This is what Ravenclaw looks like..

Chapter 304 Positioning
Although the matter was secretive and hurried, Durmstrang still showed the utmost sincerity in the reception.

The three European magic schools have been communicating with each other for hundreds of years. Even if this negotiation fails, everyone will continue to get along in a friendly manner.

After lunch, Andrew and his friends were taken to the guest room.

As far as the specifications and layout of the room were concerned, Andrew couldn't find any problems - as he said, even without the competition, everyone still had plenty of places to communicate.

He had no time to look around the room, and after making sure no one was there, he went to find Professor McGonagall.

"Taylor, come in, how do you feel?"

The professor sat at the desk, flipping through the magazines on the desk.

"Very enthusiastic. There is no doubt that the other side is no less enthusiastic than us in advancing the game."

"It's the Triwizard Tournament after all. If it were restarted in our hands, it would be a great event."

Professor McGonagall nodded. "Moreover, Karkaroff was even more eager. He did not hide his eagerness to introduce his students at all."

"That Krum?"

Andrew's eyes widened—no way?

He had some doubts at noon, but he quickly rejected them - it was really outrageous for such a large school to specifically introduce students.

But, from what Professor McGonagall said, does she really want to introduce that person specifically?
"That's Krum, don't you watch any Quidditch?"

Viktor Krum - Andrew still remembers this name, is it famous?

"Oh, Merlin's socks, you were wearing them during the school game-"

Professor McGonagall showed a rare expression of surprise, but she fell silent halfway through her words - she was hosting the school competition, so Andrew spent most of his time working overtime in the office.

"Well, he's the legendary Seeker who has the best chance of winning the Quidditch World Cup for his team."

The professor's expression finally made Andrew remember that she was an avid Quidditch fan.

Considering the popularity of Quidditch in the wizarding world, this Krum is indeed a figure worthy of being brought out. If he were in Hogwarts, he might even surpass Harry and become Professor Lockhart's only target.

After all, he is now the symbol of the Quidditch World Cup, and the story of Harry Potter, outside the British wizarding world, is actually far less legendary than the Quidditch World Cup.

"I think I understand, Professor, Legendary Seeker Krum. It seems that Headmaster Karkaroff is looking forward to the Triwizard Tournament more than we thought."

"And it would be best if Krum came forward," Professor McGonagall nodded in agreement with Andrew's opinion. "A legendary star player can only bring a little fame to the school, but training a star player to become a player in the Triwizard Tournament is the school's credit."

It makes sense—wait!
Andrew looked at Professor McGonagall and gave her a tentative look.

This is something that cannot be asked. After all, if the candidate is designated, it would be too unfair.

Although the history of the Triwizard Tournament is famous for everyone cheating together, designating a candidate is too disrespectful.

"Maybe there is that intention, but this condition is impossible to agree to."

Professor McGonagall obviously understood what Andrew meant and shook her head to deny it. If she agreed to such an outrageous thing, there would be no need to restart the competition, and the Triwizard Tournament itself would become a joke.

"Well, I'll just deny it when the hint comes."

Andrew made his position clear.

"Well, there is the next one. The venue of the competition must be set at Hogwarts. You should also reveal it."

Professor McGonagall's attitude was clear, "After all, the Goblet of Fire is in our hands. If it is not held in Hogwarts, there is no point in discussing it."

Although I really want to know what the Goblet of Fire is, now is obviously not the time to butt in. "Well, okay, I'll let it out."

"Also, Durmstrang must be responsible for part of the hosting expenses. One fifth is the bottom line."

"Okay, I'll pass it on."

"That's all for now. If there are no problems, the professor who will be hosting you will come to see you this afternoon, and you two can discuss. We will finalize the content of this part after a brief confirmation tomorrow."

"Yeah, I remember."

Andrew nodded, remembering Professor McGonagall's words firmly - being able to discuss these things in the afternoon was the limit, and there was no need to discuss other things.

Even if the talks fail in private, they can be continued the next day. As for the nonsense, it will not be discussed at the banquet the next day.

It was not until he left that Andrew realized what kind of mission he had taken.

"What the hell, I'm a student, professor. Although this is not something to discuss, it's a bit too much to give it to me. You should bring a dean, professor!"

But it was no use, the professor was already in his room thinking about the details.

He could only communicate with the other party's hosting professor, who was also the professor who exchanged official thank-you letters with Andrew on a daily basis.

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"Franz McCormick, it's nice to meet you, Mr. Taylor. If you don't have any plans, would you mind walking around the Durmstrang campus with me?"

"Of course, I like it here very much," Andrew smiled, which he himself thought was fake.

...

"In the summer, the temperature here is very suitable. It's not that hot. And the alpine lake in the back - here, please allow me to take you for a walk. It is really a place worth looking forward to."

...

"Yeah, I can imagine how beautiful this place would be if it were filled with students, but it's a pity that it's too cold..."

Andrew looked at the lake and sighed, "Even just looking at the vegetation, I can imagine how spectacular this place would be in the winter, but it's too cold to stay here, Professor Franz."

"It's been held before. Fortunately, warriors are not afraid of a little bit of cold, right?"

"Of course warriors should face those challenges, but it's not good to be too harsh after the challenge, Professor Franz."

While Andrew was praising the other party's environment, he also kept harping on the cold winter weather - he had no one to guide him, but there would be no problem in harping on this.

Moreover, although he didn't know how to use the Goblet of Fire, judging from the fact that the professor had mentioned it, it must be useful.

Perhaps Durmstrang thought so too.

The venue issue was easily negotiated, but the other party still refused to agree to one-third of the budget.

"It's too high, too high. There has never been such a rule. One third is too much. This is being held in Hogwarts!"

“But in the beginning, it was just a few companies that pooled their money to run it.”

"That's different. There has never been a suspension in the past. What if it is suspended again?"

...

All in all, the two sides had a very friendly conversation in the afternoon.

(End of this chapter)