To ensure that the second round of the Top 100 Tournament, the "Monster Maze," wasn't disrupted, no one was allowed near the grounds except the necessary hosts, judges, and safety guards.
So everyone could only watch the competition through Magic Mirrors.
There were more than a thousand screens to choose from.
Everyone was waiting to see who would win first, and then watch that Champion's Muggle drink the Potions and become a Wizard.
Unfortunately, the first winner, Rolf Scamander, hadn't brought a Muggle with him, which left many people deeply disappointed.
Everyone switched aimlessly between screens, eager to see who would get through next.
"Damn it! How can they not handle something as simple as a Boggart? All they need is a 'Riddikulus'! Even first-years know that!"
someone cried out anxiously.
"Heh, I don't think so. If you didn't know it was a Boggart, I bet you'd do even worse than these kids."
"Exactly. And the easiest way to deal with a Boggart isn't 'Riddikulus.' It's to laugh out loud. You don't even need a spell!"
People chimed in one after another. Suddenly, someone roared, "Who was it just now who said you could beat it by laughing?"
The cry was so anguished that everyone in the bar fell silent. They stared in bewilderment at the person standing on a chair and shouting.
The person who'd said it stared blankly at him, their mouth opening and closing as they hesitated over whether to own up.
"Quick!"
Before anyone could respond, the man pointed at the Magic Mirror on the bar wall and shouted, "Look! See if anyone's laughing!"
"Good idea!"
"Merlin's beard, why didn't I think of that?"
"Good heavens, is this round a test of luck too? If someone just happens to be laughing, they can get rid of