Slughorn's Reluctant Agreement

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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.