438 Change of plans

Ludo continues talking about the "disastrous" consequences disobeying the rules set in the Tri-Wizard tournament would be, eventually making the judges reluctantly vote on who had won the Second Task.

Harry receives 10's from Dumbledore, Maxime, Crouch and Ludo which gives him the "perfect" score of 40 points. This is due to him actually completing the task set, which was rescuing the hostages in under an hour.

Ciri receives 34 points due to her reaching the hostages and managing to slay a huge creature.

Fleur receives 14 points due to her getting too injured to continue, not even reaching her hostage.

Of course Krum get's nothing as dead people don't get votes.

Ludo "That leaves us with the finals scores! Fleur Delacour with 53 points in last place. Ciri Rivia with 79 points is in second and Harry Potter is leading them all with 83 points!" he exclaims, however no one cheers as had expected. He shakes his head and assumes they just aren't interested in the points right now.

Barty Crouch then steps forwards, "I know you are all still upset over the loss of one of our Champions but know he entered knowing this could have been the result.. Now, onto more pressing matters, again it seems our security and rules for the event was lacking as Ciri Rivia used a ring artifact to increase her speed underwater. This didn't break the rules as we had specified that only magical weapons were prohibited... This was a mistake. From now on any items brought in from outside the task will lead to immediate disqualification, to assist in this we asked the Ministry to provide a way of tracking the participants." Crouch waves his wand causing a large white tarp to unfold at one side of the room, a light is then projected onto it showing a picture from above Crouch looking over the room. "This is called an "Observer", it's invisible and follows it's target while observing everything around it, we procured three of these due numerous complains about the Last Task being boring, along with the Bulgarian Ministry calling for an increase in surveillance to prevent any more deaths. These will also show what the Champions are doing and using, preventing them from bringing in any artifacts from outside."

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The Hall looks on in interest as most magical's had never seen a projector before, however Reima frowns at it's implications... This would mean the magical world would see the resurrection of Voldemort and as a consequence, himself dealing with them. He'd be leaving soon after the Third Task but he still wanted the option of returning some day as this world resembled his old one greatly.

Crouch "I hope you are all looking forward to the Third and final task of the Tri-Wizard tournament that'll be held on the 24th of June. Thank you." he finishes and takes his seat.

With that breakfast ends, everyone leaves to attend their lessons while Reima, Ciri and Fleur all leave for the unused classroom for practise. They try to get Harry to come but he shakes his head and starts moving towards potions which is his currently class, he's trailed by Hermione who gives them all a weird look. Regardless the trio enter the classroom and look to Reima to see if he knows anything about the Third Task.

Reima shrugs, "Voldemort will return after kidnapping Harry during the Third Task." he says simply.

Fleur "Voldemort? Ze dark lord that was killed by 'Arry as a baby?" she asks.

Reima nods, "You guys just need to stay away, I'll stay invisible and wait near where he's kidnapped. I'll follow, kill Voldemort then we party before leaving this world." he quickly says as if it's no big deal.

Ciri "Will it really be so easy though? If this Voldouche is really as powerful as everyone makes him out to be, he'll probably be able to detect your invisibility."

Reima opens his mouth to retort but finds her idea logical... His magical presence was a problem in itself, if he just stood there with invisibility he'd be noticed in no time.. "I'll... Use Harry's invisibility cloak, it should be powerful enough to prevent me from being seen." he says after a moment.

Fleur "But wit ze new Observers everyone will see zis, you are planning to murder Voldemort and his companions non? Ze people who belong to der higher echelons? You will be hunted as a criminal..."

Reima shrugs, "Once they see what I do to Voldemort, I doubt anyone will be brave enough to try and fuck with me" he says confidently.

Ciri "And me?"

Reima "... What about you?"

Ciri "What should I do? I'm not going to stand there while you and Harry get whisked away."

Reima scratches the back of his head, "You think I can't take them?"

Ciri shakes her head, "I don't know, but if they've got vampires with them then it will be difficult on your own, especially if you're trying to get Harry safe as well."

Reima "Ciri, trust me that I can handle it. I'll gift you Voldemorts severed head afterwards if you want."

She frowns, "...Fine, but if have a chance to help I'll take it."

Reima just shrugs at this, hopefully everything would go to plan and she wouldn't get a chance to involve herself.

Fleur "What should I do?" she asks.

Reima "Don't try too hard in the Third Task, someone will probably try and sabotage you in an attempt to get Harry to the finish alone so bear that in mind. You can even just surrender as soon as it starts which would make me less worried for your safety."

Fleur shakes her head, "Non.. My family will be watching, I cannot give up zo easily... Ah, I was 'oping to ask but would you like to meet zem?"

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Where did having a serious discussion turn to talking to your lovers parents?