Chapter 383 Going to the lake, the first use of the water-avoiding spell

"The bet is placed, the bet is placed."

"Come on! Everyone, it's better to act than to think."

"Four boys and one girl."

"Five people go into the water, how many can survive?"

Early in the morning, George and Fred set up their betting tables around the arena.

On the edge of the Black Lake, several large platforms were set up, and the auditorium was already full of people.

Except for Barty Crouch who did not come due to illness and gave up the referee's position to Percy, the other five referees sat neatly at a table.

Cedric Diggory, Viktor Krum, Fleur Delacour, Harry Potter and Aaron Gaius all stood in front of the referee's table, waiting quietly. Game start.

"I've been looking forward to it for months, don't let me down!" Adrian said meaningfully.

Aaron placed Abe in front of Adrian and said very seriously: "I will fulfill your request."

"We'll see."

Ludo Bagman came to the midst of the warriors and ordered them to line up on the shore, with everyone at least ten feet apart.

"The voice is loud." Bagman pointed his wand at his throat and used the amplifying spell to amplify his voice. "Welcome to the second event. Last night, the warriors all had their beloved things stolen, their babies. .

These treasures are now lying at the bottom of the Black Lake. To win, each warrior just needs to find the treasure and return to the surface.

But there is a time limit. They only have one hour. If they exceed the time limit, they have to rely on themselves. No magic can save them.

As soon as the cannon fires, the game begins. "

The time is nine-twenty-five, five minutes to half-past nine.

Cedric, Krum, Fleur and Harry all took off their coats and changed into smart swimsuits to facilitate their underwater movements.

The four of them all looked at Aaron, who was on the edge, because he was the only one who was out of place and wrapped himself up thickly.

"Why are you looking at me? I've never seen a handsome guy before!"

"You... don't need to change into a swimsuit?" Fleur asked doubtfully.

"I have my own method." Aaron said calmly, and then looked at Fleur, "You have a good figure."

Furong's face turned red and she sneered, "You know how to appreciate it now?"

"Haha! I'm just telling the truth.

But I hope you won't let me worry this time. I'm not Roger Davis, and I won't stand by you just because you have a good figure. "

Furong snorted coldly and turned her face away arrogantly.

"Aaron, I think it's better to tell you something in advance." Harry said hesitantly, "The so-called treasure Mr. Bagman just mentioned is actually..."

"I know." Aaron said lightly, "Our dance partner."

"It's not just a dance partner." Harry said with a complex expression, "It's the most important person to us. For example, the person I want to save is Ron."

"Parvati will be heartbroken."

Harry's mouth twitched slightly, and he felt a little sorry for the girl.

It was obvious that he shamelessly invited her to be his dance partner, but after completing the warrior's dance task, he put her aside.

"What did you say just now?" Fleur asked worriedly, "Could the things that were stolen from us be..."

"If nothing else...it's what you think." Aaron said meaningfully, "In short, perform well! Miss Delacour."

Fleur nodded seriously, but when she saw that her sister was not in the audience, she still felt uneasy.

Cedric and Krum looked at each other, obviously guessing what the mermaid had kidnapped.

boom!

The cannon sounded and the game officially started.

Cedric, Krum, and Fleur jumped into the cold lake.

Harry hurriedly took out the gillyweed from his pocket, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it several times while suppressing nausea, and swallowed it.

Gulu!

"Is it tasty?"

"It tastes too bad. It's as disgusting as eating a dead mouse." Harry said subconsciously, but the next moment he turned around in embarrassment and saw Aaron looking at him with a half-smile.

"Aaron, listen to me and explain to you."

"No need to explain." Aaron patted him on the shoulder, "When you get back, come with me to see Professor Snape. He should be happy to listen to your explanation.

As for now, let’s get in the water!

The effect of gilly grass is only for one hour. If Ron cannot be saved before then, I don't need to tell you what the consequences will be! "

After hearing this, Harry's face became extremely serious and he walked cautiously towards the lake.

There was a sneer from the shore, and Harry immediately recognized that it was Malfoy who was laughing at him. After all, his end was not ordinary, and he was basically no different from a Muggle landlubber.

Although he was angry, he still endured it.

After all, his swimming skills are indeed very poor, and the best he can do is avoid drowning.

Before the effects of gilly bladderwort are exerted, no one can be too cautious.

The cold lake water made Harry's legs sting. The smooth pebbles in the lake made him slip several times. The cold wind in February also kept whipping his upper body, causing his body to tremble violently and make him swollen. Goosebumps.

But soon he felt that his mouth and nose became particularly uncomfortable. Every breath felt like a knife cutting him, and it was extremely painful.

He subconsciously covered his throat, but he touched something strange.

Several narrow cracks opened and closed like fish gills.

Harry knew that the gillyweed was working, and he dived into the water without any hesitation.

The lake water was no longer cold to him, but rather very comfortable, like a spring breeze.

He could breathe freely underwater, and oxygen would flow into his body through the gills to meet the body's normal needs.

Webbed feet grew between his fingers and toes, which increased his speed in the water several times, and the skill of swimming seemed to be innate.

Aaron was the only one left on the shore, and almost everyone's eyes were on him, and the smile on Adrian's face became more intense.

"I haven't used this magic since I learned it!" Aaron murmured, and then pretended to draw his wand, "Water Repellent."

A transparent spherical barrier enveloped him, and then slowly sank.

"What kind of magic is this? Professor Dumbledore?" Bagman asked in surprise.

"I don't know either. I haven't seen it." Dumbledore said bluntly, then looked at Adrian, "Miss Crane, I wonder if you can help us solve this puzzle."

"Obviously." Adrian shrugged, "This is a magic that allows you to breathe freely underwater. It is an advanced version of the Bubblehead Curse."

Several judges looked at each other. Of course they could see this, but they didn't want to know this.

The name of this magic, how to use it, and its effect are what they want to know.

But their curiosity was soon satisfied. Adrian raised his wand, and a ball of blue light shot straight into the sky. Five light curtains suddenly appeared above the lake, corresponding to the five warriors.

"This is..."

"It's a bit boring to just watch the lake for an hour and wait for the result of the mermaid leader.

This is not a rigorous way to score, don't you think, Professor Dumbledore?"

Dumbledore smiled, "You're right."

"I'm more curious about what magic my brother can use. If he thinks hiding under the water is safe, then he really underestimates me." Adrian said proudly.

"Cedric and Fleur's heads are wrapped in a bubble. This is the Bubblehead Curse." Bagman also explained to the audience at this time, "They actually know this spell, which allows them to breathe underwater.

Krum seems to have used a kind of transformation magic. He turned himself into a, not... half a shark.

Although only the head turned into a shark, it did not prevent him from moving freely underwater. In addition to the sharp teeth, he also freed his hands to facilitate the use of the wand underwater.

Harry Potter, this is..."

"Gillweed." Dumbledore whispered.

"Yes, Gillywort, this is a very precious herb that can make people grow gills and flippers in a short time. It is a great choice for people who can't use underwater breathing magic."

Professor Snape's face turned pale. Gillywort was the only one in his private storage room in the whole Hogwarts. He felt that he needed to go back to his private storage room to see if it was stolen.

"Finally, it's Mr. Gaius. He left us a very deep impression in the first project. This is... My God!"

Aaron was standing in the spherical barrier. He didn't make any movement, and the barrier moved forward automatically, as if it was acting according to his ideas.

And the lake water was completely isolated outside the barrier. Not only could the lake water not enter, but even the fish in the water could not break into the barrier at all.

"Miss Klein, I think this magic is very useful." Percy swallowed and said, "If Gaius can contribute it, he will definitely gain unimaginable reputation, and it is not impossible to get the first-class Order of Merlin."

"You, the person responsible for recommendation and handling, will also be promoted accordingly." Adrian chuckled, and his playful eyes directly saw through Percy's little thoughts.

"But what I said is really worth considering." Percy blushed slightly, "Many wizards who need to work underwater will definitely be much easier if they know this magic."

"That's his business, it has nothing to do with me." Adrian waved his hand and said, "After the second project is completed, you can go to him to discuss it yourself."

Percy nodded helplessly. His original intention was to let Adrian persuade Aaron a few words. One word from her sister is more useful than a hundred words from him.

But now it seems that he can only persuade himself. He asked himself that he and Aaron have some friendship, and the success rate will definitely not be low.

If this can be done, many people in the Ministry of Magic and even the magic world will praise him, and then promotion and salary increase will be a foregone conclusion.