Amid thunderous cheers and applause, Jerry carried the heavy Golden Egg into the makeshift Hospital Wing tent.
The moment Jerry entered, he noticed something was off. Pheobe and Hermione were locked in a silent battle, tension simmering between them. Little Gabrielle was actually cheering them on, gleefully stirring the pot even though one of them was her own sister!
As soon as Pheobe and Hermione saw Jerry enter the tent, both turned their eyes on him, one on either side.
Just as Jerry stood there at a loss, Ludo Bagman walked in from outside. Completely oblivious to the strange atmosphere in the tent, he greeted everyone warmly.
"Everyone, you've all completed the first task of the Triwizard Tournament. Congratulations!" Ludo Bagman said excitedly, as though he had been the one competing.
"Champions, please listen carefully. The second task is scheduled for next year and will begin at half past nine on the morning of February twenty-fourth. Until then, you'll have a nice, long break to recover."
"But don't relax just yet, because we've also left a series of riddles for you to solve! Take a look at the Golden Eggs in your hands. Look closely—have you noticed that subtle seam? Before the second task begins, you must decipher the clue inside your Golden Egg. It will tell you what the second task involves, allowing you to plan ahead and prepare!"
"Is everything clear? Any questions? In that case, off you go!"
On the way back to the castle, Harry and the other two had long since disappeared, leaving Jerry to fend for himself.
Neither Hermione nor Pheobe said a word along the way. Only little Gabrielle kept chattering, pointing here and there as she asked questions.
"Wait! Please, hold on!" A familiar, slightly breathless voice suddenly called from behind them,