Chapter 276: Krum's Dark Arts

"Game over! Harry Potter wins!"

Snape's voice sounded just in time to announce the result.

Cedric stared blankly at his empty hands, unable to believe that he had lost like that.

Just before the game, he thought that because both of them were Champions of Hogwarts and was going to show mercy to Harry.

But the result was so dramatic, let alone showing mercy, he tried his best and still lost in Harry's hands.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The little wizards of Gryffindor burst into cheers, thunderous applause flooded the Great Hall, and Ron jumped up excitedly and shouted.

"Harry! Well done!"

And Harry also heard Ron's shout, smiled, and nodded at him.

Walking up to Cedric, Harry handed over his wand.

And Cedric reluctantly adjusted his mentality, took the wand, congratulated Harry a few words, and then turned around and walked off the duel stage.

"Cedric! How did you lose!"

A little Hufflepuff wizard suddenly let out a shrill scream, which was really sad for those who heard it.

Those who don't know will consider him Cedric's good friend.

Cedric also looked at him with a puzzled expression. He was not very familiar with this person, and he didn't usually say a few words.

However, looking at that person was more uncomfortable than him because he lost the duel. He was a little moved.

Walking in front of the little wizard, Cedric patted his shoulder and said firmly. "Don't worry. I won't lose in the next duel!"

Hearing Cedric says this, the little wizard opened his mouth and wanted to cry without tears.

What's the use of winning next time!? I have no more money!

There are many Hufflepuffs with the same expression as him. These guys were all beaten by Fred, and everyone put a lot of bets on Cedric.

This time it's really lost.

After the episode, the duel continued.

The second match was Ilvermorny's Ford against Beauxbatons' Britney.

After the wonderful duel between Harry and Cedric, the confrontation between the two was a bit dull.

It's not that their spell level is not good, but the process is really tedious.

The two were like cannons, constantly bombarding each other with spells. Although they also moved, they felt very stiff.

In the end, Britney relied on her fast casting speed, and two consecutive spells hit Ford's Shield Charm, successfully breaking his defense.

Then another onslaught knocked Ford off the duel stage and won the duel.

After winning, Britney also cried with joy. She was the worst performer in her first task and was under pressure.

Several girls also had red eyes and gave her their own applause.

While the professors rearranged the duel stage, Karkaroff pulled Krum aside and made a few remarks.

"In the next duel against that half-blood Veela, you must pay attention to her charm. If you can, don't play hard."

Krum smiled confidently. "Don't worry, Professor. There are quite a few Veelas in Bulgaria, and this level of charm does not affect me at all."

Seeing Krum's confident look, Karkaroff was a little relieved.

Alvin smiled silently at this time.

He saw these two sneaking around and thought they would use some trick, but he didn't expect they were worried about Fleur's charm.

Alvin can only say that these two overthink. Fleur's arrogant temperament will not use charm on men.

She only uses it when she does something fun with Alvin to add some fun.

At this time, Fleur was already standing on the duel stage, looking at Krum, who was long overdue and nodded coldly.

This is considered a little more polite on the face of fellow Champions. You must know that Fleur usually ignores boys other than Alvin directly.

The two sides stood still, and Snape also launched a firework, announcing the start of the duel.

Fleur did not attack directly but waved her wand to apply a layer of protection to herself. Krum summoned two giant fireballs toward Fleur.

Fleur was not afraid. She cast the Imperturbable Charm, and the invisible barriers slowed down the fireball's speed, but they still moved firmly toward Fleur.

"Serpensortia!" There was an explosion in front of Krum, and two giant snakes appeared from the left and right, trying to block Fleur's escape route.

When the barrier shatters, Fleur, restricted by the two giant snakes, will definitely be hit by the fireball head-on.

Two red lights shot out from the tip of Fleur's staff, hitting the giant snake precisely, and the two big snakes instantly shattered into a dozen segments.

Before the damaged snake body fell to the ground, it was gathered together by Fleur, forming a python controlled by her, and crashed into the fireball.

"Boom!"

The violent roaring sound shook the little wizards who were close to the duel stage, and they covered their ears one after another.

The fireball dissipated, and the python was burned to ashes.

Krum's face was gloomy. Fleur managed to defuse his serial offensive so easily. Krum hesitated in his heart, and he quickly made a decision.

He did not immediately strike back but retreated, chanting words in his mouth.

Standing on the edge of the duel stage, Krum completed his spell, and his wand swiped against the ground, forming black silt, surging towards Fleur.

Wherever he passed, the floor was rusted by black mud, making a sizzling sound.

Madame Maxim frowned. "Professor Karkaroff, this should be some kind of Dark Arts, right?"

When Karkaroff heard Maxime's questioning tone, he was not angry but said with a hint of pride.

"I remember when Dumbledore announced the rules, he didn't say that the use of Dark Arts was forbidden?"

Madam Maxime was at a loss for words. She glanced at Dumbledore, who was silent, then stared at Fleur worriedly.

On the stage, Fleur also retreated when she saw the black mud. She was not worried about the power of the black mud. She did not take this level of Dark Arts in her eyes.

She just felt that Krum was too disgusting, how the black mud looked like it was dug out of a stinky ditch.