Chapter 563
Dinner Party
Chapter 563 Dinner Party
"I can't believe all the magic schools are here!" Terry said excitedly as he stepped onto the steps. "I mean - it's so cool, isn't it?"
"I would like to know, if Hogwarts goes to other schools to participate in competitions, what means of transportation will they take?"
Michael fancied, "It must be something unusual..."
"Maybe the Hogwarts Express," Padma deadpanned as she walked past them.
“Come on, Padma,” Michael said angrily. “What’s the point of that?”
"People from other schools would probably find it spectacular, too," Wade said, stroking his chin.
"I want something a little more special." Anthony also joined in the conversation: "Steam trains are everywhere."
"How great it would be if it was the chariot of the sun god in mythology!" Michael said fascinatedly, "Or the abyss monster Leviathan... As soon as it appears, it will scare everyone to the ground!"
"Pfft-"
Someone in the crowd chuckled, but it was not a mocking laugh. It seemed as if they were simply amused by his words.
Wade looked in the direction of the voice and saw some Slytherin and Ravenclaw students passing by. Everyone seemed to be chatting with the person next to them, and it was impossible to tell who was laughing.
Michael blushed slightly and said, "Of course...the outcome of the game will definitely depend on strength..."
After passing through the foyer and entering the castle, we could see that students from other schools had already found seats and sat down. The four long tables were also much longer than usual, enough to accommodate everyone.
On either side of the Ravenclaw table sat students from Beauxbatons, the House of Magic, and Salem, Durmstrang and Kodos Dorris were at the Slytherin table, Ilvermorny and Castellobusher were at Gryffindor, and the remaining three schools were at Hufflepuff.
The presidents and professors of several schools were all sitting in the teaching seats. The front row was occupied by the presidents of the eleven schools, and there were two more rows of seats in the back for the other professors.
There were bursts of exclamations from the students, because when students from other schools untied their scarves or cloaks, many people found that there were actually a few celebrities among them, such as Viktor Krum, the Quidditch star from Durmstrang, and a student from Vagadu who turned into a cheetah in public.
Not to mention that at the long table of Ravenclaw, there was a breathtakingly beautiful girl with a waterfall of silver hair shining in the candlelight. Many boys stared at her in amazement, as if they had forgotten everything.
Dumbledore stood in the middle of the teachers' seats, looking at the students with a smile on his face, and the hall gradually became quiet.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, ghosts, and - especially - distinguished guests,"
Dumbledore smiled and said, "It is with great joy that I welcome you to Hogwarts! Now, please enjoy our dinner!"
The principal's speech was brief as usual. As soon as he finished speaking, the plates on the long table were piled with food as usual, many of which were foreign dishes.
Wade picked a few delicious dishes at random, but before he could eat much, he felt a gaze drifting towards him. He looked up and saw Antoine raising his glass and signaling from a distance.
Wade smiled and nodded. When he turned his head, he was surprised to find that Michael was not staring at the silver-haired girl Furong with an obsessive look on his face, but was concentrating on cutting a piece of barbecue.
Two figures passed by in his peripheral vision. Wade looked over and saw Ludo Bagman and Barty Crouch from the Ministry of Magic walking into the castle. They shook hands and talked with the headmasters in turn, and finally sat in two empty seats that had been reserved in advance.
Behind Bagman, Professor Trelawney, who rarely appeared in the hall, stared at his back like a ghost, the resentment in her eyes almost turning into substance.
Bagman calmly cut a piece of steak and smiled and said a few words to the headmaster of Vagado next to him, as if he had completely forgotten that there were victims of his gambling in this school. Vader and others had been waiting outside the castle for nearly two hours and were already starving. Most of them did not have the opportunity to talk, but just filled their stomachs with delicious food.
After eating and drinking, the golden cutlery was refreshed and Dumbledore stood up again. His eyes swept across every upturned face. The hall suddenly became quiet and even the candles seemed to stop flickering.
"Dear friends, tonight, we witness the gathering of eleven great magic schools - for the first time in history, we sit together and participate in a grand event together!"
"At this moment, we are history!"
There was warm applause in the auditorium. Many students trembled with excitement at the thought that this night's scene would appear in the future history of magic, even if their names were not mentioned in it.
After the applause died down, Dumbledore introduced the headmasters of the magic schools, Bagman and Crouch one by one, and then talked about the process of the competition.
The Triwizard Tournament has lasted for seven centuries, and this time the magic school league also continues the past traditions in some aspects -
For example, the Goblet of Fire is used to select the warriors from each school to participate in the competition. There are three events in the competition, which are held at different times throughout the school year. The specific events of each competition will be kept completely confidential before the official start.
Taking into account that students in some schools start school very early and that the standards of "adulthood" vary from country to country, this competition does not restrict the age of contestants, and the number is even far greater than in the past.
A rough wooden goblet was placed on the table, with a blue and white flame dancing inside. This was the Goblet of Fire.
"Three warriors will be born in each school. Students who want to run for the title of warrior should write their names and the name of their school on a piece of parchment and throw it into this goblet."
Dumbledore said, "You have twenty-four hours to sign up. Tomorrow night, Halloween night, the Goblet of Fire will select the three champions who best represent each school!"
"Finally, I would like to remind every student participating in the competition - this competition is not a joke, nor is it an ordinary college cup competition! Even though we have a team of healers from St. Mungo's on standby and the most elite Aurors to escort us, the danger still exists."
"So, before you decide to participate in the competition, you must consider the dangers carefully before taking action! Only when you are sure that you really want to participate in the competition, then cast your name into the Goblet of Fire."
"Well, I think it's time for everyone to go to bed. Good night everyone."
The sound of chairs being pulled out could be heard throughout the hall. Students were heading out the door one after another, and various discussions were heard at the same time.
"Did you hear that? Three people from each school. We all have a chance!"
"I don't think we've learned enough... Deaths often occurred in previous Triwizard Tournaments..."
"I must participate, I will definitely become a warrior!"
In the surging crowd, Wade quietly left the team and came to an empty classroom on the side where few people passed by. After a while, he heard the sound of the door being pushed open.
Antoine walked in with a smile, closed the door behind him, and cast a spell to block out the sound.
"Why are you here?" Wade asked, "And you got into Salem College."
(End of this chapter)