Chapter 567: The Joy of Night Wandering
"You must have thought of this a long time ago, that's why you didn't want us to tell Dumbledore about it," Fred said, excitedly patting Cedric on the shoulder beside him. "You're much smarter than Percy, even though you're both Prefects... But next time, you could be a bit clearer."
Is that what I think?
Cedric felt they had misunderstood something. In truth, he simply thought they needed more concrete evidence before approaching Headmaster Dumbledore. After all, they were accusing not just anyone, but the judge and a headmaster of cheating. Without solid proof, no one would take them seriously.
Yet, as he looked at Fred and George, both glowing with excitement, he decided against clarifying. Besides, Cedric couldn't deny that they had a point. With insider information about the Third Task, Kyle—who would enter the maze first—would undoubtedly have an edge over Krum.
The three exchanged a glance and then spoke at once, sharing everything they had just overheard.
"The plants Professor Sprout mentioned are Devil's Snare, Fanged Geranium, and Snargaluff. They're hidden in the hedges, so be careful in the maze."
"There are a variety of Magical Creatures, but you should be able to handle them without much trouble."
"The most dangerous one is the Acromantula—it's on the wrong path. If you see it, run. Don't waste time trying to fight it..."
They went on, each chiming in with details, none of them pausing to ask for Kyle's input.
Several times, Kyle tried to interject, but they cut him off every time. He wanted to point out that even if Krum received the same information, it wouldn't be a threat. After all, he could simply enlist the help of any Magical Creatures they encountered in the maze.
But they gave him no chance to explain.