In Harry Potter, the Triwizard Tournament is a tradition stretching back over 700 years. As with most traditions in the Wizarding World, there is a long complicated history behind the contest. In Goblet of Fire, we see the return of the tournament after almost 200 years. The last time the tournament occurred was in 1792, when it was put on hold due to a magical creature getting loose. A cockatrice ran rampant and even attacked the heads of the schools. Unfortunately, it wasn't the first time that the tournament got a little bit out of control...