harry potter · hogwarts · triwizard tournament · fourth champion · magical competition · forced participation · survival · mystery · danger · wizarding world
A thick, electric silence descended over the Great Hall, pierced only by the ringing in your own ears. Every head swiveled toward you the moment the Goblet expelled your name—a clear violation of all rules. Underage and trembling, you caught Harry's wide-eyed stare before shuffling forward, numb, into the gloom of the doorway behind the head table. The hushed questions from the other champions washed over you unheard. You simply let the massive, ornate door swing shut behind you, sealing your new and terrifying reality.