The little princess of the platinum family of HP

Durmstrang's classmates looked up with interest at the dark, star-lit ceiling as they took off their students' fur cloaks.Two of the classmates also picked up golden plates and goblets and looked at them carefully, obviously interested.

Alyssa was sitting close to Draco, and it was like this, but Viktor Krum saw that sitting in front was too boring, so he followed Alyssa's position. Draco, who wanted to ask Alisa, was so excited, he felt that his sister would definitely not run away, and it was important to pursue stars first.

Draco leaned over to talk to Krum, told how good he was at the Quidditch World Cup, and how much he loved Quidditch, while Alisa just rolled her eyes as Jane listened , Viktor couldn't help laughing when he saw Alisa like this. In fact, they made a bet that the first sentence Alisa's brother Draco said to Alisa was to Alisa. Sha said, or Viktor said.

Alisa originally thought that Draco should greet herself first, but in the end, okay!If there is no result, it is lost.Draco looked at Alisa getting angry, and Krum laughed there again, a little puzzled, and everyone looked at Draco enviously.

After all the students had entered the auditorium and took their seats at their respective house tables, the staff came in and they filed over to the guest seats and took their seats.The last ones were Professor Dumbledore, Professor Karkaroff and Madame Maxime.The Beauxbatons rose to their feet as soon as they saw their Headmaster appear.Several Hogwarts students couldn't help laughing.But the representatives of Beauxbatons did not look embarrassed at all, and they did not sit down again until Madame Maxime sat down to Dumbledore's left.

Dumbledore remained standing, and the auditorium gradually fell silent.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, ghosts, and -- especially -- distinguished guests," said Dumbledore, smiling at the foreign students, "with great joy I welcome you all. To Hogwarts. I hope and trust that you will be comfortable and happy here."

A Beauxbatons girl still wrapped her head tightly in a scarf gave a sneer that was no doubt sarcastic.

"The Tournament will officially begin at the end of the banquet," said Dumbledore. "I now invite everyone to eat and drink as much as they like at home!"

He sat down, and Karkaroff immediately stepped forward and chatted with him, "We still have a guide, but unfortunately we didn't catch up. It is estimated that we will arrive the day after tomorrow."

The plates in front of them were piled full of food again as usual.The house-elves in the kitchen seemed to pull out all the stops.Harry had never seen such a sumptuous dish before them, several of which must be foreign.

Alisa noticed that the two always-vacant seats on the staff table had just been filled.Ludo Bagman sat on the other side of Professor Karkaroff, and his boss, Mr. Crouch, sat next to Mrs. Maxim

"The time has finally come," said Dumbledore, smiling at the sullen faces. "The Triwizard Tournament is about to begin. I'd like to explain a few words before I bring the box in—"

"—I want to explain our program of activities for this school year. But first, please allow me to introduce two guests, because there are still people who don't know them. This is Mr. Barty Crouch, Director of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Magic,"— — There was sparse applause in the auditorium — "This is Mr. Ludo Bagman, Director of Sports and Sports at the Ministry of Magic."

The applause was much louder for Bagman than for Mr. Crouch, perhaps because of his minor fame as a hitter, or simply because he was much more genial in appearance.He waved his hand cheerfully in thanks.When Barty Crouch's name was introduced just now, Crouch neither smiled nor waved.

"Mr Bagman and Mr Crouch have worked tirelessly over the past few months to arrange the Triwizard Tournament," continued Dumbledore, "and they will join me, Professor Karkaroff and Mark Mrs. Sim, together, form the panel of judges to judge the efforts of the Warriors."

As soon as they heard the word "warrior", the students seemed to be more attentive.Dumbledore also seemed to notice their sudden silence, and saw him smile slightly, and said, "Mr. Filch, please bring the box up."

No one noticed that Filch had been lurking in a corner of the Great Hall just now, and now he was walking towards Dumbledore, holding a large wooden box studded with jewels, which looked very old.The students watched with fascination and discussed enthusiastically.In order to see better, Dennis Creevey simply stood on the chair, but he was so small that even if he stood, his head would not be much higher than others.

"Mr. Crouch and Mr. Bagman have carefully reviewed the specific events for this year's Warriors' competition," said Dumbledore—as Filch carefully placed the box on the table in front of him, "they Much of the necessary arrangement was also made for each of the projects. There are three projects, taking place at different times throughout the school year, which will test the warriors in many different ways...their prowess in magic—their guts and Their powers of reasoning—and, of course, their ability to overcome danger."

Hearing the last sentence, the auditorium became silent, and everyone seemed to stop breathing.

"As you already know, there will be three warriors competing," Dumbledore continued calmly, "representing one participating school. We will rate them according to the quality of each event they complete, and when the three events are over, The Warriors with the most points will win the Trifecta. The Warriors are selected by a fair picker, and it's the Goblet of Fire."

Having said this, Dumbledore drew his wand and tapped three times on the lid of the box.The lid creaked open slowly.Dumbledore reached in and pulled out a large, rough-hewn wooden goblet.The cup itself was inconspicuous, but it was full of bluish-white flames throbbing inside.

Dumbledore closed the box and placed the cup on the lid so that everyone in the auditorium could see it clearly.

"Every student who wants to run for a warrior must write his name and school name on a piece of parchment and throw it into this goblet," said Dumbledore. Sign up inside. Tomorrow night, Halloween night, the Goblet will select the names of the three students it thinks best represent the three schools. Tonight, the Goblet will be in the foyer for all All the students have access to it.”

"Finally, I would like to remind every student who is going to participate in the campaign to pay attention that this competition is not a child's play, and don't participate rashly. Once the Warrior is selected by the Goblet of Fire, he must stick to the game to the end. throwing your name into the cup, in fact, forms a magical contract that must be kept. Once you become a warrior, you are not allowed to change your mind. So please think twice and find out that you really want to participate in the game, Put the name in the glass again. Well, I think it's time for everyone to go to bed. Good night everyone."

Alyssa just got up and went back to the ship with Durmstrang's representatives.