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0580 Worries

Harry, Ron and Hermione didn't linger for too long at Hagrid's hut. Not long after Professor Watson left, they also departed.

The main reason was Hermione. She wanted to make a trip to the hospital wing while there was still time, to ask Madam Pomfrey how someone hit with a Conjunctivitis C...

0579 Apologies

When Bryan stepped into the dimly lit interior of Hagrid's cozy hut, he immediately sensed that the atmosphere in the room was not as pleasant as he had imagined.

The first thing that caught his eye was Hermione, who had made quite a name for herself earlier during the day by getting the hi...

0578 Plans

"These are just some initial suggestions to consider, Amelia--" Bryan said as he turned and began striding towards Hagrid's hut, where he knew Sirius was currently recuperating.

Although there thankfully hadn't been any major incidents earlier when Sirius was into the dragon shell, but he h...

0577 Talks

The long-awaited first task of the Triwizard Tournament had finally come to a thrilling conclusion. By any measure, this tournament could already be considered a classic, filled with many memorable moments that would likely leave their mark on the history of magic for years to come.

But for...

0576 Met

"Our youngest champion has retrieved the dragon egg at the least cost!"

The applause at the scene was thunderous, like a thousand storms crashing together, and many people leapt to their feet to give Hermione a standing ovation, their faces shining with awe and admiration.

Ludo Bagman...

0575 Dread

"What?!" Sirius exclaimed incredulously, his jaw dropping in disbelief at Bryan's sudden words. "Aren't we supposed to be helping Hermione succeed in the tournament? I thought the whole point was to ensure she passed each challenge!"

"I never said that, Sirius, we need to stage a convincing...

0574 Tricks n Wits

The girl appearing on the enormous magical screen still had a pale complexion and lips, but her brown eyes sparkled with a determined light. The audience watching could sense that this youngest Triwizard champion must have gone through an intense complex mental struggle in the brief span of time ...

0573 Her Turn

Charlie's wand tip was connected to a chain as he single-handedly led the Chinese Fireball dragon into the newly restored arena at a leisurely pace. He struggled to climb the steep, rocky slope leading up to the dragon's nest.

Suddenly, due to an inadvertent misstep, Charlie's boot slipped ...

0572 Disputes

The timing of this moment was extremely precise, down to the very fraction of a second. The blazing torrent of dragon fire was a half meter away from engulfing Krum. The intense heat had already caused red blisters to erupt on the side of his face closest to the flames.

Meanwhile, the tip o...

0571 A Dragon's Rampage (LARGE-CHAPTER)

Bryan concluded his explanation and faced with this speculation; a heavy silence fell over the group. Aside from Dumbledore who remained calm, the others - Charlie, Sirius, and Hagrid - all showed obvious signs of shock.

They had not anticipated, even in their wildest imaginings, that the c...

0570 The Truth

"Impossible!" Harry's thoughts froze for a few seconds before he finally regained his senses.

Shock, disbelief and a growing sense of dread coursed through him as the seriousness of the situation sunk in. He took a deep breath, steeling himself, and resolutely said, "Professors Watson and C...

0569 Problems (LARGE-CHAPTER)

In the arena, Fleur finally arrived at the edge of the dragon's nest covered in hay. She raised her head, looking at the Welsh Green dragon that intended to make its home on the cliff wall. Every inch of her face was filled with astonishment.

Suddenly, an amused chuckle rang out from somewh...

0568 Next

Ludo Bagman's voice rang out across the arena, filled with genuine admiration.

"Cedric Diggory displayed truly commendable courage and quick-thinking in the face of such a fearsome adversary. It's clear to all who witnessed his performance that Mr. Diggory had formulated a brilliant plan fo...

0567 Courage

"Oh my!" Professor McGonagall trembled with excitement. "Cross-species transfiguration, a highly advanced and extraordinarily perfect form of transfiguration magic. If this were performed in my classroom, I would not hesitate for a moment to award Cedric a well-deserved 20 points for his skill an...

0566 Cedric's Chance

As Charlie and his mates cautiously led the Swedish Short-Snout dragon onto the arena, the creature's immense size became strikingly apparent. Standing several stories high, its magnificent silver-blue scales each one as large as a dinner plate glinted in the sunlight. The dragon's powerful legs,...

0565 Surprises

After Hermione, it was Fleur's turn. With a trembling hand, she reached into the depths of the bag, feeling the miniature dragon figurines squirming in her fingers. Her heart pounded in her chest as she grasped one and carefully withdrew it. As she opened her palm, she saw the small green dragon ...

0564 Choices (Big Chapter)

The stadium for the Triwizard Tournament, while impressive in its own right, paled in comparison to the grandeur and magnificence of the Quidditch World Cup finals held earlier that summer.

After all, the latter was organized and funded by the Ministry of Magic and had used nearly all the r...

0563 Arrivals

Lucius gazed out the window of the Hogwarts Express compartment in a pensive frown as the train chugged through the lush Scottish countryside.

Truthfully, Lucius had little desire to return to Hogwarts controlled by that the pretentious, twinkle-eyed old fool he despised most in the wizardi...

0562 Wait

At the darkest hour before dawn, the sky outside held an inky blackness blurry from the moments just before falling asleep.

The clock struck six on this chilly winter morning, and though many would struggle to leave their warm, cozy beds at such an early time, Harry found it less painful th...

0561 Final Preparations

A thin, wispy fog shrouded the area like a filmy veil as the first morning light glimmered faintly on the horizon.

High above in the dim, grey pre-dawn sky, a yellowish-brown owl returning late from its nightly hunt glided silently on the cool wind currents. It circled past the tallest astr...

0560 Problems

Moody's expressionless, scarred face startled both Hermione and Cedric as they suddenly realized with a jolt of panic that they had been chatting right outside the open door of Professor Moody's office.

To make matters worse, as all the young witches and wizards at Hogwarts were well aware,...

0559 Anxiety

"The first train to Hogwarts is scheduled to arrive at precisely 8:10 am next Wednesday morning. I need each and every one of you to gather at the school gate no later than 6:30 am sharp. From there, you will make your way to Hogsmeade Station, ensuring that you arrive before 7:30 am. Time is of ...

0558 Extra Task

In the end, despite their best efforts and hours of discussion, neither Harry nor Hermione could figure out why Krum had revealed the first task of the Triwizard Tournament to Hermione. This was no ordinary piece of information - it was a crucial advantage that whoever possessed would surely gain...

0557 Relief

"Auxiliary spells cannot be used to directly attack, but they can create obstacles for opponents and help oneself get out of trouble during a duel, producing unexpected effects. For example, if you are facing a vicious and fierce dragon, you certainly can't defeat it.

But you c...