With the impending announcement of the Hogwarts champion, the silence became palpable as the huge majority of students gathered eagerly awaited their champion. Harry was sweating, both fist clenched tightly over his knees as he fought the urge to run away. The third and final piece of parchment was ejected, Dumbledore snatched it out of the air then read in a clear voice and a smile on his face, "The champion for Hogwarts is Cedric Diggory!"