Hey all, I hope you like the new chapter. I'm working really hard on this story and I hope to post a new chapter every one to two weeks, but we'll see how it goes. Just before the new chapter starts, I have a few notes for you. Firstly, Alastor Moody taught for Harry's fourth year without incident and came back for this year. Finally, I do use a large quote from the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire I just felt that I could not possibly do any type of justice to Dumbledore's opening speech, so I'm borrowing it from the original. Anywho, on to the chapter

Harry's POV:

The last two weeks of the summer vacation flew by in a blur of quidditch in the orchard and spending time with friends. All in all, everything seemed to be going smoothly. Ginny and I became even closer while talking and hanging out with one another. I hoped that Ron wouldn't get too jealous over having to "share his best friend" with his sister. Everything seemed to be working out for the time being. I also became closer to the twins as the rest of break passed.

Though I had most of my school supplies before the soul bond was completed, I still needed dress robes. Thankfully, I had Ginny and to help me pick out one that looked good. In the end, I got a black, tuxedo style set of dress robes with a golden tie. As Ginny also needed new dress robes, I was extremely happy to buy the dress that she wanted. When she finally found one that she liked, her face lit up. It was a long simple, gold coloured dress robe with a halter neck and a laced up back. Though it was expensive, Ginny being happy about it made it all worth it.

By the time the two weeks were up, no one was ready to go back to school but boarded the train nonetheless.

As the scenery flew by, Ginny dozed against my shoulder as I chatted with Ron and Hermione. Since Hermione was unable to come to the Burrow over the summer, most of the ride was spent catching up with one another.

Hermione had spent most of her summer holidays in France with her parents. They visited various sites and toured around both the muggle and wizarding parts of the country. Instantly, Hermione was enthralled was by Ginny and my soul bond. She was ecstatic by the opportunity to do more research on a new subject.

Though Fred and George started the ride in the same carriage, they quickly went off to find Lee. Though they didn't specifically say that they were off to prank anyone, it was fairly clear that someone would be on the receiving end on at least one Weasley prank.

Overall the train ride ended without any significant events, but something felt different. There were hushed conversations about why dress robes were included in this year's supply list, but none of us knew why until Dumbledore finally announced what was going on.

Just as everyone finished with dessert and the plates magically cleared themselves, Dumbledore began to speak, "'Now that we are fed and watered, I must ask once more for your attention while I give out a few notices. Mr. Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to tell you that the list of objects forbidden inside the castle this year has been extended to include Screaming Yo-yos, Fanged Frisbees, and Ever-Bashing Boomerangs. The full list comprises some four hundred and thirty-seven items, I believe, and can be viewed in Mr. Filch's office if anybody would like to check it,' the corners of Dumbledore's mouth twitched. He continued, 'As ever, I would like to remind you that the Forest in the grounds is out of bounds to students, as is the village of Hogsmeade to all below third year... It is also my painful duty to inform you that the inter-house Quidditch Cup will not take place this year,'Dumbledore continued, 'This is due to an event that will be starting in October and continuing throughout the school year, taking up much of the teachers' time and energy but I am sure you will all enjoy it immensely. I have great pleasure in announcing that this year at Hogwarts... we are to have the honour of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event which has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year...'

'You're JOKING!' said Fred Weasley loudly..."

The entire Great Hall tittered with excitement. Everyone was whispering about how they were going to enter the tournament.

Dumbledore waited patiently until everyone quieted down before continuing, "... 'some of you will not know what this tournament involves, so I hope those who do know will forgive me for giving a short explanation, and allow their attention to wander freely. The Triwizard Tournament was first established some seven hundred years ago, as a friendly competition between the three largest European schools of wizardry – Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. A champion was selected to represent each school, and the three champions competed in three magical tasks. The schools took it in turns to host the Tournament once every five years and it was generally agreed to be the most excellent way of establishing ties between young witch's and wizards of different nationalities – until, that is, the death toll mounted so high that the Tournament was discontinued.'

'There have been several attempts over the centuries to reinstate the Tournament,' Dumbledore continued, 'none of which have been very successful. However, our own Departments of International Magical Co-Operation and Magical Games and Sports have decided the time is ripe for another attempt. We have worked hard over the summer to ensure that, this time, no champion will find himself or herself in mortal danger... The Heads of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang have already arrived, and on Halloween, we will have the Champion Selections. An impartial judge will decide which students, are most worthy to compete for the Triwizard Cup, the glory of their school and a thousand galleon personal prize money... Eager though I know all of you will be able to bring the Triwizard Cup to Hogwarts,'... 'the heads of the participating schools, along with the Ministry of Magic, have agreed to impose an agreed restriction on contenders this year. Only students who are of age – that is to say, seventeen years or older – will be allowed to put forward their names for consideration. This' – Dumbledore raised his voice slightly for several people had made noises of outrage at these words – 'is a measure we feel is necessary, given that the Tournament tasks will still be difficult and dangerous, whatever precautions we take, and it is highly unlikely that students below Sixth and Seventh year will be able to cope with them. I will personally be ensuring that no underage student hoodwinks our impartial judge into making them Hogwarts champion.' His light-blue eyes twinkled as they flickered over to Fred and George's mutinous faces. 'I, therefore, beg you not to waste your time submitting yourself if you are under seventeen... The delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be staying with us for the greater part of this year. I know that you will all extend every courtesy to our foreign guests while they are with us, and will give your whole-hearted support to the Hogwarts champion when he or she is selected. And now, it is late, and I know how important it is to you all to be alert and rested as you enter your lessons tomorrow morning. Bedtime! Chop Chop!'..."

As soon as Dumbledore finished his speech, my stomach completely dropped. If past years were going to be any indicator, this year was not going to go favourably.