A door bearing a weathered wooden sign suddenly swung open in a bar in Spain.
Professor Flitwick strode out, with Harry and Pheobe close behind. The magical traces left by their Apparition had yet to fade.
Professor Flitwick had originally planned to bring only Harry to the tournament, but the two of them had lingered in France for a few extra days.
Professor Flitwick needed to obtain a permit from the French Ministry of Magic to travel to Spain, while Harry took the opportunity to visit Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Flamel and the Delacour family.
When the two of them finally got permission to travel to Spain, Pheobe—who had just finished her Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests that morning—tagged along, eager to watch the tournament.
"I've graduated, and I'm planning to go into the Potion business with Dad. I want to specialize in beauty Potions."
Pheobe had told Harry with a cheerful grin,
"With my Potion skills, I'm sure I'll have no trouble selling beauty and skincare Potions."
"Since I don't need to rush into finding a job, I'm definitely going to make the most of my last summer break."
Professor Flitwick knew Mr. Delacour, and he was more than happy to build a closer relationship with such a renowned Potion Master.
Harry naturally had no objections. Besides, Pheobe had traveled all over Europe and had the proper documents to visit the Wizarding Worlds of various European countries, so she could serve as their guide as well.
And so, their party heading to the International Wizarding Duelling Tournament gained another member.
As for Hermione... Harry would have been happy to bring her along, but Hermione had only been to France once, and she had traveled there through Muggle channels.
As a Witch, she hadn't obtained a legal travel permit from the