Chapter Summaries

The last visiting schools arrived at Hogwarts, including Uagadou, led by Headmaster Adso, and a Japanese delegation led by Ms. Fujiwara. As the students followed Dumbledore into the castle, Fred and George got into trouble for feeding the talking Wanyudo.

• A huge boulder rolled up to Hogwarts and opened to reveal Headmaster Adso and around twenty Uagadou students.
• Adso greeted Dumbledore, joked about his beard, and said he hoped Uagadou would take home a champion.
• Ms. Fujiwara arrived in a one-wheeled wooden cart called a Wanyudo with her students, and Dumbledore welcomed them to the banquet.
• Fred and George sneaked away from the line and tried to feed the Wanyudo with bread.
• The Wanyudo bit through the branch and spat the bread at Fred, and Professor McGonagall took ten points from Gryffindor before warning the twins they could be disqualified.

Wade attended the welcoming banquet for the eleven magic schools and heard Dumbledore explain the Magic School League and its champion-selection process. Afterward, Wade slipped away to meet Antoine, who entered an empty classroom and silenced it with a spell.

• Terry, Michael, Wade, and Anthony discussed how Hogwarts might travel to another school, and someone in the crowd quietly laughed at Michael's ideas.
• The students entered the Great Hall, where Dumbledore welcomed the visiting schools and dinner was served; Wade exchanged greetings with Antoine and spotted Ludo Bagman and Barty Crouch arriving.
• Dumbledore introduced the school leaders and explained that the League would have three tasks, with each school selecting three champions through the Triwizard Cup.
• Dumbledore gave students twenty-four hours to submit their names and warned them that the competition would be dangerous.
• Wade left the crowd for an empty classroom, where Antoine joined him, silenced the room, and was asked how he had entered Salem Institute.

Wade warned Antoine not to cause trouble at Hogwarts, while Harry met Natalia Petrov, who had mistaken him for the person who saved her mother. The next morning, Wade met Ilvermorny Seeker Serafina Picquery, who asked his name after seeing him fly to the ground.

• Antoine told Wade that he had plans of his own and promised not to cause damage at Hogwarts, which he called Albus Dumbledore's territory.
• Moody confronted Karkaroff as he cornered Harry, and Karkaroff released Harry and left with his students.
• Natalia Petrov introduced herself to Harry, thanked him for supposedly saving her mother at the World Cup campsite, and learned Harry did not remember doing so.
• Natalia told her companions she had not found Wade Grey but hoped to meet him and discuss alchemy.
• Wade flew from his window to the ground and met Serafina Picquery, who asked whether he belonged to the Hogwarts Quidditch team.

Wade encountered the Weasley twins after they were punished for meddling with Mahoutokoro’s carriage, then joined Theo and Ryan as they helped Hermione promote better treatment of House-elves. At breakfast, students discussed the schools’ likely champions, and Wade considered the limits he would face in a live-broadcast competition.

• Fred and George told Wade that Professor McGonagall had caught them near Mahoutokoro’s carriage and sent them to work for Hagrid, so they borrowed Wade’s broom to fly back to Gryffindor Tower.
• Theo gave Wade Hermione’s petition describing House-elves’ mistreatment, while Ryan and Theo explained how they had ended up helping her distribute it.
• Wade casually cast his name into the Triwizard Cup’s flames and entered the Great Hall with Theo and Ryan.
• Macmillan and Hannah told Wade and the others about the promising competitors from Mahoutokoro, Uagadou, and Ilvermorny.
• Wade recalled Antoine’s information about the likely champions and considered that the live-broadcast competition prevented him from using his full power against them.

Michael told the group he was dating Daphne, then realized she may have mistaken his plans to visit the Umbrella Room as an attempt to see Padma and ran to explain himself. As rain fell, the students discussed the maze and revealed that only Wade and Harry had signed up to enter the tournament.

• Michael arrived at the Umbrella Room in a foul mood, and Padma guessed that he had argued with Daphne.
• Michael explained that he had refused Daphne’s invitation to visit the maze because he wanted to work on his essays, and Padma suggested Daphne thought he was choosing the Umbrella Room to see her.
• Michael rushed out to explain himself to Daphne, while Padma turned to discussing homework with Hermione.
• Wade told Theo that romance lowered people’s intelligence, calling it poison more powerful than the Imperius Curse.
• Ryan, Padma, Hermione, and Neville said they had not signed up for the tournament, and Wade realized that only he and Harry had entered.

The Triwizard Cup selected champions from Durmstrang, Beauxbatons, and Ilvermorny while Hogwarts students waited anxiously for their names. The chapter ended before the Hogwarts champions were announced.

• Michael escorted Daphne to the Slytherin table, then joined Wade and wondered who would be chosen as champions.
• Hagrid and Madame Maxime entered the Great Hall with the Beauxbatons students, drawing attention to Hagrid's awkwardly dressed appearance.
• Dumbledore explained the selection process and used his wand to dim the Great Hall before the Triwizard Cup began naming champions.
• The Cup selected Viktor Krum, Natasha Volkova, and Caspar Grove for Durmstrang, then Fleur Delacour, Lucas Barrow, and Clementine Durand for Beauxbatons.
• The Cup selected Serafina Picquery, Adam Cagney, and Ryan Smith for Ilvermorny, then continued to produce names.

The Triwizard Cup selected champions from Castelobruxo, Mahoutokoro, Uagadou, Koldovstoretz, Salem Institute, and Mando. As Mando’s three champions went to the hut, Michael asked Padma why she seemed displeased.

• Diogo Costa, Artur Faria, and Isabella Santos were selected as Castelobruxo’s champions.
• Itō Tai, Kitajima Rikka, and Asada Chinatsu were selected for Mahoutokoro, including thirteen-year-old Chinatsu.
• Papua Okondo, Jabari Weaving, and Amina Jabari were selected for Uagadou, prompting comments about Jabari’s ability to blend into darkness.
• Yuri Ivanov, Natalia Petrova, and Olga Rath were selected for Koldovstoretz; Harry recognized Natalia and hoped to be chosen too.
• Abby Williams, Hope Kruse, and Samuel Freeman were selected for Salem Institute and bowed to Headmistress Owens before leaving.
• Arjun Rajput, Priya Patel, and Ganesh Ayan were selected for Mando, and Michael asked Padma why she appeared displeased.

The Goblet of Fire selected Wade Grey, Cedric Diggory, and Harry Potter as Hogwarts' champions, who joined the other schools' champions in the chamber. Bagman announced that the tournament used an elimination system, with only sixteen competitors advancing past the First Task, leaving the champions tense about the stakes.

• Padma criticized Mando for bringing no female students, and Michael agreed that everyone should have equal opportunities regardless of gender.
• Dumbledore announced Wade Grey, Cedric Diggory, and Harry Potter as Hogwarts' champions, prompting loud celebrations from Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Gryffindor.
• Wade, Cedric, and Harry entered the chamber, where Fleur Delacour called them children and the other champions looked on.
• Bagman told the champions that the Magical Contract required them to compete, then explained that the tournament had an elimination system and only sixteen would advance to the second round.
• The champions realized that one failed task could eliminate them, and the chamber fell silent under the pressure.

Crouch explained the Triwizard Tournament’s First Task rules, and Wade, Harry, and Cedric accepted that they would compete while hoping to reach the finals together. Wade reassured Harry that the Cup had chosen him for more than magical ability, then flew to Ravenclaw Tower as a falcon.

• Crouch announced that the First Task would take place on November 24, allow champions only their wands, and remain a mystery until the event.
• Professor Egbert told Ilvermorny’s students to overcome the unknown and hinted that they could bend some principles to secure victory.
• Cedric, Harry, and Wade agreed to focus on eliminating contestants from other schools and wished each other luck reaching the finals.
• Harry worried that he might not be among Hogwarts’s strongest competitors, and Wade reassured him that the Triwizard Cup had judged him qualified for many reasons.
• Wade transformed into a falcon and flew toward Ravenclaw Tower, passing a cheetah running beside the Black Lake.

After Wade was chosen as a champion, Ravenclaw students celebrated him with a lively party in the Common Room. Wade avoided the crowd while enjoying its atmosphere, and he spoke with Luna before the celebration continued.

• The bronze Eagle Door Knocker let Wade into the Common Room after he answered its riddle, and the Ravenclaw students welcomed him as their champion.
• Wade joined the celebration, reassured students that the Spell Study Group would continue, and explained that he did not yet know the First Task.
• Wade used a Disillusionment Charm to hide near the bookshelves while his Golem took his place in the crowd, and Michael discovered the trick.
• Luna explained that she had noticed Wade because of Blibbering Humdingers, and Michael went dancing with a girl by the bookshelves.
• Wade asked Luna whether students were still hiding her belongings, and Luna said her things had stopped going missing even though people still called her Loony.

After Wade was selected for the tournament, he told his parents and let a Magic Golem impersonate him while he slept. The next morning, the Daily Prophet reported the champions and published a headline about mysterious deaths near Glennaff Forest.

• Wade returned to the dormitory early and called his parents, who urged him to be careful and not take the competition too seriously.
• A Magic Golem disguised as Wade reassured the House-elves and went to Wade's dormitory, where Wade called it Wiser.
• Wiser entered the Wardrobe Space and worked alongside the other Golems, who discussed Wade's competition and Wien's planned departure to pose as Braun, heir to the Acolytes.
• The Daily Prophet published the tournament selection list, featuring photos of Wade, Harry, and Cedric.
• Wade read the newspaper's next headline about mysterious deaths near Glennaff Forest and suspected Dark Magic experiments.

Wade and the others began helping Hagrid improve his appearance and prepare his living space so he could pursue Madame Maxime. Daphne took charge of Hagrid’s makeover, while the group started cleaning his hut.

• Wade read Rita Skeeter’s report about Eileen Caste’s mysterious death and messaged Rita for more details.
• Hermione reminded Wade that they had planned to help Hagrid improve his image.
• Harry, Ron, Michael, Hermione, Astoria, and the others urged Hagrid to make changes if he wanted to pursue Olympe Maxime.
• Daphne pressed Hagrid to admit he wanted to date Madame Maxime, then volunteered to handle his makeover and ordered the others to clean his hut.
• Astoria agreed to help tidy the clothes, and Wade offered his homemade cleaner, prompting her to ask whether his pocket had an Undetectable Extension Charm.

Wade and the students cleaned Hagrid’s hut, gave him a dramatic makeover, and helped him choose a smart outfit. Hagrid later began walking by the Black Lake with Madame Maxime.

• Hagrid protested as Daphne cut his beard and hair while Wade and the others cleared and cleaned his hut.
• Wade cast Undetectable Extension Charms, making the hut feel more spacious, and Ron gave everyone a strand of Unicorn Tail Hair as payment.
• The students finished cleaning and styling Hagrid, who was delighted by his younger-looking reflection.
• Daphne chose a suit for Hagrid, and he changed into it without complaint.
• A few days later, Hagrid and Madame Maxime began taking walks by the Black Lake.

Wade and Harry visited Sirius and Lupin in Hogsmeade, where they discussed the Triwizard champions and the danger posed by Durmstrang and Grindelwald’s influence. Sirius then took them to a woodland clearing and prepared to begin Black-style training.

• Wade and Harry arrived at Sirius and Lupin’s home after helping Hagrid prepare to meet Madame Maxime.
• Harry described the other schools’ champions, and Sirius offered to train his dueling skills.
• Lupin and Sirius warned Harry and Wade to be wary of Karkaroff, Durmstrang, and possible Grindelwald supporters.
• The group went to the clearing where Wade had completed his first Animagus transformation, and Sirius recalled how he and his friends had struggled with transforming.
• Sirius gathered Harry and Wade in the clearing and announced the start of Black-style training.

Harry, Wade, and Sirius practiced dueling in the clearing, with Sirius teaching Harry the dangers of nonverbal spells and Wade pushing Sirius into a demanding fight. Harry then prepared to duel Lupin, while Sirius admired Wade’s focus and hard work.

• Sirius ambushed Harry with a nonverbal Jelly-Legs Jinx, then warned him that opponents might cast without shouting their spells.
• Wade fought Sirius using rapid nonverbal spells and trapped him with a Devil's Snare before disarming him.
• Sirius praised Wade’s clever use of the Devil's Snare, then told Lupin it was his turn to duel Harry.
• Harry recovered and faced Lupin with renewed determination as Sirius and Wade watched.
• Sirius noticed Wade studied Harry as a serious opponent, recognizing his weaknesses and progress without underestimating him.

Harry and Wade trained with Sirius and Lupin to prepare for the tournament, while the two adults discussed Wade’s unusually predatory instincts and planned to push him harder. The chapter ended with Sirius and Lupin imagining how proud James and Lily would be of Harry.

• Lupin and Sirius ended the boys’ combat training and urged them to rehearse battles in their minds and keep thinking ahead.
• Wade reminded Harry to hide beneath his Invisibility Cloak before they returned to Hogwarts unseen.
• Sirius and Lupin went to a Muggle restaurant, where Sirius wondered whether Wade was using their lessons to measure adult wizards.
• Sirius called Wade a predator, and Lupin agreed that the boys needed more practice, suggesting they train against Wade together.
• Sirius and Lupin imagined James and Lily’s pride in Harry preparing for a tournament between eleven Magic Schools.

Wade sent most of his Humanoid Golems away on missions and returned to Hogwarts, reflecting on how much attention his champion status had brought him. He was summoned from class for a Triwizard champions’ photograph, where Natalia asked to speak with him about Alchemy.

• Wade equipped his Humanoid Golems with brooms, protective charms, Invisibility Cloaks, Potions, and other supplies, then sent them out while Wiser and Cloak stayed behind.
• Wade returned to Hogwarts through the Vanishing Cabinet, avoiding more conspicuous ways of entering and leaving the school.
• Anthony Goldstein interrupted Professor Babbling’s lesson to escort Wade to the champions’ photographs.
• Wade and Anthony arrived last, where Seraphina said they were waiting for the other Judges and might have their Wands inspected.
• Natalia approached Wade to ask about Alchemy, drawing the attention of several Salem Institute students.

Wade discussed his Alchemy with Natalia and students from Salem Institute, showing his expertise and interest in combining magic with Muggle technology. Harry emerged furious after Rita Skeeter fabricated details about him, and Barty Crouch, Ollivander, and the Headmasters entered the classroom.

• Ryan questioned Wade's lack of published papers and offered to help him publish, but Wade declined.
• Wade explained how he used Transfiguration theories and a formula from Mr. Flamel to make his Golems more intelligent, impressing Natalia.
• Abby and other Salem Institute students discussed their school's integration of magic and technology, including modifications to their Helicopter.
• Harry left a broom closet angry at Rita Skeeter for making things up, and Cedric advised him not to give her attention.
• Barty Crouch, Ollivander, and the Headmasters entered the classroom.

Mr. Ollivander inspected the champions’ wands, and Karkaroff’s question led the others to regard Wade as harmless because of his wand’s materials. After the photographs, Rita gave Wade the intelligence he had asked for and postponed their interview until after the championship.

• Mr. Ollivander inspected the champions’ wands and recognized Wade’s poplar-and-unicorn-hair wand, confirming it was in good condition.
• Karkaroff asked whether poplar wood and unicorn tail hair chose pure-hearted wizards, prompting the others to see Wade as a gentle, nonthreatening competitor.
• Cedric teased Wade about whether the Sorting Hat had considered Hufflepuff, and Wade said his pursuit of knowledge suited Ravenclaw.
• The champions finished their group and individual photographs, with Wade’s session lasting until the others had left.
• Rita Skeeter asked Wade for an interview, then decided to save it until after he won the championship and gave him the intelligence he had requested.

Wade confronted Rita Skeeter over her plans to exploit Harry Potter’s private life for sensational stories and urged her to respect the truth and others’ dignity. Rita canceled her interview with Wade but insisted other reporters would target Harry, then encountered Dumbledore and Flitwick outside the classroom.

• Rita asked Wade for information about Harry’s relationships so she could write a sensational story about him.
• Wade argued that Rita’s planned coverage would invade Harry’s privacy and make his life harder, and warned her that reckless reporting could bring trouble.
• Rita canceled her interview with Wade but claimed other reporters would target Harry if she left him alone.
• Rita left the classroom and encountered Dumbledore and Flitwick at the door.
• Dumbledore declined to speak with Rita and sent her to dinner, and she hurried away.