The Snow Fox

Minor Tournament Problems

The selection of the Triwizard champions was upon them, and it was moments like these Venus was glad she wasn't old enough to compete. The tournament in her eyes was a reckless celebration of wit and danger. But well... traditions were traditions no matter how ridiculous.

The first name emerged from the firey goblet, the burning paper landing in Dumbledore's outstretched hand. "From Dumstrang! Viktor Krum!" The Hall cheered, Venus leading the Quidditch player through to the back room. The second paper came fluttering down, "From Beuxbatons! Fleur Delacour!" Another round of cheering and the fresh girl hugged Venus as she went through to the back room. The final paper landed in the headmasters hand with anticipation from the entire hall. "The Hogwarts champion! Cedric Diggory!" The Hufflepuff table exploded and the hall followed in cheers. The ravenette too, led him to the back room and then joined the three champions before hearing loud gasps outside. She opened the door again and rushed out, a fourth paper had fallen from the goblet.

"Harry Potter!" Dumbledore called out.

YOUVE GOT TO ME JOKING ME. Venus screamed internally. The poor boy could not catch a break. The Hall stilled as Harry slowly stood up and walked towards the headmaster. Venus ushered him to her, leading him to the back room as well. The tense silence in the room did not last for long as the headmasters of each school including a few teachers barged in , loudly screaming. "THIS IS BLASPHEMY! AN INSULT! HOGWARTS IS CLEARLY TRYING TO CHEAT!"

"THEEZ IS RUDE AL BUS!"

The bearded headmaster broke from the trio and directed himself at Harry. He stared at the chosen one calmly (YEA CALMLY) but with deadpan seriousness. "Harry did you put your name in the goblet of fire?"

"N-no sir! I'm not even 17!"

"Did you ask an older student to do it for you?"

"No sir! I don't even want to be here!"

Barty Crouch who had snuck in with some of the excess teachers cleared his throat.

"The goblet is magically binding... it seems we have four champions."

Venus' jaw dropped at that statement. "I'm sorry sir, but Harry is only 14! There must be some kind of exception to remove him! He is not even if legal age to consent to such a tournament! That's why the age was raised to 17 was it not?" She disputed rather harshly but politely nonetheless. "In addition, as Hogwarts' ambassador I must advise against this action as it may hinder the peaceful magical cooperation this tournament advertises to the students. We do not want to foster negative emotions among schools do we?"

"The girl is more than right Crouch! This is an outrage!"

"My neez is very correct! Theez is unfair!"

Dumbledore glared at Crouch. "I also disapprove of a minor in the tournament."

The man sighed. "Unfortunately I do not believe it is up to us, the goblet chose Harry, for whatever reason that may be. We must uphold the magical contract of the goblet under his name as he is a minor, an adult must have put his name in but that still binds Harry's name. As the a representative of the ministry...I allow it."

The headmasters quieted quickly and stared at the man. They could not exactly argue with the head of magical law enforcement. Venus ran a hand through her hair exasperatedly, "Changes will need to be made to the trials I will let the other officials know of this change." She muttered quickly and exited the room which was suffocating with tension. Before she closed the door however she advised, "I suggest to come up with an excuse for the students as a whole to prevent any ostracization." And with that she closed the door and made her way to Hagrid's hut to oversee the changes for the first trial.