However, Harry's plan was destined to fail because Vivi hadn't been seen at Hogwarts recently.
She's been very busy, almost constantly rushing between different schools.
It was around this time that Harry enjoyed his third-year summer vacation.
Vacation is a wonderful thing, even for Harry.
Even though school doesn't prevent him from slacking off, vacation means being able to go out and have a bit of fun, roam around, and enjoy more freedom than at school.
—Of course, Dumbledore never forbade him from leaving Hogwarts anyway.
"I should say," Ron twirled his fingers, "I'm really looking forward to this summer vacation—do you know? This time the Quidditch World Cup final will be held in the United Kingdom! My dad has already confirmed it!"
Upon hearing Ron's words, all the Gryffindors turned their eyes to him—not just Gryffindors, even the Slytherins behind them turned their gaze towards Ron.
It wasn't because of Ron's inside scoop but because of his suddenly apparent and uncharacteristic catchphrase.
That's because 'my dad' is usually Draco's catchphrase.
"I really suspect that Malfoy used a Soul-snatching Curse on you." Neville whispered: "You know, for a moment, I really thought the person sitting in front of me was him instead of you..."
"I thought so too." Hermione nodded in agreement, ignoring Neville bringing up the 'Soul-snatching Curse'.
Having gone through the trauma of the Dueling House, Hermione was long immune to things like the Unforgivable Curses.
Unforgivable Curses, as long as they aren't used on classmates, are no big deal.
"What?" Draco's voice rang out from behind, "Weasley is right, the World Cup final really will be held in the United Kingdom this year, are you going to watch it? My dad plans to book a top-class box for our family..."
Only then did everyone shift their shocked expressions back to normal.
Exactly, this catchphrase sounded fine when Draco said it.
"That's really nice." Harry glanced back, but didn't find Cassandra's figure, and asked again, "Where's Cassandra? Is she going with you?"
"My dad said she should be watching the World Cup with you."
Upon saying this, Draco seemed a bit discontent.
"I almost forgot, I should order some tickets myself."
Harry indeed forgot about this, but it's not a big deal since Sirius definitely wouldn't have trouble getting tickets to the Quidditch World Cup.
At that moment, Hedwig along with a flock of owls flew in from outside.
It had a letter clutched in its claws, it appeared to be from Vivi.
"It's Vivi's letter." Harry opened the letter, read it carefully, then stored it away.
"What's written on it?" Ron asked curiously.
Ron ended up getting smacked by Hermione.
"Don't ask what you shouldn't! Ronald!" she growled under her breath, looking just like Ron's second mom.
Ron pressed his lips together,
Harry instinctively glanced at Ron, already anticipating his miserable life ahead.
Looks like Ron's future is not going to be much better than a donkey's, both getting bridled and completely tamed.
"Vivi said she'd return to the Black Family Mansion in a few days, telling me not to wait for her... something about an Austrian Ministry of Magic interview recently...?!"
He seemed a bit lost as he said that.
Going to the Austrian Ministry of Magic for an interview? Interview for what?
Could it be that Vivi's idea is real? She's really planning to work at the Ministry of Magic?
"She's going to the Ministry of Magic?" Hermione asked hesitantly, furrowing her brows: "Will the Austrian Ministry of Magic accept her application to join?"
"Probably will."
Ron picked up the Prophet Daily in front of him, showing Hermione the news above.
"See? The Austrian Ministry of Magic has been revamped, but... they haven't announced who the new Minister of Magic is yet, just telling everyone to wait and see."
"What's this got to do with Miss Grindelwald?" Draco asked, puzzled, "Logically, a ministry restructuring shouldn't affect whether a person joins the ministry or not, right?"
"Hard to say." Ron replied.
"You're jumping to conclusions without understanding how the Ministry of Magic operates!" Draco said, frustrated: "Anyway, you won't understand even if I explained it to you, let's discuss who you think will win the Quidditch World Cup instead—"
Upon mentioning the Quidditch World Cup, the eyes of the surrounding classmates lit up.
The Quidditch World Cup, also known as the World Cup or World Championship, has been held every four years since 1473.
In the competition, various Quidditch teams represent their countries and regions to compete with each other, determine the winner, and win the World Cup.
For the finals of this World Cup, no less than five hundred Ministry of Magic officials have been busy for a whole year, not only to renovate the Quidditch World Cup stadium but also to give wizards worldwide a warm reception.
"Of course the Bulgaria Team!" Ron said without hesitation: "Bulgaria's Seeker, Victor Krum, he's really amazing... Merlin, I really hope to get his autograph, I have his poster hanging in the dormitory."
Upon hearing Ron actually liked Victor Krum, Draco couldn't help but show an approving look.
"I heard he's a student from Durmstrang." Draco said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I almost became his classmate, Dad originally wanted to send me to Durmstrang, but my mom thought it was too far from home, so she didn't agree, otherwise I might have known him."