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(a)

For Miss Natalie Pavlova, tonight marks her sixth year at Hogwarts.

In the bathroom of the Hogwarts train, Natalie looks at herself in the mirror -

She first took off her hat and straightened her long crimson hair.

Natalie has always been proud of her silky hair.

And, of course, the almond-shaped green eyes, snow-white skin, and a proud figure......

Five years can make a lot of changes in a person.

For example, let a delicate little girl grow into a slim girl.

Just like Natalie has experienced.

"It's beautiful!" she muttered, looking at herself in the mirror.

This is not pure narcissism.

She is indeed beautiful.

Throughout the four houses of the sixth year at Hogwarts, Natalie is considered to be the best-looking girl.

In the past few years, she has almost rejected the pursuit of more than a dozen boys.

So much so that many people are secretly discussing, is there a problem with this beautiful girl's sexual orientation?

And for Natalie.

Whenever she faced a boy, she couldn't help but compare it to the figure in her mind...... After that, she involuntarily lost any interest in the boy.

It's perfect, the one in her heart......

The man who led her to the wizarding world.

The man who has the highest status at Hogwarts today.

......

The train kept moving north, and the rain was getting heavier and heavier.

The sky was dark, and the windows were covered with moisture, so the lights were lit in broad daylight. Rata la rattle, the small cart serving snacks pushed down the aisle—

Natalie only bought a few licorice wands.

She hadn't been used to eating too much, especially when she was about to attend the opening party at Hogwarts......

Consciously or unconsciously, Natalie has always liked to keep herself in shape through dieting, although as a witch, she doesn't have to.

"Why don't you eat some crucible cakes, Natalie?" asked one of the girls next to her.

"No, I'm not hungry!" Natalie shook her head.

"Whatever you want. The girl also knew her friend's habits, and she changed the subject: "By the way, did you know that Principal Hart is married?"

There was a rumbling thunder in the air, and the licorice wand in Natalie's hand fell to the ground and shattered.

"What's wrong with you?" the girl asked, a little surprised.

"I didn't ...... It's nothing! It's thunder, it's so loud......" Natalie stammered a little.

The girl did not notice her strangeness, and continued to say there:

"The bride was Astoria Greengrass from Hogwarts who had just passed the exam a few months ago, and she seemed to have scored four O's in the final grades...... But she and Headmaster Hart were a match made in heaven, and it is said that they met on the first train to Hogwarts......"

Natalie twisted her head to the side, a bitter expression on her face.

A few months ago, she also passed hers. LS exam, got nine O'...... Even if it was two years later, she would have sworn she would never have only four O's.

And...... I knew that person before I got on the Hogwarts train for the first time.

The front page of the Daily Prophet featured the full process of their wedding, and Mrs. Hart was so beautiful in her wedding dress...... After their wedding, they spent almost half of their summer honeymoon on the Isle of Man, leaving all their Hogwarts jobs behind, and Professor McGonagall is said to be trembling with anger!"

The girl next to her said with a smile, and every word she said was like a needle, poking Natalie's heart.

"Also according to the grapevine...... Mrs. Hart was pregnant a few weeks ago, hee-hee, the headmaster is amazing!"

"That's enough!" Natalie exclaimed, covering her ears.

"What's wrong?" the girl next to her looked at her friend in surprise.

"Hug ...... I'm sorry......" Natalie also seemed to notice that she was a little out of her words: "I...... I want to take a break. ”

"Then I'll not speak. The girl pouted.

The sky was completely dark, and Natalie could clearly see herself facing the window.

Now, it was as if she had seen a downright defeated dog.

......

(b)

The Hogwarts Express finally slowed down and stopped at pitch-black Hogsmeade Station.

The doors opened, and thunder rumbled in the air.

They got off the train, bowed their heads and trotted in the pouring rain.

The rain was falling so hard that it was like buckets of ice-cold water being poured over their heads, and it was cold.

But Natalie's heart is colder.

She followed the flow of people, moving her steps mechanically little by little, and walked past the dark platform.

Outside the station, a hundred horse-drawn carriages were waiting for them.

Natalie and her friends climbed into one of them, and moments later, with a violent jolt, the long motorway headed off along the path to Hogwarts Castle, crackling and splashing along the way.

The carriage passed through the gate and drove down the wide driveway in the direction of Hogwarts, shaking violently due to the strong winds.

Natalie leaned against the window and saw Hogwarts getting closer, and suddenly realized that she was soaking wet.

She can actually pull out her wand and easily resolve this embarrassment, but now she is not in the mood to do so.

Their carriage came to a halt at the foot of the stone steps in front of the two oak gates, and several men hurried out of the carriage and up the steps.

Immediately after, Natalie heard a familiar voice -

"All in line, boys!" Headmaster Jon Hart was standing at the door of the oak gate, "It's such a terrible weather, don't catch a cold!"

As he spoke, he waved his wand and dried the hair and clothes of one of the students in front of him.

It's not just President Hart, but several professors...... Professors McGonagall, Flitwick, and Snape......

"Hurry up, Natalie!" someone behind her nudged her.

Natalie took a few steps forward, and before she knew it, she was in front of Principal Hart.

"Are you alright?" Jon Hart asked with concern, drying out Natalie's wet hair and clothes in the blink of an eye.

Joan...... Principal Hart ......," Natalie muttered.

"It's you!" Jon glanced at her, a smile on his face, "Miss Pavlova, how was the summer vacation?"

"Also...... Not bad......" Natalie replied as she walked into the auditorium, urged by the others behind her.

Maybe it's because my clothes and hair are dry.

Her heart became warm unconsciously.

......

The sorting ceremony is over, it's still the same old thing, and there's nothing to look at.

The food at the banquet was hearty, but Natalie didn't have a good appetite and didn't want to eat too much.

She just wanted the banquet to end as soon as possible so she could hear Principal Hart.

Outside the castle, heavy rain still pounded heavily on the high, blackened windows.

Another thunderclap rang out, and the castle's glass windows thumped.

A bolt of lightning streaked across the gloomy ceiling, illuminating the golden plate, the rest of the food on the plate vanished, and in the blink of an eye it was filled with dessert again.

Natalie only tasted some raisin pudding. But she also knew that the banquet would not last long.

Just as Natalie had expected, the dessert was quickly swept away, and the plate was clean and sparkling again.

At the guest of honor, Headmaster Jon Hart also stood up.

"First of all, I must inform you that Professor Pomona Sprout, the herbalist teacher, has decided to retire from Hogwarts in order to devote her full energy to caring for the precious plants she has grown. ”

In the hall, a sigh suddenly sounded. The students at the Hufflepuff bench, in particular, were particularly uncomfortable.

After all, Professor Sprout has always been popular at Hogwarts.

"In the meantime, allow me to introduce our new professor of herbal medicine, Professor Neville Longbottom!" Principal Hart continued.

A somewhat familiar figure stood up, it was Neville Longbottom, who had graduated from Hogwarts a year earlier.

The applause rang out, and Natalie applauded as well, after all, Mr. Longbottom was also her senior at Gryffindor.

"In addition, there is one important news. Jon Hart said with a smile, "In a few months, an ancient five-year race is about to start again-"

"That's it, Triwizard Tournament!"

"I'm afraid some of you don't know what this tournament is all about, so I hope those in the know will forgive me for explaining a little bit here-"

Natalie froze.

At the guest of honor, Jon Hart's voice rang out again:

"The Triwizard Tournament was founded about seven hundred years ago and is a kind of friendship competition between the three largest schools of magic and magic in Europe. The three schools are: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. Each school selects a champion, and then three warriors compete in three magical projects. The Triwizard Tournament is held every five years, and the three schools take turns hosting it, and everyone agrees that it is a great way for young wizards from different countries to build friendships—"

"Five years ago, the Triwizard Tournament was re-held at Hogwarts, and I think many of the older students still have some impressions of it!"

"Of course, this time the venue is not Hogwarts, but at Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in France! I will lead about ten sixth and seventh year students from Hogwarts to France to participate in this event, and set off on the eve of Halloween. Interested students can register with your dean and be at least 17 years old by October 30th!"

Natalie clenched her fists slightly.

She fits the bill.

Meantime...... She also seems to have spotted an opportunity.

A small opportunity to help her claim the identity of a defeated dog.

This may also be the last chance.

......

(c)

It is now October 29, 1999.

The day before Halloween was also the day when the Hogwarts team went to Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to participate in the Triwizard Tournament.

Miss Natalie Pavlova, clutching a piece of parchment in her hand.

This was given to her yesterday by Professor McGonagall for permission to travel to France.

The sixth and seventh years of Hogwarts decided the last ten places after a rather fierce "competition".

But Natalie stood out without any suspense.

Now, there is still an hour before departure.

Natalie decided to do something!

Something that could have led her to be expelled from Hogwarts......

At the same time, it was something she had to do.

......

Through the endless crowd, Natalie crept to the door of the Potions classroom.

While no one was paying attention, she drew her wand and whispered, "Alohomora!"

There was a slight thud, followed by a creak, and the door to the Potions classroom opened.

Professor Horace Slughorn, while an excellent Potions teacher, has always been careless......

And for classrooms and offices, they have always been negligent in taking precautions.

These are all "tested" by Natalie little by little through the past two months.

And the purpose of Natalie's trip -

It was because she vividly remembered that in the first Potions class of the semester, Professor Slughorn introduced them to a magical potion.

Potions that can help her......

She wanted to steal some of that potion and take it to France.

The little girl searched in front of one crucible after another, and her heart was already in her throat.

Minutes and seconds passed...... Professor Horace Slughorn could open the door at any moment......

Natalie's little hands were also trembling slightly.

Finally, she found the familiar crucible—

A unique mother-of-pearl luster, a unique spiraling steam, and a wonderful taste......

Natalie smelled the grass in the snow...... This is her favorite taste from her childhood!

And also...... The smell she smelled when she first went to Diagon Alley.

She succeeded!

Natalie was very careful and took a couple of glass bottles out of her pocket and filled them all up.

Then she tried to restore everything to its original state as much as she could.

Of course, it didn't matter if she was found later, in another hour she would be able to leave Hogwarts and board the train to France.

By then, Professor Slughorn couldn't find her.

One last glance at the small glass bottle in his hand-

These are "powerful aphrodisiacs"!

It is the most potent and powerful love potion in the wizarding world.

......

An hour later.

Between the mountains of the Pyrenees, the floating city that hangs upside down in the sky, the beautiful and dazzling castle.

This is Beauxbatons School of Magic, one of the three major magic schools in Europe.

On the square, groups of children wearing light blue silk jackets lined up neatly in a phalanx, led by professors.

Of course, the most conspicuous of them is the very large headmistress.

Ms. Olim Maxim, Rector of Beauxbatons School of Magic.

Madame Maxim was dressed very modestly and formally, in shiny black heels. The black forging clothes, the neck and thick fingers also shone with many luxurious opals.

Whether it is the principals, teachers or students of Beauxbatons, they are all waiting for the Triwizard Tournament and the arrival of the other two teams.

Suddenly, a golden light and shadow appeared in the sky.

It's a small light and shadow, but it's extremely shining...... Little by little, it flew in the direction of Beauxbatons, getting closer and closer......

"It's a phoenix!" someone snorted softly.

But with Professor Maxim's cold glare, the voice stopped abruptly.

The phoenix flew to the floating island where Beauxbatons was, and at a distance of about a few hundred yards from Beauxbatons' phalanx, she gracefully spun around.

A golden circle of light appeared in front of everyone.

Immediately after, a loud whistle sounded.

A crimson steam locomotive emerged from within the golden aperture......

The sign on the train reads: Hogwarts Express!

At the same time, there is a huge shield coat of arms at the head of the train, surrounded by a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounded by the capital "H".

In the smoke of steam, the train stopped at the side of the road.

"Let's welcome ......," said Ms. Olim Maxim, her voice loud enough to be heard throughout the Floating Island:

"Headmaster Jon Hart of Hogwarts, and the team from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!"

A young man in a suit stepped down from the train first.

Then, about a dozen male and female students also got off the train, and they soon stood beside Principal Jon Hart.

Judging from their appearance, they are probably around seventeen or eighteen years old.

And Natalie Pavlova is one of them.

(iv)

All the students entered the auditorium, followed by the teachers, who walked to the guest of honor and sat down.

Last on the line are Professor Maxim (Headmaster Beauxbatons), Professor Vance (Headmaster Durmstrang) and Professor Hart (Headmaster of Hogwarts).

As soon as the Beauxbatons students saw their headmaster appear, they quickly stood up. It was only after Madame Maxim had taken her seat in the centre of the guest of honour that they sat down again. Principal Hart and Principal Vance sat on either side of her.

"Welcome to Beauxbatons, Headmaster Hart!" In Beauxbatons' auditorium, the three principals of the school of witchcraft and wizardry chatted cordially together, "And, of course, Headmaster Vance!"

Principal Vance glanced at Principal Hart and made a saluting face.

......

The dinner began, and the table was filled with a variety of French dishes.

Natalie simply ate a few bites of the dish with a somewhat absent-minded look.

The rest of the auditorium was also looking around, each with an anxious look on their faces. Everyone fidgeted and stood up from time to time to see if Ms. Maxim had finished eating. They were all looking forward to it and wanted to know who the warriors representing the three schools were.

The golden plate finally returned to its original spotless state, and the voice in the auditorium suddenly rose a lot.

Madame Olim Maxim stood up, and the auditorium fell silent again. Hart and Vance, on either side of Maxim, looked as expectant as everyone else.

Natalie gently clasped her hands into a cross in front of her chest.

She prayed silently......

In an instant, the lights of the entire castle were extinguished.

The auditorium suddenly fell into a state of half-light and half-darkness.

The Goblet of Fire now glowed brighter, brighter than anything in the entire auditorium, and the blue-white flames that burst into sparks were glaring.

The flames in the goblet suddenly turned red again, and crackling sparks burst out.

Then, a tongue of fire leapt into the air, and from it flew a piece of charred parchment—everyone in the auditorium held their breath.

Madame Maxim grabbed the parchment -

The flames reverted to blue and white.

"Warriors of Hogwarts!" she exclaimed.

"It's Natalie Pavlova!"

At the long table at Hogwarts, there was a sigh. The two girls who were not chosen burst into tears, buried their heads in the crooks of their arms, and wept sadly.

Applause and cheers rang out, and Natalie clenched her hands into fists.

She succeeded!

And she did!

And she didn't do all this for the glory of Hogwarts...... It's for that person!

......

"Well done, Miss Pavlova!" Headmaster Jon Hart waited for her in the cabin.

Now, there are only the two of them in this cabin.

Natalie hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Call me Natalie...... Principal Hart...... That's what you used to call me......"

Her voice became softer and softer, and at last she couldn't even hear herself.

"Okay. Principal Hart smiled and nodded, not noticing that there was something else in the girl's voice:

"Don't care too much about success or failure, the purpose of the Triwizard Tournament itself is just for the friendship between the three academies...... When participating in competitions, you must pay attention to your own safety and do not use spells or magic items that are too dangerous...... Of course, if you have any questions, you can always come to me. ”

Natalie waited for the last word, a happy smile on her lips.

"I will, Headmaster Hart......" she nodded earnestly.

After hesitating for a moment, she whispered again, "I remember the Triwizard Tournament five years ago...... You represented Hogwarts and won the championship, didn't you?"

Jon was stunned, then nodded, "Sort of......"

"Then this time, I will definitely represent Hogwarts and win the final victory!" the little girl clenched her fists again.

"Then I'll congratulate you in advance!" Principal Hart patted her on the shoulder.

"What if...... I mean, what if...... If I win the Goblet of Fire, Headmaster Hart, what reward can you give me?" Natalie smiled and asked suddenly.

"If you do win the final prize, I will definitely grant you any request!" Headmaster Hart said without hesitation, "Of course, provided that you don't violate the laws of the wizarding world. ”

Natalie's heart suddenly tightened.

At that moment, thunderous cheers rang out from outside the house.

Probably the warriors of another academy were also chosen!

(To be continued)