"Looks like you've had some luck too, Mr. Green!" Ludo Bagman said with a smile. "Still, sir, I must remind you to be careful. Hebridean Black Dragons are extremely aggressive and fiercely territorial. Getting the target item out from under its nose won't be easy."
"You should already know the Triwizard Tournament rules: retrieve the golden egg guarded by the dragon."
"Now," he continued, "you've drawn lots to determine which dragon each of you will face, and the numbers around your necks indicate your order of appearance. Mr. Diggory, as our first contestant, please listen closely for the whistle. That will be your signal to enter the arena."
"Mr. Green? If you have a moment, would you come outside the tent with me? I'd like a word." Ludo Bagman looked at Jerry, then glanced around at the other contestants. "Don't worry, it has nothing to do with the upcoming Triwizard Tournament task. I'm a thoroughly impartial commentator! There's something else I need to discuss with Mr. Green!"
"All right, Mr. Bagman." Slightly surprised, Jerry rose and followed him out of the tent.
Bagman led Jerry deeper into a secluded stand of trees. Once everything around them was quiet, he turned and fixed Jerry with a keen gaze.
"How are your preparations for the Triwizard Tournament coming along, Mr. Green? Is there anything I can help you with?" There seemed to be a subtle implication hidden in his tone.
Jerry: ??
He'd just declared himself impartial in the tent, and now he was changing his tune the moment they stepped outside!
"Have you decided how you're going to deal with the dragon?" Bagman suddenly lowered his voice, sounding rather furtive. "If you like, I could share a few strategies."
"Dragons aren't difficult to deal with. Not for me, at least." Jerry