bioinnovel Chapter 286 The Exciting Offer
Chapter 286 The Exciting Offer
Chapter 286 The Exciting Offer
Some people keep their mouths shut, while others keep them as wide open as a bottle.
Despite the Gryffindor trio's tradition of loudly plotting, their mouths are generally reliable.
Therefore, Belvina did not choose to hide it, but instead, in front of Ron and Hermione, directly asked Harry if he was interested in the Triwizard Tournament.
If Harry wants to participate in the Triwizard Tournament, then help him make his wish come true.
If Harry doesn't want to participate in the Triwizard Tournament, then force him to participate.
In any case, to Belvina, Harry Potter was already a hero of Hogwarts, and his own thoughts were not important.
In the dark, old classroom, Belvina secretly observed the Gryffindor trio's reactions by the light of the bright moonlight streaming through the window.
Hermione stared in disbelief, her mouth agape. She couldn't understand why Professor Black had once again acted unreliably at such a crucial moment.
Just minutes earlier, Dumbledore had repeatedly emphasized in the Great Hall that the Triwizard Tournament was no joke, and repeatedly mentioned that only students aged seventeen and over could register to participate.
Hermione couldn't understand why Belvina, as a member of the referee team, would violate the age limit for the warriors.
Ron was another person who felt he had made a mistake. Little Ronnie was stunned for a good ten seconds before his surprise turned to joy, and he began to let his imagination run wild again.
If Belvina were to drop the parchment with Harry's name on it into the Goblet of Fire, would she be able to drop his name in along with it?
Ron can do things that Fred and George might not be able to do even with aging-enhancing drugs, which makes them incredibly envious!
King Gryffindor was overjoyed; he could already picture Fred and George's envious and jealous looks.
Whether or not one can be selected as a champion of Hogwarts by the Goblet of Fire is not important; participation is what matters!
Ron, beaming with joy, quickly looked at Harry, his excitement overflowing. He only hoped that Harry wouldn't make a fool of himself and wouldn't miss the opportunity. At this moment, Ron and Hermione made their choices with their eyes and expressions: one supported Harry's participation, and the other did not.
Harry's expression was complicated.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't excited about the chance to participate in the Triwizard Tournament. How could I not be excited?
Harry wanted to agree immediately; he wanted to see himself become a champion of Hogwarts and win the championship.
But then Harry thought, how angry would Dumbledore be if he, under seventeen, became a hero?
And Sirius Black and Lupin, how worried must they be after they learn that he is representing Hogwarts in the competition?
Thinking of this, Harry swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue, not daring to express his desire to participate in the Triwizard Tournament.
Belvina saw all of Harry's struggles and hesitations. Although she couldn't guess all of his thoughts, she could guess most of them.
Belvina thought for a moment and said, "It's easy to get you into the Warriors' Draft, but how far you go and what kind of results you achieve after becoming a Warrior depends on yourself."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "After all, I can't compete in your place."
Harry's eyes were lowered, his heart pounding; he was still hesitating.
He wanted to become a brave soldier, but he didn't want to violate the age limit.
"Professor, Harry is only fourteen. He's not eligible to register," Hermione said. "He hasn't learned enough to handle the dangers of the Triwizard Tournament."
As always, Miss Know-It-All expressed her opinion, not remaining silent because of Belvina.
"Hermione!" Ron said, displeased. "Don't you even want to be a hero of the school?"
"I don't want to!" Hermione said firmly. "Besides, Harry isn't seventeen yet, and the professor enrolling him would be cheating!"
Then Hermione turned to Belvina and continued, "Professor, this is cheating, and it's very unfair to the others. What will everyone think of Harry if he becomes the hero?"
Upon hearing this, Belvina looked at Hermione with slight surprise.
It would be very unfair to the others if Harry, who is under seventeen, became a champion.
It's obvious what the other students would do: they would think Harry cheated and that he stole someone else's qualification.
They might even turn against him and support the heroes of the other two magic schools, while hurling insults and abuse at Harry Potter for usurping the title of hero.
Belvina had considered these possibilities long ago, but she felt that this little trouble was nothing. If Harry couldn't even get over a small ditch, he might as well leave England as soon as possible.
"This world is inherently unfair, Hermione," Belvina said softly, patting Hermione on the shoulder as she spoke.
Belvina continued, "The so-called age limit is only for safety reasons; it's both a restriction and a test. Anyone who can cross the age line drawn by Professor Dumbledore is qualified to be a warrior."
"But Harry didn't cross the age line on his own," Hermione said. "The professor will help him, won't he?"
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Hermione couldn't figure out how Harry could cross the age threshold on his own unless he got Belvina's help.
"You still don't understand the Triwizard Tournament," Belvina said with a laugh. "Cheating is a tradition in this long-standing tournament."
Since cheating can be used to help warriors pass the tests in competitions, why can't students become warriors? It's a flawed logic, but that's how Belvina thinks.
Hermione was speechless for a moment. She never imagined that the Triwizard Tournament tradition was actually about cheating. Was this a joke?
After a while, Hermione spoke again: "Even if Harry becomes a champion, the competition is too dangerous for him. He's only in his fourth year."
"I can't play in Harry's place, but that doesn't mean I can't help him privately!" Belvina said nonchalantly. "As long as he practices hard, passing the test won't be a problem."
Hermione stood sullenly in the shadows, her expression grave, unable to find a rebuttal.
Finally, Miss Know-It-All said helplessly, "I still don't support Harry signing up for the Triwizard Tournament, but it's his business, and the decision is his own."
In the past, Hermione would probably have imposed her views and opinions on Harry, but she didn't do that tonight.
Hermione was merely offering her suggestions tonight; she didn't try to take over Harry's decision-making power.
At this moment, Harry, who had remained silent until now, finally made up his mind.
He said, "I want to give it a try."
Then, he looked at Hermione and continued, "I know very well what I'm going to face, and I know that the Triwizard Tournament is full of risks."
Once Harry becomes a hero, he will be surrounded by insults and abuse like a flood, and he will likely become the enemy of the entire school.
Returning to the Triwizard Tournament itself, even with the most comprehensive strategy from Belvina and the most thorough preparation from Harry, the competition itself remains highly unpredictable.
Otherwise, the death toll in the Triwizard Tournament wouldn't have remained so high, and the tournament wouldn't have ended for over two hundred years.
At this moment, Harry had made up his mind that no matter how many difficulties he would face, he would sign up for the Triwizard Tournament.
It wasn't because Belvina promised to help, but because he wanted to participate in the competition and take advantage of the opportunity to hone his skills.
"Ron, Hermione," Harry said, taking both their hands at the same time, "Will you support me?"
"Of course, bro!" Ron said casually. "You know I've always been on your side." He put his arm around Harry's shoulder.
Unlike the beaming Ron, Hermione angrily shoved Harry away, not even glancing at him.
She said, "I don't support it, but I will do everything I can to help you pass the test."
"Excellent!" Belvina clapped her hands. "We've reached an agreement on registering for the competition."
"I still oppose it as long as no consensus is reached," Hermione muttered.
"Objection overruled, Hermione," Ron said fearlessly. "Major rule, three against one, your objection is useless."
The next second, Hermione's glare fell on Ron, who took a step back like a frightened puppy.
"Now that we've reached a consensus, I'd like to mention a few points to note," Belvina said. "You must not disclose the contents of tonight's conversation to anyone, including the professors."
Upon hearing this, Ron's face immediately fell. He couldn't tell anyone; how could he boast in front of Fred and George now?
However, Ron quickly convinced himself: although cheating was a tradition in the Triwizard Tournament, it was something that couldn't be discussed openly.
"Sirius and Remus aren't allowed either?" Harry asked. "They should be fine, right?"
"They both knew all along," Belvina said without hesitation. "Otherwise, why would Sirius send you a spellbook?"
Harry's eyes widened immediately. "What do you mean 'they both knew all along'? You were planning to help me cheat all along, weren't you?"
"That's not important." Belvina waved her hand dismissively. "You just need to remember one thing: Professor Moody, Barty Crouch, and Karkaroff, if any of them try to approach you, let me know immediately."
"Why are those three trying to get close to Harry?" Hermione asked, puzzled. "Why should we be wary of them?"
Ron, standing to the side, nodded repeatedly; he couldn't understand why they needed to be wary of these three people.
Alastor Moody was formerly an Auror and is now a professor at the school; Barty Crouch is the Director of International Magical Cooperation at the Ministry of Magic; Igor Karkaroff is the Headmaster of Durmstrang.
Why should we be wary of them?
Suddenly, Hermione exclaimed in alarm, "Is someone trying to hurt Harry?"
Before she could finish speaking, Hermione immediately covered her mouth, like a startled rabbit. She was terrified by the thought that had suddenly popped into her head.
"I can't be sure yet, it's just a small personal suspicion," Belvina said casually. "Maybe I'm overthinking it."
Then, Belvina looked into Harry's eyes, placed her hands on his thin shoulders, and reiterated, "In short, notify me immediately if you notice anything unusual, even if it's the middle of the night."
"I understand. Notify me immediately if I notice anything unusual, even if it's the middle of the night," Harry said solemnly, repeating Belvina's words.
Belvina nodded and said, "Alright, it's getting late, you should all go back and get some rest!"
After saying that, she removed the restraints from the classroom door and then opened the bedroom door.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione filed out of the classroom, their footsteps echoing in the empty corridor.