复习11-15（440）

Chapter 11：Aboard the Hogwarts Express

Harry, Ron, and Hermione board the Hogwarts Express to return to school. On the train, they catch up with friends and discuss the summer’s events. They meet a strange new student, Luna Lovegood, and overhear Draco Malfoy boasting about his father’s connections. Upon arriving at Hogwarts, they notice increased security measures. This chapter marks the transition back to the familiar school environment while hinting at the heightened dangers they will face. The interactions on the train set the stage for the dynamics and challenges of the new school year.

Chapter 12：The Triwizard Tournament

At the Hogwarts start-of-term feast, Headmaster Dumbledore announces that Hogwarts will host the Triwizard Tournament, a prestigious magical competition between three schools: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. The tournament consists of three dangerous tasks, and only students over seventeen can participate. The chapter introduces the visiting schools and their students, including Fleur Delacour and Viktor Krum. This announcement creates excitement and anticipation among the students, setting the stage for the central events of the school year.

Chapter 13：Mad-Eye Moody

The new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, arrives at Hogwarts. Moody is a retired Auror known for his eccentric behavior and magical eye that can see through anything. He demonstrates his unconventional teaching methods by showing the students the three Unforgivable Curses. This chapter emphasizes the importance of practical defense skills and hints at the darker themes of the story. Moody's arrival brings a new dynamic to the classroom and foreshadows significant developments in the plot.

Chapter 14：The Unforgivable Curses

In Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Professor Moody teaches the students about the three Unforgivable Curses: the Imperius Curse, which controls another person’s actions; the Cruciatus Curse, which inflicts unbearable pain; and the Killing Curse, which causes instant death. Moody demonstrates these curses on spiders, shocking the students with their power and cruelty. This chapter underscores the dangers of dark magic and the need for vigilance. It also deepens the students' understanding of the threats they may face in the wizarding world.

Chapter 15：Beauxbatons and Durmstrang

The students from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang arrive at Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament. The Beauxbatons students are led by Madame Maxime, a towering woman, while the Durmstrang students are led by Professor Karkaroff, a former Death Eater. The arrival of the foreign students creates a sense of excitement and competition. Harry is particularly interested in Viktor Krum, the famous Quidditch player from Durmstrang. This chapter introduces new characters and sets the stage for the international competition, emphasizing the diverse magical cultures.