svetikya Chapter 279 The Duel Tournament at Hogwarts
Chapter 279 The Duel Tournament at Hogwarts
Chapter 279 The Duel Tournament at Hogwarts
On a bright and sunny morning, the Quidditch pitch at Hogwarts was filled with students. It wasn't because there was a Quidditch match today, but because it was the day of the first dueling tournament at Hogwarts.
With the exception of a few students, almost all the students from all the colleges came, making it as lively as the Quidditch final.
The Gryffindor students waved their lion-shaped battle flags around the stands, while the Slytherin students held high their snake-shaped banners.
"That wasn't a snake at all; it looked more like a worm."
This is the assessment of Mr. Weasley, the red-haired man sitting next to Loira.
Hmm, why is Loila here? And why is she sitting in her Gryffindor seat?
You should ask Luna, who's sitting on the other side.
If Luna hadn't asked her, Loila probably wouldn't have come to watch the spectacle—she's never been one for watching spectacle, and even the spectacle she does enjoy is usually related to magic circles—
She had seen this kind of somewhat "barbaric" drama, which was just a showdown between wizards, countless times in Durmstrang—sometimes even when she was standing in the audience.
Fortunately, Loila is much more comfortable around crowds now, and even surrounded by a group of unfamiliar students, she didn't feel afraid.
Perhaps it's because she vividly remembers how these students looked in class.
So even Mr. Finnegan's magic fireworks can cause an explosion? — So Mr. Longbottom can forget to come to the game? — So Mr. Weasley's mouth is this vicious?
It has to be said that Loila felt like she had opened the door to a new world.
"It's lively, isn't it, Lola?" Luna, wearing an eagle-shaped hat, looked a bit out of place among the lions.
But that's precisely why Luna looks so cute.
Loila gave a slightly stiff smile: "It's very—very lively."
Although she had gotten somewhat used to it, she was still subconsciously a little scared.
Although she had disguised her voice with a magical potion and her appearance with a spell, she was still worried about being recognized.
For example, Miss Granger—hmm?
She doesn't seem to be here?
Loila looked left and right, and relaxed a lot after not seeing the sharp-eyed Miss Granger.
"What is Lola looking at?" Luna asked, turning her head as if she had noticed something.
"Um—I'm looking for—Miss Granger." Loila thought for a moment and said apologetically, "Isn't she coming today?"
"She'll definitely come," Luna nodded thoughtfully, "but she hasn't come yet."
"It's too late—will we still be able to see the opening ceremony?" Loila asked uncertainly.
"Maybe she can control time?" Luna's answer made Loila's face turn pale.
"No way—how could that be?" she said quickly, then banished the somewhat frightening idea from her mind.
No one can control time—even Dad—and that's too much—
She took a few deep breaths to clear her mind of those thoughts.
Then she turned her gaze to Dumbledore, who was standing below.
"Please be quiet, gentlemen and ladies." Dumbledore touched his lips with his wand, his voice quite loud, and he looked very healthy.
The idea that Royla had once considered waiting until Dumbledore was too old to move before defeating him had long since vanished without a trace.
"Today is the opening ceremony of the first Hogwarts Duel Tournament, and I'm happy to have another line added to my Chocolate Frog card." Dumbledore's humorous remark elicited a chuckle from the students.
However, upon hearing the words "Chocolate Frog," Loila could only purse her lips unhappily, because her Grindelwald Chocolate Frog card was missing.
There is reason to suspect that Miss Hilo took it.
Of course, it's all Dumbledore's fault.
Don't ask why — it's all his fault anyway.
Therefore, Loila was not happy at all when he talked about the Chocolate Frog cards.
Dumbledore stood below and reiterated the rules and content of the game, which were generally divided into various types.
To make the most of the Quidditch pitch, there are even water battles, air battles, and team battles—in short, the game is very diverse.
Apart from team battles, other rules of the competition are decided by drawing lots.
"If we can get the air combat role, we'll have a huge advantage," said Mr. Potter, who was sitting next to Mr. Weasley.
He's really good at Quidditch, he even almost hurt Luna—Loila hasn't forgotten about that.
Looking at his lightning scars, Loila couldn't help but wonder if they were the result of being struck by lightning in mid-air during Quidditch.
Loila didn't want anyone to draw an aerial combat role, because according to the rules, as the referee, she was supposed to be officiating while riding a broom—but she couldn't ride a broom.
"Mrs. Hodge is very pleased to be your partner."
Even if Dumbledore said that, I wouldn't be happy.
A naval battle would be acceptable to Royla.
After all, she had previously fought a water battle with a giant octopus, specifically involving tentacles, bare feet, and bondage.
Ok?
Something feels off.
"Did Miss Lora participate in the competition?" Suddenly, Lora heard a voice beside her, and she pursed her lips, snapping out of her reverie.
"No—no," Loila answered Harry Potter's question in a low voice.
"No one?" Mr. Weasley looked surprised. "I thought Miss Lola, a fourth-year student, would be participating."
"Who told you that being older guarantees participation?"
Miss Granger, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, suddenly spoke, her voice startling Ron and Harry.
This also startled Loila.
Miss Granger, do you know any spells to make yourself less noticeable? If so, could you teach me?
Or does she really have the ability to control time?
Royla had a bad feeling—but that shouldn't be possible, right? Dumbledore wouldn't give that kind of thing to his students, would he?
After thinking for a few seconds, Loila discarded that unrealistic idea.
He then turned to think about what Hermione had just said.
But Miss Granger is right, why should older students have to participate?
Many upperclassmen don't participate in Durmstrang's competitions, and Loira has even seen quite a few people forfeit—well, most of them were her opponents.
If not so many people had withdrawn, she might not have won her second championship.
Therefore, Royla gave Hermione a kind smile when she spoke up for her.
"Did Luna participate?" As if remembering something, Harry looked at Luna, who was sitting next to Loira, intently watching Dumbledore.
"Luna—Luna didn't participate either." Loila explained for Luna, "She—she's still too young—"
"That's true." Ron raised an eyebrow, then looked at Harry as if he'd just remembered something. "Harry, you wouldn't be thinking of getting revenge, would you?"
"Hmm?" Loila immediately stared intently at Harry upon hearing this. If this kid was thinking of getting revenge on Luna, she'd have to use the Crucifixion Curse—
"Huh?" Harry paused for a moment, then quickly shook his head. "I was just asking casually. What do you take me for?"
"Hahaha, isn't he the kind of person who goes to great lengths just to get Professor Hamilton's attention?"
Ron's words made Harry blush and shake his head, while Hermione rolled her eyes helplessly.
"Aren't they a really boring bunch?"
"Yes—yes—" Loila interrupted Hermione abruptly.
But she didn't find Harry boring at all. Was getting Peterson's attention something shameful?
My cousin is also very talented—he's a wizard, and a member of the Hamilton family, a pure-blood wizarding family. If Peterson takes a liking to him, he should be able to find a job easily, right?
Loila's thoughts were somewhat realistic when it came to her students.
As for what you said about Loira herself?
Although they were both from Hamilton, Loila didn't think anyone wanted her attention—the only job she could recommend was to the Malay Party, right?
If Mr. Potter had mentioned the Malays, Dumbledore would probably have killed himself, right?
"The match is about to begin." Suddenly, Luna tugged at Loila's sleeve and said, "Lola, who do you think will win?"
"It should be—Professor Flitwick, right?" Loila answered subconsciously. If she remembered correctly, it was Professor Flitwick and Professor Snape who were in charge of the opening duel performance.
"Professor Flitwick?" Luna tilted her head and said, "But Professor Flitwick didn't participate."
"Huh?" Loila paused for a moment, then widened her eyes slightly as she looked at the two people in the arena.
what?
Why is it Miss Shiloh?
And—and why is the other person Dumbledore?!