Chapter 258, Bruce's acceptance speech

After the warm embrace of Igor Karkaroff and Dumbledore, Durmstrang's students also took their seats, and it can be said that these two schools are in the limelight on Dumbledore's "turf" today. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Wow! I didn't expect to be in the same place as Krum, it was unbelievable. Ron said obsessively.

Lavender laughed, "Honey, didn't you say Durmstrang wasn't a good school before?" ”

"Where did I say it!" Ron immediately denied what he had said, and said confidently: "Bruce has said that not all school students are good people, and not all school students are bad people. ”

"That's what I said?" Bruce asked, surprised.

"Huh! That's what it means, anyway. Ron forcibly explained.

At this time, Harry hurriedly said, "Hey, hey! Guys, look at that! It's funny. ”

Everyone hurriedly looked towards the professor's seat, and then they almost didn't laugh. Durmstrang's headmaster, Igor Karkaroff, sat with Snape, two "bad faces" expressionless, you pour wine and I pour you wine, that scene is really interesting.

"Look at that! Look at that! Look at Hagrid! Bruce said hurriedly.

Hagrid sat there and stared at Madame Maxime, and like his character, Hagrid's eyes immediately showed his thoughts. He was very "interested" in this lady, who also had the blood of giants!

But it was bitter for Professor Victor, who was sitting next to him, the diminutive Professor Victor was happily eating his food, and Hagrid was talking to Madame Maxim, and the fork in his hand subconsciously went down, and a fork was stuck in the back of Professor Victor's hand.

"Haha!" Bruce: They immediately laughed.

Harry laughed and said, "Hey, have you seen it, Hagrid's spring is coming!" ”

Hermione laughed, "I think they're a couple." ”

"Haha!"

When dessert was served, Filch walked in with four students carrying a beautiful "tower-shaped" box and placed it in front of the podium. Dumbledore walked to the podium, and the dining room immediately fell silent.

"Attention, now I want to say a few words! The participants of the Triwizard Tournament must pass three tests, three very tough tests. But the winner will receive eternal glory, but before that we can award glory to a Hogwarts student. Now everyone welcomes Barty Crouch, President of the International Association for Magical Cooperation! ”

Barty Crouch, dressed in formal attire, smiled and walked to the podium. Below, Harry excitedly said, "Get ready, guys! It's time for us to get in the limelight, Bruce! Bruce! Your turn. ”

Bruce shook his head and said, "Look at me!" ”

Barty Crouch came to the podium and took out a box, smiled and said, "It is a great honor to meet three proud students of the school with a long history. Before the investiture ceremony begins, it's time for Hogwarts Bruce Sterling! ”

Before Bruce could stand up, the Hogwald students began to cheer loudly.

"Oh! Bruce! Bruce ......"

Harry and the others shouted Bruce's name in unison, except for Slytherin, of course!

Bruce bowed to everyone and walked confidently to the front of the stage, when Beauxbatons's beautiful eyes looked at him, Fleur Delacour looked at Bruce with a smile, and a girl next to him immediately said, "Fleur, is he the boy you said?" ”

Fleur nodded and smiled, "It's him!" ”

"I can't see how he can defeat four Death Eaters."

Fleur smiled: "But he is really strong, if he also participates in the Triwizard Tournament, I think it will be difficult to win the championship!" ”

Bruce came to the podium and shook hands with Barty Krach before standing aside, and at this time it was the leader who had to speak first.

Barty Krach motioned for silence before saying, "Bruce Sterling is in the face of the Death Eaters' heroic repulsion of the invading Death Eaters with their superb magic, as well as his reform of his wand and his successful research on how to resist the Killing Curse......"

Before Barty Krach could say anything about the reward, the restaurant cheered again at a Gryffindor urging.

Fleur looked at Bruce on the podium in disbelief and sighed, "He'...... And even make a wand? Also figured out how to fend off the Killing Curse? O Merlin! Is he really a student? ”

At Durmstrong's table, Krum stared at Bruce as well. The person on the side said to him: "Krum, your championship is in danger now, this guy is simply amazing!" ”

Krum nodded in agreement with his companion's words, but said firmly: "It's okay, I'm confident that I can get the championship." ”

Because the two schools were outside the UK, and they had been on the road during their departure a few days earlier, I didn't get to see the latest edition of the Daily Prophet today. So when Barty Krach gave credit for Bruce, the two principals and their students were surprised.

Barty Krach was also very intrigued and did not stop everyone's discussion, and after a while he asked everyone to stop and continue: "Hehe, I know everyone is very interested in the Bruce thing. Me personally, but we're going to have a fantastic time together this semester, so we all have time to spend with him. Well, I now announce that, in recognition of Mr. Bruce Sterling's outstanding contributions, the Order of Merlin of the Second Class has been awarded to him by the Order of Merlin, Second Class. ”

Although the Order of Merlin of the Second Class shocked everyone, a reward like Bruce's "contribution" just now was enough to deserve him.

Madame Maxime, who was sitting next to Professor McGonagall, said to her, "Congratulations, Minerva! Your students are amazing. ”

Professor McGonagall modestly said, "Thank you! ”

"The youngest recipient of the Order of Merlin in history, I think about the future of my child!" Madame Maxim laughed.

Professor McGonagall said, "Our students are amazing! ”

Barty Crouch presented the medal to Bruce to the applause and cheers of the crowd, and then stepped aside, and it was time for Bruce to speak.

As a "coming-over" person, Bruce still has a lot of experience. Forgetting to thank who is okay in the testimonial, but not forgetting to thank the parents and the "leader", this is a routine and a procedure.

Bruce bowed in thanks and smiled, "Huh! I want to make sure I'm dreaming or not. ”

"Hahaha!"

This sentence immediately made everyone laugh, and Bruce said with a smile: "Hehe, it doesn't seem to be a dream!" Yes, guys, I've been awarded the Merlin Medal! It's a great feeling. First of all, I would like to thank my friends Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and my girlfriend, the beautiful Hermione Granger...... That's right, I'm the one who has a girlfriend now! ”

"Hahaha!"

Harry, Hermione, and Ron were all excited to hear Bruce say their names, and the last sentence also made Hermione feel embarrassed, especially being stared at by everyone. And in front of Beauxbatons's table, Fleur's brow furrowed, and she somehow felt very uncomfortable in her heart.

"Huh!" Bruce continued: "And my teacher, Mr. Ollivander! He was the one who brought me to the point of no return to wand making, and kept me in the company of those wooden and dull magic patterns every day! ”

"Poof!"

"Hahaha!"

Bruce's testimonial seemed to be a cross talk, and everyone laughed with one sentence and one burden.

"Huh! But I love him so much, really! He was like my parents, teaching me selflessly! ”

The crowd was very cooperative and began to applaud.

Bruce smiled and nodded, "And, of course, our lovely and respectable professors. They taught us everything! ”

Bruce turned to a professor and bowed deeply in thanks, and said sincerely, "Thank you!" ”

The professors applauded and looked at Bruce with satisfaction, and the Hogwarts professors were naturally very satisfied with such a student.

Then Bruce took out the two boxes and said, "I think everyone already knows that a new wand is coming out. Before coming to school, I commissioned my teacher, Mr. Ollivander, to make two rings, because I could only make two because of time constraints. I now want to send them to my Headmaster, Professor Dumbledore, and to my esteemed Professor McGonagall, for their teaching and dedication. ”

Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall were surprised, they didn't expect Bruce to give them a gift at the ceremony, but they were still very touched by this unexpected behavior.

When the two men came to the stands, Bruce gave them two rings, and the students and professors all stood up and stretched out their heads to see what the latest wand looked like.

Professor McGonagall immediately put her wand on her hug and said movingly, "Thank you, Bruce!" ”

Bruce laughed, "It should be me to say thank you, Professor!" This is made by the teacher from your current wand. ”

Then he said apologetically to Dumbledore, "Professor Dumbledore, I'm sorry! The teacher forgot the material of your wand, so ...... This Lord Ring may not be so smooth. ”

An imperceptible look of surprise flashed in Dumbledore's eyes, and he smiled, "No, I think he'll be very useful." Thank you, kid! ”

This is also something that Bruce is curious about, and the whole wizarding world knows that Ollivander's memory of wands is simply impeccable. Although he readily agreed, he told Bruce that he had forgotten the materials for Dumbledore's wand, but he remembered Professor McGonagall's wand. Fortunately, Ollivanders still made two rings. However, Bruce later learned that Ollivander did not remember, but that he could not do it or did not dare to do it.

But the gratitude to Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall was not mixed with the slightest water, and the two of them did help him too much, plus the Lord of the Rings could not have been completed without Dumbledore's help.

In this way, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang were instantly crushed because of Bruce's relationship, and the two principals in the stands were watching Bruce. The difference is that Madame Maxim is appreciative, while Igor Karkarov is worried and dissatisfied.

When Bruce returned to his seat to the applause of the crowd, the "Opening Ceremony" of the Triwizard Tournament was about to begin. (To be continued.) )