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Chapter 589: A Kiss to Seal the Deal (True) (First Update)
Chapter 589: A Kiss to Seal the Deal (True) (First Update)
His previous actions had already made everyone doubt his fairness. Since the outcome couldn't be changed, this decision now at least partially restored some of his credibility.
It was a smart move.
But he still felt deeply frustrated. He couldn't believe that the fourth-year student from Hogwarts could single-handedly take on a Fire Dragon, something he himself couldn't do so easily.
"Congratulations to Mr. Carmen, the winner of the first task and the recipient of a perfect fifty points!"
As Ludo's final announcement echoed, the crowd erupted into wild cheers once again.
Their Hogwarts champion had scored a perfect score in the first task—a perfect score!
In the champions' tent, Fleur and Krum watched Jerry walk in, their eyes filled with complex emotions.
"Congratulations!"
Both of them had watched the entire competition, so they now felt both envy and admiration, a mix of conflicting emotions.
"Congratulations to you both!"
Jerry smiled.
Just then, the tent flap opened, and a familiar figure screamed as she ran toward Jerry.
"Jerry, you were amazing! I was so scared, so scared!"
"Everything's fine, Hermione. W-w-wu-wu-wu."
Seeing Hermione's tear-streaked face, Jerry was about to comfort her, but before he could finish his words, he saw her leap toward him.
The usually composed Jerry hastily caught Hermione, supporting her to keep her from falling.
However, as soon as he caught her, Hermione wrapped her arms around his neck, and he felt a moist sensation on his lips.
Jerry, who had never flinched even in the face of a Hungarian Tree Hornet Dragon, instantly stiffened, not even noticing when the Fire Dragon egg in his left hand fell to the ground.
Krum and Fleur, who were both single, were also stunned by the sudden scene, their mouths agape.
Just as Jerry, a lifelong bachelor, was experiencing his first kiss, the tent flap was lifted again.
"Jerry, Jerry, you were incredible! Let us see your dragon egg, please. This—"
It was Harry and Ron, who had run over in excitement.
Before Jerry and Hermione could recover from their first kiss, Harry and Ron were followed by a crowd of people rushing into the tent.
Jerry's good friends, the Weasley twins, his Slytherin classmates, Headmaster Snape, Professor Mcgonagall, and the five referees, including Dumbledore.
"Young love is wonderful!"
Seeing Hermione and Jerry hurriedly separate at the commotion, Dumbledore stroked his long beard and chuckled.
At that moment, Dumbledore felt an unprecedented sense of peace, and the lingering worry in his heart finally dissipated.
Snape, standing beside Dumbledore, nodded in satisfaction.
"Harry, Ron, hold this for me!"
Seeing Hermione's flushed face and her complete confusion, Jerry picked up the Fire Dragon egg from the ground and threw it to Harry, then grabbed Hermione's hand.
Without a second thought for anyone else or what would happen next, he smiled and ran out of the tent, disappearing from everyone's sight.
Three weeks later, in the school library.
Jerry, Hermione, Harry, Ron, and now third-year Ginny were gathered together.
The five of them were busy writing their homework while chatting.
Or rather, Harry, Ron, and Ginny were furiously scribbling, while Jerry and Hermione were reading books, as they had already finished their assignments.
With less than a week left until the school holidays, the teachers had started assigning a large amount of vacation homework.
Everyone wanted to complete all their assignments ahead of time to enjoy a happy Christmas and have time to prepare for the upcoming Christmas dance.
As a result, the library had been noticeably more crowded in recent days, even Harry and Ron, who usually spent a lot of time relaxing, had cut back on their leisure time.
"Jerry, have you figured out the secret of the golden egg?"
After being tortured by homework for over three hours, Ron couldn't resist and put down his quill.
It turned out that the Fire Dragons egg used in the first task wasn't a real Fire Dragons egg but a Magic Golden Egg created by the Ministry of Magic.
Each golden egg contained crucial information for the second task, but when Harry and Ron opened the egg, they only heard a piercing screech and couldn't discern any useful information.
Later, Barty explained that it was a magical mechanism set by the Ministry of Magic, primarily to test the champions' wisdom.
If any champion could solve the mystery of the golden egg before the second task began on February 24th, they would be better prepared.
"I think Karkaroff and Madame Maxime won't follow the rules. They'll definitely find ways to help Fleur and Krum solve the golden egg's secret. Jerry, why don't you ask Headmaster Snape for help? He'll definitely be willing to assist you!"
At this moment, Ginny spoke up.
Ginny was now in her third year and was no longer the shy little girl who used to faint at the sight of Harry. She had transformed into a lively, humorous, and confident young woman.
It was said that many boys from her year and the upper years were pursuing Ginny.
And she could now treat her idol, Harry, with normalcy.
Before Jerry could respond, Hermione proudly chimed in:
"I solved it long ago, on the night the first task ended."
"How did you solve it, and what is the second task about?"
Harry, hearing this, became interested and temporarily set aside his Transfiguration homework.
Without much thought, Hermione began to explain enthusiastically:
"You know, when you open the golden egg, it emits a piercing screech that's impossible to understand. But Jerry saw the secret at a glance.
That night, Jerry took me to the bathroom, and we opened the golden egg while soaking in the water. You won't believe what happened!
The screeching noise from the golden egg turned into a beautiful song in the water. The design is simply brilliant.
Later, we deduced from the lyrics that the second task is likely to take place in the Black Lake. The task is to retrieve something from the Black Lake, so the key is to find a spell that allows movement in water.
Fortunately, Jerry invented a spell that enables free movement in water, called the Water-Repelling Spell. Why are you all looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?"
Hermione, who was in the middle of her explanation, suddenly noticed that Harry, Ron, and Ginny were staring at her with astonished expressions, and her face showed a puzzled look.
(End of Chapter)
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