Chapter 478 Restrictions on the Triwizard Tournament
Rove took the Goblet of Fire and looked at it closely.
The body of the cup is as gray as a bone, and it is cold to the touch, but the workmanship is very rough, like a piece of wood, which was randomly carved with a knife... there is no aesthetic feeling.
Such an ugly Goblet of Fire is ugly, but it is an extremely powerful magic item. It can judge the strength of a wizard by its name, and those who are chosen will be signed a contract.
In a way, the Goblet of Fire is similar to the Sorting Hat.
Rove observed for a while, and asked knowingly: "Is it really necessary to restart the Triwizard Tournament?"
The Triwizard Tournament, originated in the 13th century, was co-hosted by Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang, hoping to establish friendship among young wizards from different countries.
But the game has been discontinued for two hundred years.
"Yes, we have negotiated the entire process." Dumbledore crossed his hands on his chest, "Just a little detail... Before you came in, we were still arguing."
Rove asked curiously, "What about it?"
Dumbledore didn't hide anything, and said softly: "Do you want to limit the age and only allow adult students to participate?"
"Of course there is an age limit!" Maxim said a little excitedly, "Why did the Triwizard Tournament stop before? Isn't it because it's too dangerous and students die every time?!
We have to limit the age and prevent underage wizards from getting involved so that the danger can be reduced. "
Dumbledore was noncommittal, and looked up at Rove, the young man immediately understood, he thought for a moment, and smiled:
"You are right, Madam Maxim, it is indeed necessary to pay attention to safety issues and reduce the casualty rate of students.
There is just one thing I don't understand, I hope you can help me answer it. "
Maxim raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Rove. The boy asked in a doubtful tone:
"Won't the Triwizard Tournament use the Goblet of Fire to select the strongest student from each school?"
"That's right." Maxim nodded.
"Then here comes the question..." Luo Fu became more and more confused: "Now there are two students, one is stronger than the other, and they are participating in the hegemony competition at the same time, which one is more likely to be injured and die?"
Madam Maxim didn't even think about it, she just said, "Of course it's a weaker student."
"I think so too." Rove nodded in satisfaction, and then continued to ask: "If, I mean... if...the strong student has not yet reached adulthood, and the weak student has grown up...who is more likely to be injured and die in the competition? Woolen cloth?"
Maxim hesitated for a moment and said, "Of course it's still the weak adult student."
"Since that's the case, why do we need to limit the age and exclude students who are stronger and less likely to be injured from the Triwizard Tournament?" Rove grinned and said:
"Don't you want to reduce the casualty rate?"
Maxim was at a loss for words, unable to answer the rebuttal for a while.
The young man smiled and continued:
"Of course, you can also say that this will not happen, adult students are definitely stronger than underage students.
That being the case, there is no need to limit the age. After all, the Goblet of Fire will only select stronger adult students, and underage students will not be selected anyway, right? "
Maxim was completely speechless, she stared at Rove fiercely, who is your boy with?
Rove returned a playful grimace, deliberately provocatively said:
"Mrs. Maxim, you are not afraid that I will be selected and defeat all the adult students in your school, making you feel ashamed?"
"..."
Dumbledore smiled without saying a word, quietly watching the two debate, while Karkaroff watched coldly, as if it had nothing to do with him.
He doesn't care if there is no age limit. Anyway, no matter how Durmstrang chooses, only Krum can become a warrior.
Others are not eligible at all!
Karkaroff believes that his beloved apprentice is invincible even in the three magic schools!
Mrs. Maxim thought over Rove's words over and over again. Speaking of which, restricting the age is indeed a matter of taking off your pants and farting. It is really unnecessary.
She sighed faintly, she was obviously persuaded by Rove, but she was still convinced and refused to accept:
"As you said, some underage students are stronger, but it is impossible for me to bring all Beauxbatons' students to Hogwarts.
In this way, stronger students may be missed, but Hogwarts is different. With the home field advantage, everyone has the opportunity to participate and choose the real strongest... This is not fair, and there must be restrictions. "
"It's not unfair to hold the Triwizard Tournament in Beauxbatons in the future with such a home court advantage." Rove retorted with a smile:
"You can also conduct an internal selection in Beauxbaton first, and select the strongest students."
"Besides, you are the principal, you can't even notice which student is the best in your own school?"
Rove blinked and said, "Then you are too dereliction of duty."
"..."
Although Dumbledore was happy in his heart, he still criticized seriously: "Rove, don't be rude to Madame Maxime."
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Maxim, don't worry about it." Rove apologized, "I'm just like this. I speak too frankly. My grandma often says that I'm so honest and straightforward. I will definitely suffer a lot in the future."
"..."
Even Dumbledore was a little speechless, he didn't believe that Tina could say such unconscionable words as Rove's honesty.
"In short, the school and the Ministry of Magic should do a good job of security, and also set an appropriate difficulty for the competition." Rove said softly:
"That's what reduces the casualty rate, not putting an age limit on it."
Dumbledore smiled slightly and said: "It seems that this issue has already been answered. This Triwizard Tournament will not limit the age of registration."
Karkaroff said hoarsely: "Agreed."
Madame Maxime also snorted, agreeing.
Since they all agreed, the Triwizard Tournament this time, even if it is completely determined, the three of them will immediately adjourn the meeting.
But before leaving, Maxim still raised his eyebrows at Rove, and said with a half-smile:
"Rove, let me convey your intention to Fleur... You said you wanted to blow up all Beauxbaton's adult students including her."
Rove: "..."
When the two left, only Rove and Dumbledore were left in the conference room. Rove took the opportunity to ask:
"Professor, how many days will the conference last?"
"The resolution on the floating dragon boat can basically be finalized tomorrow." Dumbledore said,
"However, there will be a meeting next, and we will discuss what medal to award you in recognition of your deeds of saving a ship of wizards this time."
Rove raised his eyebrows and asked again: "Will I be required to attend this kind of meeting?"
"That's not necessary." Dumbledore asked with a smile, "Why, are you in a hurry to go back to England?"
"Yes." Rove nodded and said, "During my vacation, I promised a friend that I would go to her house to pick her up during the summer vacation to watch the Quidditch World Cup.
But now it's late July, and the opening ceremony of the Quidditch World Cup is about to begin. If nothing happens, I'll go back to England first. "
"I'll call a Portkey for you, and I'll send you back to England in two days." Dumbledore smiled, blinked and said:
"Enjoy the game, and say hello to Newt and Tina for me."
"I will." Rove grinned, he suddenly looked at the Goblet of Fire, and asked again:
"Professor, I want to ask you one more thing..."
"whats the matter?"
"Do wizards chosen by the Goblet of Fire have to participate in the Triwizard Tournament?"
"It is necessary to participate, because once selected by the Goblet of Fire, a powerful contract will be formed." Dumbledore explained: "Unless the warrior dies, he must participate in the competition and cannot give up halfway."
Rove narrowed his eyes and asked curiously, "What will happen if you don't participate?"
"Just like an unbreakable oath, it will eventually..." Dumbledore paused, looked at the boy, and said in a deep voice, "Death."
Rove thought about it, and finally pursed his lips and smiled.
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