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"Magic can be overrated anyway," Jake lied, eliciting a small smile from Filch. 'Why bother kicking a guy when he's already down?' He thought.
Filch led Jake to one of the nicer cleaning rooms and told him he could borrow it as long as he needed.
With the first part of his plan complete, Jake set off to find Hermione and ask her to teach him some minor illusion magic.
Once he learned it, he would be able to compete in the second task without any issues. Determined, he made his way to the library because, on a Saturday afternoon, where else would Hermione be?
-Day of the 2nd Task-
Thousands of spectators gathered in front of Hogwarts, eager to witness the second task of the Triwizard Tournament.
The first task had been a resounding success, featuring some of the most intense battles in tournament history, pitting man against beast! The spectators hoped for a repeat performance.
Dumbledore delivered his customary bland speech about camaraderie between the schools, and all that, before handing over the microphone to Ludo Bagman.
Spectators were glad for the speaker change because Albus was starting to put them to sleep.
"Welcome one, welcome all, to the second challenge of the Triwizard Tournament," Bagman announced. "I hope the first challenge was as exciting for all of you as it was for me. And I know many of us made a killing!
" He ended with a laugh, causing the crowd to erupt in cheers. Bagman's gambling debts had not only been paid off but now he could afford to gamble as much as he wanted for the next decade.
And gamble he would, as he once again placed several thousand galleons on his red-haired favorite!
Meanwhile, in the champions' tent, the four contenders sat waiting for the event to begin. Fleur appeared a bit nervous, while Victor and Harry wore smug expressions, confident that they would not be defeated in a flying-related challenge.
Jake, noticing their confidence, taunted them. "You two are going down today. When this challenge is over, everyone will see my name at the top of the scoreboards."
"Pffft..." Krum laughed heartily in his Bulgarian accent. "Yes, I am sure you will be at the top, Mr. Last Place."
Ignoring the taunt, Jake waved them off. Soon enough, they would all be amazed by his abilities. He had discovered one thing about racing brooms that truly annoyed him—they only flew quickly in one direction: forward.
There was no backing up at all, and going up or down and side to side was excruciatingly slow. On the other hand, with his devil wings, he could fly swiftly in any direction he pleased. That's why he was so confident that his plan would succeed.
"WILL THE CHAMPIONS PLEASE EXIT THE WAITING TENT AND MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE FIELD!" An announcer's voice boomed, followed by the thunderous cheers of the massive audience.
It was showtime.
"..."
"What the hell?" Jake exclaimed aloud as he gazed up at the sky, holding his ordinary broom. Floating high above were four enormous pirate-like warships, complete with sails, cannons, and rigging.
This was one of those moments when magic truly astounded Jake with its sheer craziness.
"Welcome champions!" The announcer's voice boomed out. "By now, you've noticed the four large galleys floating in the sky. Inside each warship is a single treasure chest.
The chest holds a map that will be crucial for navigating the third task. Without that map, let's just say you'll be in for a bad time..." The announcer's speech ended ominously.
"WITH THAT SAID, LET THE COUNTDOWN TO THE START OF THE TASK BEGIN! 30, 29..." The audience joined in the chant.
"Hey, Jake, what type of broom is that? I don't recognize it," Harry, who stood beside Jake, waiting for the countdown, asked.
"Oh, this?" Jake said, raising his broom. "It's just an ordinary sweeper."
Harry nodded. "Oh, nice. The Cleansweep series is pretty decent." He replied with complete misunderstanding.
"10, 9, 8..."
"Good luck, Harry," Jake said.
"You too, man."
"...0, and Goooooooo!"
The three contestants with actual magical brooms soared into the air. Meanwhile, Jake cast an illusion on his back, concealing his devil wings as he positioned the ordinary broom between his legs.
With a burst of speed, he shot off into the air, appearing to ride a broom just like the others.
Lagging slightly behind the other three, Jake observed them each heading towards a specific floating ship. He decided to make his way towards an unclaimed vessel, rapidly gaining altitude.
Suddenly, from the galleys, Jake witnessed movement along the bows.
"OH, AND HERE COMES THE FIRST OBSTACLE: THE CANNONS!" The announcer exclaimed.
Boom, boom, boom.
"Oh shit!" Jake exclaimed, zigzagging and dodging as cannonballs rained around him. One steel cannonball finally struck the ground, creating a sizable crater.
"They're not messing around here," Jake muttered to himself as he continued evading the cannon fire.
"WHOA, LOOK AT JAKE GREMORY GO! HE'S MANEUVERING ALL OVER THE PLACE, SOME OF THE BEST FLYING I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW BROOMS COULD FLY THAT FAST SIDEWAYS!
" The announcer's voice boomed, eliciting cheers from the crowd. They were enthralled by the spectacle, oblivious to the fact that a direct hit from a cannonball could prove fatal for a champion.
"They can't," Jake smirked to himself in the air, dodging another round of cannon fire. His devil wings proved to be a significant advantage as a quick glance at the airspace beside him revealed his fellow champions flying at a much lower altitude.
It took all their skill and determination to evade the cannonballs.
Boom!
"Kyaaaaaaah!" A scream pierced the sky. Jake turned and saw Fleur plummeting towards the ground, her broom destroyed.
"OH, AND A CANNON SHOT HAS KNOCKED OUR WEAKEST FLYER OUT OF THE SKY.
IT'S A MIRACLE SHE WASN'T HIT HERSELF, BUT THE SAME CAN'T BE SAID ABOUT HER BROOM. WHETHER SHE'LL SURVIVE THE FALL REMAINS TO BE SEEN!" The announcer's voice echoed.
People were cheering excitedly at the thought of her falling to her possible death.
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