Dumbledore's office was crowded at that moment, a heavy atmosphere lingering in the air. All eyes were focused on a single man, the owner of the office himself.
"I believe we have a lot to discuss," Dumbledore said, indifferent to the unfriendly stares of the Ministers of Magic.
"Yes, Rose Potter and Asterion Black should not participate in the Tournament. If they remain, it will not be a tournament, but an amusement park for the both of them," Louis Delacour said, and his voice was met with agreement from all the other ministers.
"That's not possible. Rose and Asterion are bound by the Goblet of Fire; if they don't participate, they will lose their magical energies," Dumbledore replied, causing everyone to fall silent.
There was nothing more to say. Neither Rose nor Asterion would ever allow that to happen. Losing their magic was the same as killing them, especially Asterion. If something like that happened to him, all his cursed spirits would be unleashed.
Everyone frowned in thought, and then the President of MACUSA, Benjamin, proposed an idea. "Why don't we limit their powers so they can participate in the Tournament without it being unfair to the other participants?"
Everyone became contemplative. Although it was a good proposal, a special-grade wizard with limited power was still a special-grade wizard. In terms of magical energy control or spells, they would be far superior to the other participants.
"It's the only choice. What do you think?" Dumbledore asked, looking at Asterion and Rose, who had remained silent until that moment.
They looked at each other and saw what the other was thinking.
"It's fine," Rose agreed. She wasn't interested in crushing ants as soon as the tournament began. Besides, she had absolute confidence in fighting anyone below the special grade, even while limited.
Looking at Asterion's cold face beside her, a smile appeared on Rose's lips. Because of the tournament, she would have a lot of time alone with her cousin, and it was a great opportunity for her.
"It's decided. Both will fight with the power of Grade 2 at all times. If any increase in power parameters is detected, Hogwarts will be disqualified from competing in the International Magic and Wizardry Tournament." Seeing this, Dumbledore's lips curved into a satisfied smile. He looked at all the Ministers of Magic from other countries and spoke with a serious and committed tone.
They had no choice but to accept. Preventing Asterion and Rose from participating was the same as making enemies of three special-grade wizards, something no country in the world wanted. Especially during this period when a world magic war seemed like a probable event.
Asterion looked at Dumbledore in silence, the uncomfortable feeling of being manipulated resurfacing, but he wasn't sure if Dumbledore was involved or if it was someone else.
"We need to discuss what happened with the Goblet of Fire. My name and Rose's name were prohibited from being selected from the beginning of the Tournament. It's very suspicious that the Goblet accepted our names," Asterion said, drawing everyone's attention.
The shrewdest among them had already guessed that something suspicious was going on.
Yes, the entire situation was very suspicious. Unconsciously, some discreet glances were cast towards the most powerful man in the world.
"Who was in possession of the Goblet of Fire?" Rose asked beside Asterion, her eyes also narrowing. She did not doubt Dumbledore; it was too obvious to be him. Although she wanted to and was happy to participate in the tournament, she did not like being manipulated by someone with mysterious purposes.
Dumbledore remained silent for a brief moment before uttering a name.
"Robert Crouch, a member of the Hogwarts Board of Governors."
He continued speaking calmly. "I will initiate an investigation immediately. I ask that you keep this a secret due to the delicate situation."
Asterion narrowed his eyes and remained silent; he would investigate on his own.
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When the news of Asterion and Rose's participation in the Tournament spread, there were many rumors, especially among the students from other schools. Competing against two special-grade wizards was like placing two enormous mountains on their young shoulders.
Fortunately, both would be limited to using the power of a Grade 2 wizard; otherwise, they would simply give up and let Hogwarts win. It was impossible for them to fight against a special-grade wizard, let alone two.
At this moment, Asterion and Rose were meeting their teammates.
Asterion looked at the sparkling vampire with a strange gaze. Although he did not like the guy's performance in Twilight, he did an excellent job in The Batman.
"Cedric." Despite feeling Asterion's somewhat strange look, Cedric approached and extended his hand with a gentle and friendly smile on his lips.
"Asterion." Shaking his hand, Asterion introduced himself, though he found it a bit unnecessary.
Suddenly, both turned and saw Luna crouched down, looking at Asterion's shadow with a bright gaze.
"How cute~" A delicate and dreamy voice escaped her lips, making Asterion purse his lips.
Cedric merely showed a strange look but felt a shiver run down his spine, seeing the hundreds of eyes appearing in his teammate's shadow.
Cute? If that's cute, then I'm a dark wizard! Cedric thought skeptically, seeing her call that monster cute.
"What's his name, Chief?" Luna poked his shadow with her finger and asked curiously. Her blue, almost silver eyes were fixed on his red ones.
"Baskerville." In the face of those incomparably familiar eyes, Asterion responded calmly, his eyes attentively studying the delicate and beautiful face of the girl.
Although he knew that Luna had followed him at the beginning of his first year, he hadn't heard much about her since then, which was strange given how noticeable the girl was.
Still, the biggest surprise was Luna being chosen by the Goblet of Fire to represent Ravenclaw. This showed that the second-year girl was more suitable than the sixth and seventh-year students.
"Do you know what the first task of the Tournament will be?" Leaning against the wall with her arms crossed over her chest, Rose asked with a curious look.
Cedric shook his head, knowing nothing.
"We'll find out tomorrow when they announce it." Asterion said, moving away from Luna, who wouldn't stop trying to play with Baskerville. He could feel the increasingly angry mood of the cursed spirit toward the girl.
Showing a cute and dissatisfied look, Luna pouted adorably and introduced herself.
"I'm Luna, a seer." She placed her hand over her lips and spoke gently.
A silence spread through the environment!
Everyone looked at Luna in shock. It was no wonder, as this was practically the rarest talent in the wizarding world and one of the most powerful. If a seer wants to escape, believe it, you will never find them if they don't want to be found.
So, the news of Luna Lovegood being a seer was shocking, but at the same time, very good news for Asterion's team.
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