Chapter 383: Going Down to the Lake, the First Use of the Water-Avoiding Spell

"Bets are placed, bets are placed."

"Come on! Everyone, action is worse than thought."

"Four boys and one girl."

"Five people go into the water, how many can survive?"

Early in the morning, George and Fred set up the bet around the stadium.

Several large platforms were built on the edge of the Black Lake, and the audience seats were already full.

Except for Barty Crouch who did not come due to illness and gave the referee position to Percy, the other five referees sat neatly in front of a table.

Cedric Diggory, Viktor Krum, Fleur Delacour, Harry Potter and Aaron Gaius all stood in front of the referee's table, quietly waiting for the game to start.

"I've been looking forward to it for several months, don't let me down!" Adrian said meaningfully.

Aaron put Abe in front of Adrian and said very seriously: "I will fulfill your request."

"Wait and see."

Ludo Bagman came to the middle of the warriors and told them to line up on the shore, each at least ten feet apart.

"Loud voice." Bagman pointed his wand at his throat and used the amplification spell to increase his voice, "Welcome to the second event. Last night, the warriors were all stolen their beloved things, their treasures.

These treasures are now lying at the bottom of the Black Lake. To win, each warrior only needs to find the treasure and return to the surface.

But there is a time limit. They only have one hour. If they exceed the time limit, they have to rely on themselves. No magic can save them.

As soon as the cannon sounded, the game began."

The time was 9:25, and there were five minutes to 9:30.

Cedric, Krum, Fleur and Harry all took off their coats and changed into a smart swimsuit to facilitate their underwater operations.

The four of them all looked at Aaron at the edge, because he was the only one who didn't fit in, wrapped himself up so thickly.

"Why are you all looking at me? Have you never seen a handsome guy before?"

"Don't you... need to change into a swimsuit?" Furong asked doubtfully.

"I have my own way." Aaron said lightly, then looked at Furong, "You have a good figure."

Furong blushed slightly and sneered, "Do you know how to appreciate it now?"

"Haha! I'm just telling the truth.

But I hope you don't make me worry this time. I'm not Roger Davis. I won't stand by your side stupidly just because you have a good figure."

Furong snorted coldly and turned her face away proudly.

"Aaron, there is something I think I'd better tell you in advance." Harry said hesitantly, "The so-called treasure that Mr. Bagman mentioned just now is actually..."

"I know." Aaron said lightly, "Our dance partner."

"Not just a dance partner." Harry said with a complicated expression, "but the person who is most important to us, for example, I want to save Ron."

"Parvati will be sad."

Harry's mouth twitched slightly, and he felt a little sorry for the girl.

Obviously, he was the one who shamelessly invited her to be a dance partner, but after completing the warrior's opening dance task, he put her aside.

"What did you say just now?" Fleur asked worriedly, "Could the things that were stolen from us be..."

"If nothing unexpected happens... it's what you think." Aaron said meaningfully, "In short, perform well! Miss Delacour."

Fleur nodded seriously, but she couldn't help feeling uneasy when she saw that her sister was not in the audience.

Cedric and Krum looked at each other, and obviously guessed what the mermaid had kidnapped.

Boom!

The cannon sounded, and the game officially began.

Cedric, Krum, and Fleur jumped into the cold lake.

Harry hurriedly took out the gillyweed from his pocket, stuffed it into his mouth, and swallowed it after chewing it several times while resisting nausea.

Gurgle!

"Is it delicious?"

"It's too disgusting, just like eating a dead mouse." Harry said subconsciously, but the next moment he turned around awkwardly, only to see Aaron looking at him with a smile.

"Aaron, listen to my explanation."

"No need to explain." Aaron patted his shoulder, "Go back and meet Professor Snape with me, he should be happy to listen to your explanation.

As for now, let's get in the water!

The effect of the gillyweed is only one hour. If Ron can't be saved before then, I don't need to say what the consequences will be!"

Hearing this, Harry's face became extremely serious, and he walked carefully into the lake.

There was a mocking voice coming from the shore, and Harry immediately recognized that it was Malfoy who was mocking him. After all, his end was not ordinary, and it was basically the same as that of a landlubber among Muggles.

Although he was angry, he still endured it.

After all, his swimming skills were really poor, and at best he could only avoid drowning.

Before the effect of the gillyweed was exerted, it was not too much to be cautious.

The cold lake water made Harry's legs feel stinging. The smooth pebbles in the lake made him slip several times. The cold wind in February also kept whipping his upper body, making his body tremble violently and covered with goose bumps.

But soon he felt that his mouth and nose became particularly uncomfortable. Every breath was like a knife cutting, extremely painful.

He subconsciously covered his throat, but touched something strange.

Several narrow cracks opened and closed, like fish gills.

Harry knew that the gilly grass was working, and he dived into the water without any hesitation.

The lake water was no longer cold to him, but on the contrary it was very comfortable, like a spring breeze.

He could breathe freely underwater, and oxygen would flow into his body through the gills to meet the normal needs of his body.

Webbed feet grew between his fingers and toes, which increased his speed in the water several times. It seemed that he was born with the skill of swimming.

Aaron was the only one left on the shore. Almost everyone's eyes were on him, and Adrian's smile became more intense.

"I haven't used this magic since I learned it!" Aaron muttered, and then pretended to draw out his wand, "Water Repellent."

A transparent spherical barrier enveloped him, and then slowly sank.

"What kind of magic is this? Professor Dumbledore?" Bagman asked in surprise.

"I don't know either. I haven't seen it." Dumbledore said bluntly, and then looked at Adrian, "Miss Crane, I wonder if you can help us solve the puzzle."

"Obviously." Adrian shrugged, "This is a magic that can breathe freely underwater. It is an advanced version of the Bubblehead Curse."

Several referees looked at each other. Of course they could see this, but they didn't want to know this.

The name of this magic, how to use it, and its effect are what they want to know.

But their curiosity was soon satisfied. Adrian raised his wand, and a ball of blue light shot straight into the sky. Five light screens suddenly appeared above the lake, corresponding to the five warriors.

"This is..."

"It's a bit boring to just watch the lake for an hour and wait for the result of the mermaid leader.

It's not rigorous to score like this, don't you think, Professor Dumbledore?"

Dumbledore smiled, "You're right."

"I'm more curious about what magic my brother can use. If he thinks hiding under the water is foolproof, then he really underestimates me." Adrian said proudly.

"Cedric and Fleur's heads are wrapped in a bubble, this is the Bubblehead Charm." Bagman also explained to the audience at this time, "They actually know this spell, which can allow them to breathe underwater.

Krum seemed to have used a kind of transformation magic, he turned himself into a shark, not... half a shark.

Although only the head turned into a shark, it did not prevent him from moving freely underwater, and in addition to sharp teeth, he also freed his hands to use the wand underwater.

Harry Potter is..."

"Gillweed." Dumbledore whispered.

"Yes, Gillyweed, this is an extremely precious herb that can make people grow gills and flippers in a short time. It is an excellent choice for people who can't use underwater breathing magic."

Professor Snape's face turned pale. Gillyweed was the only one in his private storage room in the whole Hogwarts. He felt that he needed to go back to his private storage room to see if it was stolen.

"Finally, it's Mr. Gaius. He impressed us deeply in the first project. This is... my God!"

Aaron stood in the spherical barrier. He didn't make any movement, and the barrier moved forward automatically, as if it was acting according to his ideas.

The lake water was completely isolated outside the barrier. Not only could the lake water not enter, but even the fish in the water could not break through the barrier.

"Miss Klein, I think this magic is very useful." Percy swallowed and said, "If Gaius can contribute it, he will definitely get unimaginable reputation, and it is not impossible to get the first-class Order of Merlin."

"You, the person in charge of recommendation and handling, will also be promoted accordingly." Adrian chuckled, and his playful eyes saw through Percy's little thoughts.

"But what I said is really worth considering." Percy blushed slightly, "Many wizards who need to work underwater will find it much easier if they know this magic."

"That's his business, not mine." Adrian waved his hand and said, "After the second project is completed, you can go and discuss it with him yourself."

Percy nodded helplessly. His original intention was to let Adrian persuade Aaron a few words. One word from her sister is more effective than a hundred words from him.

But now it seems that he can only persuade Aaron himself. He thinks that he has some friendship with Aaron, and the success rate will definitely not be low.

If he can accomplish this, many people in the Ministry of Magic and even the magic world will praise him, and then promotion and salary increase will be a foregone conclusion.