The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 439 The third project is about to begin

Vida's arrival seemed to speed up the flow of time. Ada felt that she had not had a good chat with Vida yet, but the third project was about to begin.

On the morning of the game, relatives of the Warriors gathered in a meeting room next to the auditorium. Before the game officially started, they could see their children and cheer for the Warriors.

The atmosphere in the room was a little weird, not because everyone's children were warriors and there was competition between them, but because of Vida.

The couple with black hair were Viktor Krum's parents, they sat in the corner and whispered to each other in Bulgarian. From time to time, they would look up at Vida, their eyes were filled with hatred, and they did not hide it.

This was not unusual, as Vader's past was not a big secret. Although Vader had lived a low profile in recent years, it was not uncommon for him to be recognized by someone with a keen eye.

After all, Grindelwald and his followers were heavily indebted for blood, so Vader's hands must also be stained with blood.

The Delacours also recognized Vida. As they also lived in France, they could recognize the Rosier family. The mismatched couple seemed a little hesitant, not knowing whether they should go up and greet their French compatriots.

As for Vida, she didn't care about other people's opinions. She had seen such opinions too many times. Vida ignored them. She was chatting with Mrs. Weasley, thanking the Weasley family for their care and concern for Ada over the years.

Sirius, Lupin and Bill sat next to the two ladies, and the three of them were also talking in a low voice. It sounded like two middle-aged uncles who were not respectful to their elders were making fun of Bill.

After a while the warriors entered the room, Fleur and Krum first, followed by Ada and Harry.

Ada first hugged Mrs. Weasley and Bill and said a few words to them before walking towards her grandmother.

"Krum, Krum from Bulgaria." Ada said. She noticed the look in the eyes of the Krum couple when she entered the door. "Does their family have a grudge against us?"

Vida glanced at the black-haired Krum family and said, "It's not that they have a grudge against us. They should have a grudge against us. It's just that I really can't remember it. I really don't have any impression of the last name Krum."

The first one we refer to is Vida and Ada, and the second one is Grindelwald and Vida. Vida doesn't want Ada to be involved in the grudges of the older generation.

Grindelwald had many followers and supporters, but he also hurt many people. After Grindelwald imprisoned himself in Nurmengard, these people also used blood to retaliate against the remaining followers.

Vida didn't want Ada to inherit the hatred of the previous generation, which is why Vida never introduced his old friends to her. Doing so would certainly get some help, but it would also make Ada many enemies, which would not be worth the loss.

"Don't worry about them. Just be yourself." Vida said, "Well, are you ready to welcome the honor that belongs to you?"

Ada did not nod confidently as usual. She said, "The third project contains a huge conspiracy. I don't have the confidence to stop it. I can only do my best."

In the past few days, Ada talked a lot with Vida about Dumbledore's plan, Voldemort's conspiracy, and her own thoughts. Ada felt that she should not keep it secret any longer.

"Just try your best. Nothing is perfect in this world." Vader comforted him. "Even if it's Dumbledore, can he do everything well? If you ask him to give birth to a child, can he do it?"

Ada burst out laughing. She did not consider the possibility that Dumbledore was pregnant, but was thinking about whose surname the child should take if he was really born.

Dumbledore or Grindelwald?
"Serious, don't laugh, I'm talking to you seriously!" Vida turned Ada over and asked the girl who was laughing so hard that she couldn't close her mouth to look at him. "Remember, don't have any worries. As long as it's what you want to do, grandma will support you."

"Anything?" Ida asked.

"Anything," Vader responded firmly. "Even if you want to rip out Dumbledore's beard."

The day passed quickly, the sun set, and everyone returned to the castle.

The dinner was much more sumptuous than usual, and the students' faces were filled with excitement as they were all waiting for the real feast after dinner.

Harry didn't eat much because he was really nervous. Ron and Hermione beside him kept persuading him, and even Ginny, who was sitting next to Ada, rebelled and ran over to comfort her dream lover, but it didn't work either.

On the other side, Ada was eating heartily. Vida's advice helped her unload the last burden. A foodie without any worries naturally ate with relish and saved her energy. Angelina, Alia and other friends wanted to cheer her up, but after seeing her gluttonous appearance, the four of them gave up the idea of ​​cheering her up.

There was no need for any encouragement or cheering. Just because of Ada's bloody mouth, everyone was worried that Ada, who had not eaten well, would eat the remaining three warriors alive in the maze.

The twins sat quietly beside Ada, working tirelessly to get food for her, looking a bit like the men behind a successful woman.

As the enchanted ceiling turned from blue to a dark purple twilight, Dumbledore stood up beside the staff table and everyone in the hall fell silent.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in five minutes, I will invite everyone to the Quidditch pitch to watch the final event of the Triwizard Tournament. Now, warriors, please go to the sports field with Mr. Bagman."

At this time, Ada finally put down her knife and fork, wiped her mouth contentedly, and gracefully stood up and left her seat. Ada high-fived everyone who reached out to her. This was probably the most friendly she had been since she entered school.

The warriors left the castle and walked down the steps, following Ludo Bagman, who kept coming up to Harry and whispering to him, and if Ada hadn't known why, she would have wanted to call the police.

Mr. Ludo Bagman is a gambling addict and has accumulated a huge debt. His creditor is a goblin who is good at squeezing people out of their last knuckle.

In order to repay his huge debt and avoid being skinned and torn apart by the goblins, Ludo Bagman placed his hopes on the rising star Harry. If Harry won the championship alone, Ludo would be able to pay off his debt.

That was why Ludo Bagman had been pestering Harry, because he wanted to give Harry some help so that the boy with the better odds could become the final champion.

The group walked into the Quidditch pitch, which had become completely unrecognizable.

A twenty-foot-high hedge enclosed the edge of the grounds. There was a gap in front of them, which was the entrance to the great maze. The passage inside was dark and gloomy.

Ada looked up at the night sky, which was a clear deep blue, and the stars were beginning to appear. Today was a rare good day, but it could turn into a bad day.

Five minutes later, people began to fill the stands. Hundreds of students filed into their seats, and the air was filled with excited voices and the sound of footsteps.

Professor McGonagall, Professor Flitwick, Hagrid, and Moody walked into the stadium and approached Bagman and the other warriors. These four professors were responsible for patrolling and rescuing people outside the maze to ensure the smooth progress of the competition.

"We will patrol outside the maze," Professor McGonagall said to the warriors, "If you get into trouble and want help, just shoot red sparks into the sky and someone will come to help you. Do you understand?"

After saying that, the four of them walked away in different directions and dispersed around the maze. Before the four professors left, Professor McGonagall nodded to Ada secretly to encourage her beloved student.

Bagman then pointed his wand at his throat, amplifying his voice and announcing the start of Task Three.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the final competition of the Triwizard Tournament is about to begin! Let me tell you the current scores! Esmeralda Drizzt - 93 points, first place, Hogwarts!"

The applause and cheers startled the birds in the forbidden forest and flew into the darkening night sky.

"Harry Potter - 85 points, second place, Hogwarts!" Ludo Bagman continued to announce the scores of the warriors, and the applause and cheers continued, "Viktor Krum - 80 points, third place, Durmstrang Academy! Fleur Delacour, Beauxbatons Academy!"

Ada raised her head again and looked towards the stands. She saw her grandmother Vida clapping at her, Laura beside Vida, the twins, Mrs. Weasley, Bill...

We also saw Fudge, the Minister of Magic, sitting on the judging panel. That position was originally held by Barty Crouch, but during Crouch's "illness", that position belonged to Percy, who was designated by Crouch.

Tonight was the last event, and the final winner had to be decided. How could Fudge miss such an opportunity to show off? As for Percy Weatherby, let him stay wherever he wanted!

"Now... Esmeralda, listen to my whistle!" Bagman said. "Three, two, -!"

With a short whistle, the final event of the Triwizard Tournament began!

(End of this chapter)