There were only two weeks left until the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament began.
As one of the four Champions of the Triwizard Tournament, Harry Potter had yet to feel any pressure from the Third Task.
In any case, he was not competing for the championship. All he needed to do was stay alive during the Third Task. As for the danger Albert had mentioned, Harry could not sense it at all, so naturally he had no sense of crisis.
Instead, after receiving Sirius and Professor Lupin's rigorous training, his strength improved at an astonishing pace.
The growth in his strength fed his swelling confidence, making Harry increasingly self-assured.
This time, he had prepared more thoroughly than for the previous two tasks and was more confident that he could complete the Third Task.
Having just said goodbye to Hagrid and stepped into the Entrance Hall, Harry said to Hermione and Ron beside him, "I've never felt as prepared as I do now."
Although he knew the Third Task would certainly be filled with difficulties, Harry had successfully passed Professor Moody's tests involving enormous animals and magical obstacles over the past two months. This time, he had also received advance notice and made even more thorough preparations.
"Harry."
Sensing that something was wrong, Hermione frowned and reminded him, "You promised Sirius you wouldn't do anything reckless."
"I won't do anything reckless." Harry was practically ready to pound his chest in assurance.
"Are you as capable as Sirius and Professor Lupin?" Hermione suddenly asked.
"What?" Harry opened his mouth.
"Right now, you should be thinking about how to get safely out of the maze." Hermione left it at that, lest Harry find her nagging.
In just a few months, Harry's strength had gradually increased, and he had selectively forgotten the hidden