[2] storm of rage ~ harry potter × marvel

16- Dumbledore's Announcement

"So," Dumbledore starts, "now that we've all filled out appetites, I'd like to have everybody's attention as I make a few notices. First of: Mr. Filch, our caretaker, has told me to tell you, that articles from Zonko's Joke Shop, or any other joking articles are forbidden in the castle. As ever, I want to remind you all that the Forest grounds are forbidden for students." 

This remark causes Skyler to look at the Weasley Twins, Fred and George. They look at her, the same smirk playing on their lips. How many times had they wandered through the Forbidden Forest?

"It is also my painful duty," Dumbledore resumes, "to inform you that the inter-house Quidditch Cup will not take place this year-" Protests rise from every table, and every corner. Even Draco groans and growls.

"How dare they? Must be because Potter got smashed by the Wooping Willow last year. Wait until my father hears about this!" Draco exclaims, causing Skyler to roll her eyes at him, unnoticed.

"This is due an event that will start in October. I am sure you'll all enjoy it immensely. I'm pleased to announce that this year, Hogwarts -" The doors of the Great Hall open, revealing a cloaked figure. Lightening flashes across the ceiling, showing the figures face.

"My god!" Pansy gasps.

"Draco, am I right that, that is Moody? Mad-Eye Moody? The Auror?" Blaise whispers in awe. 

"I guess so. I believe we've just met our new DADA teacher. Unbelievable, again, it's some friend of Dumbledore's." Draco snarls.

Skyler's eyes are trained on the guy. His face looks like it's carved out of wood, but the carving didn't went so well. "What happened to his face?" She mumbles. Skyler can feel the urge to look inside the man's mind, dig every story out of it. But somehow, something tells her not to. 'He's dangerous...' is all that goes through her mind. 

Moody walks towards Dumbledore, shaking his hand. Dumbledore mutters a few words, and then, walks to the Teacher's Table. He sits down and soon, he's enjoying a sausage. The thing that frightens Skyler a little bit, is his electric blue eye, that is as big as a Gallion. It seems to have its own will, for it darts around the hall, looking at each and every student. Skyler feels how it sticks on her for a while, and bravely looks back, narrowing her eyes at it.

"May I introduce our new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher," Dumbledore says brightly, "Professor Moody." A forced applause sounds from the Hall and Skyler lets out a sigh.

"What's it?" Blaise asks her, observantly. 

"I don't trust the guy." Is all Skyler answers whispering.

"As I was saying," Dumbledore continues, "I am pleased to inform you that, after a century, Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament!"

The whispering starts and Fred Weasley exclaims loudly: "You've got to be joking!"Nearly everyone laughs at the comment and Dumbledore chuckles appreciatively.

"I'm not joking, Mr. Weasley," Dumbledore says, "Although I have heard an excellent one over the summer-" Professor McGonagall clears her throat, causing Dumbledore to retrieve his attention again.

"Oh yes, where was I? The Triwizard Tournament. Some of you, who do know what it is, forgive me that I give those who don't a small explanation."

"The Triwizard Tournament is a friendly competition between the three schools in Europe: Beauxbatons, Durmstrang and Hogwarts. A champion is selected from each school to fulfil three hard, dangerous tasks. The one who does it the best, wins the Tournament. It was supposed to be held every five years - but the amount of deaths reached its peak. The Tournament was cancelled. Now, the three schools decided to give it another chance and it will be hosted here in Hogwarts! The other schools, with their contenders at the end of September, so we'll have time to get to know our new friends. Now, I bid you all a good night."

The Hall flows empty and Skyler searches for Fred and George. 

"Are you guys planning to get in?" She asks, worried. The Twins smirk, they look at each other, then back to Skyler.

"Hell yes!" They say simultaneously. Skyler groans.

"Please, don't. I have that strange idea that something is doomed to go wrong..." Skyler mumbles.

"Sky, easy, we're twins. If the one doesn't know how to do a spell, the other will do it for him. If we're in, we'll win!" Fred assures her, before walking away with George. Skyler's alone in the Entrance Hall, before making her way back to the dungeons. 

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Ey, how's it going? I'm a little tired of all the good weather, here in the Netherlands. 30 Degrees Celsius every day, while you're used to 20 or lower, is exhausting. So, I'm just writing. I really have no idea what I must do... should Skyler be in the Tournament too? Because, we all know that Harry needs to be in it. And who will take Skyler to the Yule Ball? HELP ME, please! 

- lots of love from me.