The only ones who are most dissatisfied with this matter are the fifth and fourth grade students who are about to turn seventeen. They really don't want to miss this event. The first and second grade students actually don't care about it and they don't dare to participate. The Goblet of Fire, however, seemed to be joining in the fun at this time, shouting along with the fifth and fourth grade students to vent their emotions.
There were even Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students who had known about this incident for a long time. They watched the excitement and started shouting along without taking it too seriously.
The auditorium was filled with the dissatisfied shouts of students, which suppressed Barty Crouch's voice. Especially under the leadership of Gryffindor and the spiritual leader, the twin brothers Wesley, the king of pranks, the momentum became even higher. turbulent.
For a moment, the students at Hogwarts seemed to be trying to overthrow Dumbledore's tyranny, liberate Hogwarts, and gain freedom.
"Quiet!"
Facing the bustling scene, Barty Crouch not only did not flinch, but instead waved his wand angrily:
The tip of the staff spurted out raging flames and condensed into a huge flaming gryphon in the air, with its eyes roaring and its hair standing on end!
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The flame gryphon flapped its wings angrily and flew towards the students, passing over their heads, letting them experience the feeling of having their scalps burned by flames, but it was very measured and did not really hurt them. .
The garish red-haired Wes came to the Twins for being too extravagant. His hair was burned and he was punished by Barty Crouch.
How could Barty Crouch, the former Director of the Executive Department of the Ministry of Magic and a candidate for the next Minister of Magic, be intimidated by a group of students?
After the fire griffin circled the field, almost all the students were so frightened that they lay down under the table. Only Hu Xiuwu and Zhang Lingyu could cast spells without wands and had the ability to withstand the flames, and could still sit safely in their positions.
After all the students stopped making noise, Barty Crouch canceled the magic power, and the flame gryphon disappeared in the air like fireworks. Then facing the calmed down students, his voice was loud and cold:
"The Goblet of Fire is very dangerous. Many players have died in the competition in the past. That's why the Ministry of Magic does not allow young wizards under the age of seventeen and who are not yet proficient in magic to participate."
"I would rather you not understand the truth for a moment than to see you rush to death recklessly and ignorantly."
The students in the lower grades were all frightened by Barty Crouch. The leader, Wes Lai, was still helping each other to put out the fire in each other's hair, and the students became as quiet as quails.
Barty Crouch nodded with satisfaction and continued what he had just interrupted:
"The Goblet of Fire will be divided into three events, and the judges will score based on your performance in each event. The person with the highest score will win the trophy."
As he spoke, Barty Crouch revealed a double-dragon-wrapped trophy made of crystal and gold by the Ministry of Magic. It was not a magic weapon and was not precious, but it symbolized glory.
"The referees of the Goblet of Fire will be respected wise men. The members of the referee team include Mr. Spencer, the president of the Emerald Society, and Dumbledore, the principal of Hogwarts."
When it comes to Spencer, no one reacts at all, but when it comes to Dumbledore, the students at Hogwarts start shouting and clapping the table in support of their principal. This is what the game calls home field advantage.
After the students' enthusiasm subsided, Barty Crouch continued:
"There is also Heavenly Master Zhang Zhiwei from the Eastern Heavenly Master's Mansion."
The scene was a little cold, with only Hu Xiuwu and Zhang Lingyu cheering. There was no way that at Hogwarts, except for the professor, none of the students had heard of Zhang Zhiwei's name.
"And the principal of Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Mrs. Olim Maxim."
Madame Maxime waved, and the girls from Beauxbatons screamed for their headmaster.
"The principal of Durmstrang Magic School, Mr. Ingor Karkaroff."
"And Barty Crouch from the Ministry of Magic, who I am, will be the final judge."
Sporadic laughter came from the student seats under the podium, and Barty Crouch made a little humor at the end.
It actually made the students' eyes brighten at him, and they felt that he was not as scary as before.
Now Barty Crouch is more terrifying than Professor McGonagall in the students' senses, but he is kinder than Snape. At least Snape can't tell jokes.
After Barty Crouch's introduction, Dumbledore tapped the golden tower with his wand. The gold and gems outside the golden tower melted like high-temperature chocolate, revealing the flame hidden inside that was made by Merlin himself. cup.
Although the Goblet of Fire was separated by almost an auditorium and a little further away, Hu Xiuwu still relied on his advanced eyesight to have a panoramic view of the Goblet of Fire.
The overall shape of the Goblet of Fire looks like a goblet used by a giant, but the workmanship is rough, and even the outer wall of the cup is not polished. It does not match its extraordinary origin and illustrious background. .
After the Goblet of Fire was completely exposed to the outside world, a blue flame rose up inside the Goblet of Fire, like a small blue sun, suspended above the Goblet of Fire.
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The foreign seniors in the West are also very good at playing. The blue flames have a mysterious color. As an expert in playing with fire, Hu Xiuwu seemed to smell a hint of great will in it.
It is vast and sacred, not stained by dust, and seems to have a hint of divinity, like a god casting his sight on the world, looking for the truly righteous in the world.
Hu Xiuwu also tried to explore the deeper secrets of the Goblet of Fire. He saw Dumbledore standing in front of the Goblet of Fire. He waved his hand to draw a blue age circle around the Goblet of Fire, and locked the Goblet of Fire within the circle. Only people over the age of seventeen can cross this circle.
"Those who want to participate in the Goblet of Fire can throw their names into the fire before Thursday night, and the Goblet of Fire will select warriors who meet the requirements."
"But!" Dumbledore raised his voice again, still wanting to remind the students, "Once selected, it cannot be changed. You will fight alone until the end, so please think carefully and don't act like a hero."
"Okay, let's start the dinner!"
Dumbledore shouted, and water and food began to appear on the long table.
First there was the freshmen branch, then there was the Eastern and Western School Arts Competition, and then I heard about the Goblet of Fire Tournament. I was excited for a long time, and I was already hungry.
The children began to feast one after another. As the house of Hufflepuff who is the most food-savvy, there were not only food provided by the school kitchen on the table, but also special foods contributed by various students.
The specialty candies produced by the candy store are honey candies, apple pie, and I can tell you that the roast turkey is the best here.
It really opened the eyes of Hu Xiuwu and Zhang Lingyu.
Hu Xiuwu also took out the food he had stored in Luo Fengtian for emergencies.
As a gourmet, even dry food is some rare delicacies, such as ham from Jinhua, roast duck from Sijicheng, dried meat from the grassland, and various dried fruits, all of which have a long shelf life but are delicious. food.
He even took out a charcoal grill from Luo Fengtian, heated up the bags from the northwest for others on the spot, and wrapped them in thick meat sauce. It was well received and even the Hufflepuff students were curious. He asked Hu Xiuwu about the situation in the East.
Mainly the oriental eating utensils, cooking methods, and special foods.
Even though Zhang Lingyu couldn't understand English, he felt very comfortable in such a simple and warm atmosphere.
After drinking and eating, the students left one after another and returned to the lounges of various colleges to rest. The Durmstrang students returned to the school boat, and the Beauxbatons girls also got back on their carriages.
After declining Hufflepuff's invitation, Hu Xiuwu and Zhang Lingyu followed Tianshi and Bi Youlong back to the guest room prepared for them at Hogwarts.
