The above information is not complicated, but the information revealed behind it made Lockhart more vigilant.

The message was simple: Durmstrang's headmaster Karkaroff made a request to the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts that the Big Five should be held every three years instead, and that every The school selected two warriors: a senior in grades 5-7 and a junior in grade 4.

As for the reason he put forward, it is also very convincing-according to the ancient competition system, the Triwizard Tournament is held every 5 years, so if it is still necessary to follow the "17-year-old wizard is allowed to sign up", there are so many Students of different ages are not destined to sign up for the competition.

For example, a 4th grader, 15 years old this year, according to the rules, he could not sign up for this competition, but he will have already graduated when the second Triwizard Tournament will be held in 5 years.

So his student life will definitely leave regrets.

Therefore, in line with the principle of fairness, the organizer of the competition should allow the lower grade group and the upper grade group to compete separately, and change the competition system to be held every 3 years, so as to prevent students from missing the selection.

After reading the content on the paper plane, Lockhart couldn't help but complain frantically.

What "a 4th grader"? Just report Harry Potter's name directly.

Without saying a word, he got into the fireplace and went straight to the sports department.

"What does Durmstrang mean?" he asked, holding up the paper plane. "Why did you change the format all of a sudden? You should know that it's only two weeks away from the curtain, and we don't have time to change it at all?"

Heath Jiao Jones held out his hand at him innocently: "This is not only proposed by the headmaster of Durmstrang, he is jointly proposed by the Norwegian Ministry of Magic, while the US Ministry of Magic and the French Magic The ministry also agreed.”

\"Agreed? Why?" Lockhart said in surprise.

"It's not because we make money, they want to make money too." Jones sneered, \"It has a good reputation, can make money, and at the same time can expand the influence of domestic products, how can such a good thing be 5 Only once a year?"

Lockhart understood after a little thought.

No one likes to pay taxes, and the economic model of the wizarding world is mainly based on the tertiary industry; and the wizarding world has no traceable supervision methods such as electronic payment or bank billing, so it is difficult for the Ministry of Magic of various countries to learn from these Taxes are levied on the activity.

However, all the money earned from holding the competition belongs to the Ministry of Magic or the Magic Congress, and the tickets can be collected directly, and the sponsorship fee can also be directly asked by the company, which is a very convenient revenue-generating channel to manage.

In addition, because it is not compulsory, this way of collecting money will not be like collecting taxes

- like that, causing the wizards to complain. Even because they can promote their own culture and products, the Ministry of Magic of various countries has won the favor of their own companies, only accepting favors and not resentment.

Of course, everyone is willing to do this kind of "stable profit without loss" business, so it is reasonable to mention that it will be held in 5 years instead of 3 years, and Hai Sijia o Jones also thinks it is normal.

But one by one, this motion was proposed by Igor Karkaroff, which made Lockhart feel vigilant.

Karkaroff is a former Death Eater, and because he does not have the financial resources and political influence of the Malfoy family, there is no way to imitate Malfoy and pretend that he is under the Imperius Curse.

This excuse for being hit with the Imperius Curse is actually easy to see through, because Imperius Curse needs to have a party to give it, and it can be traced back, so this excuse can only be used by Malfoy. this excuse.

Karkaroff's way of escaping prison was a clumsy one—he made a political deal with the then head of law enforcement, Barty Crouch, in exchange for selling the rest of the Death Eaters. own free.

In addition to Snape and Rookwood of the Department of Mysteries, he also betrayed a lot of internal information about the Death Eaters. It can be said that his personal freedom was exchanged for the freedom of a dozen Death Eaters and some of Voldemort's secrets. .

People like this are definitely impossible to keep after Voldemort is resurrected.

As the saying goes, "If one kills one person and the three armies are shaken, kill him; if one kills one person and everyone is happy, kill him."

Although those Death Eaters were just a little easier to use in Voldemort's eyes, it didn't matter if one or two died, but even if they were tools, wouldn't they have to be diligently maintained.

Killing Karkaroff will make the Death Eaters angry and increase their

Cohesion, by the way, to avoid the next traitor that Voldemort would happily tear apart in public.

Not to mention that due to Karkaroff's betrayal, many Death Eaters who were truly loyal to Voldemort failed to find him in time. If one or two people as loyal as the Lestranges or Crouch Jr had found Voldemort, he might have recovered in a year or two.

Karkaroff didn't dare to return to the Death Eaters, and he didn't dare to stay warm with the Order of the Phoenix, so as long as Voldemort returned, he was dead.

So Lockhart did not doubt that Karkaroff was doing Voldemort a favor, and Voldemort would never believe Karkaroff as a traitor until he was resurrected.

But it is hardly a coincidence that Karkaroff made a proposal at this time that was very beneficial to Voldemort's purposes.

Lockhart could see this simplicity as a coincidence, but he wouldn't, especially when he knew little Crouch was a thoughtful man.

He decided to talk to old Crouch.

\"...I have no opinion on changing the competition system to a three-year term, but it is definitely too late to arrange new projects temporarily. So adding the lower divisions...I'm afraid it won't work." Lockhart told Jones.

"Then, can we only add the lower grade group, and who will participate in the Yudan project?

, Can it be decided by the school itself before the game? ' Jones asked.

Lockhart flatly rejected her suggestion: "Does it make sense? They'll definitely let senior players do it."

"Then why don't you just take turns?"

"This is even more absurd. Among the events we arranged for the competition, only the second one is suitable for junior students... Jones, why do you have to add the junior group to the competition?"

Well..." Jones looked a little embarrassed, "Because of Harry Potter.

, if he is drafted for the Warriors, there will definitely be a lot of people watching the game. You see, our sports department's budget for this year is a little short..."

Damn capitalism... Lockhart cursed in secret.

"I'm Playing Games in Tokyo"

Liu Shuixin's new work.

For those who have read his previous "Devil Book", "Warhammer 40k" and "Drawing Book in Dongying", they should know his strength. As long as the book can be finished, the book is still very tasteful.

And this guy is also one of the main culprits who tricked me into Happy Booker, and he ran away when I opened a book here.

Zhang Tweet: "I'm Playing Games in Tokyo"

The author of this book is Liu Shuixin. Regardless of other things, the writing skills and the quality of the plot are absolutely guaranteed.

For those who have read his previous "Devil Books", "Warhammer" and "Painting Books in Dongying", they should know his strength. For an author of this level, there is no need to repeat it. The young woman Liu in "Lingao Qiming" This is the author.

He was also one of the main culprits of tricking me into Happy Books, but I opened a book here and he ran away.

After reading the content of this new book, the beginning is very solid, all the information that should be there, and the industry that the protagonist is engaged in is also very close to Liu Shuixin's current work, it will not be made up and made up, it can be said that after the adjustment "You have something

As for the style of writing... By the way, let me reveal a little news. Liu Shuixin is also from Wuhan. It is said that the seafood market where the epidemic was discovered was only two blocks away from his home. It is full of hormonal excess, so you can look forward to the content of this new book no matter what.

"I'm Playing Games in Tokyo"

Chapter 283: Loyalty Scarlet Curse

After listening to Lockhart's speculation about Karkaroff, the newly appointed Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, Alastor Moody, agreed.

"That despicable, cowardly villain would never dare to return to the ranks of the Death Eaters. I caught him with my own hands. No one knows him better than I do," Moody asserted.

Seeing that Moody's and his own views were the same, Lockhart was more firm in his judgment.

"If that's the case, then who asked Karkaroff to propose to join the junior group in the Big Five Tournament?" Lockhart wondered.

He was sure that Karkaroff didn't know about it, and Lockhart didn't know how little Crouch planned to help Voldemort get Harry's blood, but he just instinctively thought that the sudden request to change the scope of the selection of warriors must be It came from the writings of Crouch and Voldemort, but Lockhart is not easy to tell others for this reason.

He couldn't tell others, because Rowling didn't write Karkaroff's proposal, so he doubted it, right?

Fortunately, Lockhart asked Alastor Moody.

If it was someone else, if Lockhart heard that there was a conspiracy in Karkaroff's proposal, he would have thought that Lockhart was paranoid, but only Moody would not think so.

Instead, he admired Lockhart's alertness.

"You're right, it's better for us to be more vigilant about something like this abnormal.

Moody first praised Lockhart, and then told him something about a dozen years ago.

"Karkaroff's job was to help Voldemort contact Grindelwald in northern Europe

Left behind the shamans and convinced them to work for Voldemort, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if Karkaroff knew someone who surreptitiously helped little Crouch. "

\"Norway still has the remnants of the Umrah party?\" Lockhart was a little surprised.

Moody's magic eye turned to Lockhart: \"What do you think? When Grindelwald attacked Norway and Denmark, their wizards joined with little resistance, and after his defeat, Norway's witch party was the last One who surrendered."

"I see, I didn't expect the Umulist Party and the Germans to move at exactly the same pace." Lockhart laughed.

This makes sense. It is precisely because of Karkaroff's "wide connections" in Norway that he escaped from prison and went to Northern Europe, and even became the principal of Durmstrang.

However, although he did a good job there, he might not really have a few of his confidants, otherwise he wouldn't be used by little Crouch.

If Lockhart remembers correctly, after Voldemort's return, Karkaroff was so frightened that he resigned and ran away and went into seclusion, but it was of no use, and the Death Eaters found him anyway and killed him.

The place where he died was a hidden cabin. If no one betrayed his whereabouts, it would be difficult for the Death Eaters to find him under the condition that the Tracking Charm was blocked.

But he is also very pitiful, and he doesn't even have a friend who can be entrusted with the Loyalty Scarlet Charm.

The old Crouch's elaboration also supports Lockhart's judgment.

When visiting his retired old leader, Old Crouch probably also felt the filial piety of his son, and had to find a way to plan the future for his grandson, otherwise when the little Crouch came to the door, he would definitely put Ukrainian at the door. Mulridge killed along with the child in her womb.

So he made another deal with Lockhart - he wanted "Defense Against the Dark Arts"

"Master" Lockhart helps him protect Umbridge until the child in her womb is born.

Lockhart agreed, and then went to Dumbledore to learn the Faithful Charm from him.

The headmaster was not ambiguous, and directly taught Lockhart the Loyalty Scarlet Curse.

After learning the spell, Lockhart was caught up in two huge questions.

Because the effect of the Loyalty Scarlet Curse is to "hide a location into the wizard's soul, unless the wizard has the intention of revealing it, it will not be leaked", and it does not restrict the secrecy person from entering that hidden location, so This creates some logical problems.

It is a good habit to ask any questions, and Lockhart did not intend to be polite to Dumbledore, so he directly asked his own questions.

"So, can a sorcerer be able to curse his own household loyalty with a red blood?

Dumbledore replied immediately: "Of course."

Lockhart nodded and said in his heart that it was true. Later, Bill Weasley acted as the secret person of himself and the Fleur Shell Cottage. This is what he did, which shows that it is feasible to protect himself.

But this way, the problem is even bigger.

"If it can be done, why didn't the Potters act as their secret keeper? That way they wouldn't be betrayed by anyone." Lockhart looked a little confused, "and if the two trusted each other If people act as secretaries of each other's mansion, wouldn't it be impregnable?"

Dumbledore shook his head: "You still don't understand the principle of the Faithful Scarlet Charm. Let's use the Muggle items as an example - if the Faithful Scarlet Charm is a safe, then the keeper's soul is an open door. The key to the safe, do you understand?"

"I understand, but..."

"What if you wanted to put the keys in the safe?"

Lockhart understood: "In that case, the safe can no longer be locked, at least not when the key is in the safe."

"Yes, a wizard can be his family's secrecy keeper, but when he goes home, the home will be unguarded. If James had been his family's protector, he would have been targeted by the Death Eaters. Never go home again." Dumbledore explained in great detail.

Lockhart continued: "That is, if two or three people keep secrets from each other, there is always one person's home that cannot be kept secret."

"Yes." Dumbledore affirmed his inference.

Lockhart rolled his eyes and thought of another ghost idea:

"Then...if the "Loyalty Curse" and "Unbreakable Oath" are combined, is there no need to worry about Peter's betrayal? For example, let Peter sign a confidential swear, and then keep him a secret.

Hearing what he said, Dumbledore shook his head again and again: "It is theoretically possible to do this, but it is highly unlikely to happen, and even if it does happen, I am afraid it will only have a little effect, or even have a negative effect. ."

"how come?"

"Since the person to be kept secret is the friend who "absolutely trusts", he will let the other party act as the secret person, then he will never doubt that he will be betrayed by that friend.

But if you ask the secrecy person to sign \"Unbreakable Oath\', it means that you don't trust the secrecy person.

Think about it, when a person feels suspicious of a friend, is he willing to keep it a secret from that person.

Even if it is willing, because the effect of "Unbreakable Oath" is only "Break the contract and die", so when the person is caught and tortured by the Death Eaters, it is very likely that he will deliberately break the contract for a quick death. After all, the person being kept secret doesn't trust him, and he's not worth fighting for him to the end. Do you think that makes sense? "

"No wonder." Lockhart finally fully understood, "What can really protect people is friendship and love."

Dumbledore liked that statement.

Chapter 284 Crouch's deal

After confirming Umbridge's safety, the old Crouch finally let go of Lockhart's conversation.

"The deal I made with Karkaroff back then was indeed more than just giving him freedom," he admitted frankly, "I also asked him for Mysterious Man's contacts in Europe, and the price was to ensure his safety and not pursue any further investigations. him, and give him a job."

"What do you want those things for?" Lockhart asked curiously.

So far, Crouch has nothing to hide: "It's very simple, if I become the Minister of Magic, then I need to deal with the Ministry of Magic all over Europe."

Lockhart also understands, and Crouch understands when he says so.

Before the old Crouch's son was revealed to be a Death Eater, he could be said to be proud and powerful, so he made preparations for becoming Minister of Magic early, and naturally he had to "become the throne" for himself. Prepare for diplomacy.

If he has a large number of mysterious people and evidence of transactions with nobles and dignitaries of various countries, whether it is used to coerce or befriend the righteous forces in Europe, these things are very useful, but it is a pity that little Crouch took him All plans were disrupted.

"So, does your son know you have these things?" Lockhart pressed.

Crouch hesitated for a moment, and then nodded solemnly: \"Although I didn't tell him, he probably already knew... But even if he didn't know: The mysterious man definitely knew."

Lockhart thought so too.

Voldemort chose to flee to Albania after his defeat, apparently because he thought it was the safest, and certainly not all because there was a forest there, but because the political climate in Albania also suited Voldemort to be there