"I know you are all eager to win the Triwizard Trophy for Hogwarts," Dumbledore raised his voice, "However, the participating schools and the Ministry of Magic have agreed to set an age limit for this year's contenders.

Only students who are over seventeen years old - that is to say, students over seventeen years old are allowed to register! This measure is very necessary, because the events of the competition are still very difficult and dangerous, no matter how many precautions we take,

Students below the sixth or seventh grade are unlikely to be able to deal with it.

I will personally ensure that no student underage can deceive our impartial referees and become a champion of Hogwarts."

The cheers of the Slytherins stopped abruptly.

They all stared at Dumbledore with great anger.

Because John is not even seventeen years old!

There were many equally angry people in the auditorium.

Dumbledore glanced at everyone and said meaningfully:

"Therefore, if you are under seventeen, I beg you not to waste your time applying.

Finally, I must emphasize it again!

Delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be with us for most of the academic year.

I hope that you will be warm and friendly to our foreign guests during their stay here.
Chapter completed!