Phoenix Evans and the Goblet of Fire

TriWizard Torment

Previously on Phoenix Evans Goblet of Fire

A man stood in the doorway leaning on a long staff. He walked to the Staff table, all eyes on him and nobody speaking at all. There was a flash of lighting and light up the whole hall but mostly the stranges face. He looked like he had been in a lot of battles with scares and wounds but he most of all, that made my stomach a little sick was one of his eyes was not blinking at all. It was moving around but not like normal eye. The man reached Dumbledore and they shook hangs speaking but nobody could really hear what he had to say.

"May I introduce our Defense Against the arts Teacher, Professor Moody" everyone still in shock was not clapping way into shock.

Mad-Eye Moody was the Professors name, he was a dark wizard catcher or known as a Auror. Sense Voldemort was well everyone thought was "Dead" he was now a Ex-Auror and needed the money. He was the Perfect one for Deference but there was something off about him.

He didn’t react to when some of the students clapped he just took a sip of whatever what was in the jug and something told me that was not pumpkin juice. I had a bad feeling about this and didn’t know why, but usually I always went with my gut feeling.

“As I was saying” said Dumbledore getting everyone’s attention back to him and he went on, “We are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that has held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this Year”

“You’re Joking” said I think was Fred Weasley loudly and I had agree even though I never heard about this till now, thanks to him laughter filled the air, which I was thankful for that because of the tension that followed Mad-Eye soon went away.

“I am not Joking Mr. Weasley” Dumbledore said and went on, “through now that you mention it, I did hear an excellent one over the summer about a troll, a hag, and a leprechaun who all go into a bar….”

I wanted to hear more about of the Joke and wondered if I asked the Headmaster that maybe he would finish it but Professor McGonagall cleared her throat loudly.

I wonder if this normally happened, that sometimes Professor would tell Joke and Transfiguring Professor/ Gryffindor Head of House would get him right back on track but my thoughts were soon forgotten when the headmaster went on explaining about the Triwizarding Torment was.

The Torment was friendly game or what seem to be one at first between the largest European schools aka Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. A champion from each school will compete in three magical task. It was supposed to be a fun way to get three different schools together but got canceled after the death toll was so high they had to cancel it

“So why are they don’t this now” I asked quietly as Hermione was in shock as were other students who were whispering but Dumbeldore went on explain how now they wanted this to come back again. Which is strange I have to admit I know being magical was going to be all skipping through meadow singing songs or something. I know there was dangers but this was school and something told me this had to deal with vision I had long time ago. I shared a worried look with Hermione.

Dumbledore explained that we had less than a month till the groups from other schools would come and that the championship would start on Halloween.

“The one who wins Triwizard Cup would win, the glory of their school, and thousand galleons personal prize money” and students began to talk and I frowned. Sorry about I rather live and not fight in this. I wanted to live not die. I looked at Alice who was whispering with Luna and other girls at least she would make more friends.  I just wish we were in the same year. My attention went back to Dumbledore as the room became quite again.

He then mention just because its back doesn’t mean the rules would stay the same. The age limit was raised to 17 and many didn’t like this including Fred and George but this was life and death in way? He went on while George and Fred talked to each other and I had feeling they were going to do something or plan something at least.  Dumbledore dismissed us as he went to talk to Mad-Eye Moody.

Students got up and headed to the Great Halls double doors as some stayed still talking.

“ They can’t do that” mumbled George didn’t get up. “We’re Seventeen in April” glaring at the head table. I got up and headed to Ravenclaw table telling my brother and friends that I would go with them to the Common room.  I headed to Alice and Luna who were getting up. Alice smiled at me.

“Congratulations Ravenclaw, does this mean you can do my homework” I said teasing my best friend and she rolled her eyes.

“Sure Nix copying off of 3rd years homework” grins Alice and pokes me. I laugh and poke her back.

“Oh Phoenix I will owl daddy and tell him you and Alice want the qubblier” said Luna smiling at us.

“Thanks Luna” I said giving her and Alice a hug and told them I would talk to them later. I catch up with my brother, Hermione, Ron, Fred and George as they talked about the prize money.

“I think a aging potion will help us Fred” said George with smile on his face.

“George this is Dumbledore were talking about, I’m pretty sure however you get into this torment that it is going to be protected by magic” I added to George who looked kind of sad, “but you might as well give it a try” I added smiling at him and Fred. They smiled back at me.

“You know we always liked you Phoenix’ said Fred grinning at me and putting on arm around my shoulder as George did the same at other side.

“So do you care to help us with this potion” George added and I laughed.

“I’m not that clever at potions sorry guys” I said as they sighed as we walked to the Gryffindor common room.

“People have died through” Hermione said in worried voice as we walked through a door concealed behind a tapestry and walked up a narrow staircase.

“Yeah but that was years ago” said Fred looking pretty determine and I had a feeling nothing was going to stop once they had a plan.

“I expect my grand would want me to try out for it, I know I’m under age but she is always going on how I should” Neville started but trip on a stair and helped him up.

“Neville you’re doing fine, I think your parents would be proud of you” I said with smile at him, and blushed.

“Really” he said softly and I nodded. Hermione looked at me giving me “You better talk about this later look” while Harry didn’t see it thank Merlin.

We got to Common room and went different ways as we said goodnight. I follow Hermione to our room once again. The Girls were still in common room and we change into nightware.

“So do you have crush on him” asked Hermione out of the blue as she sat on her bed.

“Crush hmm nope” I mumbled blushing and Hermione smiled at me. 

“Neville is nice and we are friends” I added with yawn and Hermione thankfully let it go but I could get to sleep because of what the torment was about I hoped that nothing was going to happen at least nothing bad but had a terrible feeling that almost made me sick. I just hopped I was wrong.