Binding (Real-)Magical Contract

A binding magical contract was a term used to denote a magically-enforced agreement.
==History==
Putting a name in the Goblet of Fire formed such a contract. Those whose names were selected were obligated to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. Harry Potter apparently thought that he would be bound as a party to this contract, and he participated in the 1994 Tournament, despite the fact that his name was entered by someone other than himself. However, since he did not try to refuse to participate, he did not find out whether he was required by contract to participate, or if something terrible would happen to him as a result of breaking the contract.
Entry at the enchanted garden where the Wizarding Schools Potions Championship was held also constituted a binding magical contract. Those present were bound to participate, even if they arrived late to the start of the competition.
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==See also==
*Unbreakable Vow
*Blood pact