Yet Another Viktor Krum FanFiction

Chapter VIII

As the Leviathan ship reached its destination at dusk, Amelia emerged from below deck and breathed in deeply, savoring the fresh, salty breeze. The wind felt cool against her cheeks as she gazed at the vast forest that surrounded the castle of Durmstrang.

The castle is a large, imposing structure made of dark, rough-hewn stone, with tall towers and battlements that give it a formidable appearance.

After a boat ride to the port they had to walk for a mile to the entrance of the castle. The main entrance to the castle is a large, heavy wooden door that is set into the stone walls, guarded by a pair of stone gargoyles. Once inside, the students find themselves in a dimly lit hallway, lined with torches that flicker and cast eerie shadows on the walls. The school literally means 'storm and stress'-not highly a place for the faint hearted.

As Amelia and her friends sat in their respective houses in the Great Hall of Durmstrang, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation. The twins, Olga and Ivo, sat at the Soscrofa table, their house known for their innate aggression that lay hidden unless provoked. The gray banner with the symbol of a wild boar hung proudly behind them, reflecting their house's values. The twins chatted animatedly with their fellow housemates, occasionally glancing over at Amelia and her friends.

Ilian sat at the Ucilena table, his house known for their intelligence and strategy. The black banner with the symbol of a killer whale was displayed prominently behind him, reflecting their house's focus on cleverness and cunning. Ilian was engrossed in a book, occasionally taking sips from a cup of steaming hot tea.

The young witch sat beside Lexie on the Vulpelara table, her house known for their loyalty and friendship. The blue banner with the symbol of an arctic fox hung above them, reflecting their house's values of trust and camaraderie. Amelia and Lexie chatted excitedly with their fellow housemates, discussing the upcoming school year.

Amelia couldn't help but feel a little intimidated as she watched Viktor, from her seat at the Vulpelara table. The green banner with the symbol of a wolverine hung above him, and it was clear that Viktor embodied the traits of his house. As she observed him from afar, she noticed how he exuded an aura of ferocity and strength, and it was clear that he was never one to back down from a challenge. It was no wonder that the students in the Wolverine house had a reputation for being naturally territorial and relentless in their pursuit of success. Despite this, Amelia couldn't help but be fascinated by Viktor's unwavering determination and confidence. She couldn't imagine what it must be like to have that kind of unwavering drive, but she respected and admired it nonetheless.

The sorting ceremony had just concluded with a mere 15 new students joining the 1st year class. However, before the feast could begin, Igor Karkaroff commanded everyone's attention by raising his hand to signal for silence. Despite his thirst for attention, Karkaroff was never popular among the students of Durmstrang. He encouraged bullying and intimidation, which made Amelia scrunch her face in disgust as she realized that she would be seeing more of him during the tournament in the days to come.

"Listen up, you lot! I have the distinct pleasure of announcing that Durmstrang will be participating in the esteemed Triwizard Tournament this year. As delegates, the 9th years and I, along with a few of our esteemed professors, will be heading to Hogwarts in Scotland.

The atmosphere in the hall was serious as everyone banged their fists on the table or raised their cups to the seniors around their house. Amelia raised her cup to Lexie, then smiled. As the feast began and the students dug into their food, the hall filled with hushed whispers and serious conversation. Despite their different houses and values, the students of Durmstrang were united in their passion for magic and their excitement for the upcoming tournament, under the watchful eye of Karkaroff.