The maze specially designed for the Third Task was very dark and unusually quiet.
Tall, dense hedges formed its walls. They were covered in powerful enchantments that made them fireproof and perfectly soundproof.
A wisp of black flame rose from Harley's fingertips and quickly spread, illuminating a large area around her.
She gave her wand a casual wave, while lightly touching a small mirror hidden in her sleeve.
Then, apparently having settled on a direction, Harley strode forward without stopping even when she reached a fork.
"...As you can see, Harley is very confident."
Ludo watched the only screen in the sky, where her image moved across it, and loudly began his commentary.
"She hasn't used any magic to find a route or determine her direction. She's made her choice based on instinct alone."
"Honestly, I can't say I approve of this approach. After all, the maze was designed by Ministry of Magic experts, so it's rather ingenious."
"But given that Harley is exceptionally talented, I believe she must have her reasons for doing this."
"Wait, Harley has encountered the nearest dangerous plant—a clump of Devil's Snare."
"Ha! Poor plants. May Merlin watch over them..."
Inside the maze, Harley merely snapped her fingers, and the black flames surged forward in an instant.
The Devil's Snare was startled. It hadn't done anything yet!
And besides, that terrifying black flame... We're just a clump of Devil's Snare that even first-year wizards can deal with! What did we do to deserve such serious treatment?
The Devil's Snare sensibly parted to either side and pressed itself against the walls, not daring to move.
Harley didn't even glance at the trembling plants as she strode past.
After passing them, she shot a glance at a certain corner.
In a corner not far from the Devil's