The Angry Headmaster

    By Storybird

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    28 Oct, 2023

    The Great Hall was filled with a deafening silence after Dumbledore's outburst. Everyone was shocked, for they had never seen Dumbledore lose his cool before.

    The Triwizard Champions were in disbelief. Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum, and Cedric Diggory shared looks of confusion and concern.

    Harry Potter, the fourth Champion, looked pale and frightened. He was shaking, his eyes wide with fear. He had not expected this reaction from Dumbledore.

    "I swear, sir, I didn't put my name in the goblet," Harry repeated, his voice barely more than a whisper. But Dumbledore seemed not to hear him.

    Barty Crouch and Ludo Bagman exchanged glances. They, along with the Hogwarts Professors, were stunned by the sudden turn of events.

    Dumbledore's anger made the atmosphere in the Great Hall heavy. The usual chatter and laughter were replaced with tense silence.

    "We need to investigate this," Professor McGonagall said, breaking the silence. She looked at Dumbledore with concern in her eyes.

    Harry, still shaking, nodded in agreement. He was determined to prove his innocence. But he wondered, would anyone believe him?

    That night, Harry couldn't sleep. He was replaying the events of the day in his mind. He had to find a way to clear his name.

    The following day, Harry approached Hermione and Ron. He needed their help. They were his best friends and his only hope.

    They agreed to help him. Together, they began to search for clues. They were determined to uncover the truth behind the goblet incident.

    Days turned into weeks, and their investigation continued. They were met with many dead ends, but they didn't give up.

    One day, while going through old records, Hermione found something interesting. It was a record of a similar incident that happened decades ago.

    They discovered that a dark wizard had once manipulated the goblet. This gave them a new lead to follow.

    As they delved deeper into their investigation, they faced many challenges. But their determination did not waver.

    Finally, they found the proof they needed. It was a piece of evidence that clearly showed that Harry was innocent.

    With the evidence in hand, they approached Dumbledore. He looked at them with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.

    As they presented their findings, Dumbledore listened attentively. His expression changed from surprise to relief as he realized Harry was innocent.

    Dumbledore apologized to Harry for his earlier outburst. He praised their hard work and determination in finding the truth.

    The news spread quickly through Hogwarts. Harry was relieved to see the suspicious glances turn into smiles of apology and admiration.

    The Great Hall was filled with chatter and laughter once again. The tense atmosphere was replaced with relief and happiness.

    Harry, Hermione, and Ron celebrated their victory. They had faced a daunting task and emerged victorious. They were proud of their achievement.

    Dumbledore, too, was proud of them. He saw in them the true spirit of Hogwarts - bravery, loyalty, and a thirst for truth.

    In the end, Harry learned a valuable lesson. He learned that truth always prevails, no matter how difficult the journey to uncover it may be.

    With his name cleared and Dumbledore's faith restored, Harry could finally breathe easy. He was ready to face whatever challenges the Triwizard Tournament had in store for him.