This is what Ravenclaw looks like.

Although the matter was covert and hurried, Durmstrang still showed the greatest sincerity in the reception.

The three magic schools in Europe have been communicating with each other for hundreds of years. Even if this negotiation will not succeed, everyone will continue to get along in a friendly manner.

After lunch, Andrew and his friends were taken to the guest room.

In terms of the specifications and layout of the room, Andrew could not find any problems - as I said, without the competition, everyone has a lot of places to communicate.

He had no time to visit the room. After confirming that there was no one here, he went to find Professor McGonagall.

"Taylor, come in, how do you feel?"

The professor sat at the table and flipped through the magazines on the table.

"Very enthusiastic, there is no doubt that the other party is no less enthusiastic than us in promoting the competition."

"After all, it is the Triwizard Tournament. If it is restarted in our hands, it will definitely be a great thing."

Professor McGonagall nodded, "Moreover, Karkaroff is more anxious. He is eager to introduce his students and he is not hiding his eagerness at all."

"That Krum?"

Andrew widened his eyes - no way?

He had some doubts at noon, but he rejected them quickly - it was a bit absurd for such a big school to introduce students specifically.

But, from what Professor McGonagall said, she really meant to introduce that person specifically?

"That's Krum, don't you watch Quidditch at all?"

Viktor Krum - Andrew still remembers this name, is it famous?

"Oh, Merlin's socks, you were in the school competition -"

Professor McGonagall rarely showed a surprised expression, but she was silent after half of her words - she went to host the competition during the school competition, so Andrew worked overtime in the office most of the time.

"Well, he is the legendary seeker who is most likely to win the championship for the team in the Quidditch World Cup."

The professor's expression finally made Andrew remember - she is an avid Quidditch fan.

In terms of the popularity of Quidditch in the wizarding world, this Krum is indeed a sign worthy of being pulled out. If he were in Hogwarts, he might be able to surpass Harry and become Professor Lockhart's only target.

After all, he is the symbol of the Quidditch World Cup now, and the story of Harry Potter is actually far less legendary than the Quidditch World Cup outside the British wizarding world.

"I roughly understand, Professor, the legendary seeker Krum, it seems that Headmaster Karkaroff is looking forward to the arrival of the Triwizard Tournament more than we thought."

"And it would be best if Krum came forward," Professor McGonagall nodded in agreement with Andrew's opinion, "A legendary star can only bring a little fame to the school, but it is the school's credit to train the star into a player in the Triwizard Tournament."

Reasonable - wait!

Andrew looked at Professor McGonagall and gave a tentative look.

This is something that cannot be asked, after all, if the occurrence of such a thing as the designated candidate occurs, it is really too unfair.

Although the Triwizard Tournament is famous for everyone cheating together in history, the designated candidate is too unethical.

"Maybe there is that intention, but this condition is impossible to agree to."

Professor McGonagall obviously understood what Andrew meant and shook her head to deny it. If such an outrageous thing is agreed, there will be no need to restart the competition, and the Triwizard Tournament itself will become a joke.

"Well, I will deny it directly when the hint comes."

Andrew made it clear.

"Well, there is the next one. The venue must be set in Hogwarts. You also reveal it."

Professor McGonagall's attitude was clear, "After all, the Goblet of Fire is still in our hands. If it is not held in Hogwarts, everything is off the table."

Although I really want to know what the Goblet of Fire is, now is obviously not the time to interrupt.

"Well, OK, I'll let it out."

"Also, Durmstrang must be responsible for part of the hosting expenses, and one-fifth is the bottom line."

"Okay, I'll convey it."

"That's all for now. If there are no problems, the other party's reception professor will come to you in the afternoon, and then you will communicate. We will determine the content of this part after a simple confirmation tomorrow."

"Well, I remember it."

Andrew nodded and firmly remembered Professor McGonagall's words-it was the limit to be able to negotiate these things in the afternoon, and there was no need to talk about other things.

Even if the talks broke down in private, they could continue the next day. As for the things that were negotiated, they would not be discussed at the banquet the next day.

It was not until he left that Andrew realized what kind of task he had taken on.

'Damn it, I'm a student, professor. Although this thing is not something to talk about, it's too outrageous to give it to me. You should bring a dean, professor! '

But it was useless. The professor was already thinking about the details in his room.

He could only connect with the other party's reception professor-the professor who sent official thank-you documents to Andrew on a daily basis.

——

"Franz McCormick, nice to meet you, Mr. Taylor, if you don't have any plans, would you mind walking around Durmstrang's campus with me?"

"Of course, I like it here," Andrew smiled, which he thought was fake.

…

"In summer, the temperature here is very suitable, not so hot, and the alpine lake behind - here, please allow me to take you for a walk, it is really a place worth looking forward to."

...

"Yes, you can imagine how beautiful it would be if it was full of students, but it's a pity that it's too cold..."

Andrew looked at the lake and sighed, "Even looking at these vegetation, I can imagine how spectacular this place will be in winter, but it's too cold to stay here, Professor Franz."

"It has been held before, fortunately, warriors are not afraid of a little bit of cold, right?"

"Warriors should certainly face those challenges, but it's not good to be too harsh after the challenges, Professor Franz."

Andrew praised the other party's environment while holding on to the cold winter - he had no one to lead him, but there would be no problem holding on to this.

Moreover, although he didn't know how to use the Goblet of Fire, it must be useful from the professor's point of view.

Perhaps Durmstrang thought so too.

The venue issue was easily discussed, but the other party never agreed to one-third of the budget.

"Too high, too high, there has never been such a rule, one third, too much, this is held in Hogwarts!"

"But in the beginning, it was just a few families who pooled their money to hold it."

"That's different, there was no history of suspension before, what if it is suspended again?"

...

In short, the two sides had a very friendly conversation in the afternoon.