The Top 100 Tournament continued.
After their initial shock at Anton blasting a younger version of Voldemort to death with an immensely powerful Killing Curse, everyone found it rather less shocking.
After all, tales of the love-hate relationship between Anton and his teacher Voldemort had long circulated among those who paid attention.
In their battle in London, they had torn down half a magical building and destroyed half the streets in the city center, before Anton finally drove Voldemort away with a rendition of "Voldemort's faint melancholy."
In their battle in New York, they had practically blown up the entire city for fun.
Honestly, the fact that they had not sunk Azkaban Island this time was already a miracle.
Having grown used to the bizarre, everyone turned their full attention back to the champions and the Muggles they were protecting.
The champions' dazzling array of tactics as they fought their own fears made for thrilling viewing.
Some people might never get another chance in their lives to watch wizard battles broadcast live like this.
More and more contestants fell, and the safety personnel standing guard nearby escorted them out of the Monster Maze. Others emerged victorious, remaining beside their Muggles as they drank their potions and waited for the legendary ritual magic to begin.
Once the feed showing Harry Potter, the Chosen One, returned to normal, Daily Prophet reporter Rita Skeeter was allowed into the Monster Maze to interview him.
She clearly had not quite adapted to conducting interviews for a Magic Mirror broadcast. The moment she opened her mouth, her familiar biting sarcasm came pouring out.
"Harry Potter, our Chosen One, the Boy Who Lived. Everyone is very curious about how you defeated the monster guarding the Treasure Chests after your feed suddenly disappeared."
Rita raised the hand holding