Hogwarts in the shadows

Karkaroff added with a sneer.

"I don't remember anyone saying that the host school could have two warriors."

Dumbledore ignored their sarcasm.

He looked at Harry calmly, "Harry, did you put your name into the Goblet of Fire?"

"No," Harry replied quickly.

Dumbledore asked Harry some more questions.

Then came the time for bickering.

Percy was now looking at Hephes with a questioning look, asking for his opinion.

Hephis directly transmitted the message, "Just do as you see fit."

Karkaroff's greasy voice sounded again.

"Mr. Weasley, Mr. Bagman, I'm sure you both agree that this is extremely inappropriate, right?"

Percy felt everyone's eyes on him.

He looked at Harry deeply again and suppressed the emotion in his heart.

"According to the rules, once your name is drawn from the Goblet of Fire, you must participate."

Karkaroff's face was extremely ugly, "This is so unfair! The Goblet of Fire must be reset until each school has two warriors!"

"The Goblet of Fire has gone out." Percy's face also became serious, and he looked at Karkaroff with sharp eyes.

Karkaroff was oppressed by Percy's aura and involuntarily took a half step back, his face becoming increasingly ugly.

"Krum, we have to go now."

Percy clapped softly and said calmly.

"I respect your decision, but I want to remind you that Krum has signed an unbreakable contract with the Goblet of Fire. If you insist on leaving, you will bear the consequences at your own risk."

Karkaroff suddenly felt a little embarrassed and looked at Madame Maxime for help.

But at this moment, Moody limped into the room, adding more tension to the argument.

Hephis listened to their noise and felt a little speechless.

Although he had not been interested in the Triwizard Tournament before, Percy had put the competition plan on his desk early on.

Those three competitions can basically be said to be individual competitions, so it doesn't matter how many people from a school participate.

He was picking his ears out of boredom, waiting for the final result.

In the end, it was Dumbledore who finalized the plan.

Even though Percy is very powerful, he still has to consider the power network behind the two schools.

Therefore, he could not suppress the two principals by himself.

"How this situation came about, we don't know." Dumbledore said to everyone in the room.

"However, it seems to me that we have no choice but to accept it. Both Hephis and Harry have been selected to participate in the competition. So they must..."

"But Dumbledore..."

Madame Maxime tried to argue, but was interrupted by Dumbledore.

"Dear Madame Maxime, if you have any other solution, I'm all ears."

Dumbledore waited for a response, but Madame Maxime just widened her eyes in anger and remained silent.

Karkaroff also looked gloomy.

Percy saw that the matter was finally settled, and he said to the four warriors present.

"The first project is scheduled for November 24th. Its purpose is to test your courage."

"In the face of the first round of challenges, the only thing you can rely on is the magic wand in your hand. Only if you succeed in the challenge can you get the clue for the second one."

When he finished speaking, he looked towards Dumbledore.

Just as Dumbledore was about to say something else, Madame Maxime put her large arm around Fleur's shoulders and left the scene.

Karkaroff glanced at Krum and they left without another word.

It is obvious that these two principals are very resentful now.

"Harry, Hepherd, you can go back and rest." Dumbledore looked at them with a gentle smile.

"I believe that the Gryffindor and Slytherin classmates are waiting to celebrate with you."

Snape winked at Hephesus and then walked out slowly.

"Good night, professor." Hephis said softly and followed closely.

Harry followed soon after.

But when he saw Hephis walking with Snape, he still didn't have the courage to chase after them.

He could only walk towards the Gryffindor Tower with a dizzy head.

"Hephis, congratulations." Snape looked unhappy.

But he still tried his best to force a smile and congratulated Hephes.

"Professor, isn't this result inevitable?" Hephis shrugged.

"Don't be too proud. This kind of competition should not be difficult for you. But your goal is not to be those so-called warriors. Show your strength." Snape said solemnly.

"Don't worry! Professor, just watch my performance!" Hephis had a faint smile on his face.

"Don't be careless, be careful, safety comes first." Snape reminded again.

"Okay, I'll pay attention." Hephis also put away his smile and nodded seriously.

Snape pulled out his wand and cast an Silencing Charm.

He said hesitantly, "Regarding Harry...you should try to keep an eye on him and save his life."

"Okay." Hephis agreed directly. This little thing was not difficult for him.

Snape sighed. After all, he couldn't let go of the woman in his heart.

"Dumbledore found me and asked me to pretend to be him and to stand in for him when necessary. Are you going to let him achieve nirvana?"

"You're going to pretend to be him?" Hephis' eyes rolled and he understood Dumbledore's idea.

There was a sly look in his eyes. "I have already found the person. There is no need to trouble you with this matter."

Snape nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Hephesus was still very reliable.

"Let's celebrate!" Snape stopped in front of the Slytherin common room and let Hephesus go in first.

There was a cunning light in his eyes that he had never seen before, and he seemed to be very excited.

"Pure blood." Hephis said, and the door of the lounge opened.

At this time, the lounge was pitch black. Not to mention the fire in the fireplace, even the moonlight at the bottom of the lake was blocked out.

Hephis was slightly stunned, and a faint film appeared on his emerald eyes.

But before he could see clearly, the lounge gradually became brighter.

There were hundreds of candles floating in the air, lighting up one by one.

The fire suddenly lit up, bringing warmth to the dark and damp lounge.

On the ceiling, black and red ribbons slowly hang down and float in the air.

There are also spots of golden light twinkling on it.

Like stars in the night sky.

A figure slowly walked out from the stairs and appeared in front of Hephis.

Snape watched this scene, closed the door of the common room, and turned away.

His steps were brisk and he seemed to be in a very good mood at the moment.