Whether for Albert, Fred, George, or Lee Jordan, the inaugural Wizarding Cards Championship was held far too hastily. Otherwise, they could easily have waited until Hogsmeade was fully completed.
However, by the time the reconstruction of Hogsmeade finished, Albert would have already embarked on his journey around the world. Without him, who knew what state things would be in?
Therefore, it was best to hold it while Albert was still in Britain. Even if any real problems arose, he would still be around to help think of a solution.
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