Task 3 point of view with popcorn.

[Melody]

No: HPFGUIDX 45408

bboy_mn wrote about Task #3:
>>>>Also, we are never given the spectator's point of view.  We don't
know what happened outside the maze. It's possible that there was a
magic bubble with their name floating over each contestant, giving the
spectators an indication of each contestants location. It could even
give a limited commentary like 'Harry meets Sphinx' or 'Harry meet
upside down charm'. Also, remember that the maze went silent as soon
as Harry entered it, so if there was a running commentary, he couldn't
hear it. Since he couldn't hear it, neither could we.<<<<

Me:
Ooo, I began wondering that too...unfortunately, after I posted.  How
did the spectators follow what was happening inside the maze?  We know
from canon that Harry and Cedric had "lit" wands, so the audience at
least could watch tiny little lights wander in the dark maze.  I like
the bubble idea though.  Helps the first years follow along.


Then bboy cont. about Task #2:
>>>I have trouble fantasizing any way that they could have had a
running commentary during that task.<<<

Me:
Gee, if that isn't encouragement to bring out my creative box of
crayons, I don't know what is...

Hmmm, suggestion number one.
The basic jumbo-tron screen (magically conjured of course) with a task
two style video game of the champion complete with little evil
grindylows and vivid color graphics of the merpeople village.  Maybe
even sprinkled with educational tidbits about the squid and why he is
so ticklish.  It would appear after the champions emerge and disappear
once the last champion rose out of the water hence, Potter never knew
about it or mentioned it.

Suggestion number two.
A small, enchanted model of the lake (similar to Wood's Quidditch
field) was in front of each audience member or group section that gave
basic whereabouts of each champion.  This way the viewers could see
the locations of the champions but not the reasons behind the actions.
 Then Myrtle, who did not have a figurine, would not show up, nor
would the audience know the reason Potter took so long underneath.
Hey, the figures could even show what spells/charms the champions used
since their figure would change too.

Suggestion number three....borrowed from you of course.
Bagman gave a running commentary since he obviously can see through
water.  ;)  Or he could just entertain the crowd with that razor sharp
wit of his.  (why is the crowd snickering?)  Hey, Dumbledore could
tell a few of those jokes of his.  I personally want to hear more of
them in the next three books.

Suggestion number four.
It was a *magic* lake.  (winking to Elkins)

Suggestion number five...also inspired by your post.
The "special" popcorn distributed by the school to appease the
students magically began performing the current task's events with
graphic details.  The attack of the grindylows was especially poignant
with the large fluffy kernels overcome by the small ugly kernel seeds.
 Little bits of popcorn everywhere....

And suggestion number six for how the students watch task two...
The faulty of Hogwarts performed the actions of the champions on a
stage constructed in front of the stands.  McGonagall played a rather
brilliant Fleur, transfiguring her hat and bun into long silvery white
hair, in contrast to Flitwick's lack luster, but rather cheerful
interpretation of Krum.  Hagrid won the cast call to play Cedric and
saved Cho Chang Sprout from a water grave.  And, the crème de la
resistance was of course Snape as Potter who performed his role with
such dignity and a childlike wonder that it brought tears to the eyes
of the sensitive.

Hey, it is possible.

Melody