Title: From the Files of Cuthbert Binns, III Challenge: Triwizard Tournament Word Count: 100
The Triwizard Cup: A Short History Outline by Severus Snape
I. Introduction
II. Brief history of the Tournament 1. Origins 2. Participants 3. Notable Tournaments 4. Notable Champions 5. Problems 1. Venues – finding places the Muggles cannot see 2. Threats to the participants – injuries, deaths, etc. 3. Public outcry and suspension of the competition
III. History of the Trophy 1. First recorded appearance 2. Medieval depictions 3. The Renaissance – addition of metal mounting 4. Baroque and early modern eras
IV. Legends 1. Association with Merlin 2. Holy Grail 3. Theft by Grindelwald and the Ahnenerbe