championship. Now, the person responsible for selecting the participating Warriors is a fair selector, which is the Goblet of Fire."
Dumbledore said, knocking three times on the wooden box in front of the table with his magic wand. The lid of the box squeaked open. Dumbledore took out a big goblet from the box, and the cup was beating with blue and white flames.
Dumbledore covered the box and placed the wooden goblet on the box so that everyone in the auditorium could clearly see the cup.
"Those students who want to run for the Warriors need to write their names and school names together on a piece of parchment and throw them into this Goblet of Fire. Students who hope to become Warriors can sign up within 24 hours. Tomorrow on Halloween night, the Goblet of Fire will select three Warriors who best represent the three academy.
Tonight, the Goblet of Fire will be placed in the foyer, and all students who want to participate in the election will be able to access it. In addition, the age requirement for registration is over 17 years old. In order to avoid the students' inability to withstand the temptation, I will draw an age line around the goblet. Students under the age of seventeen cannot cross this dividing line."
Dumbledore had already taken action when he spoke, and indeed used his wand to draw a line a few meters away from the pile of flames.
"Finally, I must remind everyone who wants to participate in the Triple Championship. This game is not a joke. Don't make a decision easily. Once the name of the Goblet of Fire is selected, he must complete the competition. Because the name of the Goblet of Fire will form a special contract that must be followed. The name of the chosen one cannot be changed again. Therefore, please think twice before you can act. Only those who are determined to participate in the competition can put their names into the Goblet of Fire. Now everyone should have a rest. Good night."
As the dinner ended, the students began to leave the auditorium and walked towards their dormitory through the doors on both sides of the hall.
However, some restless people have made up their minds and acted tonight, such as the Weasley twins. When they heard the age division, their eyes were shining. They had prepared age enhancer, which only took a few drops. No one could change their mind when they put their names into the cup. The two could no longer help but slapped each other to celebrate.
The next day was Saturday, but no one rested or even got up earlier than usual. When Xu Fang came to the foyer, more than twenty people gathered there, sat near the Goblet of Fire, and carefully looked at the Goblet of Fire.
These people are all people who are not old enough to study how to cross the age line and vote their names into them.
Xu Fang also wanted to see if these people had a good idea. Even if they failed, they would be rewarded if they could bring inspiration.
Unfortunately, those people discussed and discussed it, but they had no choice but to even make Xu Fang's eyes lit up. During the incident, Demstrong's students came to throw their names into it, and they returned to their original silence.
Xu Fang looked bored and was about to leave. A slightly rapid footsteps came from behind. Looking back, his son Caesar was walking over with his girlfriend Luna.
"Dad, you're here too. Has anyone cast their name in?"
Xu Fang said calmly, "Demstrong's students have just arrived. They have all voted. Boothbaton's people have not seen them yet, so they should also sign up. Our Hogwarts students may not have thought about it. If they lose the game at home, it would be embarrassing."
Caesar looked around and asked in a low voice: "Dad, how are you doing about gambling?"
"Don't worry, it's already arranged. Although some people are very dissatisfied, I was pushed back by my words, 'You can ignore your life and hold such competitions. Why can't I make money with the competition?'"
"Hehe, I'm worthy of being my dad, so domineering!"
"By the way, do you want to participate in the competition? I know you hate this kind of competition, but you can change your mind and make him more and more upset, so that they will never have the intention to hold such competitions again, such as throwing the trophy into the cesspool after winning the competition."
Luna couldn't help rolling her eyes, "Professor Blake, don't talk nonsense, okay? If Caesar did this, he would probably be killed by the entire Ministry of Magic just for the thorn in his eyes. I don't know how to cause trouble for him in the future."
"Tsk, it's not certain who is causing trouble for anyone? If you dare to come and beat him back, who have we ever been afraid of?"
Caesar thought carefully about Xu Fang's suggestions, and it seemed very good, but then he became embarrassed, "But I am not old enough to cross the age line! Dad, do you have any good solutions?"
"The method is very simple. Use your locket, which also has a magical function to block it. Some powerful magicians will have a sense of when others mention their names. I am afraid that you will be perceived by Voldemort, so this function is added to the locket, which can also block the age line."
Chapter completed!