Chapter 76:

The very next day after the quidditch finals is the start of the school year, it will be the beginning of Edwin's fourth year and it would be the first time that Ivan sending his children off to Hogwarts.

Ivan made sure that they arrived at least fifteen minutes before the train secluded time to leave when they arrived at the train station Ivan and Wendy did their final checks on Yasbel and Edwin before sending them off with a hug, Ivan who was more than happy kept waving at them until they entered the train.

The train ride to Hogwarts is several hours long and Edwin would use the opportunity to talk to his friends and enjoy the scenery that never seems to get old.

Arriving at the castle grand hall Edwin waited patiently for the announcement of the Triwizard tournament, the arrival of the announcement felt like it was taken ages for Edwin but when he saw the sorting hat preparing to sing he knew it would be soon.

With a cough, the sorting hat gained the attention of everyone and he began to sing, this time Edwin didn't pay attention to the song as he would usually but just waited with anticipation as his mind began to wonder "Will they allow me to participate" Edwin thought to himself as the Sorting ceremony was over and the feast began.

"Before the feast Began I would like to make an announcement, "Dumbledore said drawing everyone's attention "I would firstly like to introduce your new D.A.D.A Professor Alastor Moody "

Professor Moody just stood up waving his hand before sitting again, with the instruction with Moody there were mutters of Mad-eye all around the grand hall as students looked at his prosthetic eye that kept moving but Moody didn't seem to care.

"For my next announcement, "Dumbledore said taking a pause "I am deeply sorry to say we won't be having a quidditch tournament this year "

When the student heard that there was outrage all over, students got up out of their seat asking why and saying that they should get the quidditch but the student's uproar was halted by Moody who got up out of his seat shouting "Everyone be quiet "

With the students now quiet Edwin could swear he saw a glow in Dumbledore's eyes "The reason why quidditch will not be happening this year is that we have another event… the Triwizard tournament "

The mention of the Triwizard tournament got the older students excited and the younger ones didn't know what it meant.

"Due to the Triwizard tournament dangers students under the age of 17 will not be able to enter "Dumbledore stated and the student was once again discussing among themselves.

Edwin couldn't believe that requirement was the same and he couldn't enter and as the grand hall calm down he got an idea and got up from his seat "Excuse me Headmaster Dumbledore…but it's not fair that only student over 17 can enter shouldn't everyone get a chance to enter knowing of dangers "

Dumbledore looked down at Edwin and said "The dangers of the Triwizard tournament are real and many students have lost their lives seeking its fame… the age requirement is there to protect the students "

"But you can make it harder for younger students to enter by placing requirement "Edwin stated which raised Dumbledore and the other Professor's attention.

"what do you mean, "Dumbledore asked as he stroked his beard.

"If an underage student wants to enter their parents must sign a permission slip… No parents would want their children in that kind of danger so it will hard to gain their approval "Edwin stated and was cheered on by the many students agreeing with him as they knew they could possibly beg their parent and enter.

"what if the parent wants their child to enter but the child doesn't want to enter, "Dumbledore asked looking at Edwin which made him think for a while before getting the answer.

"You make it harder to enter "Edwin stated with a smirk "instead of just your parents signature you will need a recommendation from at least three teachers and the headmaster if you want to make it more difficult "

"I will bring the issue up with the ministry but I will promise nothing" Dumbledore stated and the students who thought that they wouldn't get a chance to enter started to cheer.

When the feast came to an end and Edwin was in his bed but he didn't think about the Triwizard tournament anymore but he only had Moody on his mind as he planned to get rid of him before the start of the Triwizard tournament.

As Edwin was drifting off to sleep he heard a knocking from his cabinet "come in "Edwin said as he got up turning on the light back on.

"I'm glad you're up "Ivan stated as he exited the cabinet "I have everything here we should get started… the process is extremely hard so you should find a perfect leaf "

"Perfect leaf?" Edwin asked in confusion as he kept looking at the mandrake leaves that Ivan placed on his bed.

"yes the leaf has to fit just right "Ivan stated "we have to hurry tonight's perfect the nights not cloudy "

"Get dress your animagus training starts now, "Ivan said then he walked back into the cabinet, and Edwin soon followed they then went to the roof of their house.

"Choose a leaf and place it in your mouth then place your wand to your heart and say Amato Animo Animato Animagus" Ivan instructed.

"good now just keep that leaf there for a month "