The man behind Hogwarts

Hogwarts, Great Hall

It was obviously not meal time, but there were many little wizards gathered in the auditorium today.

Hermione passed by the auditorium holding a big book and was very surprised to see this scene. She had never seen anything gather so many people, except for the opening ceremony.

"What happened?" she asked a girl in line.

The girl said in high spirits: "The Gem Club is holding an event, come and sign up!"

She didn't admit it, and pulled Hermione to line up.

"Forget it, I still have to go to the library." Hermione couldn't stand her enthusiasm and hurriedly said goodbye.

When she came back from the library, she had another book in her hand.

She found that there were many people queuing in the auditorium, and now she became completely interested.

I happened to see Harry and Ron queuing up, so I walked forward.

"Harry, Ron, are you also planning to sign up for this event?" Hermione pursed her lips and smiled, her piercing eyes looking very smart.

Harry said warmly: "Yes, Fred strongly recommended that I sign up... By the way, you should know Fred, the guy sitting next to me at the opening ceremony, he is Ron's brother."

"Yeah, I have an impression."

"Hermione, please sign up too. The three of us can just form a team."

Hearing Harry's invitation, Ron curled his lips slightly, but when he saw the book Hermione was holding, his heart moved and he thought this might be a good idea.

Team?

What kind of activities should I form a team to participate in? Quidditch?

With something in mind, Hermione bluntly wanted to ask.

"No, of course not!" Ron explained: "This event is called the 'Wizard Debate'. It is the first time such an event is held in Hogwarts, and everyone wants to participate.

This event is hosted by the Gem Club and is open to all students in third grade and younger.

Hermione, come along, the three of us will form a team. "

"What are the rules of the game?" Hermione asked.

"Never mind it, sign up first and then talk about it." Ron said nonchalantly.

Harry also shrugged. The Fred brothers suggested that he sign up. He took Ron and hurried over without understanding the specific rules.

"You..." Hermione looked choked.

She asked the two to line up, walked to the front of the line, and saw a display board explaining the rules of the game in detail.

After reading the rules of the competition, Hermione's eyes lit up.

This contest seems... perfect for me!

"How about Hermione, what are the rules?"

At the back of the team, Ron saw Hermione walking out with a smile, and he also smiled and asked.

"The competition is similar to a traditional debate, but more in line with wizard culture..."

Hermione explained briefly.

After hearing what she said, the smile on Ron's face disappeared and he whispered: "Harry, this competition may not be very suitable for me. Otherwise, I won't participate, right?"

Harry also felt sad.

It was really the rules of the game that Hermione spoke of that struck their weakness.

The wizard debate competition is divided into three levels and three processes.

The grades are divided according to grade, that is, the ratio of first grade to first grade, and the ratio of second grade to second grade.

The three processes are divided into: knowledge answering, professional debate, and audience and judges evaluation.

Participants will participate in groups, with no more than three people at most. The winning team will receive extremely generous rewards.

The three of them discussed it and decided to continue signing up.

"next."

After Ian recorded the registration information of a team, he picked up the cup and took a sip of water, then turned to look at the girl next to him.

The extremely thin eyebrows outlined a soft arc, and Ian found that he never got tired of it no matter how many times he looked at it.

"Ariel, you should take a rest. Not many people have signed up. Just leave the rest to me."

"It's okay, I'm not tired at all."

Ariel smiled softly and greeted the next group of people. She raised her eyes and fixed her moist eyes on the person in front.

"Are you...Harry Potter?" Her voice sounded a little surprised.

"Hello." Harry said hello out of habit. He had probably gotten used to this kind of treatment. He only showed his face once during the sorting ceremony, and it was as if everyone in the school had remembered him.

"Do you want to sign up? I'll record your information."

Ariel greeted her warmly, and Harry answered softly.

"Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, very good. Your number is Team B6. Here are your number plates. Keep them."

"By the way, who is the captain of your team?"

The three of them looked at each other, and Harry and Ron pointed to Hermione in unison.

When Hermione and the other three walked out of the auditorium, Ron poked Harry's arm and signaled with his eyes.

"Huh? Do they want to sign up too?"

I saw Draco slowly approaching with his two younger brothers.

"Hey, Pott!"

Draco glanced at Hermione and the others arrogantly, and said disdainfully: "If you want to participate in the debate, I advise you not to waste your efforts. The champion is mine, Malfoy!"

Crabbe said proudly: "Yes, the championship belongs to our team!"

Goyle looked at Harry and said, "You rejected our kindness before, and now you can only play with the Mudbloods. How sad!"

Hermione's eyes were red, angry and humiliated.

Ever since they met once on the train, Draco and the three of them were like ghosts, and they couldn't help but laugh at them every time they saw them.

"Draco, don't be too happy. We have already signed up, and you will never win."

"Is it?"

Draco looked down haughtily, his eyes falling on Harry's face, and he felt even more dissatisfied.

He didn't expect that Harry would reject him twice in succession, completely disrupting his plan, and not caring about the honor of the pure-blood family. This made Malfoy, who was proud of his family, dissatisfied.

Once on the train and once before the sorting ceremony.

Harry rejected him without hesitation.

He even helped Ron mock himself.

Draco Malfoy is angry!

"We'll see, the facts will prove - glory to Slytherin!"

Hermione sarcastically said: "That's not necessarily true, maybe it belongs to the Ravenclaw Eagle."

"You!" Anger flashed across Draco's pale face, "I mean our grade! Don't think that after just saying a few words to William, he will help you. In terms of relationship, William and I have a better relationship. !”

A few people made sarcastic remarks and left unhappy.

On the way back, Harry solemnly said:

"We must defeat Draco!"

"But Draco is indeed very powerful. I heard that he started studying teaching materials on his own very early and has also practiced some magic." Ron explained objectively.

"So what?" Hermione said firmly: "This is a debate competition, which tests our knowledge and eloquence, not fighting."

In order to defeat Draco, the three began to study hard.

……

While students were queuing up to sign up in the auditorium, William came to Professor McGonagall's office.

"Professor, we would like to ask you to serve as a judge for the debate competition."

William directly explained his intention.

McGonagall felt strange after hearing this. She knew that this debate was first proposed by the Gem Club, and then it was held after Snape agreed.

However, is this event so big?

If we want to invite a judge, it should be Snape or Flitwick...

"Doesn't Professor Snape have time?" she asked speculatively.

William shook his head, "No, my idea is to invite a total of three teachers to serve as judges for the first, second and third grade respectively. Professor Snape and Professor Flitwick have already agreed. There is still one teacher left. We all think that you are the most suitable one." ."

McGonagall smiled softly, "I'm too busy, why don't you go ask Professor Sprout?"

"Professor, please take a look at what we have prepared for the competition."

William took out several documents.

Mag reached out and took it, looking at it with interest.

The first is a set of questions for contestants to answer, involving various subject knowledge such as spells, transformations, potions, herbal medicines, etc. It is divided into three levels, presumably corresponding to students of different grades.

‘This is quite careful. ’ Mag nodded secretly.

Seeing the second copy, Mag's expression suddenly became solemn.

Professional debate -

Team A and Team B conduct a debate. Each team selects three debate areas. Then the moderator will select topics in the overlapping debate areas of the two teams. Team A and Team B conduct a confrontation debate based on the topics.

Perhaps because he was worried that Mag wouldn't understand, William also gave an example.

For example, Team A chose three areas: spells, transformation, and potions; Team B chose three areas: astronomy, history of magic, and transformation.

A and B coincide with transfiguration, so the question of debate will be related to transfiguration.

The process is clear and straightforward.

The rules are creative.

Mag also saw the profound benefits of the debate competition.

Promote knowledge, shape the wizard's desire for knowledge, explore the little wizard's personality in confrontational debates, and more.

Mag looked at William deeply.

"Did you come up with this competition?"

"I just proposed the idea, and Cedric and the others will refine the details."

"Okay, very good!" Mag sighed: "It will definitely be a wonderful competition. If I weren't older, I would want to participate. The benefits of this competition to wizards are obvious."

William smiled and said: "So, you agree?"

Mag nodded: "I can't find any reason to refuse."

……

Walking out of the vice-principal's office, a person suddenly jumped out of the corner.

"How about William, does Professor McGonagall agree?"

This man has delicate features, gentle eyes, and a gentle yet masculine voice. He is none other than Cedric.

"agreed."

"That's great, I knew you could do it."

William smiled and said as he walked: "The biggest reason is that the competition rules you made are very exciting. Professor McGonagall just approved it, but it's a pity that you are not here."

"As long as the professor agrees." Cedric said excitedly: "If this debate is effective, it can be held every year in the future, and even grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be included. This will definitely become a Quidditch competition in the school. grand event.

There are essay projects internally and debate competitions externally.

Our Gem Club will become the most powerful club in Hogwarts! "

William smiled warmly.

Under the influence of his unremitting efforts and his quiet influence, Cedric and others have become extremely loyal to the club.

In order to grow the club, they will exert their subjective initiative and make voluntary efforts.

This is good!

"I invited Professor McGonagall here for you. The rest will be left to you and Fran. Take care of it and come back to me if you encounter any problems."

"No problem, leave it to me!"

Cedric patted his chest and agreed.

William gave him and Fran the task of organizing the debate, and asked Ian and others to cooperate.

For this common goal, Cedric and Fran worked together, and judging from the current situation, the effect was very good.

……

A week later, the Wizard Debate Competition officially began.

The competition is divided into three levels. The third grade team starts first, and there are a total of thirteen teams registered in the third grade.

The first item of the competition: knowledge quiz.

Today is Saturday, and all thirteen team members are gathered in the auditorium.

In addition to the contestants, the auditorium was also filled with densely packed spectators, all of whom came spontaneously to watch the fun. Whether they were junior students or senior students, they all happily chatted with their friends.

Fran is responsible for maintaining order in the game.

He summoned all the members of the F.A. club and put a name tag on each of them, which read: Staff.

Henry and others looked at the work cards over and over, feeling an inexplicable sense of pride in their hearts.

The brand is so nice!

What a grand name!

‘Staff’, look, it sounds so good, it’s indeed an event held by William, it’s great.

"This student, please find a seat and sit down as soon as possible. Don't move around. The game will start soon."

Jim was also on staff.

He stood beside the seats in the auditorium with his hands on his waist, his head held high and his ambition high.

Since being defeated by William in the magic duel, the little snakes have tacitly regarded William as their leader, and they are very happy to be able to participate in his activities.

not to mention,

This kind of thing perfectly stimulates the excitement of the little snakes.

They have been ambitious since childhood, hoping to do great things or follow others to do great things.

The staff who maintain order can be considered an achievement.

Draco led his younger brother into the Great Hall.

"Wow! There are so many people!"

"Draco, look, your cousin is sitting in the front, she's so majestic!"

Draco looked over and saw Evelin in the first row. She was sitting with William and others, communicating in whispers from time to time.

Evelin did not wear a wizard robe today, but wore an exquisite dress, which was gorgeous, simple but not vulgar, and perfectly set off her noble and elegant temperament. Her delicate and soft facial features, confident and heroic smile, and the sunshine seem to be extraordinary because of her.

No one can help but love Evelin like this.

Even Draco, who liked to talk back to her, had to admit that Evelin was too dazzling.

"Draco, you're here too." Fran walked towards the three of them, said hello casually, and waved:

"There's a seat over here, sit here."

"Evelin knew you would come and asked me to bring you a message..."

When Draco sat down, Fran leaned closer and whispered:

"Evelin wants you to watch carefully. Whether it is today's Q&A or tomorrow's professional debate, you must learn from the competition process of the third-year contestants to gain experience.

Since you choose to participate in the competition, you must make results.

All the teachers and students in the school are paying attention to this game. If you can make results in the game, your father will be very happy. "

After conveying Evelin's words, Fran left. He was very busy today.

on the seat.

Draco's hands hidden in his sleeves were clasped tightly.

"For the glory of the Malfoy family!"

"I must win!"