The students from the other three Magic Schools turned their attention back to the Goblet of Fire, wondering whether it was about to stir again and spit out a new batch of Champions' names.
Unfortunately, their wish came to nothing. The Goblet of Fire, which had erupted like an active volcano, finally showed signs of going out.
When Vizet stood up, the blue-white flames inside the Goblet of Fire swayed gently, dimming at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Headmaster Dumbledore smiled and beckoned the four Hogwarts Champions forward. The blue-white flames in the Goblet of Fire vanished as well, turning it back into an "utterly ordinary" wooden goblet.
The flames in the Goblet of Fire went out, but the Great Hall caught fire. The students from Durmstrang, Ilvermorny, and Beauxbatons burst into discussion, and the headmasters of the three schools protested one after another.
Old Barty Crouch stepped forward at just the right moment and began speaking with Madame Maxime, Seraphina Piqueri, and Karkaroff.
He also clasped his hands behind his back and waved in Ludo Bagman's direction. Whether Ludo Bagman had finally caught on or simply wanted to stay away from the dispute, he hurried over to Vizet and the others.
"Headmaster Dumbledore..." Ludo Bagman asked tentatively, "Shall I take them in first?"
"That would be perfect!" Dumbledore nodded. "We'll be in very soon as well."
Away from the dispute in the Great Hall, Ludo Bagman, who had looked rather worried before, livened up.
He strode at the very front, leading Vizet and the others into the room while muttering, "Absolutely incredible... but that makes it all the more interesting, doesn't it?"
At the sound of Ludo Bagman's voice, all the Champions in the room turned their heads and looked toward Vizet and the others appearing