Hogwarts: I'm Harry's older cousin

Chapter 293, Section 291: Dursley and the Three Zeros Behind Him

Karkaroff did not ask Dumbledore because he knew Dumbledore would definitely not agree, nor did he ask Madam Maxim because Madam Maxim's high score made him think that she had already given up.

Beauxbatons' contestant was just some ordinary little witch named Fleur, while their own contestant was Krum!

A member of the Bulgarian national team! The greatest Quidditch player of all time!

Such an outstanding student, how could he possibly admit defeat? How could he possibly accept that!

Under Karkaroff's expectant gaze, Lucius glanced at the others and slowly spoke: "I think it's best to abide by the established rules, Mr. Karkaroff. The Goblet of Fire is affected by contract magic."

This statement was tantamount to announcing his stance as being on the opposite side, and Karkarov's face turned extremely ugly.

There were five referees in total, and apart from himself, none of the other four were on his side.

This is truly infuriating!

But he could only accept this fact. His malicious scoring had almost caused the audience to go berserk. If he continued to act recklessly, the judges probably wouldn't stand by his side anymore.

That's the worst-case scenario.

Bagman, beaming with excitement, announced the results of the first match of the Triwizard Tournament: Dudley Dursley 46 points, Viktor Krum 0 points, Fleur Delacour 0 points, and Harry Potter 0 points.

A near-perfect score followed by three zeros is a unique occurrence in the history of the Triwizard Tournament.

I wonder how the Poison and Antidote Daily will report on the first match of this three-way battle tomorrow.

As the referee announced the verdict, the staff informed the remaining three contestants of the result. Harry remained remarkably calm, as it was something he had expected. Viktor, however, was somewhat surprised by Dudley's performance, not expecting him to actually retrieve the golden egg from the four dragons. His expression was grave; he desperately wanted to win, but while he considered Dudley his greatest rival, he admired him even more—truly a genius wizard who invented wizarding cards. Fleur, on the other hand, was somewhat exasperated. She planned to have a serious discussion with Madam Maxim that evening about how to approach the upcoming matches.

As the first match ended, the audience left with satisfied smiles, eager to share their stories with their companions who couldn't attend. The referees, too, departed one after another, each with their own thoughts and feelings.

However, a small problem arose when he was leaving. The group of Romanian dragon tamers blocked Dudley's path, wanting him to hand over the four fire dragons.

In order to make the three-way battle even more spectacular, the four fire dragons were transported from a dragon breeding base in Romania. Now that the first match is over, they naturally want their dragons back.

But now that the four fire dragons are in Dudley's hands, he has no intention of returning them.

There's no room for discussion on this.

So a few minor disagreements, conflicts, arguments, and clashes occurred between the two sides. After a series of friendly and cordial communications, Dudley stood still, while the group of Romanian wizards lay on the ground.

"What has happened, Mr. Dursley?"

Upon hearing the news of the conflict, Bagman rushed over.

He first glanced at the group of Romanian wizards lying on the ground, but his gaze lingered on them for only a moment before turning to Dudley.

I hope he can tell me what exactly happened.

Dudley shrugged and said in a very casual tone, "It's nothing really. They wanted to take my spoils from me, I refused, they tried to force me, I was forced to defend myself, and that's how it ended up, Mr. Bagman."

Is it simple? Simple my ass.

Looking at the Romanian wizards lying all over the ground, Bagman felt like a million goblins were running through his mind.

From Bagman's perspective, there was nothing wrong with the actions of the Romanian wizards. The four dragons were indeed rented by the Ministry of Magic, although the Romanian dragon training base also wanted to make a name for itself.

Then the two sides hit it off and signed an agreement, which led to the scene of transporting the fire dragon.

Since it's a loan, it must be returned.

Bagman felt he should have a serious talk with Dudley, otherwise he would have a hard time explaining himself to the Romanian dragon tamer.

So, despite his apprehension, he forced himself to speak and said, "Mr. Dursley, those four fire dragons..."

But before he could even get started, Dudley interrupted him.

"Mr. Bagman, you don't mean you also want those four little ones back, do you? According to the Goblet of Fire contract, they are now my spoils, and I can decide what to do with them."

This answer put Bagman in a difficult position; Dudley's attitude clearly indicated that he did not want to return the four fire dragons.

"It shouldn't be in the contract."

"No, I have." Dudley interrupted Bagman again, giving him a suspicious look before saying, "Mr. Bagman, you haven't failed to carefully read the contents of the Goblet of Fire contract, have you?"

With a wave of the wand, the contents of the contract on the Goblet of Fire appeared in the air.

"The participants are responsible for their own safety, but the added value generated during the competition belongs to the participants. Unless the participants choose to withdraw, no one else has the right to dispose of it."

This added value refers to the situation that Dali is currently describing.

It's like signing a life-or-death contract. Life and death are preordained, wealth and honor are determined by fate, and everything depends on personal effort. Conversely, any magical creatures, plants, etc. that a contestant defeats during the competition are considered personal spoils and belong to the contestant.

To put it simply, it's similar to the Chunin Exams arc in "Naruto." The ninjas sign a life-or-death contract to enter the Forest of Death, but any animals, plants, or insects that the ninjas can kill or tame become their spoils. They can take them away, whether they eat them or kill them.

"This...this..." Bagman stammered for a long time without being able to explain himself, because Dudley was right, it was indeed the content of the Goblet of Fire contract, it's just that they originally didn't intend to abide by it.

The last Triwizard Tournament was centuries ago. The players who participated are all gone now, as are the teachers and students who did participate. There's nowhere for the Ministry of Magic to get any information this time.

"There is no doubt that the four fire dragons are my spoils."

Dudley’s words carried an unquestionable tone.

Bagman weakly said, "But that's the Ministry of Magic's concession."

Despite being the Director of the Ministry of Magic, Bagman was as subservient as a subordinate in front of Dudley, who was still a student, and he never showed such an expression even when facing Fudge.

(End of this chapter)