Chapter 112: Friendship First, Competition Tied for First (Part II)

"It is my great regret to inform you that this year's House Cup Quidditch will be suspended.

This is because a big event will start in October and will continue throughout the school year –

Dear children, I am sure you will enjoy this good news -

The Final Four Tournament is coming to Hogwarts. ”

Hearing Dumbledore's words at the opening dinner, the students immediately burst into an uproar, and Gay Deng had to raise his voice.

"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 here, and I'll allow their minds to wander off for a moment."

"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 warrior, and then three warriors compete against each other in three magical disciplines.

The Triwizard Tournament is held every five years and is hosted by the three schools in turn.

It was agreed that it was a great way for young wizards from different countries to forge friendships - but later, the death toll was so high that the Triwizard Tournament was interrupted. ”

"Over the centuries, people have tried to revive the tournament several times." Dumbledore continued, "But not once was successful. However, we at the Ministry of Magic have decided that the time is ripe for another attempt. We've done a lot of work this summer to make sure every warrior doesn't put their lives in danger. ”

"In October, the principals of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will come with their carefully selected contenders, and the ceremony to select the warriors will take place on Halloween.

An impartial judge will decide which students are most qualified to participate in the competition, win honor for their school, and personally receive a prize of 1,000 Galleons. ”

……

"But...... Professor! You were talking about the 'Final Four' tournament?! One of the Weasley twins (whether he was George or Fred) asked loudly.

Blind monk, you have discovered Huadian!

Dumbledore turned his head and smiled in the direction of George or Fred, "Yes, you heard it rightβ€”it's the Final Four.

This year, we are very honored to invite Kunlun Academy, a magic school from the mysterious Oriental Flower Planting Country, as the fourth team participating in this competition.

This is an extremely important exchange between the Eastern and Western wizarding communities, and I hope you will cherish this hard-earned opportunity to show the friendliness and warmth of Hogwarts to your guests from afar. ”

……

After all this, Gay Deng didn't look dry at all, he ignored the buzzing of the students, and continued, "I know you all want to win the Triwizard Tournament trophy for Hogwarts. However, the participating schools and the Ministry of Magic agreed to set an age limit for this year's contenders. Only students who are at least seventeen years old, that is, over seventeen, are allowed to enroll. We thinkβ€”"

Dumbledore raised his voice slightly, as some people protested angrily after hearing his words, and the Weasley twins suddenly became angry-

"This is necessary because the competition is still very difficult and dangerous, and no matter how much precautions we take, it is impossible for students below the sixth and seventh grades to deal with it.

I myself will ensure that no student of the age will be able to fool our impartial referees into becoming Hogwarts warriors. ”

(Lin Xiaoan: Really?) Why don't I believe it? οΌ‰

Gay Deng's blue eyes gleamed meaningfully as his gaze swept over Fred and George's rebellious faces.

"Therefore, if you are under the age of seventeen, I ask you not to waste your time in making your application.

Delegations from the other three schools will arrive in October and will spend most of the school year with us.

I know that you will all be warm and friendly during our foreign dignitaries here, and that you will wholeheartedly support Hogwarts Warriors once they are chosen. ”

"I need to stress again – friendship! Friendship comes first! Of course, the spirit of competition is equally important! ”

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Professor Dumbledore's last words...... What do you mean? "Ron couldn't get the central idea.

It's easy! Friendship first, competition tied for first, hee hee on the surface, and slap on the inside......

"I ...... I don't know, Professor Dumbledore likes to say things that are cloudy. Whatever, we won't be able to participate in the competition anyway. Lin Xiaoan said with his eyes open.

Ron sighed "sigh": "I really want to compete...... And the winner has a thousand Galleons! If only ......"

Lin Xiaoan's ears automatically blocked Ron's broken thoughts, and he pondered in his heart-

Can I participate? Nonsense, what kind of protagonist will you be if you don't compete?!

Kunlun University...... It must be the alma mater of Ye Siyan's little Lori.。 Although it is not as good as the Xuantian Sect Tianxia Hui (...... Hongtian Academy and the like with the word "Tian" are so powerful and domineering, and they can be regarded as a famous old brand of immortal cultivation schools in the country of flowers!

What's more, if it's a "famous school" like a certain Xiangxin and a certain party...... Labor and management are fighting with stupid authors!