THE TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT

It is now the start of November, Harry has been to the beauxbatons Academy for a whole two months, here she has made a unique reputation for herself. The teachers knew her as an extraordinary student and a prodigy when it comes to magic. To the student body she was their uncrowned leader.

In a matter of two months Harry has become the most famous face in the whole school, her peers followed her in everything and the younger students literally worshipped her. She has made quiet a useful no of contacts and operates a secret club of Grindelwald followers inside the school, a club that seems to grow everyday. as she was making her own little network within the school, her father seems to be growing restless outside of it. First where it was was only believed to be a rumor that the Grindelwald forces are operating again under a new leadership of the previous dark lords son, were now proven correct.

There was a attack by the Grindelwald forces almost every other day now. The recent attack was on the french major shopping district 'Rue de Paradis' was all over the papers, it was the biggest attack by the Grindelwald forces since their return and have left the french ministry in chaos.

"DEATH EATER ATTACK ON MARSEILLE

106 DEAD!"

Last night, at approximately 1:00 AM, a force of about thirty unknown people who were latter identified as the knights of walaparis( Grindelwald's followers) Apparated into the east side of Marseille and started to wreak destruction. With the high levels of Dark Magic going around, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement was alerted and Gabrielle gusto dispatched two companies to the attack. When the Aurors arrived there, three were immediately struck down. Fighting between Aurors and knights continued on for ten minutes, with houses and buildings burning around them. Finally, help arrived in the form of the royal army! the knights gradually started to retreat back the east entrance of Marseille, when the sounds of Apparation cut them off. Fifty Dark Order agents had arrived, and now the knights were surrounded. By the time the battle was over, three knights had been captured, seven dead, five wounded, and the rest escaped. Half a company of Aurors is dead, and the royal army has reported one death. Dark Order agents suffered nothing, and fifty five Muggles are dead.

Journaux Français

November 7th, 1996

Absolon de cryser

"THE KNIGHTS OF WALAPARIS AND AURORS CLASH AT RUINED RUE DE PARADIS!"

Yesterday at four PM, Aurors had been tipped off to an encampment at the ruined site of RUE DE PARADIS . They searched for hours, and finally found them hiding out at the Apothecary. As soon as the Aurors were discovered, Killing Curses and Stunning Spells flew between the two sides rapidly. The battle was a stalemate until knights reinforcements arrived, and Aurors were forced to retreat. Today, acting Minister of Magic, Gabrielle gusto, has declared Rue de Paradis a, "base of the knights of walaparis. Proceed at your own caution." Plans are in motion for another raid.

Journaux Français

November 9th, 1996

Absolon de cryser

Harry was happy to see her father making progress, all the plans they have made before her departure were successful, and she was looking forward to going home to her father so that they could both sit in his office and device more plans to take over magical France and Germany. She was called out of her thoughts by Nina's elbowing her. Headmistress madame maxime was making announcement about Triwizard tournament. "Good evening students, we have finally decided on the students that will be accompanying me on the trip to Hogwarts and representing our previous school, the list is displayed on the notice board of each house. Thankyou" and with that the dinner started.

Harry did not bother to see the notice board because she knew she was undoubtedly selected. the selected students were given a list of the things they were expected to carry with them on their trip and they were given a day off to visit the near by village of anaserone to buy the needed things. Harry took this opportunity to visit her father. When she came to the manor she immediately went for her fathers study.

"Hello father, how is your day" she said in a way to announce her presence. "ah so you finally got the chance to meet you old man" said her father not looking up from the book he was reading. "I apologize father, but it was all necessary, you know for the greater good" she said it because she knew it will get through with her father more than anything else she said. "It is now finally the time that I went to do what you have aimed to do all you life father, I am about to make your greatest wish real" Gellert finally looked up hearing these words and looked at harry like he was seeing her fir the first time, he then finally sighed and said "yes, my daughter, go with the blessings of your father and succeed in what you aim" he said. The father and daughter talked for some while and then Harry returned back to the castle to prepare for her journey

POTTER MANOR, ENGLAND

"It would be such a pleasant surprise for dami, that we are accompanying him to Hogwarts this year" whispered James Potter with his face stretched in a big grin. His wife rolled her eyes at his antics and said "we are not going there to play pranks or anything James, we are going there to add extra security to the school,and don't remember that voldemort will also be there" at this a sour look passed on James Potter's face. Yes I am aware of the situation lils but can't you just let me enjoy for a little while pouted James, seeing this lily shiik her head with a loving smile and said "you are more of a kid then dami ever was". "hey I resent that, I am a healthy 29 years old man, thank-you very much" he said. Lily raised her eyebrows "29, really James" she asked

Daemon Potter entered his parents room and asked "where are you going?" "now that you are off to Hogwarts and me and your mum finally have time to our selves, we were planning a vacation" said James Potter. "What! Mum you can't do this to your own son" he whined. "Sorry darling but you have to go to Hogwarts" said lily playing along. Daemon pouted but then turned his eyes towards his father and asked "what is happing at Hogwarts this year, bill let something slip". James Potter quickly put on a innocent mask that fool no one and said " nothing is happening ". Daemon narrowed his eyes at his parents and left saying " fine don't tell, but you know I will find out eventually "

SLYTHERIN MANOR, ENGLAND

"My lord, the rumors of the rise of Grindelwald army were indeed correct, they are quite active in Europe lately" said Antonin dolohov in a death eater meeting. "This is not at all good for us, they ruined the french version of diagon ally completely" said jerkly. "Is it true that the army is now being operated by Grindelwald's son" asked rabastan lestrange. "No fool, Grindelwald had no son, have you not read history" said Malfoy "but he could have easily sired a bastard" lestrange argued back.

Lord voldemort sat their listing to his followers comment on the recent revelation, 'who could be this person who is ruling and fooling people in the name of Grindelwald' he thought to himself. "Silence, he commanded, who ever this so cald Grindelwald heir is will not dare enter British isles rest assured" for now our priority should be to eliminate the order of Phoenix "

HOGWARTS CASTLE, SCOTLAND

"I tried everything, but dad wouldn't tell me what it was that will be happing at Hogwarts this year" said Daemon to his best friend Ronald weasely. "I know, bill even told Ginny but not me, can you believe it" he commented. They entered the great Hall and immediately went to the griffindor table. "Sit down, headmaster Dumbledore is about to make an important announcement today I heard " said Hermione "what we missed the sorting again" said Ron. " no Ron its about to begin" she said "Wonder where the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is," Ron said absently. "It'd be nice to see who's going to give it a go."

Lightning flashed across the charmed ceiling with a rumble of thunder following closely after which made quite a few people jump. Silence fell as the doors to the Great Hall opened and everyone turned to watch Professor McGonagall leading a long line of soaked first years up to the front of the Hall. It was hard to see anything except for a bunch of heads filing along the staff table and coming to a halt in a line facing the rest of the school but Orion thought he recognized the overly large moleskin overcoat wrapped around the smallest boy multiple times. It was obviously Hagrid's which meant that the boy must have fallen into the lake.

Whispers broke out for only a moment as Professor McGonagall placed a three-legged stool on the ground before the first years followed by the Sorting Hat on top of it. Silence filled the Hall once again as a long tear near the brim on the hat opened wide like a mouth and the hat broke into song:

A thousand years or more ago,

When I was newly sewn,

There lived four wizards of renown,

Whose names are still well known:

Bold Gryffindor, from wild moor,

Fair Ravenclaw, from glen,

Sweet Hufflepuff, from valley broad,

Shrewd Slytherin, from fin.

They shared a wish, a hope, a dream,

They hatched a daring plan

To educate young sorcerers

Thus Hogwarts School began.

Now each of these four founders

Formed their own house, for each

Did value different virtues

In the ones they had to teach.

By Gryffindor, the bravest were

Prized far beyond the rest;

For Ravenclaw, the cleverest

Would always be the best;

For Hufflepuff, hard workers were

Most worthy of admission;

And power-hungry Slytherin

Loved those of great ambition.

While still alive they did divide

Their favorites from the throng,

Yet how to pick the worthy ones

When they were dead and gone?

Twas Gryffindor who found the way,

He whipped me off his head

The founders put some brains in me

So I could choose instead!

Now slip me snug about your ears,

I've never yet been wrong,

I'll have a look inside your mind

And tell where you belong!

Applause broke out as soon as the Sorting Hat finished and Professor McGonagall unrolled a large scroll of parchment.

"When I call out your name, you will put on the hat and sit on the stool," Professor McGonagall told the first years. "When the hat announces your House, you will go and sit at the appropriate table." Her gaze then shifted to the parchment. "Ackerley, Stewart!"

A boy, trembling with every step walked forward, picked up the Sorting Hat, put it on, and sat down on the stool.

"RAVENCLAW!" the Hat shouted.

Stewart Ackerley took off the hat and hurried into a seat at the Ravenclaw table. and Daemon turned out the rest of the sorting. "Wonder what this announcement is, he said aloud" Ron agreed immediately.

The Sorting continued and the line of students slowly shrank until Whitby, Kevin was sorted into Hufflepuff. Everyone (especially Ron) suddenly looked eager for the feast to begin. As Professor McGonagall carried the Sorting Hat and the stool away, Professor Dumbledore rose to his feet with a smile on his face and his arms opened wide in welcome.

"I have only two words to say to you," Professor Dumbledore said, his voice echoing throughout the Hall. "Tuck in."

The empty dishes magically filled with mountains of food in front of their eyes which was the only incentive needed for everyone to fill their own plate. Everyone was so hungry that all conversation ceased so that all that could be heard was the clinking of utensils against plates which seemed to quicken the moment the first course was replaced with puddings. Once those were demolished, few remnants of food vanished, leaving the plates sparkling clean.

All attention turned to Professor Dumbledore as he rose to his feet. "So!" he said, smiling at them all. "Now that we are all fed and watered, I must one more ask for your attention, while I give a few notices. Mr. Filch, the caretaker, has asked me to tell you that the list of objects forbidden inside the castle has this year 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."

It was obvious that Professor Dumbledore was fighting the urge to smile. "As ever, I would like to remind you all that the forest on the grounds is out-of-bounds of 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." their were. Immediately cries of outrage from the student body. Dumbledore just raised his hand and continued "This is due to an event that will be starting in October, and continuing throughout the school year," Professor Dumbledore continued, "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 have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that 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!" Fred Weasley yelled.

Nearly everyone burst out in laughter, breaking whatever tension had remained.

"I am not joking, Mr. Weasley," Professor Dumbledore said with a chuckle, "though now that you mention it, I did hear an excellent one over the summer about a troll, a hag, and a leprechaun who all go into a bar."

"Er—but maybe this is not the time…no…" Professor Dumbledore broke off, "where was I? Ah yes, the Triwizard Tournament…well, 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 a most excellent way of establishing ties between young witches 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," Professor Dumbledore continued, "none of which has been very successful. However, our own departments of International Magical Cooperation 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 will be arriving with their short-listed contenders in October, and the selection of the three champions will take place at Halloween," Professor Dumbledore added. "An impartial judge will decide which students are the most worthy to compete for the Triwizard Cup, the glory of their school, and a thousand Galleons personal prize money."

"I'm going for it!" Fred Weasley hissed excitedly down the table and he wasn't the only one. It was obvious that the prize money had suddenly erased any thought of the possible danger for most.

"Eager though I know all of you will be to bring the Triwizard Cup to Hogwarts," Professor Dumbledore said after a moment, "the heads of the participating schools, along with the Ministry of Magic, have agreed to impose an age restriction on contenders this year. Only students who are of age—that is to say, sixteen years or older—will be allowed to put forward their names for consideration

Now onto other announcement we have tree new professors with us this term, please put your hands together for professor Remus lupin who has accepted the job of the professor of care of magical creatures in the absence of professor hagrid. Also welcome professor Potter who now along with professor Snape will take potion classes.

Their was a tremendous applause for both the teachers.

"You didn't tell us you mmum will be teaching" accused Hermione. "I just came to know" said a shocked looking Daemon.

And "May I introduce our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?" Professor Dumbledore said brightly into the silence. "Professor Moody." also a few of ministry Aurora will be joining us to provide extra security to the castle during the term

"The delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving in mid November and remaining with us for the greater part of this year," Professor Dumbledore continued. "I know that you will all extend every courtesy to our foreign quests 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!"

"Who do you think the impartial judge is?" Hermione asked curiously.

"Dunno," Fred said thoughtfully.

"but it's them we'll have to fool. I reckon a couple of drops of Aging Potion might do it," said Ron.

"Yeah, but he's not the one who decides who the champion is, is he?" Fred said astutely. "Sounds to me like once this judge knows who wants to enter, he'll choose the best from each school and never mind how old they are. Dumbledore's trying to stop us giving our names."

"People have died, though!" Hermione protested in a worried voice as they walked through a door concealed behind a tapestry and started up a narrow staircase.

"Yeah," Fred said airily, "but that was years ago, wasn't it? Anyway, where's the fun without a bit of a risk? Hey, Ron, what if we find out how to get 'round Dumbledore? Fancy entering?"

"What d'you reckon?" daemon asked Ron. "Be cool to enter wouldn't it? But I s'pose they might want someone older…Dunno if we've learned enough…"