Chapter 309, Suppressed Awards
The next day, the Triwizard Tournament awards ceremony. Pen Γ fun Γ Pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ Info, however, is not matched by the spirit of the crowd in this traditional and great event.
The teachers, the students, and even the ghosts of Hogwarts all had two words on everyone's faceβexhaustion. Obviously, everyone didn't sleep well last night.
The awards ceremony was held in the restaurant, which was even more ornate than the Christmas ball. But it didn't work, because magic can do it easily. But the atmosphere at the scene was unusually quiet, even depressing.
The beautiful trophy was placed at the front, and it was less seductive than the shock and charm of the first meeting. Dumbledore stepped up to the podium, and the presenter was originally Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic. But he had left Hogwarts last night, and with him many other officials from the Ministry of Magic.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Triwizard Tournament has come to an end today, and the five players have put together a perfect display of magic and courage. But there can only be one champion, and now I declare that the winner of the Triwizard Tournament is ......"
Dumbledore's voice was less passionate than it had been, and more like talking about something indifferent. However, it also aroused a little curiosity, because they wanted to know who the final champion was.
In fact, the decision was made this morning, just a few minutes before the awards ceremony began. Originally, Bruce, Harry, and Cedric were told to come together, but Bruce refused on the grounds that he had not won the trophy at all.
When Harry and Cedric came before the judges, they almost simultaneously stated that they did not want to be champions. After that battle, they don't care about winning the Triwizards.
But there is a beginning and there is an end, the reopening of the Triwizard after a hundred years has attracted the attention of the entire wizarding world, if the final champion is not a big joke, although after yesterday's incident is almost a joke, but the process is still necessary.
"The winner of the Tournament is...... Harry Potter, the champion of Hogwarts! β
In the end, at Cedric's insistence, Dumbledore and four other referees decided that Harry won the championship. Cedric knew very well that without the cemetery, the accident would be the third person to be eliminated in the maze, and in the cemetery, Harry sacrificed his life to save himself. So Cedric would not accept the winner of the Final Three anyway.
Harry also knew that without the help of Bruce, Neville, and "Moody", he might not have been able to get through the first game. In his opinion, Bruce is the warrior who deserves the championship the most, whether it is in the arena or in the cemetery against Voldemort, but that guy ......
"Bang Bang!"
Everyone began to applaud in celebration of Harry's victory, but the applause was not very enthusiastic, more perfunctory. Harry, who walked to the podium, was not angry, he knew what the reason was, and to be honest, it was already very embarrassing for these people not to boo.
Harry took the trophy and gestured back to his seat without even giving a "testimonial", and the trophy was taken away by Professor McGonagall. Winning the championship for the Warriors does not mean that they can keep the trophy individually, much like the Muggle World Cup. When the Warriors win the championship, the trophy will remain in their school, and the trophy will be "contributed" again in the next Triwizard tournament.
Dumbledore returned to the podium, looked at the students below and pondered for a moment before speaking, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have some things to say after the ceremony. β
Everyone immediately cheered up, hoping that Dumbledore would say "Voldemort is not resurrected", even if it was perfunctory enough to comfort people.
"The reopening of the Final Three after a hundred years has been a rough one, and we have been through so much together this year. I know you have a lot of questions, and you want me to give you an answer, just a few hours ago the Ministry of Magic sent a message forbidding me to tell you the truth. But ......"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's hearts were tugging, and everyone held their breath and stared intently at Dumbledore waiting for his "answer".
"I think you have a right to know the truth. What I want to tell you is...... Yes! It's something we don't want, Voldemort...... It's back! β
Everyone's expressions froze, many of them already knew the truth in their hearts, but when this sentence came out, they still found it difficult to accept it.
Dumbledore's expression was unusually serious, and everyone's fear of Voldemort was far greater than he had imagined. He would rather have a discussion in amazement than the deathly silence of the scene in front of him.
"This is really bad news. No amount of assurance I give you out of thin air can make up for the fear in your heart. But what I want to tell you is that no matter what happens in the future, I want you to be kind and righteous. β
This was the second time, the second time Dumbledore felt that what he had said was so pale. He was probably the only one in the wizarding world who was not afraid of Voldemort in terms of strength or otherwise, but looking at the group of students in front of him, Dumbledore really felt a mountain of pressure.
Not only to protect the safety of the students, but most importantly, he does not want the events of more than ten years ago to happen again. Overnight, his classmates, who were sitting at the same table, became mortal enemies, and too many people fell, all of whom were his students, and it was too cruel for Dumbledore to kill his own children.
But he can't do anything now, so he can only let the events develop.
The Triwizard Awards Ceremony ended in silence, the day after the ceremony, when Bruce's fourth term at Hogwarts ended. Unlike previous award ceremonies, this year's graduation ceremony was also a farewell ceremony, and Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students were leaving.
Although the students from the three schools come from different places, a year together has allowed many to form deep friendships. Although parting was reluctant, it was also a good thing for Hogwarts, and the friendship between everyone dispelled the depression caused by Voldemort's resurrection.
In the morning, the Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students arrived outside the castle gates, and everyone said goodbye to their friends. Krum finds the address Hermione has given her, hoping to become pen pals with Hermione. Hermione was very happy, and although Bruce was sour in his heart, he didn't object.
As Hermione and Krum said goodbye, Bruce couldn't help but look around for something, and a smile appeared on his face when he saw a bright figure walking by.
"Bruce!" Fleur came to take Bruce and smiled, "I'm leaving!" β
Bruce nodded and said, "Take care!" β
Fleur glanced very secretly at Hermione, who was peeking in this direction, and said, "Don't forget the promise you promised me!" β
Bruce laughed, "How, see you in the summer vacation." β
Fleur smiled, "See you on summer vacation!" That's right...... Bruce, it's great that you're back safely. β
"Thank you for your concern, I'll treat you to a big dinner then!" Bruce said.
"It's decided, then...... I'm leaving! β
Fleur Bruce, who looked at the leaving, waved his hand, and at this time, a voice containing vinegar sounded in his ears: "I'm still waving when I'm gone, I'm reluctant to go to France with her!" β
Hermione looked at him with a dissatisfied expression, and Bruce suppressed the "excitement" of being "caught", and said calmly: "It's just a normal goodbye between friends." β
"Friends?" Hermione was even more dissatisfied, asking, "When did you become friends with her?" β
Bruce explained with a wry smile: "I saved her three times, and I can barely be considered a friend, right?" β
"Then you really share the weal and woe!" Hermione said with a look of grievance.
Bruce immediately hugged her and said with a smile: "We are the ones who share the weal and woe, and we are just meeting her!" By the way, what did you just say to Krum? β
Hermione said righteously, "I guess unlike some people, I'm pretty upright. Krum wanted to be pen pals with me. β
"Pen pal?!" Bruce said with some surprise, "I'm fine, but I have to check the letter he wrote to you." β
"Humph! Why? Hermione grinned and said, "I won't show it to you." β
The students of Durmstrang, who had been sent off by the Hogwarts students, boarded their ship, and the beauties of Beauxbatons boarded their elaborate carriages. Hagrid waved his hand with tears in his eyes, and he and Madame Maxim had been hugging each other.
After the students from both schools left, the Hogwarts semester was coming to an end, and the students went back to pack their things and prepare for home.
After saying goodbye to the students in the Gryffindor common room, Harry took his luggage and looked at Bruce, who was still packing, and urged, "Hurry up, okay?" Ron is gone, this guy is really not interesting. β
Bruce laughed, "I heard that Mr. Brown will be passing by Hogwarts today. β
"Oh!" Harry suddenly realized, "No wonder, it turns out that this kid is in a hurry to see his father-in-law!" Hehe. β
At this time, Hermione walked up and looked at the two chatting people, and said dissatisfiedly: "What are you talking about, if you don't leave, you won't be able to catch the car." β
Bruce picked up the box and said, "Okay, okay, let's go." β
But just as they were leaving, a man suddenly appeared and had to ask them to stay a little longer.
Dumbledore walked over and looked at the three of them, and said with a smile, "Are you cleaned up?" β
"Hello Professor! We're getting ready to leave. Hermione said.
"Huh!" Dumbledore laughed, "Harry, Hermione, can you let me talk to Bruce alone for a while?" Just for a while, it won't delay you for long. β
Hermione said, "Of course. Bruce, Harry and I are waiting for you at the gate. β
Hermione and Harry left, and Dumbledore walked to the dormitory, looked at the beds, and said, "What a miss! I wish I could sleep in a bed like this again, but I never liked the curtains and burned them in fourth grade. β
Bruce laughed, "Indeed, it seems a little redundant. Professor, what are you looking for me? β