Champions have one hour to rescue a loved one from the depths of the lake, guarded by Merpeople and Grindylows.

A massive hedge maze filled with magical obstacles and creatures. The first to touch the Triwizard Cup at the center wins. Why This Installment Matters

Amidst the life-threatening danger, Rowling perfectly captures the awkwardness of the Yule Ball , including the first real cracks in Ron and Hermione’s relationship.

Champions must retrieve a golden egg from a nesting mother dragon. Harry uses his flying skills to outmaneuver a Hungarian Horntail.

The death of Cedric Diggory marks the first time Harry (and the reader) faces the permanent, brutal consequences of Voldemort's return.

The book was originally titled Harry Potter and the Doomspell Tournament or Harry Potter and the Triwizard Tournament before Rowling settled on The Goblet of Fire .