Chapter 174
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Wo Bu Geng Xin
"Restart the Triwizard Tournament?"
This condition not only made Madam Maxim frown, but also made Dumbledore frown.
The Triwizard Tournament, this is not an unfamiliar name, but a wizarding competition with a long history.Of course, the participants were limited to students from the three magic schools of Beauxbaton, Hogwarts, and Durmstrang.
Each school elects a warrior. Although this warrior may not be the strongest in the school, he must be one of the best students in the school anyway.
And that's why the game was banned for centuries.
Because in this competition, basically every five years, one of the three schools, or even two of them, will lose one of their best students.
The loss over time is simply too much.Even later, the British Ministry of Magic, to be precise, the restart of the Triwizard Tournament led by Barty Crouch and Ludo Bagman, caused Hogwarts to lose an outstanding student.
Wouldn't Cedric Diggory have died without Voldemort and Dumbledore fighting in the air?
Not really, the Triwizard Tournament Harry participated in wasn't too hot.Because Hogwarts has two warriors at the same time, the other two people are somewhat afraid.
If Harry wasn't there, the tension between the three might have been a little stronger.
What really happened, maybe.After all, although Ludo Bagman and Barty Crouch said it nicely, in fact, they should have no less than one standard of death.
Of course, Luke knew that the Ministry of Magic's Department of Magical Sports and Sports would not be able to really organize this game.The approval of the three principals is indispensable.
Taking this as a condition is also the result of Luke's careful thinking.
Dumbledore needed a chance to seduce Voldemort and his Death Eaters.And Ingor Karkaroff needs someone to make his school famous again, push his school's spokesperson Krum to a higher level, so as to illustrate his coaching ability, and try his best to clean up the previous level. The imprint left by an "outstanding alumnus" on the school.
The name of that outstanding alumnus is Gellert Grindelwald.
The name alone is enough to make many parents stay away from this school.
If these two people have needs, then Mrs. Maxim's competitive nature will make her agree.The reason why Luke proposed this condition was naturally to give Mrs. Maxim a thorough understanding in advance.Of course, there are other reasons too...
"I have always heard that Mr. Barty Crouch of the British Ministry of Magic is promoting this project." After hearing this condition, Mrs. Maxim had a strange look on her face.She is an adult, so she naturally doesn't think that such a condition that is neither serious nor serious will be so simple.
She couldn't tell for the time being how much benefit exchange was behind this.
Anyway, Barty Crouch, who has considerable influence in the Ministry of Magic and is very capable, should be grateful to Luke.
This is a huge achievement.As long as the competition is held normally, even if one or two people die, Barty Crouch will be able to rely on his achievements in restarting the magic competition that has been suspended for centuries, wash away the stains on himself, and then make a further step in his official career. Back to what I didn't get back then——
The seat of the Minister of Magic.
Luke's request can be regarded as a favor.As long as Mrs. Maxim is sensible, she will naturally mention Luke's request when negotiating with Barty Crouch, and even add embellishments.
As for the second point, since it was a request from the British Ministry of Magic, there is a high probability that the venue for this competition will be Hogwarts.
The three magic schools all wanted to put this match in their own home court, so that it would be good for both the influence and the safety of the students.As soon as Luke's request was mentioned, Madam Maxim could only pinch her nose to agree and even support Hogwarts as the home court.
there is a third point
…As long as the competition is held smoothly, they will stay at Hogwarts for nearly a year.
Madame Maxime glanced calmly at the two daughters of the Delacour family behind her, and said nothing.
One year is enough to do anything.
Of course, there is another idea behind this, but Mrs. Maxime doesn't know, but Dumbledore has guessed.
However, like Madame Maxime, Dumbledore was still drinking black tea calmly.It's just that the eyes are brighter.
"I don't have any opinions, but are you going to participate in the Triwizard Tournament in person? With all due respect, the choice of the warrior is not up to us to decide, and if this is the case, then the tournament will be held around May or Six Years later."
You can only sign up at the age of 17. This is not a rule only in the session that Harry and the others participated in.
"The Goblet of Fire is just a magic item after all."
Luke replied with a smile: "The game time advances as soon as possible."
Luke glanced at Fleur, and when Fleur noticed Luke's gaze, she subconsciously sat upright.But Luke's gaze was quickly withdrawn, and then her mood was a little complicated.
It seemed that he couldn't poke this guy's face casually anymore.
Furong couldn't help thinking with some regret.
"Let's hold the card at a time when Miss Fleur can participate."
When Luke said this, he glanced at his principal.Dumbledore frowned, but nodded anyway.In fact, it is a good thing not to let Harry directly participate.After all, during the game, there were some things that even he couldn't rescue in time.As a spectator outside, this bait is enough.And if he really competed, he couldn't guarantee that Harry would be able to compete with Luke for the Warriors.
There are not many opportunities to sneak into Hogwarts openly, but now, Durmstrang's students should not be difficult to pretend.
After all, this school focuses on mystery, and mystery means that no one knows about it.In other words, there are few acquaintances, so it is easy to act.
Look, Dumbledore even thoughtfully helped the Death Eaters figure out a way to invade.
So he nodded, expressing his approval of this point in time.
Of course, he never expected that the Death Eaters who followed would play their cards against common sense.
Mrs. Maxim still has some concerns: "But Karkaroff may not agree to this matter. By the way, Karkaroff is the principal of Durmstrang. This matter must be agreed by the three of us. "
Luke nodded and said, "Victor Krum, that year was old enough."
As soon as these words came out, Madam Maxim finally knew how much homework Luke had done to make this request.He even had a look at each school's most likely Warriors pick.
"As for myself, you don't have to worry." Luke said with a smile, "If I can't handle the Goblet of Fire, it means I don't have the ability to participate in the Triwizard Tournament."
When Madam Maxim heard this, she couldn't help but feel a little strange.
No matter how cruel the Triwizard Tournament is, it is a battle between students.Just less restrictive.But Madame Maxime didn't think that the Goblet of Fire could be handled by any adult wizard.
"If there is no problem with this condition, then..."
Luke looked at Madame Maxime with a questioning look.
Madam Maxim exhaled lightly, and said seriously, "No problem."
"Then I believe that there are still many matters waiting for you to deal with in the school. You can go back to work first."
Luke gestured please.
Madam Maxim gave Luke a polite smile, then turned and left.She knew very well that the reason why Luke dealt with his own affairs first was because she was the only outsider in the whole room.
In this regard, she can only sigh with emotion that the luck of the Delacour family is really good.
After Mrs. Maxim left, Luke also breathed a sigh of relief.
Woke up relaxed a lot.
He looked at the family of four beside him and said with a smile, "You don't have to restrain yourself, just feel like you're at home."
Mr. Delacour shook his head again and again, just listen to such polite words.
Immediately afterwards, he raised a question that concerned him most.
"Mr. Gunter, from what you said just now, are you planning to send Fleur to participate in the Triwizard Tournament?"
After Luke nodded, Mr. Delacour's expression became serious: "Please forgive me for refusing."
The tone is firm and even tough.Madame Delacour then tugged at her husband's sleeve.And Gemma took a deep look at the man who was revealed in the background check to be a middle-level civil servant of the French Ministry of Magic.
Mr. Delacour looked a little stiff.It could be seen that he was still a little nervous.But no matter how tight his clenched hands were, he still wanted to say these words.
"I don't want my daughter to be involved in that kind of brutal fight. Even though I know what a glamorous resume it is. But I still don't want my daughter to risk her life to earn this resume."
"She is already good enough and makes me proud. Neither she nor we need this extra glory."
Dumbledore couldn't help but nodded at what he said.In any case, this is an excellent father.
After saying these words, Mr. Delacour's expression became more tense, as if he had foreseen such a scene.
Luke leaned on the sofa and said coldly: "But for my gratitude, when will I need your consent."
But he couldn't do anything about it.Because Luke didn't really need his consent to do this.It doesn't even require the consent of anyone in their family.Still, he was ready to argue.
But... such a scene did not appear.
Luke looked into Mr. Delacour's eyes and said seriously: "I can understand your thoughts. You are an excellent father."
Mr. Delacour was surprised by such a reaction, but also heaved a sigh of relief.
It's a good thing to be able to negotiate.
But Luke's next sentence pushed him to a position that had nothing to do with this matter.
"The choice of the warrior is the choice of the Goblet of Fire. I will not actively manipulate it to let it choose Miss Furong. This is my promise. So whether Miss Furong can be selected depends on luck."
Luke looked at Fu Rong, who was frowning slightly with a half-smile, and said, "If Miss Fu Rong is not willing, she can not put her name into the Goblet of Fire at that time, so naturally she will not become a warrior. In this choice Come on, Madame Maxime won't put pressure on you."
"Of course, if I become a warrior, I will do my best to ensure Miss Furong's safety."
"I'm not someone who repays kindness with revenge."
"Furthermore... this is just an addition. You will see what I really give in return."
When Luke said the last sentence, he looked at Mr. Delacour with a mysterious smile on his face.
…………
In fact, M. Delacour was right.At least the result is the same.
It's just that Luke's words are clear, his interests are clear, he made a big deal and gave him a chance.But actually it's still...
"My repayment, when will I need your consent."
It's just more tactful.
"How will he repay us?"
When Mr. Delacour left the apartment building, his expression was still very puzzled, even a little helpless.
In the end, they just got a specious promise.It's not that he wants to repay his kindness, but that he would rather not repay his kindness than this kind of mediocre repayment.
"In this way, you will suspect that many of your successes in the future are the result of his repayment, right?"
Seeing her father's helpless expression, Fu Rong asked after thinking for a while.
Correct
Mr. Delacour was surprised but not surprised that his daughter could ask this question.He was not surprised that his daughter had such a brain.But he was a little surprised that his daughter had the heart to think about these things.
"Yes. In short, it may not be a good thing...if he keeps silent."
After saying these words helplessly, Mr. Delacour looked at his daughter beside him with a serious face.
"Furong, what do you think? Do you really want to participate in the Triwizard Tournament?"
Fu Rong looked at her father, smiled and said, "Although you said that you don't want to participate in this dangerous competition for the sake of your resume and honor."
"However, whether it's an excellent resume or this honor, it seems to be something I'm after!"
"What's more, I have confidence in myself."
At this time, Furong was proud like a swan princess showing her white wings.
"In terms of strength, I will definitely not be weaker than anyone of my age!"
Hearing this, Mr. Delacour also knew that his blocking might have no effect.
"Then if you are really selected, go ask that Mr. Gunter. He promised to do his best to protect your safety."
Madame Delacour also nodded, and then said: "And to be honest, baby Furong, that Luke Gunter is probably stronger than you now~"
"You are not weaker than your peers."
"But you are weaker than that kid who is younger than you~"
Fu Rong suddenly felt that her mother was a little annoying.
But Madame Delacour didn't just stop there, but continued: "Besides, this stage doesn't look like it's for other people to use."
Gabriel looked at her parents and sister in a daze.What impressed her most about everything today was...
"Dim sum is delicious, much better than eating at home!"
But the family of four hasn't gotten very far.
"Boom!" A loud noise spread into their ears.
Looking back, they saw that the apartment building they had just walked out of had already become a sea of flames.
This condition not only made Madam Maxim frown, but also made Dumbledore frown.
The Triwizard Tournament, this is not an unfamiliar name, but a wizarding competition with a long history.Of course, the participants were limited to students from the three magic schools of Beauxbaton, Hogwarts, and Durmstrang.
Each school elects a warrior. Although this warrior may not be the strongest in the school, he must be one of the best students in the school anyway.
And that's why the game was banned for centuries.
Because in this competition, basically every five years, one of the three schools, or even two of them, will lose one of their best students.
The loss over time is simply too much.Even later, the British Ministry of Magic, to be precise, the restart of the Triwizard Tournament led by Barty Crouch and Ludo Bagman, caused Hogwarts to lose an outstanding student.
Wouldn't Cedric Diggory have died without Voldemort and Dumbledore fighting in the air?
Not really, the Triwizard Tournament Harry participated in wasn't too hot.Because Hogwarts has two warriors at the same time, the other two people are somewhat afraid.
If Harry wasn't there, the tension between the three might have been a little stronger.
What really happened, maybe.After all, although Ludo Bagman and Barty Crouch said it nicely, in fact, they should have no less than one standard of death.
Of course, Luke knew that the Ministry of Magic's Department of Magical Sports and Sports would not be able to really organize this game.The approval of the three principals is indispensable.
Taking this as a condition is also the result of Luke's careful thinking.
Dumbledore needed a chance to seduce Voldemort and his Death Eaters.And Ingor Karkaroff needs someone to make his school famous again, push his school's spokesperson Krum to a higher level, so as to illustrate his coaching ability, and try his best to clean up the previous level. The imprint left by an "outstanding alumnus" on the school.
The name of that outstanding alumnus is Gellert Grindelwald.
The name alone is enough to make many parents stay away from this school.
If these two people have needs, then Mrs. Maxim's competitive nature will make her agree.The reason why Luke proposed this condition was naturally to give Mrs. Maxim a thorough understanding in advance.Of course, there are other reasons too...
"I have always heard that Mr. Barty Crouch of the British Ministry of Magic is promoting this project." After hearing this condition, Mrs. Maxim had a strange look on her face.She is an adult, so she naturally doesn't think that such a condition that is neither serious nor serious will be so simple.
She couldn't tell for the time being how much benefit exchange was behind this.
Anyway, Barty Crouch, who has considerable influence in the Ministry of Magic and is very capable, should be grateful to Luke.
This is a huge achievement.As long as the competition is held normally, even if one or two people die, Barty Crouch will be able to rely on his achievements in restarting the magic competition that has been suspended for centuries, wash away the stains on himself, and then make a further step in his official career. Back to what I didn't get back then——
The seat of the Minister of Magic.
Luke's request can be regarded as a favor.As long as Mrs. Maxim is sensible, she will naturally mention Luke's request when negotiating with Barty Crouch, and even add embellishments.
As for the second point, since it was a request from the British Ministry of Magic, there is a high probability that the venue for this competition will be Hogwarts.
The three magic schools all wanted to put this match in their own home court, so that it would be good for both the influence and the safety of the students.As soon as Luke's request was mentioned, Madam Maxim could only pinch her nose to agree and even support Hogwarts as the home court.
there is a third point
…As long as the competition is held smoothly, they will stay at Hogwarts for nearly a year.
Madame Maxime glanced calmly at the two daughters of the Delacour family behind her, and said nothing.
One year is enough to do anything.
Of course, there is another idea behind this, but Mrs. Maxime doesn't know, but Dumbledore has guessed.
However, like Madame Maxime, Dumbledore was still drinking black tea calmly.It's just that the eyes are brighter.
"I don't have any opinions, but are you going to participate in the Triwizard Tournament in person? With all due respect, the choice of the warrior is not up to us to decide, and if this is the case, then the tournament will be held around May or Six Years later."
You can only sign up at the age of 17. This is not a rule only in the session that Harry and the others participated in.
"The Goblet of Fire is just a magic item after all."
Luke replied with a smile: "The game time advances as soon as possible."
Luke glanced at Fleur, and when Fleur noticed Luke's gaze, she subconsciously sat upright.But Luke's gaze was quickly withdrawn, and then her mood was a little complicated.
It seemed that he couldn't poke this guy's face casually anymore.
Furong couldn't help thinking with some regret.
"Let's hold the card at a time when Miss Fleur can participate."
When Luke said this, he glanced at his principal.Dumbledore frowned, but nodded anyway.In fact, it is a good thing not to let Harry directly participate.After all, during the game, there were some things that even he couldn't rescue in time.As a spectator outside, this bait is enough.And if he really competed, he couldn't guarantee that Harry would be able to compete with Luke for the Warriors.
There are not many opportunities to sneak into Hogwarts openly, but now, Durmstrang's students should not be difficult to pretend.
After all, this school focuses on mystery, and mystery means that no one knows about it.In other words, there are few acquaintances, so it is easy to act.
Look, Dumbledore even thoughtfully helped the Death Eaters figure out a way to invade.
So he nodded, expressing his approval of this point in time.
Of course, he never expected that the Death Eaters who followed would play their cards against common sense.
Mrs. Maxim still has some concerns: "But Karkaroff may not agree to this matter. By the way, Karkaroff is the principal of Durmstrang. This matter must be agreed by the three of us. "
Luke nodded and said, "Victor Krum, that year was old enough."
As soon as these words came out, Madam Maxim finally knew how much homework Luke had done to make this request.He even had a look at each school's most likely Warriors pick.
"As for myself, you don't have to worry." Luke said with a smile, "If I can't handle the Goblet of Fire, it means I don't have the ability to participate in the Triwizard Tournament."
When Madam Maxim heard this, she couldn't help but feel a little strange.
No matter how cruel the Triwizard Tournament is, it is a battle between students.Just less restrictive.But Madame Maxime didn't think that the Goblet of Fire could be handled by any adult wizard.
"If there is no problem with this condition, then..."
Luke looked at Madame Maxime with a questioning look.
Madam Maxim exhaled lightly, and said seriously, "No problem."
"Then I believe that there are still many matters waiting for you to deal with in the school. You can go back to work first."
Luke gestured please.
Madam Maxim gave Luke a polite smile, then turned and left.She knew very well that the reason why Luke dealt with his own affairs first was because she was the only outsider in the whole room.
In this regard, she can only sigh with emotion that the luck of the Delacour family is really good.
After Mrs. Maxim left, Luke also breathed a sigh of relief.
Woke up relaxed a lot.
He looked at the family of four beside him and said with a smile, "You don't have to restrain yourself, just feel like you're at home."
Mr. Delacour shook his head again and again, just listen to such polite words.
Immediately afterwards, he raised a question that concerned him most.
"Mr. Gunter, from what you said just now, are you planning to send Fleur to participate in the Triwizard Tournament?"
After Luke nodded, Mr. Delacour's expression became serious: "Please forgive me for refusing."
The tone is firm and even tough.Madame Delacour then tugged at her husband's sleeve.And Gemma took a deep look at the man who was revealed in the background check to be a middle-level civil servant of the French Ministry of Magic.
Mr. Delacour looked a little stiff.It could be seen that he was still a little nervous.But no matter how tight his clenched hands were, he still wanted to say these words.
"I don't want my daughter to be involved in that kind of brutal fight. Even though I know what a glamorous resume it is. But I still don't want my daughter to risk her life to earn this resume."
"She is already good enough and makes me proud. Neither she nor we need this extra glory."
Dumbledore couldn't help but nodded at what he said.In any case, this is an excellent father.
After saying these words, Mr. Delacour's expression became more tense, as if he had foreseen such a scene.
Luke leaned on the sofa and said coldly: "But for my gratitude, when will I need your consent."
But he couldn't do anything about it.Because Luke didn't really need his consent to do this.It doesn't even require the consent of anyone in their family.Still, he was ready to argue.
But... such a scene did not appear.
Luke looked into Mr. Delacour's eyes and said seriously: "I can understand your thoughts. You are an excellent father."
Mr. Delacour was surprised by such a reaction, but also heaved a sigh of relief.
It's a good thing to be able to negotiate.
But Luke's next sentence pushed him to a position that had nothing to do with this matter.
"The choice of the warrior is the choice of the Goblet of Fire. I will not actively manipulate it to let it choose Miss Furong. This is my promise. So whether Miss Furong can be selected depends on luck."
Luke looked at Fu Rong, who was frowning slightly with a half-smile, and said, "If Miss Fu Rong is not willing, she can not put her name into the Goblet of Fire at that time, so naturally she will not become a warrior. In this choice Come on, Madame Maxime won't put pressure on you."
"Of course, if I become a warrior, I will do my best to ensure Miss Furong's safety."
"I'm not someone who repays kindness with revenge."
"Furthermore... this is just an addition. You will see what I really give in return."
When Luke said the last sentence, he looked at Mr. Delacour with a mysterious smile on his face.
…………
In fact, M. Delacour was right.At least the result is the same.
It's just that Luke's words are clear, his interests are clear, he made a big deal and gave him a chance.But actually it's still...
"My repayment, when will I need your consent."
It's just more tactful.
"How will he repay us?"
When Mr. Delacour left the apartment building, his expression was still very puzzled, even a little helpless.
In the end, they just got a specious promise.It's not that he wants to repay his kindness, but that he would rather not repay his kindness than this kind of mediocre repayment.
"In this way, you will suspect that many of your successes in the future are the result of his repayment, right?"
Seeing her father's helpless expression, Fu Rong asked after thinking for a while.
Correct
Mr. Delacour was surprised but not surprised that his daughter could ask this question.He was not surprised that his daughter had such a brain.But he was a little surprised that his daughter had the heart to think about these things.
"Yes. In short, it may not be a good thing...if he keeps silent."
After saying these words helplessly, Mr. Delacour looked at his daughter beside him with a serious face.
"Furong, what do you think? Do you really want to participate in the Triwizard Tournament?"
Fu Rong looked at her father, smiled and said, "Although you said that you don't want to participate in this dangerous competition for the sake of your resume and honor."
"However, whether it's an excellent resume or this honor, it seems to be something I'm after!"
"What's more, I have confidence in myself."
At this time, Furong was proud like a swan princess showing her white wings.
"In terms of strength, I will definitely not be weaker than anyone of my age!"
Hearing this, Mr. Delacour also knew that his blocking might have no effect.
"Then if you are really selected, go ask that Mr. Gunter. He promised to do his best to protect your safety."
Madame Delacour also nodded, and then said: "And to be honest, baby Furong, that Luke Gunter is probably stronger than you now~"
"You are not weaker than your peers."
"But you are weaker than that kid who is younger than you~"
Fu Rong suddenly felt that her mother was a little annoying.
But Madame Delacour didn't just stop there, but continued: "Besides, this stage doesn't look like it's for other people to use."
Gabriel looked at her parents and sister in a daze.What impressed her most about everything today was...
"Dim sum is delicious, much better than eating at home!"
But the family of four hasn't gotten very far.
"Boom!" A loud noise spread into their ears.
Looking back, they saw that the apartment building they had just walked out of had already become a sea of flames.
