Hearing Wentworth's words, Dumbledore was stunned at first, then burst into laughter. After laughing, Dumbledore explained:

"Wentworth, you are wrong! The reason why we don't let you go back to Hogwarts right away is precisely because Hogwarts needs you!"

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Wentworth curled his lips, with an expression that clearly showed that he was trying to deceive ghosts by burning newspapers at graves.

Seeing this, Dumbledore went on to explain: "This is what I mean, Wentworth, have you ever heard of the Magic School Potions Championship?"

Hearing Dumbledore's question, Wentworth was stunned, as if he had guessed something, but Wentworth still shook his head in confusion.

Seeing this, Dumbledore did not take it seriously and immediately began to explain:

"There are many magic schools in the world, and Hogwarts is just one of them. Although, just like British wizards always naturally think that Hogwarts is the best magic school in the world, wizards in other places also think that their respective magic schools are the best in the world!"

"So, many magic schools will hold various competitions under the pretext of exchange and learning. In fact, they are all for one purpose, that is, to prove that they are better than the other side."

"There are many exchange activities between famous magic schools around the world. One of them is the Magic School Potion Championship I just mentioned!"

"This is held by the four magic schools in the world that have the most outstanding achievements in potions. They are Kodostorev in Russia, Incadu in Uganda, the Institute of Magic in Japan, and our Hogwarts."

"As for the content of the competition, you should be able to understand it from the name! It is a competition between students in potions. As for the specific content of the competition, it will be read out and explained by the referee at the competition site. This year's competition will be held at the Japanese Magic Institute."

After hearing Dumbledore's explanation, Wentworth suddenly realized what was going on and said, "So, Headmaster, you want me to represent Hogwarts in the Magic School Potions Championship?"

Dumbledore nodded, but then shook his head. When Wentworth was surprised, Dumbledore said, "To be precise, it was Severus who suggested that you represent Hogwarts in this year's Magic School Potions Championship."

Wentworth was stunned when he heard Dumbledore's explanation. He never expected that this would be Snape's idea.

Dumbledore looked at Wentworth with a smile and said, "Severus said that as early as your first year, you showed potion-handling skills that surpassed other students. Moreover, according to him, you also mastered a special family-inherited method of potion-handling?!"

Having said that, Dumbledore's gaze turned to Gellert Grindelwald who was sitting next to him.

Gellert Grindelwald, who had been sitting on the sidelines in silence, saw Dumbledore looking at him and said calmly, "Our Grindelwald family has always produced many versatile wizards! For example, me!"

Hearing Gellert Grindelwald's words, Dumbledore chuckled and then turned his gaze to Wentworth.

Seeing this, Wentworth couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. He didn't know whether the Grindelwald family had any special skills in handling potions, but he knew very well that he definitely didn't have any.

The reason why he showed an extraordinary level of potion learning in his first year was because he got Snape's notebook first! Just when Wentworth was thinking of Snape, Dumbledore happened to say: "By the way, Severus asked me to tell you that your score in the Magic School Potions Championship this time will be your score in Potions this semester. If you can get the first place in this Magic School Potions Championship, he will give you an O in Potions this semester."

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Wentworth smiled awkwardly and asked half-jokingly and half-seriously:

Dumbledore looked into Wentworth's eyes and said jokingly, "I'm sorry, Wentworth. Severus asked me to tell you that in this Magic School Potions Championship, except for the first place, no matter what title you get in the final exam, you will get the first T in your life!"

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Wentworth instantly jumped up and said in dissatisfaction: "Why?!"

Dumbledore said calmly: "Just because... Severus won the first place in the magic school potion championship that year and brought back the championship prize for Hogwarts, a golden crucible!"

After hearing Dumbledore's explanation, Wentworth lost his temper and just muttered:

"Principal Dumbledore, when will this year's Magic School Potions Championship start? Can you give me some time to prepare?"

Hearing Wentworth's question, Dumbledore replied:

"If I remember correctly, this Magic School Potions Championship will be officially held at the Japanese Magic Institute about a week after Hogwarts opens."

Hearing Dumbledore's answer, Wentworth was stunned, and then said thoughtfully:

"A week later? So, I can ask Professor Snape to give me a week of special training! At the very least, he can pass on some of his experience to me!"

But after hearing what Wentworth said, Dumbledore shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Wentworth, I'm afraid you don't have the time!"

Seeing Wentworth's inquiring look, Dumbledore went on to explain, "Because before we go to Japan, we have to go to Uganda in Africa first. There is the most famous magic school in Africa - Incadu, which is also one of your opponents in this magic school potion championship."

After hearing about Dumbledore's itinerary, Wentworth said in bewilderment:

"Principal Dumbledore, we don't need to go through Uganda to go to Japan, right? Besides... we are wizards! We can't go there by plane, right?!"

Dumbledore smiled slightly, signaling Wentworth to stay calm. Then, his face darkened slightly, and he said, "We are going to Incadu in Uganda first to investigate a complaint against the Incadu School of Magic!"

"At the Animagus International Symposium held not long ago, someone complained that the Inca School of Magic lacked effective management of its students and allowed them to perform Animagus transformations at will, which not only increased the risk of exposure to the magic world, but also threatened the normal order of the magic world."

Hearing Dumbledore's words, Wentworth nodded, then asked blankly: "What does this have to do with us?"

Dumbledore smiled and said:

"Because I, your headmaster, am the president of the International Confederation of Wizards! This is a serious accusation, so naturally I have to investigate it myself!"

(End of this chapter)