Reactions

A/N: I know you all are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament but I want to properly show the reactions, the preparations, and more important things. The next chapter I promise will show the first task.

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-Albus Dumbledore pov--

Hate, loathing hatred is what I feel right now. I just got word from Austria that Gellert has gone missing. That brat is ruining my life, doesn't he see what he is doing? I AM THE SECOND COMING OF MERLIN NOT A FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT!

I read through this damnable contract if I don't win I lose even if I survive whatever this demon child has concocted I will lose my magic if I don't win.

If I die I swear to Merlin I will find whoever originally made that Goblet and strangle them with my beard.

What concerns me the most is what he will have us do in these tasks, what is he planning to ruin my image? What is this demon in human skin plan to accomplish?

I only had his best interest at heart, for the greater good of course. And he turns on me because of a couple of months in Azkaban!

Then there is Sirius, he and Narcissa are constantly trying to find faults in my methods. I have had to stop multiple votes about my position in this school. And this tournament will just add fuel to the flame.

Looking down at the newspaper a sigh left my lips, everything is about this tournament and me lying about killing Gellert.

I must win for the greater good!

---Hermione Granger pov ---

Something feels off these days, it's like the trend switched from adorning Headmaster Dumbledore to being skeptical of him. Why? Is it because of this Grindelwald business? If so I must learn more about him.

Other than that, seeing Harry on that screen made my heart lurch. I betrayed him, I know it he knows it, and soon a lot of people will probably know it.

I just don't understand myself right now, I don't understand why I didn't speak up! Why didn't I help him?

I could've at least tried stopping them from sending Harry into Azkaban. Maybe he wouldn't have turned out like this.

But at the same time, I must ask myself 'is what Harry is doing truly wrong?'

And sadly I can't turn to books for this one.

----Ron Pov ---

MERLINS SAGGY BALLSACK I HATE MY LIFE! Why did I go against him! He's a monster, he's going to steal my magic I just know it.

Maybe I could convince him otherwise I mean we are best mates no?

Yes, that could work. I just have to tell him I'm willing to take him back as a friend and forgive him.

I'm sure that will clear everything up.

--Fudge Pov---

Oh, Merlin what am I going to do? I have no chance of winning, my magic is basically gone I'm just borrowing it right now. Well, I better enjoy my last couple of weeks of freedom.

---Gellert Grindelwald---

Looking down at my new wand a grin slowly forms on my face, soon I will pay back Dumbledore a thousandfold for what he has done to me.

His sweet sweet reputation will be crushed, and his magic stolen.

And damn that boy for being so crass, a romantic relationship with Dumbledore? I had no such thing.

Now Albus did trick me, using that accursed potion to fake being female.

I will have my revenge.

--Harry Pov---

To say my day has been amazing is truly an understatement, the goblins have finished the venue. And apparently, tickets are selling like crazy.

I can see why so many big names minus the two cannon fodder will be duking it out.

So they have to suffer while watching Ron and Fudge, at least they will get a laugh.

The first task will actually be underground, Rpg dungeon style. The contestants will go one by one into the dungeon and whoever has the fastest complete-time wins.

The fun part is I get to choose the challenges each contestant will face down there. Meaning some might be 'lucky' and have weaker obstacles.

I'm currently making some golems and sculptures for the dungeons, I even procured some trolls.

Now trolls might be dumb but I think when I carve runes and sprinkle in some blood magic my trolls will be more advanced in every way.

Taking a break from my work I went to my backyard and turned into my Basilisk form, the sun was nice today, just the right amount of clouds blocked the heavy rays while the beautiful soft golden rays gently reflected off of my scales.

I make it a point to do this every once in a while, it's calming and I like to slither around. It's fun and relaxing.

After about two hours of relaxing a slithering about I left to go back to my workshop.

About three hours later I called it quits seeing as I was so close to finishing everything and I can just do the rest tomorrow.

I changed into my Jack Sparrow outfit and of course face and left for the Leaky cauldron. I wonder if old tom will remember me.

Walking into the Leaky Cauldron I smiled and sat at the bar.

Tom walked over and looked up, once he saw me his eyes widened.

"Get out! I will not have another bar fight happening in here." he sneered

"Aye~ calm down mate, just get me a mega pint of wine and call it even savvy?" I replied back smirking at him

I saw he was about to say something else when he all of the sudden said, "what in Merlin's balls is a mega pint of wine!"

The other people in the bar must think I am some type of idiot, honestly, did they think I wouldn't know they are contacting Aurors as we speak.

"Don't know what a mega pint is you say? How about a shot then aye. Best make enough for the whole bar I'm celebrating the recent acquisition of my ship!" I said raising my arms wide

"Oh and where is this ship 'captain'" One guy said

"Haha"

"Hahaha"

"Shishishishi"

Laughs filled the bar with their laughter.

Pulling out my wand I cast a mass stunner knocking all of them out immediately.

Resting my wand on the var counter I said, "Ah it's docked outside~"

"Fwoosh!" all of the sudden a several Aurors filled the bar led by Amelia Bones

"You under arrest Jack Sparrow!" She yelled with her wand trained on me the rest followed

Smiling I said, "aye I think you're forgetting a Captain somewhere in there."

"Incarcerous!" she shouted and ropes bound me where I sat

"Kinky~ I surrender then!" I said with a saucy smile

An Auror came up to grab me and I broke free snapping the ropes that bound me, honestly, those ropes were as strong as a small string.

Grabbing my wand I pushed it against the temple of the young Auror.

"Let her go," Amelia said with a strained face

"Ah, My tremendous intuitive sense of the female creature informs me that you are deeply troubled," I replied

Raising my hand I did the Jedi motion and said, "I am not the Jack Sparrow you are looking for,"

All of the Aurors turned listless, letting the young one go I began to walk out of the bar, snatching a bottle of fire whisky I winked at Tom and said, "Thanks for the drinks mate,"

Leaving the Bar I said, "Come to me my pearl!"

In the air, the black pearl shimmered into existence, flying above Diagon Alley.

I then Apparated and landed behind the wheel and began flying away from the Alley, off into the sunset.

I'm able to call the pearl like this because I put Wards, Asgardian runes, and blood magic on it to respond to my calls.

As long as I am alive it can teleport to me.

Looking behind me I saw the Aurors looking at me with their mouths practically on the floor.

Hahaha, today was truly Legen- wait for it, Dary!

--Amelia Bones pov --

I was alerted that Jack Sparrow was at the Leaky Cauldron. So I went with a squad to capture him.

Easy enough right? All I had to do was catch him and return the ship to Durmstrang. Thus avoiding a huge International scandal.

We got there and for some reason, we didn't fire stunners right away. It was like I thought it would be disrespectful to him to do such a thing.

So I used Incarcerous. Which tied him up instantly. No fuss no problem.

He then called me kinky and proceeded to hold an Auror hostage.

Then the next second he was gone, and Tom told us we just let him walk out.

Running outside the bar I saw him flying above Diagon Alley in the same ship I was supposed to get back.

He had no care in the world the whole time.

He was so charismatic but dangerous.

Honestly, he was kind of hot.

No! I can't have those thoughts.

"Um, boss why are you blushing?"

--Narrator pov --

While the events in the wizarding world began to play out. A certain bald ancient sorcerer was haggling with Goblins about the premium ticket package for the tournament.

Say what you want about the ancient one, but it seems like bartering is in her blood.

"150 Galleons and I will ward one Vault!" She yelled

"Deal!" the goblin said with a triumphant smirk

Once she got what she wanted she paid the money and said, "okay take me to my vault I will ward that one."

Scowling the Goblin barked, "no you won't be!"

"I see you misunderstood our deal Griphook. I will ward one vault but I never said you get to choose." Yao replied with a sagely smirk

'This tournament is going to be a gas." Yao thought a smile threatening to crawl up her face

--End--