The first task of the Triwizard Tournament would take place in two months, giving all students plenty of time to prepare. The champions chosen by the Goblet of Fire would be announced collectively next Monday, leaving the students too excited to even focus on their classes.
Even so, sixth-year students were busy preparing for the NEWT examinations a year away—after all, it was a crucial exam that would influence their future career choices.
Cyrus had already submitted an application to Headmaster Dumbledore to take the NEWT exams a year early. After Voldemort's resurrection, she would need more time to prepare outside, and being a student imposed too many restrictions.
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