The train bound for Hogwarts rolled slowly onward, while beautiful things continually slipped away behind them. Harry Potter and the others boarded one after another, ready to begin their fourth year.
This holiday had been very fulfilling for them, and somewhat exciting as well.
Of course, they had worked hard to add to their wealth.
It was enough wealth for them to spend freely.
"Have you heard?"
"The new term is going to be incredibly exciting and fun."
Fred and George came to the compartment where Harry Potter and the other three were sitting and said happily.
Hearing this, Harry asked curiously, "What is it?"
Fred raised his voice slightly. "The Triwizard Tournament at school!"
"The Triwizard Tournament?" Ron Weasley was immediately interested and asked excitedly, "Will everyone be able to take part?"
"We can fight for a chance to become the strongest—is that what it means?"
Fred and George burst into laughter.
"I've heard about it." Hermione Granger rolled her eyes at the laughing Fred and George before explaining it to Ron.
"The Triwizard Tournament was founded more than seven hundred years ago. It is a friendly competition between the three largest wizarding schools in Europe."
"The three schools are Hogwarts, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and Durmstrang Institute. Each school chooses one champion, and they compete in three magical tasks."
"The Triwizard Tournament is held once every five years, with the three schools taking turns hosting it."
"Judging by how happy they are, it seems the Ministry of Magic is trying to revive the Triwizard Tournament, which has been suspended for a long time."
"Oh, you're so clever, Hermione." Ron more or less understood after hearing that, and he praised her.
"What do they compete in during the Triwizard Tournament?" Ron asked curiously again.
Hermione smiled slightly, seeming rather