Season 5 - Episode 24

## Season 5, Episode 24 - The Gambler

The episode begins with Gandalf, one of the new PE teachers at Hogwarts, receiving a letter from an old friend. The letter is from Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who was once Gandalf’s companion and who now lives in Rivendell. The letter says that Bilbo is celebrating his 121st birthday and that he invites Gandalf to join him and his other friends for a party.

Gandalf is happy and excited by this news. He says that he has not seen Bilbo for a long time and that he misses him dearly. He says that he would love to go to his party and celebrate with him.

He then asks Hermione Granger, a teaching assistant at Hogwarts, for permission to take a leave of absence for a few days. He says that he has an important personal matter to attend to and that he will be back soon.

Hermione Granger agrees to grant him permission. She says that she understands his situation and that she trusts him. She also says that she hopes that he will have a good time and that he will be careful.

She then tells him to pack his bags and get ready to leave.

The episode then follows Gandalf’s journey to Rivendell and his reunion with Bilbo and his other friends. He sees:

* Rivendell, where he meets Elrond, the lord of Rivendell and a wise elf. He welcomes him and offers him hospitality. He also tells him about the latest news and events in Middle-earth, such as the rise of Sauron, the return of the Ring, and the formation of the Fellowship of the Ring.
* Bilbo, who greets him warmly and hugs him. He tells him how happy he is to see him again and how much he appreciates his friendship. He also tells him about his life in Rivendell, such as his writing, his reading, and his adventures.
* Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, who are Bilbo’s relatives and friends and who are also members of the Fellowship of the Ring. They introduce themselves to Gandalf and tell him how much they admire him and respect him. They also tell him about their mission to destroy the Ring and save Middle-earth.
* Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, who are also members of the Fellowship of the Ring. They greet Gandalf and tell him how glad they are to see him again and how much they value his guidance. They also tell him about their skills and abilities, such as swordsmanship, archery, axe-wielding, etc.

The episode ends with Gandalf attending Bilbo’s birthday party and having fun with his friends. They celebrate Bilbo’s birthday and toast to his health and happiness.

They also play some games and activities at the party, such as:

* Riddles, where they test their wits and knowledge by asking and answering riddles.
* Songs, where they sing songs about their adventures and experiences.
* Stories, where they tell stories about their pasts and futures.
* Gambling, where they bet money or items on various games of chance or skill.

Gandalf enjoys all of these games and activities, but he especially enjoys gambling. He has always had a passion and a talent for gambling, as he likes the thrill and the challenge of it. He tried not to fall back into his old gambling addiction when visiting Las Vegas, but now the temptation is too strong.

He plays various games of gambling at the party, such as:

* Dice, where he rolls dice and tries to get certain numbers or combinations.
* Cards, where he plays cards and tries to get certain ranks or suits.
* Roulette, where he spins a wheel and tries to guess where it will land.
* Slots, where he pulls a lever and tries to match certain symbols or images.

Gandalf wins most of these games of gambling, as he uses his magic and his luck to influence the outcomes. He also wins a lot of money or items from his opponents, such as gold coins, jewels, weapons, etc.

He also loses some of these games of gambling, as he sometimes gets careless or overconfident. He also loses some money or items to his opponents, such as silver coins.