If they did not try, the situation would remain unclear.
That was indeed the logic of it. Everyone understood. Neville had probably already been prepared to sacrifice himself—he was using his own sacrifice to buy them the hope of getting through this trial.
Cedric's lips moved as though he wanted to say something more, to persuade Neville not to act rashly, but in the end, he said nothing.
Because some sacrifices were destined to be necessary.
"I'll go with you."
After a brief silence, Harry suddenly said.
"There's no need, Harry—"
Neville looked surprised.
"Just me is enough. We'll first see what happens, and then you can figure out how to deal with it."
"We can't take advantage of you, can we?"
Harry said in a light tone.
"We can't let you be the only one making a sacrifice, Neville. Besides, if the two of us go together and run into any danger, we can help each other. That will greatly improve our chances of survival."
Hermione bit her lip. Deep down, she did not want Harry to take such a risk, but Harry was right. Letting only Cedric's assistant test the waters seemed somewhat unfair.
"If that's the case..."
Ron said slowly.
"Then it would be more suitable for me to go."
Harry and Hermione both understood what Ron meant. He believed that the two of them were more capable, while he was more cost-effective as the one testing the danger.
"I've already decided, Ron."
Harry said calmly.
"Neville and I will go. Look, there are two glass panels here. Maybe Professor Breen meant for two people to step on them together."
How should one put it? That explanation did make a little sense.
So Neville and Harry stood at the edge of the platform, while everyone else stood