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After surviving a year that nearly killed him, thirteen-year-old River Grimes wants nothing more than a normal second year at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Classes, Quidditch, friends-and no dark magic lurking just out of sight.
But the past refuses to stay buried.
As River returns to Ilvermorny still carrying the scars of loss, the wizarding world announces an unprecedented alliance. For the first time in generations, three legendary schools-Ilvermorny, Hogwarts, and Japan's elite academy, Mahoutokoro School of Magic-will unite for a global competition unlike anything before. The Triwizard Tournament is returning, reborn on an international stage with new champions, new rules, and far greater risks.
Chosen students will face dangerous trials of magic, courage, and endurance, competing across continents while rival schools watch closely. But as the tournament unfolds, River begins to sense something deeply wrong. The event is drawing attention it shouldn't-awakening old enemies, exposing hidden agendas, and tying the competition to a darkness River barely survived once before.
With friendships tested, secrets closing in, and the weight of three schools upon him, River must confront what it truly means to be a champion. Because this year, the curse surrounding the tournament may demand more than victory-and survival might be the hardest trial of all.