The Competition Begins

Hogwarts Castle was unusually empty today, while the Quidditch Pitch not far away was packed with people.

Today was not a day for a Quidditch match. So many people had gathered because the Quidditch Pitch would serve as the venue for the Triwizard Tournament today.

Just like the previous two events, Hogwarts had not scheduled any classes today. Early in the morning, Professor McGonagall's voice rang throughout the castle, calling all the students to the Quidditch Pitch.

As Champions, Harry and Eli naturally had to follow separate rules and could not go with their friends.

So before leaving, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and Draco Malfoy gave the two of them all sorts of reminders.

In truth, Hermione Granger said the most. She looked so anxious that she practically wanted to follow them inside.

Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy scratched their heads before each managing to squeeze out a sentence. "Be careful." "Stay alive."

Eli had finally managed to calm Hermione Granger down. Now only he and Harry remained, preparing to follow Bagman to where the Champions were gathering.

"Are you nervous?" The two of them lagged behind the other five Champions as they walked down the path. Eli looked at the ground beneath his feet as he asked Harry.

"Even though I'm used to danger arriving without warning," Harry said, watching his step, "I still value my life very much."

After saying that, Harry looked up and smiled at Eli, though there was a trace of forced cheer in it.

If they were competing in something like a duel, Harry would not fear any Champion, Eli included. If he faced Eli, though, there would be no hope at all.

But the Triwizard Tournament was nothing like Eli's Dueling Club. Every edition claimed to test the Champions' all-around abilities, and it