The headmaster of Hogwarts announces the dangers of the school, including a deadly room and a dangerous forest. He also mentions the possibility of an employee being on a first-name basis with Voldemort. The quinquennial Death Tournament will be held, and the headmaster encourages monetarily struggling families to enter. Lastly, the headmaster expresses his distrust and loathing of the Slytherin House and threatens to overthrow the House Cup result if they win. The article ends with the headmaster summoning Professor Snape to his office.