Horace Slughorn
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Harry and Dumbledore Leave Privet Drive
Harry and Dumbledore leave Privet Drive together. Harry feels awkward around Dumbledore, recalling how their last encounter ended in shouting and broken objects. Dumbledore tells Harry to keep his wand ready, though he reassures Harry that there is little danger tonight since they are together. They prepare to Apparate, and Harry holds onto Dumbledore's arm as they leave.
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Harry and Dumbledore leave Privet Drive together. Harry feels awkward around Dumbledore, recalling how their last encounter ended in shouting and broken objects. Dumbledore tells Harry to keep his wand ready, though he reassures Harry that there is little danger tonight since they are together. They prepare to Apparate, and Harry holds onto Dumbledore's arm as they leave.
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Apparition to Budleigh Babberton
Harry experiences Apparition for the first time as Dumbledore takes him to Budleigh Babberton. The sensation is uncomfortable, making Harry feel as though he is being squeezed through a tight tube. After arriving, Harry realizes he prefers flying by broom. They walk through the quiet village, where Dumbledore explains Lord Voldemort is now using Occlumency to block Harry from his thoughts.
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Harry experiences Apparition for the first time as Dumbledore takes him to Budleigh Babberton. The sensation is uncomfortable, making Harry feel as though he is being squeezed through a tight tube. After arriving, Harry realizes he prefers flying by broom. They walk through the quiet village, where Dumbledore explains Lord Voldemort is now using Occlumency to block Harry from his thoughts.
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Dumbledore Explains Their Mission
As they walk through Budleigh Babberton, Dumbledore explains that they are there to recruit a retired professor, Horace Slughorn, to return to Hogwarts. Harry is uncertain about his role in this mission, but Dumbledore assures him they will find a use for him. They discuss the recent sacking of Cornelius Fudge and the appointment of Rufus Scrimgeour as Minister of Magic.
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As they walk through Budleigh Babberton, Dumbledore explains that they are there to recruit a retired professor, Horace Slughorn, to return to Hogwarts. Harry is uncertain about his role in this mission, but Dumbledore assures him they will find a use for him. They discuss the recent sacking of Cornelius Fudge and the appointment of Rufus Scrimgeour as Minister of Magic.
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Discovering Slughorn's Ransacked House
Upon reaching Horace Slughorn's house, Harry and Dumbledore notice the front door hanging off its hinges. They cautiously enter the house, wands at the ready, and discover a scene of destruction. The furniture is overturned, and there are dark stains on the walls, leading Harry to fear the worst.
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Upon reaching Horace Slughorn's house, Harry and Dumbledore notice the front door hanging off its hinges. They cautiously enter the house, wands at the ready, and discover a scene of destruction. The furniture is overturned, and there are dark stains on the walls, leading Harry to fear the worst.
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Slughorn Disguised as an Armchair
Dumbledore reveals that Horace Slughorn has been hiding in plain sight, disguised as an armchair. After being found out, Slughorn, a rotund and balding man, complains about the roughness of Dumbledore's method. Despite the destruction in his home, Slughorn is surprisingly unbothered and proceeds to greet his visitors.
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Dumbledore reveals that Horace Slughorn has been hiding in plain sight, disguised as an armchair. After being found out, Slughorn, a rotund and balding man, complains about the roughness of Dumbledore's method. Despite the destruction in his home, Slughorn is surprisingly unbothered and proceeds to greet his visitors.
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Slughorn Agrees to Clean the Mess
Horace Slughorn and Dumbledore repair the damage in the house with their wands, restoring the furniture and clearing up the mess. Dumbledore inquires about the blood on the walls, and Slughorn reveals it is dragon blood, his last bottle. Slughorn then notices Harry and recognizes him immediately from his lightning-shaped scar.
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Horace Slughorn and Dumbledore repair the damage in the house with their wands, restoring the furniture and clearing up the mess. Dumbledore inquires about the blood on the walls, and Slughorn reveals it is dragon blood, his last bottle. Slughorn then notices Harry and recognizes him immediately from his lightning-shaped scar.
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Slughorn's Refusal to Return to Hogwarts
Slughorn immediately refuses Dumbledore's offer to return to Hogwarts, despite Dumbledore's calm persistence. The professor clearly does not want to be caught up in the dangers of teaching at the school during such troubled times. He reluctantly agrees to a drink for old times' sake, but his mood remains stubborn.
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Slughorn immediately refuses Dumbledore's offer to return to Hogwarts, despite Dumbledore's calm persistence. The professor clearly does not want to be caught up in the dangers of teaching at the school during such troubled times. He reluctantly agrees to a drink for old times' sake, but his mood remains stubborn.
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Slughorn Reminisces About Lily Evans
While Dumbledore briefly leaves the room, Slughorn talks to Harry about his parents, particularly his mother, Lily Evans, whom he admired as a student. He reveals he had hoped Lily would be in Slytherin and mentions her Muggle-born status. Slughorn also speaks of Sirius Black, a Gryffindor who went against his family's tradition of being in Slytherin.
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While Dumbledore briefly leaves the room, Slughorn talks to Harry about his parents, particularly his mother, Lily Evans, whom he admired as a student. He reveals he had hoped Lily would be in Slytherin and mentions her Muggle-born status. Slughorn also speaks of Sirius Black, a Gryffindor who went against his family's tradition of being in Slytherin.
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Slughorn's Collection of Influential Students
Slughorn proudly shows off his collection of photographs of famous students he taught, including Barnabas Cuffe, editor of the Daily Prophet, and Gwenog Jones, captain of the Holyhead Harpies. He brags about the connections and gifts he receives from these former students, but Harry points out that these connections make him easy to track.
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Slughorn proudly shows off his collection of photographs of famous students he taught, including Barnabas Cuffe, editor of the Daily Prophet, and Gwenog Jones, captain of the Holyhead Harpies. He brags about the connections and gifts he receives from these former students, but Harry points out that these connections make him easy to track.
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Dumbledore's Return and Slughorn's Hesitation
Dumbledore returns, prompting Slughorn to become uneasy. After some conversation, Slughorn is hesitant about returning to Hogwarts, fearing for his safety in these dangerous times. He admits he has been on the run, moving from one Muggle home to another to avoid both the Death Eaters and the Ministry.
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Dumbledore returns, prompting Slughorn to become uneasy. After some conversation, Slughorn is hesitant about returning to Hogwarts, fearing for his safety in these dangerous times. He admits he has been on the run, moving from one Muggle home to another to avoid both the Death Eaters and the Ministry.
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Slughorn's Reluctant Agreement
As Harry and Dumbledore prepare to leave, Slughorn, anxious about being left alone, relents and agrees to return to Hogwarts. Dumbledore's persistence, combined with Harry's fame, convinces Slughorn that returning to Hogwarts is his best option. Dumbledore, pleased, assures Slughorn he will be welcomed warmly when he arrives.
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As Harry and Dumbledore prepare to leave, Slughorn, anxious about being left alone, relents and agrees to return to Hogwarts. Dumbledore's persistence, combined with Harry's fame, convinces Slughorn that returning to Hogwarts is his best option. Dumbledore, pleased, assures Slughorn he will be welcomed warmly when he arrives.
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Dumbledore Explains Slughorn's Nature
As they leave Slughorn's house, Dumbledore explains to Harry that Slughorn enjoys being associated with powerful people and influencing others from behind the scenes. He tells Harry that Slughorn will try to "collect" him due to his fame as "The Boy Who Lived." Dumbledore warns Harry to be cautious around Slughorn, despite his charm and connections.
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As they leave Slughorn's house, Dumbledore explains to Harry that Slughorn enjoys being associated with powerful people and influencing others from behind the scenes. He tells Harry that Slughorn will try to "collect" him due to his fame as "The Boy Who Lived." Dumbledore warns Harry to be cautious around Slughorn, despite his charm and connections.
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Harry and Dumbledore Arrive at The Burrow
Harry and Dumbledore Apparate to The Burrow. Despite the foreboding feelings stirred by the mention of the prophecy, Harry is comforted at the sight of his friend's home. Dumbledore asks Harry to keep his Invisibility Cloak with him at all times for safety. He also informs Harry of the increased security measures placed on The Burrow for his protection.
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Harry and Dumbledore Apparate to The Burrow. Despite the foreboding feelings stirred by the mention of the prophecy, Harry is comforted at the sight of his friend's home. Dumbledore asks Harry to keep his Invisibility Cloak with him at all times for safety. He also informs Harry of the increased security measures placed on The Burrow for his protection.
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