The first announcement regarding the Triwizard Tournament was at the beginning of term feast. Dumbledore had said, “‘As I was saying,’ he said, smiling at the sea of students before him, all of whom were still gazing transfixed at Mad-Eye Moody, ‘we are to have the honor of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that has not been held for over a century. It is my very great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year.’” (Page 186) After Dumbledore had made this announcement, everyone had laughed and was happy. Almost everyone was excited and wanted to take part in the tournament. Later, Dumbledore had called out the names of the people who were chosen by the cup. “‘The champion for Durmstrang,’ he read, in a strong, clear voice, ‘will be Viktor Krum.’ ‘No surprises there!’ yelled Ron as a storm of applause and cheering swept the Hall. Harry saw Viktor Krum rise from the Slytherin table and slouch up toward Dumbledore; he turned right, walked along the staff table, and disappeared through the door into the next chamber.” (Page 269) “‘The champion for Beauxbatons,’ said Dumbledore, ‘is Fleur Delacour!’ ‘It’s her, Ron!’ Harry shouted as the girl who so resembled a veela got gracefully to her feet, shook back her sheet of silvery blonde hair, and swept up between the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff tables.” (Page 269) “‘The Hogwarts champion,’ he called, ‘is Cedric Diggory!’ ‘No!’ said Ron loudly, but nobody heard him except Harry; the uproar from the next table was too great. Every single Hufflepuff had jumped to his or her feet, screaming and stamping, as Cedric made his way past them, grinning broadly, and headed off toward the chamber behind the teachers’ table.” (Page 270) And finally Harry was chosen to everyone’s surprise. “The fire in the goblet had just turned red again. Sparks were flying out of it. A long flame shot suddenly into the air, and borne upon it was another piece of parchment. Automatically, it seemed, Dumbledore reached out a long hand and seized the parchment. He held it out and stared at the name written upon it. There was a long pause, during which Dumbledore stared at the slip in his hands, and everyone in the room stared at Dumbledore. And then Dumbledore cleared his throat and read out- ‘Harry Potter.’” (Page 270-271)
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