Chapter 373 Quidditch World Cup 2
Ada completely understood Harry's thoughts. In fact, Ada also wanted to spend a peaceful year, but reality did not allow her to do so.
The Triwizard Tournament is being held again. This can be regarded as a grand event in the European magic world, and it will definitely be reported by the magic circles in various countries. Ada just needs a less radical way to become famous, to show off her own strength, so as to avoid having a few losers who don't respect her.
What's more, Ada also agreed to Dumbledore, so she will definitely sign up to participate. Ada already regards the championship trophy as something in her pocket. If she doesn't give it to her, others can't snatch it from her.
Whoever dares to rob him, without saying anything, just beat him up.
It wasn't until the game was about to start that Sirius and Lupine arrived at the campsite. Before their buttocks were warmed up, a deep and deep sound of gongs could be heard from far away in the woods. Immediately, thousands of red and green lanterns bloomed on the trees, illuminating the road to the arena.
"It's time!" Mr. Weasley urged excitedly, "Hurry up, let's go!"
There were crowds of people, shouts, laughter, and intermittent singing. This kind of fanatical excitement is very contagious. Unknowingly, when Ada spoke, she also started shouting, and the tail end of her voice would rise excitedly.
The stadium, which can accommodate 100,000 people, is brightly lit, and countless people flow to the surrounding stands. Stepping on the purple carpet, Mr. Weasley led everyone up the stairs, and finally reached the box on the top of the building.
There are about twenty purple and gold-plated seats in the box, divided into two rows. Sitting on the back seat was a house elf named Winky. Harry mistook her for Dobby, but in fact she belonged to Barty Crouch, and she was occupying the seat for her master.
Over the next half hour, the box gradually filled up with people. The Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, also came, accompanied by the Bulgarian Minister of Magic. The communication between the two ministers seemed to be very difficult, including gestures and guessing.
After a while, Lucius Malfoy also came, and with him were his wife Narcissa Malfoy and his son Draco Malfoy.
Every time the Weasleys meet the Malfoys, it's not a pleasant experience, and this was no different, with Lucius Malfoy once again mocking the Weasleys' financial situation.
"Jesus, Arthur," he whispered, "what did you sell to get a seat in the top box? Your belongings are certainly not worth so much, are they?"
In front of Fudge, Mr. Weasley did not have a fit, but clenched his fists.
Mr. Weasley had concerns, but Ada did not. She said bluntly: "No matter what Mr. Weasley sold to buy the tickets, at least he didn't have to sell his soul to the devil. Right, Mal Mr. Fu?"
"No one is talking to you, Drizzt." Lucius Malfoy said arrogantly, "Didn't Alan Rozier tell you that this is England and you shouldn't mind your own business?"
"Oh, let me see who this is?" Sirius stood up and stood in front of Lucius Malfoy, "Isn't this my dear Narcissa, and his husband?"
Narcissa Malfoy glanced at Sirius with disgust and had no intention of saying hello to her cousin.
Lucius said, "Long time no see, Black. It's good to see that Azkaban didn't destroy your health, and your sanity."
"Speaking of Azkaban, I really need to talk about it. I also saw Bellatrix there." Sirius said, "But, why didn't I see you there? Lucius?"
Sirius turned to Harry again and said to his godson: "This, Mr. Lucius Malfoy, was Voldemort's right-hand man when Voldemort was rampant!"
Hearing Voldemort's name, it seemed that the temperature of the entire box dropped to below zero. More than ten years later, everyone was still afraid of this name.
Lucius Malfoy stared at Sirius fiercely, as if if Fudge were not here, he would teach Sirius a lesson. Sirius, on the other hand, was nonchalant and even whistled.
"Lucius is not a subordinate of You-Know-Who, Mr. Black." Fudge stepped in to smooth things over. "He was just under the Imperius Curse and had to take orders from the devil who must not even be named."
Loud laughter immediately rang out in the box, as if Mr. Minister had told some funny joke, but the laughter was so contemptuous and disdainful.
The laughter came from Sirius and Lupine, and of course Ada, who was not afraid of taking risks. The Imperius Curse? Only people at the Ministry of Magic would believe Lucius Malfoy's lies.
"Black!" Lucius Malfoy said in a deep voice with anger.
"I'm not deaf, Lucius." Sirius picked out his ears defiantly and continued, "You said you donated so much money, why didn't the Ministry of Magic award you a Merlin Medal?"
One sentence slapped two people in the face at the same time, and both Fudge and Malfoy were a little confused.
This is also an old thing. Back then, Sirius's grandfather had received a medal of the Order of Merlin to reward him for his outstanding contributions to the Ministry of Magic.
But in fact, this Black did nothing. He just donated a lot of gold to the Ministry of Magic. Although many people know about this, the Ministry of Magic refuses to admit it, unless Black has made a huge contribution.
This incident made the Ministry of Magic and the Black family a laughing stock. Sirius mentioned this incident just to embarrass the Minister and Lucius Malfoy.
The atmosphere in the box became heavier and heavier. Fudge and Malfoy's expressions were very ugly, and they were trying their best to suppress their anger.
On the Weasley family's side, Mr. Weasley and Lupine stood silently behind Sirius. If a conflict occurred, they would be able to support Sirius immediately.
As for the children, Harry and Ron were staring closely at Draco Malfoy, while Bill, Charlie, and the twins were gearing up, ready to teach the Malfoys a lesson at any time.
Ada looked at Narcissa Malfoy maliciously. Narcissa looked pretty good, but she always put on a disgusted expression, as if she was so great. This expression made people uncomfortable.
Conflict seems imminent, but the appearance of Ludo Bagman eases the tension.
The round-faced Ludo Bagman rushed into the box. He asked excitedly and loudly: "Minister, can we start?...Uh...what's wrong with you?"
A conflict disappeared, and Fudge said: "Just start when you say you want!"
"Oh, okay." Ludo Bagman still didn't understand what happened in the box, but he still started to host the game.
With the blessing of magic, his voice became like thunder, resounding throughout the packed stadium.
"Ladies and gentlemen...welcome! Welcome to watch the 422nd Quidditch World Cup!"
The audience burst into cheers and applause. Thousands of flags were waving at the same time, accompanied by the national anthem, and the scene was really lively.
The first one to appear was the mascot of the Bulgarian national team, the Veela. I saw a hundred Veelas sliding towards the arena, and a hundred extremely beautiful women appeared on the arena. Why did their skin shine brightly and softly like the moon, and their hair had no wind? After fluttering...
Under the temptation of Veela, the minds of the people in the box became blank. They just wanted to keep watching Veela and dance.
Their eyes were glistening with greed, their mouths were slightly open, and some of them were drooling. Those who performed worse even wanted to leave the box and rush to the field, such as Harry and Ron.
Ada looked at the twins next to her angrily, then used all her strength to slap George on the back of the head, and then called Fred like a gourd.
"What are you doing!" The twins exclaimed in unison, looking at Ada with puzzled faces. Then they also noticed their embarrassment, lowered their heads in embarrassment, and stopped looking at the Veela in the field.
The music stopped, the Veela exited, and the stadium was filled with angry roars. This anger was not relieved until the Irish team's performance began, and a group of leprechauns kept throwing gold coins into the stands.
While people were cheering, they were still scrambling for it, or getting under the seats to pick up gold coins. Ron picked up a lot of gold coins, enough for a pocket. Looking at the child's excited face, Ada didn't even have the heart to tell Ron the truth, fearing that he wouldn't be able to accept it.
With the Irish leprechaun exiting, the 1994 Quidditch World Cup finals officially began.
The Irish team's team offense was very smooth and they beat the Bulgarian team to a pulp in a short while.
Viktor Krum also told the world what the Bulgarian card was. He tricked Ireland's Seeker Linzi twice and carried the game alone.
If this game left any impression on Ada, it was Ireland's ultimate teamwork, Viktor Krum's lone hero, and the group fight between Veela and leprechauns.
The Irish team and the Bulgarian team were competing on the field, while leprechauns and Veela were fighting on the sidelines. It was equally lively on and off the court.
In the end, the score of the game was fixed at 170 to 160. The Irish team won by a ten-point advantage and became the champions of the 1994 Quidditch World Cup.
Bulgaria's Viktor Krum caught the Snitch to end the game, but Bulgaria lost the game.
Knowing that catching the Golden Snitch would result in losing the game, Krum still chose to end the game. At least in terms of points, Bulgaria lost only ten points and retained the final dignity.
Thanks to book friend Dada Cada for the tip.