The Seer Overheard

Relationship - Harry Potter & Ginny Weasley Sparks Widespread Gossip, But Harry Remains Unbothered
News of Harry Potter's relationship with Ginny Weasley becomes a hot topic at Hogwarts, especially among the female students. Despite the widespread gossip, Harry is unfazed, feeling happy and impervious to the rumors for once. Ginny mentions that Romilda Vane asked her if Harry had a tattoo of a hippogriff on his chest.
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Ginny Jokes About Ron's Tattoo and Teases Him About His Previous Relationship with Lavender
Ginny continues teasing, joking that she told Romilda Vane that Ron has a Pygmy Puff tattoo, though she doesn't say where. Ron Weasley becomes defensive and warns Harry and Ginny about their behavior, claiming he has given “permission” for Harry to date Ginny. Ginny sharply retorts, reminding Ron of his past public displays of affection with Lavender Brown, leading to an embarrassed silence from Ron.
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Harry's Time with Ginny Becomes Limited Due to OWL Exams
As June approaches, Ginny Weasley becomes increasingly occupied with studying for her OWL exams, leaving her little time to spend with Harry. This restricts their time together, much to Harry's disappointment, and on one evening when Ginny is in the library, Harry daydreams about a happy memory he shared with her by the lake earlier that day.
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Hermione Confronts Harry About the Half-Blood Prince Again
Hermione Granger, taking advantage of a quiet moment, confronts Harry again about his obsession with The Half-Blood Prince. She brings an old newspaper clipping showing a girl named Eileen Prince, the captain of the Hogwarts Gobstones team. Hermione theorizes that Eileen could be the Half-Blood Prince, but Harry dismisses the idea, insisting that the Half-Blood Prince is a male.
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Hermione Tries to Prove Eileen Prince is the Half-Blood Prince
Hermione Granger passionately argues her case that Eileen Prince could be the Half-Blood Prince, explaining that if Eileen's father was a wizard and her mother a Muggle, she could be a “half-blood Prince.” Harry, however, dismisses Hermione's logic, stating that he's certain the Half-Blood Prince is male, based on how the spells were written in the book. Hermione leaves in frustration, determined to find more evidence.
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Ron Supports Harry's Use of The Half-Blood Prince Despite the Sectumsempra Incident
After Hermione leaves, Ron Weasley reassures Harry that he's not crazy for wanting The Half-Blood Prince back. He reminds Harry that the Prince's bezoar tip saved his life, and while Sectumsempra was a dangerous spell, Malfoy healed quickly. Despite Ron's support, Harry still feels guilty about the spell and continues to suffer through his detentions with Snape.
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Harry Receives a Message from Dumbledore
Harry receives a scroll of parchment from Jimmy Peakes, delivering a message from Albus Dumbledore requesting that Harry meet him in his office immediately. Ron speculates that Dumbledore may have found another Horcrux.
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Harry Encounters Professor Trelawney Near the Room of Requirement
On his way to meet Dumbledore, Harry hears a scream and finds Sybill Trelawney sprawled on the floor near the Room of Requirement. Trelawney explains that she was trying to enter the room when she heard a whooping voice and was thrown out. Harry, realizing this could be connected to Draco Malfoy, becomes alarmed and suspects Malfoy is up to something.
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Professor Trelawney's Revelation About Snape Eavesdropping on the Prophecy
While walking to Dumbledore's office, Professor Trelawney reminisces about her first meeting with Dumbledore and reveals that Severus Snape overheard part of the prophecy she made during the interview. This shocks Harry, as he realizes it was Snape who relayed the prophecy to Lord Voldemort, indirectly leading to the deaths of Lily and James Potter.
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Harry Confronts Dumbledore About Snape's Betrayal
Enraged by Professor Trelawney's revelation, Harry bursts into Dumbledore's office and accuses him of trusting Severus Snape despite Snape being the one responsible for telling Lord Voldemort about the prophecy. Dumbledore tries to calm Harry, explaining that Snape deeply regrets his actions, but Harry is unable to forgive him, blaming Snape for his parents' deaths.
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Dumbledore Insists on Mystery - Snape's Loyalty Despite Harry's Anger
Despite Harry's anger and disbelief, Dumbledore firmly defends Severus Snape, insisting that Snape made a terrible mistake in delivering the prophecy to Lord Voldemort but later regretted it deeply. Harry remains furious, unable to trust Snape, and questions Dumbledore's decision to allow Snape to continue teaching at Hogwarts. Dumbledore remains steadfast, refusing to discuss the matter further.
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Harry Agrees to Accompany Dumbledore on a Dangerous Mission
Dumbledore offers Harry the opportunity to join him on a dangerous mission to locate and destroy one of Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. He warns Harry that the task will be extremely perilous, but Harry, eager to prove himself and still seething with anger toward Snape, agrees without hesitation. Dumbledore makes Harry promise to obey any command he gives, especially if it involves retreating or saving himself.
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Harry Prepares for the Mission and Informs Ron and Hermione
After leaving Dumbledore's office, Harry rushes to the Gryffindor common room to grab his Invisibility Cloak and quickly informs Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger about his upcoming mission. He gives them the Marauder's Map and the bottle of Felix Felicis, instructing them to keep an eye on Draco Malfoy and Severus Snape while he is gone. Harry urges them to gather members of Dumbledore's Army to assist in the surveillance.
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Harry and Dumbledore Leave Hogwarts for the Mission
Harry meets Dumbledore at the entrance hall, where Dumbledore asks him to wear his Invisibility Cloak. Together, they leave the Hogwarts grounds under the cover of night, heading toward Hogsmeade. Harry expresses concern about being seen, but Dumbledore assures him that people will assume he's simply going for a drink. They prepare to Apparate to the secret location where Dumbledore believes one of Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes is hidden.
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Harry and Dumbledore Apparate to the Secret Location
Dumbledore and Harry Apparate from Hogsmeade to a remote, dark location near the sea. Harry feels the uncomfortable sensation of being squeezed during Apparition but soon finds himself breathing in fresh, salty air by the coast. They have arrived at the entrance to a cave where Dumbledore believes one of Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes is hidden.
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