Why Didn't the Goblet of Fire REFUSE a Fourth Participant? - Harry Potter Explained

Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, we’ll be discussing the reason that the powerful magical artefact known as the Goblet of Fire DID NOT REFUSE to choose a fourth participant during the 1994-1995 Triwizard Tournament. According to legend, the Goblet of Fire was crafted by an unknown witch or wizard sometime in the Middle Ages. Made of wood and filled with blue-white flames, the Goblet is large in size and primarily kept in a jewelled chest when not in use—presumably meant to safeguard it from becoming damaged. When it is in use, however, the Goblet acts as an impartial judge for the Triwizard Tournament, choosing three champions to take part—one from each of the three participating schools. The three magical schools who have been historically involved in this tournament are Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Durmstrang Institute, and Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. Students from each school who wish to participate as their school’s champion then place a piece of parchment with their name on it into the Goblet of Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices