Confident | Fred Weasley

Chapter 9 | Goblet

Dumbledore finally explained what the Triwizard Tournament was once the other schools had arrived. Before his explanation, the schools showcased what they were all about. Durmstrang institute were first to arrive in a large ship, rising from a whirlpool in the Black Lake. Their performance in the Great Hall portrayed them as gifted with magic and powerful. Quidditch star, Victor Krum was apart of this school, which got Ron excited.

The next school was Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, who arrived in a gold carriage pulled by Pegasus. Girls in blue, pencil skirts poured into the Great Hall, waving blue ribbons in swirls and cartwheeling between the gaps of the house tables. They brought elegance and beauty to the Great Hall.

Then it was River and Sarah. They sped up the song a little after seeing how interesting the other schools were. They also managed to get the dance students involved. They street danced to the song Sarah and River sang. Their sonograms were above their heads, bathing Sarah in blue light, whilst River was coated in yellow. All in all, a successful performance. Hogwarts showcased freedom.

Now, Dumbledore pulled the cloth from the Cup of the Triwizard Tournament. Everyone's eyes were wide, as the glory of winning the tournament meant glory and gold. 10,000 Galleons to be exact. Fred and George were fidgeting to get started, well that was until Dumbledore explained the rules.

"This is the Goblet of Fire. Students will put their names into the Goblet and in 24 hours, the names of those who are worthy will come out. They will be our champions, " Dumbledore told us, standing beside a brazier with a blue flame on top of it. Then, Dumbledore introduce Mr Crouch, a ministry representative.

"Only persons 17 and above are permitted to enter the Triwizard Tournament," Mr Crouch read from a small piece of parchment. His statement was met with a lot of booing.

"Rubbish!" Fred and George shouted in unison. Sarah would've laughed if she hadn't been interested in joining too. Alicia looked put-out as well.

"Oh well, we can dream," Alicia told her.

"And to prevent any youngsters from joining - " Dumbledore began. He used his wand to draw a circle around the Goblet of Fire. At first, it was mere chalk on the concrete, but a fog crept up, forming the circle further.

" - This is an age line. Good luck!" Dumbledore finished cheerfully, smiling at the students in front of him.

        
    

Fred and George approached Sarah later that evening, who was attempting to catch up with homework. For the half term, the Professors really piled it on. Sarah smiled when she noticed them coming over.

"Hey, you two!" Sarah greeted them. The twins sat either side of her, before beginning what they had to say.

"We're cancelling the Halloween prank," George told her, grinning at the surprised look upon Sarah's face. She dropped her quill and leant against the back of the sofa, far too interested to be giving the twins her divided attention.

"You may be wondering why, Miss Copper?" Fred continued, knocking his leg against hers.

"Oh, I am, Mr Weasley," Sarah replied. Fred seemed a little flabbergasted that she'd just called him Mr Weasley, so George continued.

"We want in on the Triwizard Tournament," George told her.

"Right? But you're underage," Sarah nodded, wondering whether they'd realised that yet.

"We know. Don't act like you're older than us," George glanced at her, a smirk on his face.

"But I am," Sarah said, but Fred interrupted her.