Preparations Before Entering the Water

The sun that had been overhead was now peeking through the grass above his head.

After taking a step, he realized that he was firmly standing on the night sky.

Through this inverted magic, he then noticed that the sky had already darkened.

He wasn't unaware of it before, but at the time his mind was completely focused on the game.

In addition, the maze was pitch black, so dark that even the sounds of the outside world could not reach it.

"How much time has passed? How did it get so late?" Harry wondered as he took a step.

Outside the stadium, in the stands, a partition suddenly appeared on the right armrest of the spectators' seats.

Along with it appeared a gold plate the size of a washbasin, a silver cup, and a piece of parchment.

Dumbledore's voice came through the 'headset' from the screen, "Ladies and gentlemen, while watching the game, don't forget to eat. You can take a look at the menu. There are also specific instructions on it."

If you want anything to eat or drink, you can just tell the plate in front of you.

Tableware will be provided along with food and drinks.

"Fried chicken legs! Iced Pumpkin Juice!" Ron gave the order impatiently, then started stuffing food into his mouth while watching Harry walk upside down on the screen.

He muttered, "Harry, keep going! The right indentation is just ahead."

After all the Champion entered the labyrinth.

From the perspective of the spectators in the stands, the recesses leading to the Black Lake Tunnel were illuminated.

This is why Ron is so certain that the depression at the end of the path chosen by Harry's Tracing Spell is the right one.

Phoebe's screen was still blurry.

She was surveying the entire Black Lake at an astonishing speed.

If it weren't for the fact that her screen suddenly became clear for a moment three minutes ago...

No one even knew that she had already received a badge.

However, they didn't have time to see clearly which school the badge belonged to, the Care of Magical Creatures guarding the badge, or the specific details of the waters.

Ilvas and Krum also reached the end of the tunnel, where a dark pool of water appeared before them.

After Harry took the last step, he was sucked into the indentation above his head.

Harry, panting, found the world had returned to normal, and he knelt down in the soft earth.

The sun overhead dispelled the darkness in the tunnel, and the road ahead was clearly visible.

Mr. Weasley jumped up. "That's great! There's no doubt Harry found the right tunnel too!"

At this moment, he and two other Champion are standing on the same starting line!

Krum stopped, seemingly wanting to apply for the blessing of War Magic here, just like Dracula.

Karkaroff remained silent.

Durmstrang's students began reciting the incantation themselves.

Ilvas did not stop.

He didn't purchase War Magic. So he chose to dive directly into the pool. What a brilliant Bubblehead Charm!

I'm really curious how he found the badge, and what about the Care of Magical Creatures that guards it.

Are we going to use that miraculous three-second stationary magic again?

It really is!

After he officially arrived at Black Lake, he paused for three seconds before heading downstream!

What a pity!

Because of the bubbles, we can't see Ilvas's expression at this moment!

Wait, what was that just now?!

Dracula has appeared!

She was holding two badges in her hand!

What just happened?

Where did you get it?

What is the Care of Magical Creatures that guards the badge?

We had no idea!

It seems we can only wait for the remaining Champion to provide the answer!

At that moment, the gray vortex formed by the fusion of the three War Magic passed through the rock wall above Krum's head and poured into his body.

Krum staggered and fell to his knees in the pool.

The arm that emerged from the water, and the wand it held, began to move in a complex trajectory.

Mr. Weasley, acting as the narrator, asked, "Dumbledore, could you describe the actions of Krum, the Durmstrang warrior? What kind of magic did he use?"

"This is a rare form of Human Transfiguration originating in Bulgaria, passed down only within families."

It is very close to Animagus.

It is suspected to have evolved from Uagadou's self- Transfiguration spell.

It's quite obvious, as you can all see, that Krum has transformed into a shark.

It has to be said that this might be a bit difficult for Krum.

But with the aid of War Magic, he completed a full Human Transfiguration.

Dumbledore's words had just finished playing on the screen.

A huge great white shark leaped out of the pool and then dived back into the water.

The only part that shows traces of Krum is a pair of thick arms above the shark's sickle-shaped pectoral fins.

"A brilliant idea: Krum retained his arm so that he could retain his spellcasting ability in his animal form."

And it's also easier for your hands to grip things.

"They'll be very useful in the badge-grabbing part later on," Mr. Weasley exclaimed.

At that moment, all three Champion dived into the Black Lake, each in their own way.

Harry also came to the pool.

I applied for the blessing of War Magic.

At the same time, he pulled something out of his pocket, which looked like countless slippery, grayish-green rat tails.

This is Gillyweed.

It was delivered to him by an owl four days ago.

He also took the test.

Its texture is like octopus tentacles, chewy yet very slippery.

Its magical effects apply to the entire body.

The first change is in the respiratory system.

My mouth and nose felt as if they were being pressed down by an invisible pillow, making it impossible to breathe.

Next comes the appearance of gills.

Apart from the excruciating, knife-like pain below the ear when the gills grew out, there were no other pains.

He was able to draw oxygen from the water, which was essential for his life.

Next, webbed fingers and toes grew, skin began to resemble fish scales, and a second, transparent eyelid resembling that of a crocodile grew, allowing him to see clearly in the water.

It must be said that the effects of Gillyweed are very powerful.

But the sight of himself in the mirror was something he simply couldn't accept.

If this happens during a match, it will be seen by all of Europe.

That's absolutely outrageous.

So he thought of using powerful magical energy to change the properties of the Gillyweed.

War Magic is the source of this energy.

So, in full view of everyone, as the grey, murky water cascaded down the rock face, Harry held the Gillyweed high in the air.

The powerful magical energy generated by all the Hogwarts students present was channeled into the Gillyweed under Harry's control, who knew the Transmutation technique.

In the stands, Dumbledore, Lily, Snape all stood up.

The commentator, Mr. Weasley, asked at the opportune moment, "What is Harry doing?"

He is using magical energy.

Without the crucible, water, oil, and the Potions- producing ingredients,

"To concoct a completely new and unknown Potions out of thin air!" Dumbledore exclaimed in astonishment.

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