Professor, did you know that you actually see that Harry has begun to change in the direction of the prospective son-in-law, Lord Tarzan? (Eggs)

Actually, you're really thinking too much...... Forget Opal already has a fiancé?

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Gold Coin 8 (reversed): A disguised mask.

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Hogwarts Candidate Lounge

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Because of Opal's defense of Harry's actions, Snape, who was about to say something, opened his mouth and looked at Opal's side with a somewhat complicated expression, and finally said nothing.

"Opal ......"

Harry, who was blocked by Opal, would be absolutely deceptive to say that he didn't dare to move, but he was still somewhat nervous in the face of the tense atmosphere at the moment.

[It's okay Harry, say whatever you want, and don't admit anything you haven't done yourself anyway.] Use your brain. ]

Glancing at Dumbledore, who seemed to be preparing to deal with the problem, Opal whispered to Harry - but from the glance that Dumbledore had seen, Opal knew that what he had said to Harry could not be concealed from him, but he was obviously not prepared to tell it.

"Harry, then."

After Opal stepped out of the way, Professor Dumbledore looked down at Harry, "Did you throw your name into the Goblet of Fire?" ”

"Nope."

Harry looked back at Dumbledore and said loudly.

At this moment, he was well aware that everyone was watching him closely. Snape, on the other hand, made an impatient voice of disbelief in the shadows.

"Have you asked an older classmate to help you put your name into the Goblet of Fire?"

Professor Dumbledore ignored Snape and continued to ask.

"Nope."

"Ah, he must be lying!"

Madame Maxim said loudly.

"There's no way he's going to cross that age line."

Professor McGonagall snapped, "I believe we all agree on that. ”

"Dumbledore's line must be wrong."

Madame Maxim shrugged her shoulders as she spoke.

"Of course, it's possible."

Dumbledore politely replied to this question.

"Dumbledore, you know you're not mistaken!"

Professor McGonagall said angrily, "How ridiculous! There's no way Harry could have crossed that line himself, and as Professor Dumbledore believed, Harry hadn't persuaded the seniors to do it for him, and I think everyone else should believe that too! ”

"Mr. Crouch...... Mr. Bagman. ”

Karkaroff, who had not spoken, said, his voice slippery again, "You two are our - um- objective referees. Surely you think this is grossly inappropriate, don't you? ”

Bagman wiped his round baby face with a handkerchief and turned to look at Mr. Crouch. And Mr. Crouch stood outside the aperture of the fire, his face half hidden in shadow. He looked a little weird, the dark shadow on his side made him look much older, and he looked a little like a skeleton. But when he spoke, his voice was as stiff as usual.

"We have to abide by the rules, which clearly state that anyone whose name comes out of the Goblet of Fire must compete in the Triwizard Tournament."

"Hey, Barty memorized the charter so well."

Bagman said, with a smile on his face, looked back at Karkaroff and Madame Maxim, as if the matter had been settled.

"I insisted that my other students re-enroll."

Kakarov said. His voice was no longer smooth, his smile was gone, and the expression on his face was ugly, "You must put the Goblet of Fire back out, and we will keep adding names to it until each school produces two warriors." That's fair, Dumbledore. ”

"But Karkaroff, I'm afraid it won't work."

Bagman began, "The Goblet of Fire has just been extinguished - it won't be rekindled until the next tournament......"

"In the next tournament, Durmstrang will never participate!"

Karkaroff was furious, "We had so many meetings, after so many negotiations and consultations, I didn't expect such a thing to happen!" I almost want to leave now! ”

What happened next was a farce for Harry. Durmstrang and the headmasters of the two schools at Blombottom and two officials from the Ministry of Magic were arguing over the spots, and Moody got involved, pointing out that someone might be plotting to harm Harry, in exactly the same way that Opal had mentioned.

In fact......

It was a rude thing to say, but Harry couldn't help but think that it didn't help at all.

"How this situation came about, we don't know."

Finally, as if he couldn't stand the endless bickering, Dumbledore spoke again to everyone gathered in the room, "But it seems to me that we have no choice but to accept it. Both Opal and Harry were selected for the tournament. Therefore, they must ......"

"Ah, but Dumbledore—"

"My dear Madame Maxim, if you have another solution, I'm willing to hear from you."

Dumbledore waited, but Lady Maxim didn't speak, she just stared angrily. And she was not the only one who showed a dissatisfied look. Karkarov's face turned pale; Bagman, however, seemed very excited. Snape, who had retreated into the shadows in the corner, looked very subtle, and the direction of his gaze was that he had no intention of participating in the argument at all, and was looking at Opal in a daze with the flames of the fireplace.

"Alright, shall we proceed?"

Bagman said, rubbing his hands together and looking at the people in the room with a smile, "You're going to give guidance to our warriors, aren't you?" Barty, it's up to you, right? ”

Mr. Crouch seemed to suddenly wake up from his deep thoughts.

"Okay."

Glancing at Fleur, Krum, Opal, and Harry, he said, "Guidance." Yes...... The first project ......"

He took a few steps forward and stepped into the aperture of the fire. Harry looked up close and saw that he looked very haggard. There were two deep shadows under his eyes, and his wrinkled skin was as white as paper, which he didn't look like when he was at the Quidditch World Cup.

"The first project is to test your mettle."

He seemed to be pondering the words, "So we're not going to tell you what it is." Courage to face the unknown is an important quality of a wizard...... Very important ......"

"The first project will be completed on November 24 in front of the other students and the judging panel."

"Warriors are not allowed to ask for or accept any help from their mentors in completing the competition. When a warrior faces the first round of challenges, the only weapon in his hand is his wand. They won't know about the second project until the first project is over. Due to the high requirements and long duration of the competition, the warriors did not participate in the school year examination. ”

Mr. Crouch turned to look at Dumbledore.

"I guess that's all, Albus?"

"Yes."

Dumbledore said, looking at Mr. Crouch with a little concern, "Do you really not want to stay at Hogwarts tonight, Barty?" ”

"Yes, Dumbledore, I must go back to the Ministry."

"It's a very busy, very difficult time...... I put young Weatherby in charge temporarily...... He was very enthusiastic...... To be honest, it's a bit too high......"

"Well, then, why don't you at least come over for a drink before you go?" Dumbledore said.

"Come on, Barty, I'm staying here and not leaving!"

Bagman was very interested, "It's finally happening at Hogwarts, isn't it, it's a lot more fun than the office!" ”

"I don't agree, Ludo." gram

Rauch said, his usual impatience in his tone.

"Professor Karkaroff—Madame Maxim—a bedtime drink?"

Dumbledore said.

However, Madame Maxim had already put her arm around Fleur's shoulders and led her out of the room. Harry could hear them whispering in French as they walked towards the Great Hall. Karkaroff greeted Krum, and they left without saying a word.

"Harry, Opal, I suggest you go back to sleep."

Dumbledore said, smiling at the two of them, "I'm sure the Gryffindors and Slytherin are waiting to celebrate with you." They finally had an excuse to make a big fuss, and it was too undeserved to take away this opportunity from them. ”

Harry glanced at Opal, who nodded, bowed Dumbledore in farewell, and the two walked out of the room one after the other.

"Looks like these two little guys have a good relationship."

Dumbledore smiled at the back of the two of them leaving, turned his head and said, "It's a good sign, isn't it?" Severus. ”

"Humph!"

Snape couldn't help but snort at Dumbledore's words, "Didn't you make it happen?" ”

He just didn't feel comfortable looking at James's bastard bear child. And this discomfort rose to a climax when he saw Opal's insistence on defending Harry.

The next time we meet in Potions class, be sure to seize the opportunity to get more Gryffindor rubies!

"Severus, actually."

Touching his beard, Dumbledore had completely turned into a playful look at the moment, "I think it's better for you to think about the 'treasure' in the second ring test than to worry about anything else." After all, others don't know, but we know very well that the three major priorities of the Goblet of Fire Treasure are blood, love, and friendship. Your relationship with the current Slytherin Chief...... Hehehe. ”

Touch!

Dumbledore was responded to by the sound of Snape slamming the door.

However, looking at the back of his departure, no matter how you look at it, there is a feeling of "running away".

"It's still the same awkwardness......"

Touching his beard, Dumbledore turned his gaze back to the fire in the room, "Being directly selected by the Goblet of Fire is enough to prove your strength." And what do you do next? I'm looking forward to it......"

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Hogwarts House Walkway

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The auditorium was now empty, and the flame of the candles was low, which made the jack-o'-lantern's grinning grin seem flickering and eerie.

"Opal ......"

Walking down the empty hallway behind Opal, Harry couldn't help but let out a low cry.

Everyone thinks he signed up for the tournament himself? But how could they think that? Knowing that the opponents he'll be competing against have all had three years of magical education than he has - the project he's going to face not only sounds dangerous, but it's going to be done in front of hundreds of people!

yes, he had envisioned it...... He had fantasized about ...... But that's just a joke, a daydream...... He never really thought about participating......

[It's okay, Harry.] ]

As if sensing Harry's nervousness, Opal turned his head and smiled at him, [I know you didn't do it. ]

"Huh?"

Harry, who didn't expect Opal to say that, was stunned for a moment, "You know? ”

[There's no evidence of any arrest, but I'm sure it's your 'old friend' who did it.] ]

"Old friends?"

Harry blinked, then reacted, "That guy from the first to the third year?" Do you want to be so ghostly? ”

yes, will anyone other than Voldemort want him to compete and make sure he gets in? As for why...... Don't you want his life?

No one but Voldemort would want him to die - even Professor Snape, who hated him, would at best give him a little trouble and give him points.

Only Voldemort wanted him dead, from the time he was a year old, he wanted him dead......

Harry couldn't help but think of the vague dream he'd had. Although he couldn't remember most of the things, Voldemort wasn't alone in the dream he had...... He's talking to Wormtail...... Damn, why can't he remember the events in his dreams after thinking about it?

[Who made you bring your own hatred|Hate attracts aura?] ]

You don't need to be ridiculed to properly stabilize the hatred, although she is also relaxed.

"Merlin is on top...... I really don't want this kind of honor at all, okay? ”

Harry grimaced.

[Actually, I don't think that's what you need to care about right now.] ]

Seeing that Harry didn't seem to have figured out what to prioritize, Opal couldn't help but shake his head, [I personally suggest that you sleep in the Room of Requirement tonight.] This gives you a little more time to think about it. ]

"For ......"

After all, it's not really stupid, just after a sound, Harry reacted to why Opal said that, and couldn't help but groan, "Opal...... Is it too late for me to apply to transfer colleges? ”

He really could already predict what kind of fatigue he would face when he returned to his dorm.

After all, not everyone can understand things like Opal, and I believe that he didn't sign up - after more than three years of getting along, he still doesn't know the character of the Gryffindor student?

Listen only to what you want to hear, and then make up most of the things in your head, and then decide that it is the truth, spread around, and get to the bottom of it.

Looking at the reactions of his classmates after he was deducted points in his first year and then rumored to be a "Slytherin heir" in his second year, Harry could already imagine what kind of horror he would face next - everyone would wonder how he did it, how he cheated Dumbledore's age line and threw his name in the goblet......

[Who made you choose Gryffindor in the first place.] ]

Opal's expression was slightly gloating at this, [All I can say is that you deserve it.] ]

"Opal!"

Harry glared at her to express his displeasure.

[Then you come on.] ]

After patting Harry on the shoulder in sympathy, Opal turned and walked towards the Slytherin dormitory, [Well, after dealing with your curious classmates, don't forget that you have to look up the content of the first challenge. Good luck. ]

“……”

Looking at Opal's back as he left, Harry only felt like his mind was in a mess.

Then he turned his head to look in the direction of the Gryffindor dormitory, and within two seconds of thinking about it, he walked towards the Room of Requirement.

He'd stay there tonight and ask the house-elves to tell Hermione to help him figure it out!