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Chapter 1000: Extra Chapter - Harry Potter
Chapter 1000: Extra Chapter - Harry Potter
As the start of term at Hogwarts approached, Diagon Alley bustled with activity, especially with the influx of young witches and wizards pouring out of the Leaky Cauldron daily.
Among all the shops, the most popular with the young witches and wizards was undoubtedly the candy store.
When it came to the most renowned sweet shop in Diagon Alley, it had to be the one next to the ice cream shop.
This was primarily because the shop's former owner was incredibly famous... the recently celebrated professional Seeker, known as the Savior among fans, Harry Potter.
This title of Savior was no longer a joke but held genuine meaning in the hearts of fans as the true savior of the game.
Just recently, at the Quidditch World Cup, Seeker Harry Potter and his wife, Ginny Potter, had secured Britain's first championship in centuries.
Quidditch World Cup Champions.
Even now, many fans couldn't believe it was true.
According to rumors, someone had spotted Headmistress Minerva McGonagall singing loudly in the Astronomy Tower late at night, though this piece of news remained unconfirmed.
The person who first spread this rumor disappeared the same day.
Nevertheless, Britain had won, claiming its first Quidditch World Cup championship in centuries.
For a long time, Diagon Alley remained exceptionally lively, with anything related to Quidditch in high demand.
Remus Lupin reminded Sirius Black, who then stocked up on Golden Snitch-sized sweets and brooms.
Unsurprisingly, with Harry Potter's name attached, these treats sold exceptionally well.
Sirius made a fortune... though he probably didn't care much about the money.
Only he would choose to close his shop during the busiest time in Diagon Alley.
"Long time no see, Harry!"
At Number 12, Grimmauld Place, Sirius released his arm from around Harry.
Harry had returned after receiving a letter inviting him to attend Hogwarts' opening feast as an outstanding graduate.
Without hesitation, he immediately asked for leave from his team and came back.
After a period of intense training, he was eager for a chance to relax, and this was a perfect opportunity.
"You've got some nerve, Jamie," said Lupin, approaching from behind and surveying Harry with awe. "When you dropped your broom, it startled me, but I must say, it was brilliant!"
"I remember," said Oliver Wood, slapping Harry's shoulder firmly. "When Britain won last year, Minister Bones couldn't stop smiling."
After Harry's return, some of his friends who had received the news also showed up.
Lupin, Tonks, the Weasley family... the large house was packed with people, along with Harry's Quidditch friends, including Oliver Wood, Cedric Diggory, and Harris...
It's worth mentioning that after the Voldemort incident, Cedric left the Ministry of Magic to join a professional team as a Seeker, just like Harry.
They were both Seekers and rivals.
However, Cedric joined the team later than Harry, missing the national team selection, which bothered him for a long time.
But when Harry's team won, he genuinely felt happy for them.
...
The last time Number 12, Grimmauld Place, was this lively was when the Order of the Phoenix was still active.
Everyone enjoyed lunch together and chatted for a long time, only until the evening that they gradually left.
"Speaking of..." Harry glanced at Cedric, who had just walked out, and lowered his voice to ask, "Cedric, you must have returned because of that message, right?"
"If you're referring to Kyle's letter..." Cedric looked around and then nodded slightly. "Yes."
"So, that message is confirmed."
"It's most likely the Triwizard Tournament," Cedric nodded. "I heard from Fred and George that the Ministry of Magic has been busy lately, especially the International Magical Cooperation Office.
"Speaking of which, your friend Hermione is in the International Magical Cooperation Office, right? You should know more about this than I do."
"Hermione..." Harry smiled awkwardly.
He had asked her, but Hermione only replied with a brief letter.
[Confidential]
This was understandable. Given Hermione's personality, she wouldn't reveal any information, especially about the Triwizard Tournament, which required strict confidentiality.
"Well," Cedric glanced at Harry and, considering Hermione's character, seemed to guess something. He didn't pursue the matter further.
"Yes, the tournament is on again," he said with conviction.
Not everyone was as rule-abiding as Hermione, like one of his friends.
"Kyle is this year's Hogwarts Champion, responsible for everything related to the Triwizard Tournament. He invited me back to watch the tournament."
"But I thought Headmaster Dumbledore said the Triwizard Tournament... had been canceled?" Harry asked.
Voldemort had taken the opportunity during the previous Triwizard Tournament to abduct Harry and make his comeback, so the tournament was banned after just one more round.
"In theory, yes." Cedric shrugged. "But Voldemort is gone, and Kyle believes it's necessary to continue with the competition. The International Confederation of Wizards agreed."
The International Confederation of Wizards agreed with Kyle's decision to continue with the Triwizard Tournament?
Harry couldn't help but smirk, subconsciously thinking back to Dumbledore.
And last year's Quidditch World Cup, Cedric was seated in the front row of the top box, right next to the Minister of Magic and the Headmaster of Hogwarts.
And not a single person, including Minister Bones himself, found anything amiss with his seating arrangement.
"Harry, Harry, is there anything else?"
Cedric's voice brought Harry back to the present.
"Ah..." Harry lifted his head and quickly replied, "Is this year's Triwizard Tournament still being held at Hogwarts?"
"Of course not." Cedric said, "The Triwizard Tournament is hosted by the three schools in rotation. Kyle mentioned that this year's host is Beauxbatons, and he suggested that we go as outstanding graduates, accompanying the Champion from Hogwarts. What do you think?"
"Of course, no problem." Harry nodded and smiled, "I've always been curious about Hogwarts' mode of transportation. It's definitely more impressive than boats and carriages."
(End of Chapter)
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