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 the rebuilding of Hogsmeade was fully completed.
However, by the time Hogsmeade was finished, Albert would have already embarked on his round-the-world journey. Without him around, who knew what chaos might ensue?
Therefore, it was best to hold it while Albert was still in Britain. Even if any unforeseen issues arose, he would still be around to help figure out a solution.
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