"Representative of Uagadou, this research did not appear out of nowhere. It is the result of Mr. Allen Harris's many years of dedication to the study of Animagus Transformation, and he had been working on it since before he was able to transform into a magical Animagus many years ago." Hermione tried hard to restrain herself, but her rather sharp voice rang through the Arena.
Karkaroff immediately took sides as well. He raised his voice so it carried across the entire venue. "Headmaster Harris is so remarkable, and yet so generous with his research results that he is willing to make even the transformation method public. I never expected it would still attract such ungrateful, jealous people."
Professor McGonagall pressed her glasses tight against the bridge of her nose. She carefully identified the black wizard and realized she did not know him, concluding that the other party was no famous expert in Transfiguration.
Professor McGonagall was certain the other party must be jealous that Hogwarts had achieved such a result, which was why he was recklessly slandering Hogwarts. Using Sonorus, she replied sternly, "This time, Headmaster Harris has published his research results, including the Black family techniques he referenced during the development process. They are all clearly noted in the handbook, so how could he be taking advantage of you? Of course, for the sake of fairness, this... gentleman, may I ask whether you have any evidentiary support for your accusation and claim?"
The local United Kingdom wizards, who made up the majority in the Arena stands, could no longer restrain their emotions. They loudly vented their dissatisfaction and anger, especially the Gryffindors, who were already cursing aloud—no one believed that Uagadou, an African school, could have developed such a high-level magic as an Animagus Transformation method.
"We wizards of