Chapter 594 Warrior Candidates
In preparation for Halloween, the entire auditorium was decorated in a spooky way.
A large group of black bats were wandering around in the air with jack-o'-lanterns in their mouths. The bright candlelight also became much dimmer. Ghosts that were usually difficult to encounter appeared one after another and fought with the passing little wizards. call.
The long tables in the four major colleges were filled with people, and the Goblet of Fire, which was originally placed in the center of the high platform, was moved not far from the teacher's seat.
The little wizards in the audience were all restless, whispering to each other, and their eyes kept turning to Dumbledore who was sitting on the teacher's bench, anxiously waiting for the moment when the candidates for the warriors would be announced.
After Ivan sat down, Hermione asked curiously.
"Ivan, what does Professor McGonagall want from you?"
"Just let me help decorate the castle!" Ivan replied casually.
Harry and Ron also came over. They were curious about whether they had crossed the age limit set by Professor Dumbledore.
"How should I put it? I already signed up last night!" Considering that the results were about to be announced, Ivan said it truthfully, and then continued before the excited two people could speak.
"You guys slept too deeply in the middle of the night. I can't wake you up. The Goblet of Fire requires you to vote in person. Even if I want to help you, I can't..."
Ivan's explanation successfully blocked Ron's mouth, but Ron still complained in his heart that Ivan was not a friend enough, and he had to pull them over for such an important matter even if it was hard work.
Harry was also a little disappointed, but he quickly adjusted his mentality.
Although these days, he often fantasizes about becoming a warrior and finally winning the championship, but he also knows that his ability is not enough, and becoming a warrior will probably only embarrass Hogwarts.
While several people were talking, the originally noisy hall suddenly became quiet. Ivan looked at the stage and found that Dumbledore stood up from the teacher's seat.
This means that it’s time to announce the results!
The little wizards in the audience looked away, and even Ivan couldn't help but become a little nervous.
Dumbledore walked to the table where the Goblet of Fire was placed, looked at the clock on the wall, looked around at everyone and said.
"There's probably still a little time! Before the results are officially announced, I have to say one more thing - after the names of the warriors are announced, I hope they will go to the top of the auditorium, then walk along the staff table and enter the room next door. …They will get initial guidance there!”
Dumbledore pointed to the door behind the staff desk and gestured. Seeing that everyone listened, he nodded with satisfaction, took out his wand from his arms, and waved it widely.
In an instant, the surroundings darkened. Except for the candles in a few pumpkin lanterns, the other candles were extinguished, and the auditorium suddenly fell into a state of semi-darkness.
Correspondingly, the flames of the Goblet of Fire quickly strung together, turning into a dazzling crimson color, and crackling sparks flew up, spitting out a piece of burnt parchment.
Dumbledore reached out to take it, glanced at it, and read out the contents in a sonorous voice.
"Durmstrang's Champion - Viktor Krum!"
Slytherin's seat erupted in particularly enthusiastic cheers, and many people at the long tables in other houses applauded. They were all Krum's loyal fans.
For example, Ron seemed very excited. When he heard Dumbledore talking about Krum, he was so excited, as if he read his own name.
Dumbledore raised his palm and pressed it down. After the applause and conversation gradually subsided, another piece of parchment flew out under the push of the flames and fell into Dumbledore's hand.
"Champion of Beauxbatons - Fleur Delacour!" Dumbledore shouted.
With a smile on her face, Fleur stood up gracefully from the Ravenclaw table. The boys in the auditorium applauded warmly to express their congratulations.
A few seconds later, the Goblet of Fire's fireworks turned red again, and sparks burst out.
The little wizards in the audience looked at the goblet nervously and excitedly. They all knew that it was the turn of the Hogwarts warriors next!
The third piece of parchment flew out quickly.
"The Warriors of Hogwarts -" Dumbledore said loudly, with a look of surprise on his face. He turned his eyes to the Gryffindor table and spoke word by word.
"Ivan Hals!"
Under the spotlight, Ivan stood up calmly and nodded to the surroundings.
The noisy auditorium suddenly became silent, and the little wizards present stared at Ivan with wonder, questioning, and admiration.
Fleur and Krum, who had not yet left the auditorium, also stopped and turned around.
"Wait a minute" Karkaroff slapped the table and stood up from his seat, looked at Ivan and then glared at Dumbledore. "Albus, if I remember correctly, according to the regulations, the candidate for the warrior should be an adult wizard over seventeen years old, not a fourteen-year-old brat!"
"Be patient, Karkaroff, you remember correctly... As for why this is happening, you have to ask Mr. Hals!" Dumbledore said with interest.
Although he knew that McGonagall had already found Ivan and should know how Ivan crossed the age line, Dumbledore had no intention of asking.
The unknown is sometimes fun.
There was no trace of panic on Ivan's face, and he replied calmly.
"That's because I wrote my name and the school I represented on a piece of parchment and threw it into the Goblet of Fire within the allotted time.
Obviously, the Goblet of Fire recognizes that I am the best student among all candidates and should become a Hogwarts warrior! "
Ivan's words were undoubtedly a bit arrogant, which made many senior students look at him angrily, but they were unable to refute, and they felt aggrieved for a while.
"That's not what we're asking, Mr. Hals. You haven't answered how you crossed that age line yet!" Karkaroff frowned and asked relentlessly. He suspected that Dumbledore secretly gave him the answer. Ivan opened the back door.
The little wizards in the auditorium were also curious. They all stared at Ivan, waiting for his answer.
"No, you misunderstood, I can't break Professor Dumbledore's magic!" Ivan shook his head and replied truthfully.
There was an uproar on the field. This time, not only Karkaroff, but also Maxim stood up and questioned Ivan's cheating to obtain the place for the Warriors. Many unsuccessful young wizards also quit, suggesting that Ivan be cancelled. The identity of a mortal warrior!
In the face of everyone's doubts, Ivan remained calm and composed. He pointed to the Goblet of Fire on the high platform and said.
"Who said you have to crack the age line before you can put your name in? Can't we just let a student who meets the conditions take out the Goblet of Fire?"