Career Advice

Hermione Granger Questions the End of Harry's Occlumency Lessons
Hermione Granger questions why Harry Potter's Occlumency lessons with Severus Snape have ended, expressing concern that Harry might not have full control over his dreams. Harry avoids answering directly, while Ron Weasley is distracted by their upcoming exams. Hermione presents study schedules for all three, emphasizing the importance of preparation.
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Harry Reminisces About His Parents After Seeing Snape's Memory
Harry reflects on what he saw in Snape's Pensieve, feeling conflicted about his father, James Potter, and questioning his own identity. He recalls the bullying incident involving Snape, James, and Sirius Black, and feels disillusioned by how his father behaved. He wonders how his parents, especially his mother Lily, ended up together.
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Ginny Weasley Brings Easter Eggs from Mrs. Weasley
Ginny Weasley joins Harry in the library and brings him an Easter egg sent by her mother. Ginny mentions that Ron had to take Jack Sloper to the hospital wing after a Quidditch accident. As they talk, Ginny notices Harry's low spirits, prompting Harry to confide in her about wanting to speak to Sirius Black.
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Ginny Suggests Finding a Way to Contact Sirius
Ginny suggests that there may be a way for Harry to talk to Sirius Black, despite Umbridge's monitoring of the fires and mail. She draws on her experience growing up with Fred and George Weasley to encourage Harry, implying that anything is possible with enough nerve.
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Fred and George Plan a Diversion for Harry to Contact Sirius
Fred and George Weasley approach Harry with a plan to create a diversion that would allow him to use Umbridge's office to contact Sirius Black via Floo powder. They reveal that Ginny told them about Harry's need to speak to Sirius and promise to cause enough chaos to distract Umbridge.
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Fred and George Plan Their Swamp Prank
Fred and George Weasley plan to create a large swamp in the east wing of Hogwarts as part of their grand exit from school. They tell Harry to be ready at five o'clock, promising that their diversion will allow him enough time to enter Umbridge's office and use the Floo network.
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Harry Watches Hagrid Return Injured from the Forbidden Forest
Harry observes Hagrid limping back to his cabin after emerging from the Forbidden Forest. He notices that Hagrid seems badly hurt but is still able to keep his fire stoked. Harry wonders what Hagrid has been doing in the forest but has no time to investigate as he prepares for his meeting with Sirius.
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Harry's Anger at Severus Snape Grows in Potions
During Potions class, Harry tries to focus on making an Invigoration Draught but finds himself distracted by thoughts of Snape. He successfully brews his potion, but Draco Malfoy smashes Harry's sample. Snape watches gleefully and taunts Harry with a zero for the lesson. Harry's frustration mounts as Hermione inadvertently ruins his backup potion by cleaning it up prematurely.
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Harry Faces the Pressure of Breaking Into Umbridge's Office
Harry grows increasingly anxious as the time to break into Umbridge's office approaches. Hermione Granger repeatedly tries to dissuade him, warning of the consequences if he gets caught. Ron Weasley offers no opinion, allowing Harry to make up his own mind.
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Harry's Career Consultation with Professor McGonagall
Harry attends his career consultation with Professor McGonagall, where he reveals his desire to become an Auror. Professor McGonagall gives Harry advice on the subjects he needs to excel in and encourages him to improve his marks in Potions and Transfiguration. Dolores Umbridge interrupts the meeting multiple times, questioning Harry's aptitude and future, but McGonagall firmly defends Harry's ambition.
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Harry's Meeting with Professor McGonagall and Umbridge
Harry attends his career consultation with Professor McGonagall, during which he expresses his desire to become an Auror. Dolores Umbridge interrupts repeatedly, questioning Harry's suitability for the role due to his disciplinary record. Professor McGonagall fiercely defends Harry, stating that she will help him become an Auror if it is the last thing she does.
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Harry Breaks Into Umbridge's Office Using Sirius's Knife
Harry, using the diversion created by Fred and George, sneaks into Umbridge's office with Sirius's magical knife. He successfully unlocks the door, finds the Floo powder, and uses it to contact Sirius at 12 Grimmauld Place.
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Harry Talks to Sirius and Lupin About James Potter
Harry uses the Floo network to speak with Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. He asks them about the memory he saw in Snape's Pensieve, where his father, James, bullied Snape. Sirius and Lupin attempt to explain James's behavior, stating that James grew out of his arrogance and that Snape provoked him. They reassure Harry that James was a good person.
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Harry Uses the Floo Network to Speak to Sirius and Lupin
Harry breaks into Umbridge's office and uses the Floo network to contact Sirius Black and Remus Lupin at Grimmauld Place. He tells them about the memory he saw in Snape's Pensieve and expresses his distress over his father's behavior. Sirius and Lupin explain that James Potter grew out of his arrogance and assure Harry that his father was a good man.
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Harry Feels Conflicted After Speaking with Sirius and Lupin
After his conversation with Sirius and Lupin, Harry feels conflicted about his father's past. He leaves Umbridge's office, nearly getting caught by Filch. As he escapes the office, he witnesses Fred and George's final prank and their dramatic exit from Hogwarts.
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Harry Leaves Umbridge's Office After Being Nearly Caught by Filch
After his conversation with Sirius, Harry barely escapes being caught by Argus Filch, who enters Umbridge's office looking for a form that allows him to whip students. Harry uses the Invisibility Cloak to avoid detection and quickly leaves the office.
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Fred and George's Final Prank: Creating a Swamp
Fred and George Weasley create a massive swamp in one of the Hogwarts corridors as part of their final prank before leaving the school. They defy Umbridge, refuse to be punished, and summon their broomsticks, flying out of Hogwarts to open their joke shop. Before leaving, they advertise their products to the students and encourage Peeves to continue causing trouble.
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Fred and George Make Their Triumphant Exit from Hogwarts
Fred and George Weasley perform one final prank, creating a swamp in a school corridor. As Umbridge tries to punish them, the twins announce their departure from Hogwarts to start their joke shop. They summon their broomsticks and fly out of the castle to the cheers of the students, leaving behind a legacy of rebellion.
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