Scrimgeour's Attempt to Recruit Harry for the Ministry
Pages 343-347
Scrimgeour takes Harry aside to discuss Harry's role as βThe Chosen One.β He tries to persuade Harry to publicly align himself with the Ministry to boost morale and give people hope. Harry resists, refusing to be used as a Ministry mascot and criticizing the Ministry's unjust actions, like imprisoning Stan Shunpike.