Chapter 428: The Money-Making Plan
The exams were over, which meant the students were free to play on the grounds, and that's exactly what they did. While waiting for results to be posted, many students avoided the castle entirely, staying outside until dusk. Kyle and Cedric were among them.
After lunch, they gathered by the Black Lake, chatting about their plans for the summer break.
"Are you all going to the Quidditch World Cup this year?" Cedric asked, a bit excited. "I can't believe they chose this place for the final... and it's been thirty years since we last hosted the tournament."
"Of course we're going," Fred replied, equally enthusiastic. A month of study had left him restless, and the Quidditch World Cup was the perfect escape.
"Dad should be able to get tickets," George added. "If there are any extra, I'll save them for you, so you won't have to pay."
Quidditch World Cup tickets were notoriously pricey. Cedric had attended a match once before his second year and managed to snag two far-off seats for a hundred Galleons each. From that distance, they'd needed binoculars just to see the players, but even so, tickets were in short supply.
Fortunately, with the World Cup being held locally, Ministry staff could take advantage of certain perks.
"My dad should be able to get tickets too," Cedric said. "He knows a few people in the Department of Magical Games and Sports, so I'll see if he can get a few extra. Kyle, do you want one as well?" He paused, noticing Kyle's distracted expression. "What are you thinking about?"
"What?" Kyle looked up, hearing his name. "Oh, never mind. Give the extra tickets to Kanna and Cho; I'm all set."