"Whispers of the Tournament"

Part 2

As Harry continued to explain the rumors, the atmosphere around us grew quieter, with more and more students leaning in to listen. It seemed that a mysterious event had occurred during the Triwizard Tournament, which had taken place over the summer. The tournament, usually held at Hogwarts, had been hosted by another school this year, and apparently, something had gone terribly wrong. The story went that one of the champions, a student from Beauxbatons Academy, had mysteriously disappeared during the tournament, and there were whispers of dark magic being involved. Some said that the champion had been taken by Death Eaters, while others claimed to have seen strange, unexplained occurrences during the tournament. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I listened to the rumors. The Triwizard Tournament was a prestigious competition, and the fact that something so sinister had happened during it made me wonder if this year was going to be more than just a typical year at Hogwarts. Seamus, sensing my unease, put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "Don't worry, Brenya," he said, his voice low and soothing. "I'm sure it's just rumors. The Ministry will have it all under control." But I wasn't so sure. I had a feeling that this year was going to be different, that something was brewing in the shadows, waiting to pounce. As the feast came to a close, Professor Dumbledore stood up to make a few announcements. He welcomed us all back to Hogwarts and reminded us of the importance of following the rules and staying safe. But then, his expression turned serious, and he said, "I also want to remind you all that this year, we will be having a special... observer... on campus. Someone who will be keeping a close eye on things, making sure that we are all safe and following the rules." I exchanged a curious glance with Neville, who raised an eyebrow. "An observer?" he whispered. "What does that mean?" I shrugged, but before I could ask any more questions, the Great Hall erupted into chatter and speculation. It seemed that everyone was wondering who this mysterious observer could be, and what their role would be. As we filed out of the Great Hall, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and trepidation. It was clear that this year was going to be full of surprises, and I had a feeling that I was going to be right in the middle of it all.