Igor Karkaroff had been locked up.
But as the headmaster of Durmstrang and a public figure, his arrest could not be announced immediately.
Given the Ministry of Magic's thoroughly corrupt state, however, Igor Karkaroff's wand had been confiscated, and he had been confined to a room in the tower.
The third task would proceed the next day as planned.
At the judges' table, Madame Maxime noticed Igor Karkaroff's absence and asked in puzzlement, "Where is Professor Karkaroff?"
"Certain special circumstances have prevented him from judging this task," Dumbledore explained with a smile.
"Therefore, I suggest Professor Kate take Professor Karkaroff's place. I trust Katelyle will judge everyone fairly."
As Dumbledore spoke, Katelyle walked in and said with a smile, "I hope my presence isn't an unwelcome intrusion."
As representatives of the Ministry of Magic, Ludo Bagman and Alastor Moody were likewise unaware of the details, so they could only express their regret.
Madame Maxime merely smiled, not particularly concerned.
They would much rather have Katelyle judge than Igor Karkaroff.
Their interactions with Katelyle over the past six months or so had been pleasant and comfortable.
Indeed, they had come to believe that Katelyle was someone they could trust and rely on.
"Draco, I won't go easy on you this time," Harry Potter said, glancing at Draco Malfoy beside him.
Draco Malfoy replied scornfully, "Who needs you to go easy on me? Don't flatter yourself. I'll be the one who gets the Goblet of Fire and makes it out of the maze."
"Perhaps I'll be the one who gets the Goblet of Fire!" Cedric said with a smile from beside them.
Listening to the three of them, Viktor Krum wore a dark, unpleasant expression.
Instinctively, he looked toward the judges' table.
But their headmaster was not there.
On the other side,