Chapter 304 Positioning
Although the matter was hidden and rushed, Durmstrang still received it with the utmost sincerity.
The three magic schools in Europe have been communicating with each other for hundreds of years. Even if this negotiation does not succeed, everyone will continue to get along in a friendly manner.
After the lunch meal, Andrew and the others were taken to the guest's room.
Judging from the specifications and layout of the room, Andrew couldn't find any problems - again, after the competition, everyone would have a lot of places to communicate.
After having no time to visit the room and confirming that no one was here, he went to find Professor McGonagall.
"Tyler, come in, how do you feel?"
The professor sat at the table and flipped through the magazines on the table.
"Very enthusiastic. There is no doubt that the other party is no less enthusiastic about advancing the game than us."
"After all, it is the Triwizard Tournament. If it is restarted in our hands, That would be a great thing.”
Professor McGonagall nodded, "Moreover, Karkaroff is even more eager. His eagerness to introduce his students is not concealed at all."
"That Krum?"
Andrew's eyes widened - didn't he?
He had some doubts at noon, but he was quickly overruled - it was outrageous for such a big school to specialize in introducing students.
But, according to Professor McGonagall, does he really mean to introduce that person specifically?
"That's Krum, don't you watch any Quidditch?"
Victor Krum - Andrew still remembers this name, is it very famous?
“Oh, Merlin’s socks, during the school competition you were——”
Professor McGonagall showed a rare expression of surprise, but fell silent after half the sentence—— She went to host competitions during school competitions, so Andrew worked overtime in the office most of the time.
"Well, he's the legendary Seeker most likely to win the Quidditch World Cup for his team."
The professor's expression finally reminded Andrew that she was an avid Quidditch enthusiast.
As far as the popularity of Quidditch in the wizarding world is concerned, this Krum is indeed worthy of being pulled out. If he were in Hogwarts, his ability might surpass Harry. Become Professor Lockhart's only goal.
After all, he is the symbol of the current Quidditch World Cup, and the story of Harry Potter actually came out of the British wizarding world, and is far less legendary than the Quidditch World Cup.
"I probably understand, Professor, the legendary Seeker Krum. It seems that Principal Karkaroff is looking forward to the Triwizard Tournament more than we thought."
"And it's best for Krum to come forward," Professor McGonagall nodded in agreement with Andrew's view. "A legendary star can only bring a small reputation to the school, but it is the school's responsibility to train stars into Triwizard Tournament players. Credit goes.”
Well-founded—wait a minute!
Andrew looked at Professor McGonagall and gave him a tentative look.
This is something that cannot be asked. After all, it would be too unfair to appoint candidates.
Although in history the Triwizard Tournament was famous for everyone cheating together, it would be too disrespectful to appoint a designated candidate.
“Maybe I mean that, but it’s impossible to agree to this condition.”
Professor McGonagall obviously understood what Andrew meant and shook his head in denial - if he agreed to such an outrageous thing, then there would be no need to restart the game, and the Triwizard Tournament itself would become a joke.
"Well, I'll deny it outright when the hint comes."
Andrew made his position clear.
"Well, there is another one. The venue of the competition must be Hogwarts, and you also reveal it."
Professor McGonagall's attitude was clear, "After all, the Goblet of Fire is still in our hands. If it’s not held at Hogwarts, there’s no need to talk about it.”
Although I really want to know what the Goblet of Fire is, now is obviously not the time to interrupt. "Well, okay, I will reveal it."
"Besides, Durmstrang must be responsible for part of the organizing funds, and one-fifth is the bottom line."
"Okay, I will convey it."
"That's all for now. If there are no problems, the other party's reception professor will come to you in the afternoon, and then you communicate, and we will briefly discuss it tomorrow After confirmation, decide on the content of this part.”
"Yes, I remember it."
Andrew nodded and firmly remembered what Professor McGonagall said - being able to deal with these things in the afternoon is the limit, and there is no need to talk about other things.
Even if the conversation breaks down in private, it can be continued the next day. As for the wrangling, it will not be discussed at the banquet the next day.
It wasn’t until after he left that Andrew realized what kind of mission he had taken on.
‘Damn it, I’m a student, professor. Although this thing is nothing to talk about, isn’t it too outrageous to leave it to me? You should bring a dean, professor! ’
But it was no use. The professor was already thinking about the details in his room.
He can only communicate with the other party’s receiving professor—the professor who sends official letters of thanks to Andrew every day.
——
“Franz McCormick, nice to meet you, classmate Taylor, if you don’t have any arrangements, would you mind walking around Demster with me? Lang’s campus?”
“Of course, I like it here very much,” Andrew said with a smile that he felt was fake.
…
“In the summer, the temperature here is very suitable, not so hot, and the mountain lake behind - please allow me to take you to visit, it is really a place worth looking forward to.”
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“Yeah, you can imagine how beautiful it would be if it was full of students, but it’s a pity that it’s too cold…”
Andrew looked at the lake and sighed. , "Even looking at these vegetation, I can imagine how spectacular this place will be in winter, but it's so cold that I can't stand it, Professor Franz."
"It has been held before. Fortunately, warriors are not afraid of a little bit of cold, are they?"
"Of course warriors should face those challenges, but it is not too harsh after the challenge. "Okay, Professor Franz."
While praising the other party's environment, Andrew grabbed hold of the winter cold - he didn't have anyone to take him with him, but there was definitely no problem in catching this.
Furthermore, although he didn’t know how to use the Goblet of Fire, from the professor’s suggestion alone, it must be useful.
Perhaps Durmstrang thought so too.
The issue of the venue was easily negotiated, but the other party still refused to agree to one-third of the budget.
"Too high, too high, there has never been such a rule, one third, too much, this is held at Hogwarts!"
"But in the beginning It was just a few people pooling their money to do it.”
“That’s different. There has been no history of suspension before. What if it’s suspended again?”
…
All in all, both sides had a very friendly conversation in the afternoon.
(End of this chapter)