Awkward

Chapter - 11 The Triwizard Tournament

The Great Hall was packed with students who looked extra buoyant that morning. An extra pair of tables had been placed in the Hall. Seraphina was sitting at the Prefect's table with Jason Botts, treating herself with sausages and eggs. She noticed that all the teachers had made an effort to look their best. Lockhart was wearing bright red robes, exaggerating his sanguine. But one teacher was dressed the same way he always did. It was Batman, who didn't match the cheerfulness of the Great Hall. Cradled in his black robes, he somehow still looked distinguished.

"It has been a great year so far for Hogwarts and its students, and I hope the coming time brings more of the same for all of us. This year, the Ministry of Magic has chosen Hogwarts as the host of the Triwizard Tournament, " The hall broke into thunderous applause at the announcement. All were excited about this tournament. " Now please welcome the students of Durmstrang Institute, " he continued.

The wooden gate of the Great Hall thudded open, and 12 handsome young boys marched aggressively towards the Head table. Performing an aggressive combat, they finished and stood in formation, passively radiating their masculinity. A tall, muscular teacher followed them in the same aggressive manner. Headmaster Dumbledore greeted the tall teacher, and they seated themselves at their assigned places.

" Now, please welcome the young ladies from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, " Dumbledore continued.

A dozen beautiful girls entered the hall, clad in blue silk. They fluidly danced their way to the head table. A tall... extravagantly tall... woman followed the girls. She was even taller than the half-giant Hagrid himself. Seraphina observed the half-giant blushing as the lady made her way through to the Head table.

" For the safety of students, only sixth and seventh years will be allowed to take part in the competition,"

The crowd groaned in disapproval.

" The Goblet of Fire will be placed in the Trophy Room, and the students eligible for the competition can put their name in the fire. One week from now, we will be meeting with the names of the contenders. All the best to you! " The Headmaster announced.

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Lucifer was excited the most about the tournament. He was excited about exposing his athletic abilities. Being the captain of the Ravenclaw Quidditch team, he was carrying a huge burden of expectations on his shoulder. He and Elenore wanted Seraphina to place her name in the goblet too, but she was in no mood to waste her time in any silly tournament. Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagall also tried persuading her into putting her name in the Goblet but failed miserably.

The day came when the name of the contenders of the tournament would be announced. The Goblet threw out three small parchments one at a time at Headmaster Dumbledore.

" Adalene Bernard from Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, " announced Headmaster Dumbledore. Thunderous applause filled the hall.

" Lucas Karlsson from Durmstrang Institute, "

The last parchment carried the name of the student of Hogwarts who would be stepping into the competition. The tension grew thick in the hall. Many had placed their name in the Goblet.

" Lucifer Jones from Ravenclaw House of Hogwarts, " announced the old Headmaster. The Ravenclaw table broke into thunderous applause and amused cheers. Seraphina jumped up at her place and cheered for her friend.

" Oh my God, I knew the Goblet would choose you, Lucifer, " exclaimed Seraphina as she pressed Lucifer into a tight embrace. The Ravenclaws had gone crazy after the announcement. It has been a long time since someone from Ravenclaw has been chosen for the Triwizard Tournament.