The Strongest Badger at Hogwarts

After confirming that the four of Link understood what he meant, old Barty Crouch once again retreated into the shadows.

"Okay, now that the matter is over, does anyone want to go for a drink next?" Dumbledore smiled and said to the other principals and old Barty, "Come on Barty, and Ms. Maxime, Professor Karkaroff, how about we have a bedtime drink?"

Ludo Bagman was clearly interested in Dumbledore's proposal, and it could be seen that he was not a very quiet person.

Too bad old Barty Crouch just dragged him into the room.

Karkaroff and Maxim were even more straightforward. Before Dumbledore could finish speaking, they each walked out with Krum and Fleur.

While walking, they were still talking fiercely in the languages ​​of their respective countries, as if complaining about the arrogance of Dumbledore and the Ministry of Magic.

Looking at the room that had been empty for a while, Dumbledore shrugged and said to Link and Harry helplessly:

"Link, Harry, I suggest you go back as well."

He winked at the two of them. "I'm sure the Gryffindor and Hufflepuff classmates are waiting to celebrate with you. They finally have the excuse to make a fuss and take it away. This opportunity is too inappropriate.”

Harry instinctively glanced at Link, saw Link nod, and then followed Link out of the room.

The auditorium is now empty, and all the candles suspended in the air have been removed, which makes the jack-o-lantern look particularly eerie under the reflection of the faint green flame inside.

Harry kept his head down, until the two walked to the stairway and were about to separate before saying with difficulty:

"Link, I really didn't..."

"I know, as I just said, I trust you, Harry," Link interrupted Harry. "The situation we're facing right now is tough. Harry, I want you to remember that anyone who needs help Tell me and Dumbledore everything, and we'll do everything we can to help you."

Harry didn't speak, but his breathing was obviously a lot faster, as if he couldn't control his emotions.

His entire face was buried in the darkness, but with the supersensory spell, Link could still see his red eyes and the tears flowing from them.

"Go back Harry, Dumbledore is right, go and celebrate with your friends." Link patted Harry on the shoulder and said, "At least we should be happy tonight."

"Um!"

Harry nodded heavily, and then reluctantly climbed the marble stairs.

Link kept watching Harry disappear, and then walked to a door on the right side of the stairs.

His expression was a little helpless.

Despite all his work, Harry was still a warrior in the end.

It's as if there is an invisible big hand behind everything, constantly fiddling with the direction of everything to ensure that everything develops roughly toward the originally set route.

To be honest, this made Link feel a little powerless.

The only good thing is that the invisible big hand is not omnipotent.

At least Cedric failed to become a Hogwarts warrior this time around.

Link was very pleased with this.

Because in the original book, Cedric was killed by Pettigrew Peter in the Triwizard Tournament.

But this time his fate has been turned,

Link believed he should be able to live on.

However, there is also a problem here, that is, Link is now a little afraid that this incident will hurt the friendship between him and Cedric.

After all, Cedric had been placed so much hope by everyone before, and now he failed to succeed and was beaten in the face. Normal people must feel extremely ashamed, right?

Thinking of this, Link's mood became even worse.

But soon, Link realized that his worries were completely unnecessary.

Because as soon as he entered the Hufflepuff lounge, there was a tsunami of cheers in his ears, and Cedric jumped up to give him a big hug.

"Congratulations! Link!"

Cedric said with a big laugh, his face flushed with excitement, and he looked even happier than Link himself.

"Thank you, thank you..."

Link said in a daze, and he didn't react for a while.

"Come and see what we've got for you! Pumpkin syrup tarts, pumpkin pot, pumpkin candy, pumpkin cream soup... all the house-elves made with pumpkin leftovers from Halloween! And of course this... …”

Cedric shoved a glass of beer into his arms as he tugged Link's arm further into the lounge, "Butterbeer! We bought this from the Weasley Brothers for a lot of money. We didn't dare to be so presumptuous in the past, but it doesn't matter today! Professor Sprout is also very happy, she allowed us to drink a little bit of a million points on such a festive day!"

The sweet aroma that belongs to pumpkin has drifted over.

This made Link's nose feel a little sore.

"This is really, really good. Cedric, seriously, I thought you were going to mess with me or get down or something. Damn, I've been sad about it for a while."

"Why do you think so?" Cedric heard the news as if he had heard some shocking news, "We are companions, we are Hufflepuffs, we are one! No matter who of us becomes a warrior, I will be sincerely happy! Could it be that if I became a warrior, you would be jealous or resentful of me?"

"of course not!"

Link said decisively.

"Isn't that good? But I have to make it clear to you! In the Triwizard Tournament, you must teach that guy named Krum a lesson! If you can't do it, don't blame me for being angry! "

"I'm very confident about this, you don't need to remind me!"

After saying this, Cedric and Link both laughed, and the two walked into the crowd gathering place with shoulder to shoulder.

Celebration, it's on!

Many people were completely out of control long before Link came.

Even Rove, who was usually the most shy, climbed up on the table excitedly at this time, slamming his chest and screaming like King Kong in Muggle movies.

The rest of the people were desperately squeezing to Link's side, eagerly stuffing pumpkin candy or peanuts into his hands, and then excitedly shouting congratulations.

If Link took their stuff, or said a word or two to them, they would fall into a state of madness-based excitement.

It's as if by doing this, they too can gain some kind of grand sense of honor.

Of course, of all the things that were handed to Link, wine was always the most.

Some over-the-top guys even handed over fire whisky that can be ignited directly.

As usual, Link would definitely turn the wine down their throats.

But today, he is open to anyone!