Chapter 572: Firestorm Charm
By the time Kyle rejoined the other Champions, the four professors tasked with patrolling the maze to ensure their safety had already gathered.
"We will be patrolling the maze," Professor McGonagall informed them, her tone stern. "If you encounter any difficulties and require assistance, send Red Sparks into the sky, and we will come to your aid. Is that understood?"
The Champions nodded in unison.
With that, McGonagall, Hagrid, Professor Moody, and Flitwick dispersed, each heading to a different part of the maze to take their positions.
No one noticed the tiny Billywig that had wriggled its way down Hagrid's robes and into the maze. Or perhaps someone did notice but dismissed it—after all, a transformed Quidditch Pitch teeming with magical creatures hardly seemed out of the ordinary. A Billywig or a few Bowtruckles wouldn't draw much attention.
At that moment, Bagman raised his wand to his throat and cast an Amplifying Charm.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the final event of the Triwizard Tournament is about to begin!" his voice boomed, reverberating through the stands.
The crowd erupted in applause and cheers.
Bagman went on to announce the current scores. Kyle, leading with 98 points, was the clear frontrunner, followed by Krum in second place. Fleur, having lost too many points in the Second Task, was in last place.
Kyle barely registered the announcement. His focus wasn't on the scores but on the judges' section.
Dumbledore was gone. In his place sat Cornelius Fudge, the Minister for Magic, who had come to witness the final event. Fudge looked delighted, clapping with the same enthusiasm as the rest of the crowd.