After playing with Arcatus for a few minutes, Ani led Hermione back to the castle. When they entered the auditorium, the banquet had officially begun.
The arrival of strangers made everyone a little more cautious, but when people moved their eyes to certain two places, it became particularly enthusiastic.
Viktor Krum's appearance is ordinary, but when everyone looks at him, what they think of is his heroic appearance riding on a broom and soaring in the sky.
On another long table in Ravenclaw, the girl whose name they didn't know yet conquered everyone's eyes with her unparalleled beauty. Whether they were boys or girls, their eyes would fall on her from time to time.
The two long tables attracted most of the attention, so many people did not notice that a new customer appeared at the teacher's bench.
"Hey Hermione, when did you get back?"
Just as he woke up from Fleur's beauty, Ron found the absent Hermione standing next to him.
"When you stare at that girl and can't take your eyes away."
Hermione said angrily.
When the girl came, she saw the two of them obediently letting Fleur take away her favorite French fish soup. She hadn't eaten yet!
Originally, the little witch wanted to talk to the twins about the selection of warriors, but she lost her mood and sat far away on the other side.
"Tsk, who does she think she is? She looks so superior."
Ron felt nervous, but on the surface he pretended to be dismissive.
"Hey……"
Just as George was about to say something, Fred stuffed a chicken drumstick into his mouth.
Both have red hair, and the twins' minds are much more transparent than Ron's. The little Jiujiu in his heart cannot be hidden from the two brothers who get along day and night.
【Mind your own business!】
【You are the elder brother, you have the final say.】
The two brothers exchanged a tacit look. George shrugged, grabbed the chicken leg and took a bite.
"Huh?"
From time to time, a certain red-haired man secretly glanced at the Ravenclaw dining table. When his eyes glanced at the teacher's table, he suddenly found that the two empty chairs were already occupied.
"It seems... Mr. Weasley?"
Harry followed his friend's line of sight and saw two acquaintances coming there.
Ludo Bagman and Arthur Weasley.
"When did he come?"
Ron asked confusedly.
"When you stare at that girl and can't take your eyes away."
George swallowed the chicken in his mouth and replied like Hermione.
Ron: "..."
"We meet again, Director Weasley."
Ani sat on his seat and greeted Arthur with a smile.
"Ha, you are really well informed."
Mr. Weasley replied enthusiastically.
When the patriarch of an ancient family no longer deliberately avoids things, then many things will fall into place.
After it was determined that Mr. Crouch was no longer suitable to continue serving in the Ministry of Magic, Arthur was quickly appointed as the acting director of the Department of International Cooperation. This time, he and Bagman came to Hogwarts to jointly organize the Triwizard Tournament.
race.
Then Aini nodded to Bagman on the other side, with a bright smile on his face, which made the latter feel quite flattered.
But before he could respond, Aini started talking to Arthur.
The two chatted about a sideways application of alchemy, and it must be said that Arthur was an expert among experts in this regard.
Of course, Aini's alchemy skills were also impressive. After each round of exchanges between the two parties, the academic level of the conversation was raised, and Mrs. Maxim was soon attracted to join in.
The atmosphere in the small circle is friendly and warm.
On Karkaroff and Bagman's side, the two people sitting next to each other were chatting awkwardly, highlighting the fact that neither of them wanted to talk to the other.
So with different thoughts, the hosts and guests enjoyed a delicious meal together.
When the table became tidy again, Dumbledore stood up. He first introduced Mr. Weasley and Ludo Bagman...
"Aha! Mr. Weasley actually became the Director of the International Cooperation Department, and you didn't tell me."
Harry exclaimed and looked dissatisfied at his friend Ron and the twins. Arthur was a very amiable and respectable elder to him, so he should have given blessings for such a worthy celebration.
"Chuck...cluck..."
Ron was also stunned, and a series of notes of unknown meaning came out of his throat.
"If we say we just found out..."
"Do you believe it?"
The twins couldn't help blinking, and they couldn't hide the confusion on their faces.
"Okay, I believe it."
Harry nodded. He thought Mr. Weasley was such a good person and worthy of this position.
Several people wanted to say something, but then Dumbledore started the next topic.
Just now, Filch put an old large wooden box on the table of the principal's desk.
If it weren't for Dumbledore's explanation, no one would have thought that such an ordinary old box contained the Goblet of Fire, a key item in the Triwizard Tournament.
A rough wooden cup is very different from what everyone imagined.
But there is real fire inside.
The blue-white flame dancing across the rim of the cup adds a noble and mysterious temperament to the cup that seems to be made by the worst carpenter.
Dumbledore's next words made many people look at the Goblet of Fire even more intensely.
To everyone's surprise, it was not the principals or officials from the Ministry of Magic who selected the champions for the Triwizard Tournament, but the Goblet of Fire in front of them.
Each candidate only needs to write their name and school on parchment, then put it into the cup, and then they can do whatever they want. The Goblet of Fire will give the answer on Halloween night.
This made many young people who knew they were not outstanding suddenly become excited again. Maybe the Goblet of Fire does not select warriors based on their strength?
Do they still have any chance?
"Harry, let's try it too."
Ron was obviously among the excited ones.
However, Harry did not forget what Dumbledore said before that there was an age limit for participating.
But before he could help his friend cool down, Dumbledore's next words poured cold water on Ron.
"In order to prevent underage students from being tempted," Dumbledore said, "after the goblet is placed in the hall, I will draw an age line around it. No one under the age of seventeen can cross this line.
Boundary.”
"Oh no, Dumbledore should give young people more opportunities..."
Ron wailed. He finally had some self-awareness, and knew that even if Dumbledore did whatever he wanted, he would not be able to cross the age line.
On the other hand, the twins are full of fighting spirit. As long as their age is not checked manually, it is not difficult for them to deceive a barrier with their strength.
Listening to the confident words of the two people, Ani, who was still chatting with Mr. Weasley, couldn't help but feel happy.
Maybe it's time for Colin to take action. The foyer where the goblet is placed next will definitely be interesting.