Chapter 504
Don't Let Him Down
Chapter 504 Don't Let Him Down
"No, I'm the only one here." Antoine said with a smile, "Whether Mr. Grindelwald will come and when he will come are all confidential. Even I don't know. Maybe you should ask Günter Delain... Oh, I almost forgot, you have a good relationship with Delain now, right?"
"Not bad, what's wrong?" Wade asked curiously, always feeling that Antoine was a little weird.
"Need I tell you? Of course I'm jealous." Antoine showed an accusing expression: "We knew each other first, right, Wade? But what are you and Delain like now... close pen pals? Huh?"
"Come on, what kind of elementary school student are you? Just because you're good to me, you're not allowed to be friends with other people?"
Vader said speechlessly. He rolled his eyes and casually changed the subject: "I didn't expect you would be interested in the Quidditch World Cup."
"Who wouldn't want to participate in this kind of event?"
Antoine said, lifting the curtain of the tent and inviting Wade in, while saying, "But we do have another purpose for coming here this time."
Vader asked, "I guess this is also confidential?"
"Not really. You must have heard of it."
Antoine poured a cup of Earl Grey tea for Wade and sat beside him and said:
"The competition held by Hogwarts this time is quite impressive. The British Ministry of Magic is full of confidence, as if you have already secured the championship. Mr. Grindelwald also wants to take this opportunity to understand the strength of magic schools in various countries."
—— Various countries?
Wade raised his eyebrows. Why did it sound like the Triwizard Tournament was no longer an internal event between the three European magic schools?
"Which countries are participating?" Wade asked.
"Ah? You didn't know?" Antoine asked in surprise, "Hogwarts didn't give you any intensive training or something? Did Dumbledore have a better choice?"
Vader: “…”
He looked at the other person, blinked, and said nothing.
But he didn't say anything, which was the most direct answer.
Antoine burst out laughing. "Haha, you didn't know! Is this some kind of... 'saving the surprise until the last minute' kind of evil? I know of several schools where students are doing special training for the entire summer vacation!"
Vader said slowly, "I know there was a Triwizard Tournament in the past. Every five years, Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang would select a student to compete."
"But because the death toll was so high, the Triwizard Tournament was forced to be suspended and has not resumed for centuries."
"From what you said, this activity has been resumed? And the schools that can participate have been expanded?"
Antoine held his chin up and said with a smile, "Your Minister Fudge did want to restore the Triwizard Tournament at the beginning. At the same time, because of the relationship between Britain and the United States, he also specially invited Ilvermorny School in the United States."
Wade thought of the ship that had sailed from England to America, carrying Umbridge and a number of Ministry of Magic officials.
Antoine continued, "Then, Castrobus and Vagado heard about this from somewhere and wanted to get involved to prove their strength." "Especially Vagado... You know they are known as the largest magic school with the most students, with a long history and an excellent reputation, so they have always wanted to challenge Hogwarts. After all, your school is known as the best magic school in the world."
"Ilvermorny received an invitation, and the Japanese Institute of Magic naturally got the news too - they said they wanted to see the wizards of Europe. But from what I know, the students of that school have the toughest summer training."
"At this point, the news can no longer be kept secret. So Kodosdorius, Salem, Mando, and Aketim have also sent people to express their hope to participate."
"It is said that professors from these schools have visited Hogwarts to investigate the environment. Why don't you, the people closest to it, know about it?"
Faced with Antoine's question, Wade was speechless for a moment. He didn't understand why the British wizards could keep secrets on such matters.
It’s just like the entrance ceremony at Hogwarts. Everyone has gone through it, but the children didn’t realize until the last minute that sorting only required wearing a dirty hat.
"Isn't this the Olympics among magic schools?" Wade sighed as he thought of the chaotic situation at that time and said, "Will they all come to Hogwarts by then?"
"Of course." Antoine said excitedly, "Because the Triwizard Tournament happened to be held in Hogwarts, so the main venue of this competition is in Hogwarts. What do you think, Wade? Are you confident?"
Vader: "...It sounds troublesome. Can I not participate?"
"Of course I would say 'yes'. Anyway, the honor of Hogwarts has nothing to do with me." Antoine asked, "But if your school loses, can you tolerate yourself being humiliated by it?"
Vader: “…”
Antoine patted him on the shoulder and said, "Since you use the Olympics as an analogy, you must understand that this is a stage other than war and politics, and everyone wants to take this opportunity to show their strength."
"Let's not talk about how much benefit the winning school and country will get. At least within five years, the champion himself will be the biggest star in the entire wizarding world. Even after decades, wizards in foreign countries will know who you are as long as you say your name!"
Wade tilted his head and said uncomfortably, "Don't talk as if the champion will be me... Even in Hogwarts, there are many outstanding students, not to mention wizards from other countries."
Apart from anything else, even if it was Cedric, Wade didn't think he would lose to him.
Only Harry, even if that kid only mastered a weapon that could eliminate you, Wade was not sure who would win.
The savior favored by fate, when the time comes, both heaven and earth will be on his side, as if both enemies and friends will help him.
"Have faith in yourself, my friend." Antoine said, "Mr. Grindelwald is very optimistic about you. I will also go to Hogwarts during the competition. If you need any help, I will do my best to assist you!"
Vader frowned unconsciously and said, "If I can only win with your help, then what's the point of this victory?"
Antoine laughed out loud: "Silly boy, do you think that others are participating in the competition in an upright manner? Except for Dumbledore who insists on fairness and abides by the rules, other schools will spare no effort to help their students win!"
"Ved." Antoine put away his smile, looked deeply at Ved, and said, "You should know Mr. Grindelwald's expectations of you. He has never been so tolerant to others. So..."
"I'm begging you... Don't let him down, and don't let us down, okay?"
(End of this chapter)