Ch. 781Devil's Snare and the Longsword's Trial
Wizet deduced that Dumbledore’s selection test was designed to let students experience a safer version of the Triwizard Tournament. After Fred and George failed a challenge involving Devil’s Snare and longswords, Wizet helped them identify the household magic they needed to practice.
- Wizet explained that Dumbledore likely intended the selection test to examine students’ wisdom, magical ability, and courage.
- Fred and George revealed that a magical doorknob asked specific questions about the Triwizard Tournament and let them enter after they answered correctly.
- Fred and George admitted they had failed a challenge where they faced Devil’s Snare without magic and had to fight it with longswords.
- Fred and George privately asked Wizet for books on household magic because they feared being made to knit sweaters.
- Wizet recognized the challenge and recommended Practical Household Magic, pointing them to page ninety-six.