Cups, Goblets

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling. more...

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Published on 8 July 2000, the release of this book was surrounded by more hype than any other book in recent times—outdone only by its successors, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The book attracted additional attention because of a pre-publication warning from J. K. Rowling that one of the characters would be murdered in the book.

The novel won a Hugo Award in 2000. The book was made into a film, which was released worldwide on 18 November 2005.

Plot

Quidditch World Cup

The fourth book opens as Frank Bryce, the Riddle manor's elderly caretaker who had been questioned by local police for murder of the Riddles over fifty years ago, sees lights inside an abandoned house. Investigating, he overhears Lord Voldemort and Peter Pettigrew (Wormtail) plotting the death of Harry Potter. Frank is discovered and slain by an unknown person or thing. Having seen the killing in a dream, Harry awakens with his scar in agony.

Soon after, Harry, Hermione Granger, the Weasley family (with the exception of Molly) and several wizarding acquaintances depart for the Quidditch World Cup. After the match, a flight of Death Eaters (Lord Voldemort's servants) storm the camp, creating panic and destruction. Harry, Hermione and Ron flee into the forest whence they see the Dark Mark, the sign of Lord Voldemort, beamed into the night sky. The head of the Department of International Magical Co-operation, Barty Crouch Sr., arrives and accuses the trio of conjuring the Mark. But soon they find Winky, the house elf of Crouch himself, clutching Harry's stolen wand. A furious Crouch sacks Winky on the spot.

Triwizard Tournament

Professor Dumbledore announces during the Welcoming Feast that Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament. The centuries-old inter-school competition was discontinued because it became too dangerous, but has been recently revived. The tournament includes three difficult tasks, one held during each school term.

The Goblet of Fire chooses one student from each competing school. Students must be at least 17 years old to enter this contest, as it is dangerous. Cedric Diggory is Hogwarts' champion, Fleur Delacour is Beauxbatons' and Viktor Krum represents Durmstrang. The Goblet unexpectedly selects a fourth champion, Harry Potter, even though Harry never entered and is underage. This leads to a falling out with Ron, who thinks Harry cheated to enter.

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