The four looked at one another, none of them reaching out first.
In the end, Su Er stood up and took the lead, reaching into the bag and feeling around. He drew out a silvery-blue Swedish Short-Snout with the number one hanging around its neck, which meant he would be the first to enter.
It seemed Cedric had originally gone first, too...
Su Er was not surprised. He took his little dragon and sat back down.
Next was Fleur Delacour. Sure enough, she was second, with a Welsh Green. Third was Krum, with a Chinese Fireball. Harry did not need to draw to know he would face the most dangerous of them-the Hungarian Horntail-and go last.
Since receiving Lady Hufflepuff's legacy, Su Er had recalled many things, including the storylines he had once read. Memories that had already grown hazy could now be called up whenever he wished. This was one benefit of his increased soul power.
Harry had seen firsthand that Saturday just how ferocious the Hungarian Horntail was. After taking out the model, he looked utterly ashen, as though resigned to his fate.
"All right." Ludo Bagman, on the other hand, was very satisfied. He put away the silk bag. "You've all drawn now, and you've all seen them. Yes, what you'll be facing shortly are dragons. Your task is to get the golden egg under the dragon's guard. Understood?"
"Mr. Bones, you're first. When you hear my announcement, you should get ready. Once the whistle blows, go from here into the arena. Understood?"
Su Er nodded calmly, looking rather absentminded. "Understood, Mr. Bagman."
"Very good. Now, then..." Ludo Bagman nodded and looked at Harry. "Could I have a few words with you? Outside? Harry?"
"Er... all right." Harry nodded blankly, then stood up and followed Mr. Bagman