The OWL exam is finally over, which means that the semester is coming to an end.

On the evening before the holiday, all the students gathered in the auditorium...... Including Durmstrang and Beauxbatons.

As is customary in the past, the final ownership of the Academy Cup needs to be announced tonight.

Although Hermione won the Triwizard Cup, adding a lot of points to Gryffindor, she was powerless.

Because after the end of the second project, the three colleges of the Lion, Badger, and Snake, along with Durmstrang, had a scuffle.

A lot of points were deducted by Dumbledore.

Ravenclaw didn't contribute much, but he sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and maintained his fifth consecutive championship so far.

Although Eagle Sauce won the championship, the auditorium was not decorated with Ravenclaw decorations, but hung a solemn black curtain.

Dumbledore sat at the faculty desk, chatting with Mad-Eye Moody, seemingly discussing something serious.

Snape grimaced, staring at the black curtain in a daze.

This year, he finally didn't say anything like ten consecutive championships.

I don't know if it's resigned to fate, or if I feel a little out of place.

Professor Flitwick thought the same way, and he kept the trophy under the table so that no one could see it.

Madame Maxime was talking to Hagrid, and the two seemed to be on good terms again.

Sirius sat in the corner, staring at the two of them, eavesdropping on their conversation.

Hagrid glared at him with wide, brass bell-like eyes.

Sirius quickly turned his gaze back, and only then did he remember that he was facing Karkaroff's face.

Eavesdropping on other people's words like this must not be torn alive by Hagrid.

Professor Dumbledore stood up suddenly, and the Great Hall, which was already much quieter than the usual departure banquet, was even more silent.

"Another year," Dumbledore said, looking at everyone, "it's over!" ”

Everyone looked at the old man with a gray beard.

"It was a really good year, we had the Triwizard Tournament, although there were a lot of twists and turns, such as ...... Twenty-three warriors in history......"

The students laughed, and many looked at William.

"After the competition, Miss Granger of Gryffindor won the championship this time." Dumbledore said.

The Gryffindor students were the first to applaud, and soon all the students applauded.

Dumbledore raised his hand, and the silence returned.

"Of course the championship is important, but the most important ......"

He paused and said:

"Students from the three schools had a year-long exchange...... Get to know each other better, enhance mutual understanding, and build strong friendships.

Unbreakable friendship...... Ladies and gentlemen? Toast! ”

Dumbledore raised his glass? Everyone stood up, and the auditorium was filled with the sound of benches moving.

They raise their goblts? With a deep, deep voice? Say in unison: "Unbreakable friendship!" ”

When Dumbledore had finished drinking, he raised his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down.

"I know a lot of students? I'm wondering, where have I been during this time? What are you doing?

Why are the teachers also in a hurry? ”

The students are pricking up their ears? Staring at the principal.

Dumbledore's blue pupils looked around at each student, and after a long time, he said slowly:

"Voldemort...... He was resurrected? On the night of the Triwizard Tournament final! ”

A whisper of shock rang out in the auditorium. Everyone stared at Dumbledore in horror and disbelief.

As if he was saying something crazy.

"Some of the classmates' parents? May be shocked by what I do. Dumbledore continued.

"They don't believe Voldemort has really returned; Or think, I shouldn't have told you about it.

After all, you're still young. ”

"In fact, before I was going to make this announcement, there were objections." Dumbledore said calmly.

"He's afraid you're afraid.

He asked me, when people are afraid? Can you still be brave?

I said, "Only when you are afraid can you be brave!"

He asked, "You haven't grown up yet?" You shouldn't be going through this too soon.

I said, "You won't always be a child, besides...... Darkness is coming! ”

Dumbledore was silent for a moment? Shen Dao:

"Everyone, darkness is coming!

In fact? That night in thirteen years? On the night Voldemort disappeared? I know that.

Sooner or later, the Dark Lord will make a comeback, and darkness will come back on the land again. ”

"Of course, the Ministry of Magic doesn't want me to tell you this, and Minister Fudge is unwilling to accept Voldemort's return.

But I don't want to lie, and I believe that it's always better to tell the truth than to lie. ”

The students in the Great Hall all looked at Dumbledore, but fear was written on many of their faces, and their minds went blank.

Dumbledore took everyone's expressions into his eyes and continued:

"I know that some students still can't accept it and are still scared.

I'm scared too! ”

The headmaster said loudly:

"I am afraid of the resumption of war, of the destruction of my homeland, of the death of one life after another...... But I am not afraid of Voldemort or his poor servants! ”

Dumbledore's voice echoed through the Great Hall, and he said passionately:

"Voldemort believed that only great power could deter everything.

I don't believe it!!

In my opinion, ordinary trivialities, the love and kindness of ordinary people, can shock everything.

The power of goodness and love is limitless! ”

Dumbledore's blue eyes flickered, as if burning:

"Why was Harry Potter able to kill Voldemort as a baby?

Because of love!

His mother, Lily, loved him and killed Voldemort. ”

Snape stared straight into Harry's eyes as if he had lost his soul.

"Thirteen years ago, Voldemort had already failed once. Four years ago, he tried to seize the Philosopher's Stone, but failed again......"

Dumbledore said forcefully, "Not long ago, on the night of his resurrection, he failed again!" ”

"William Stark, save Harry from him and nearly defeat him! He fled like a lost dog! ”

There was a fluctuation in the Great Hall, and many people turned their heads to William, and then quickly turned back to look at Dumbledore.

"Look." Dumbledore said disdainfully, "Voldemort has failed so many times, why should I be afraid of him?"

No, I'm not afraid!

I even pity him, pity him for not understanding ...... Love. ”

"Voldemort's death is a certainty, for him, it's a sure thing, just like the Chadley Artillery team, who will be at the bottom of the league this year."

Dumbledore raised his glass again: "William risked his life to bring Harry back to Hogwarts.

He fought Voldemort and saved many lives, though almost no one knew about it.

For that, I salute him. ”

Almost everyone in the auditorium did so, whispering William's name and toasting him.

Dumbledore took a sip of wine, but did not put it down, and continued:

"The purpose of the Triwizard Tournament is to enhance and promote mutual understanding in the wizarding world.

In light of what is happening now – in light of Voldemort's resurrection – this connection is more important than ever. ”

Dumbledore looked at Lady Maxime and Karkaroff, and then at Beauxbatons and Durmstran's students.

"Every guest in the auditorium." Dumbledore looked at the students with a determined expression.

"Although Voldemort must die, it is the result of our unity.

Only by uniting can we completely defeat him and reduce casualties; If we are divided, we will be vulnerable.

We can only fight it to the end if we show unbreakable friendship and trust. ”

Dumbledore looked around:

"So this last cup, I salute you!

Honors also to the shamans who are about to act, or who are already silently offering themselves in the dark. ”

There was a solemn silence.

Dumbledore said loudly:

"I wish none of this had happened.

Everyone thinks the same way when they are in trouble, but we can't decide our own destiny.

What we have to decide is what to choose in the midst of suffering. ”

"Before choosing, I just want you to remember one sentence:

When darkness comes, the lone wolf will die, and the wolves will live! ”

Dumbledore looked up at the student, tears streaming down his eyes, and he abruptly finished his drink.

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