Christmas on the Closed Ward
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Harry Reflects on His Connection to Lord Voldemort and Fears He Might Be the Weapon
On the train back from St. Mungo's, Harry feels contaminated by Lord Voldemort's presence, haunted by the thought that he was not just seeing the attack on Arthur Weasley through the snake's eyes but that he *was* the snake. A terrifying memory resurfaces, and Harry begins to believe that he is the weapon Lord Voldemort is seeking, which chills him to the core. He wonders if Lord Voldemort could be controlling him, or if the guards around him are actually for other people's protection from him.
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On the train back from St. Mungo's, Harry feels contaminated by Lord Voldemort's presence, haunted by the thought that he was not just seeing the attack on Arthur Weasley through the snake's eyes but that he *was* the snake. A terrifying memory resurfaces, and Harry begins to believe that he is the weapon Lord Voldemort is seeking, which chills him to the core. He wonders if Lord Voldemort could be controlling him, or if the guards around him are actually for other people's protection from him.
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Harry Paces in His Room, Fearing He Poses a Danger to His Friends
After arriving at Grimmauld Place, Harry isolates himself in his and Ron's room, pacing as he tries to make sense of his experience. He considers the possibility that Lord Voldemort is possessing him and that he could be putting his friends in danger by staying at Grimmauld Place. Harry contemplates leaving to return to Privet Drive to protect the others, despite the miserable prospect of doing so.
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After arriving at Grimmauld Place, Harry isolates himself in his and Ron's room, pacing as he tries to make sense of his experience. He considers the possibility that Lord Voldemort is possessing him and that he could be putting his friends in danger by staying at Grimmauld Place. Harry contemplates leaving to return to Privet Drive to protect the others, despite the miserable prospect of doing so.
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Phineas Nigellus Black Delivers Dumbledore's Message to Harry
As Harry prepares to leave Grimmauld Place, Phineas Nigellus Black appears in his portrait and relays a message from Dumbledore: “Stay where you are.” Harry, frustrated by the lack of explanation and Dumbledore's continued distance, lashes out, feeling like he is being treated like a child. Phineas responds by criticizing Harry's arrogance and impatience, reminding him that Dumbledore's orders have always kept him safe, but offers no further information.
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As Harry prepares to leave Grimmauld Place, Phineas Nigellus Black appears in his portrait and relays a message from Dumbledore: “Stay where you are.” Harry, frustrated by the lack of explanation and Dumbledore's continued distance, lashes out, feeling like he is being treated like a child. Phineas responds by criticizing Harry's arrogance and impatience, reminding him that Dumbledore's orders have always kept him safe, but offers no further information.
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Harry Falls into a Troubled Sleep and Dreams of a Mysterious Door
After an exhausting and emotional day, Harry reluctantly stays in his room, as ordered by Dumbledore, and falls into a restless sleep. He dreams of walking down a dark corridor towards a plain black door, feeling an intense desire to open it, but he cannot. He wakes when Ron briefly enters the room to call him for dinner, but Harry, feeling guilty and isolated, decides to stay in bed instead of joining the others.
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After an exhausting and emotional day, Harry reluctantly stays in his room, as ordered by Dumbledore, and falls into a restless sleep. He dreams of walking down a dark corridor towards a plain black door, feeling an intense desire to open it, but he cannot. He wakes when Ron briefly enters the room to call him for dinner, but Harry, feeling guilty and isolated, decides to stay in bed instead of joining the others.
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Hermione Arrives at Grimmauld Place for Christmas
Hermione arrives at Grimmauld Place, explaining that she cut her family's skiing trip short to spend Christmas with Harry and the others. She finds Harry hiding in Buckbeak's room and convinces him to come down for sandwiches. They are joined by Ron and Ginny, who have been worried about Harry's behavior. The group discusses Harry's recent withdrawal and the possibility that Lord Voldemort is possessing him.
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Hermione arrives at Grimmauld Place, explaining that she cut her family's skiing trip short to spend Christmas with Harry and the others. She finds Harry hiding in Buckbeak's room and convinces him to come down for sandwiches. They are joined by Ron and Ginny, who have been worried about Harry's behavior. The group discusses Harry's recent withdrawal and the possibility that Lord Voldemort is possessing him.
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Ginny Comforts Harry by Sharing Her Own Experience of Possession
During their conversation, Ginny reminds Harry that she is the only person present who has experienced possession by Lord Voldemort, having been controlled by him during her first year at Hogwarts. She reassures Harry that he is not being possessed because, unlike her, he remembers everything he has done. This revelation brings Harry immense relief, lifting some of the weight of his fears.
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During their conversation, Ginny reminds Harry that she is the only person present who has experienced possession by Lord Voldemort, having been controlled by him during her first year at Hogwarts. She reassures Harry that he is not being possessed because, unlike her, he remembers everything he has done. This revelation brings Harry immense relief, lifting some of the weight of his fears.
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Harry Feels Relieved as He Realizes He's Not the Weapon
As Harry processes Ginny and Hermione's explanations, he realizes that he is not Lord Voldemort's weapon after all, as he previously feared. This understanding brings him immense relief, and he finally eats a sandwich while Sirius, in high spirits, sings Christmas carols nearby. The mood in Grimmauld Place lightens as they prepare for the holiday.
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As Harry processes Ginny and Hermione's explanations, he realizes that he is not Lord Voldemort's weapon after all, as he previously feared. This understanding brings him immense relief, and he finally eats a sandwich while Sirius, in high spirits, sings Christmas carols nearby. The mood in Grimmauld Place lightens as they prepare for the holiday.
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Christmas Morning and Gifts at Grimmauld Place
Harry wakes on Christmas morning to find presents at the foot of his bed, including thoughtful gifts from Hermione, Sirius, Lupin, and others. The Weasleys and Harry share a lighthearted moment as they open their gifts, despite Percy's cruel act of sending back the jumper Mrs. Weasley made for him without a note. The joyous atmosphere is briefly dampened, but Fred and George lighten the mood with jokes.
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Harry wakes on Christmas morning to find presents at the foot of his bed, including thoughtful gifts from Hermione, Sirius, Lupin, and others. The Weasleys and Harry share a lighthearted moment as they open their gifts, despite Percy's cruel act of sending back the jumper Mrs. Weasley made for him without a note. The joyous atmosphere is briefly dampened, but Fred and George lighten the mood with jokes.
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Hermione Leaves a Gift for Kreacher in His Cupboard
Hermione reveals that she has wrapped a gift for Kreacher, a patchwork quilt, intending to brighten up his “den” under the boiler. Harry, Ron, and Hermione find Kreacher's nest-like cupboard full of rags, old blankets, and stolen objects, including a silver-framed photo of Bellatrix Lestrange. Hermione leaves the quilt, hoping Kreacher will find it later.
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Hermione reveals that she has wrapped a gift for Kreacher, a patchwork quilt, intending to brighten up his “den” under the boiler. Harry, Ron, and Hermione find Kreacher's nest-like cupboard full of rags, old blankets, and stolen objects, including a silver-framed photo of Bellatrix Lestrange. Hermione leaves the quilt, hoping Kreacher will find it later.
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The Group Visits Arthur Weasley at St. Mungo's
After Christmas lunch, Harry, the Weasleys, and Hermione visit Arthur Weasley at St. Mungo's. Mr. Weasley is cheerful, but Mrs. Weasley is suspicious when she notices that his bandages have been changed early. Arthur sheepishly admits that he and a trainee Healer tried using Muggle stitches on his wounds, but they did not work. Mrs. Weasley's furious reaction causes Harry and the others to quickly leave the ward to avoid her wrath.
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After Christmas lunch, Harry, the Weasleys, and Hermione visit Arthur Weasley at St. Mungo's. Mr. Weasley is cheerful, but Mrs. Weasley is suspicious when she notices that his bandages have been changed early. Arthur sheepishly admits that he and a trainee Healer tried using Muggle stitches on his wounds, but they did not work. Mrs. Weasley's furious reaction causes Harry and the others to quickly leave the ward to avoid her wrath.
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The Group Encounters Gilderoy Lockhart in the Spell Damage Ward
While wandering St. Mungo's, the group unexpectedly encounters Gilderoy Lockhart, their former Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, who has lost his memory. Lockhart, still obsessed with signing autographs, does not remember them. A Healer informs them that Lockhart is a long-term resident in the spell damage ward, and they follow her to visit other patients in the closed ward.
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While wandering St. Mungo's, the group unexpectedly encounters Gilderoy Lockhart, their former Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, who has lost his memory. Lockhart, still obsessed with signing autographs, does not remember them. A Healer informs them that Lockhart is a long-term resident in the spell damage ward, and they follow her to visit other patients in the closed ward.
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Neville's Parents are Revealed at St. Mungo's
In the Janus Thickey Ward, the group encounters Neville Longbottom and his formidable grandmother visiting his parents, who were tortured into insanity by Bellatrix Lestrange and other Death Eaters. Neville's mother gives him a Droobles Blowing Gum wrapper, and Neville quietly thanks her, though his grandmother dismisses it. Harry, who already knew about Neville's parents, feels deep sympathy for him.
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In the Janus Thickey Ward, the group encounters Neville Longbottom and his formidable grandmother visiting his parents, who were tortured into insanity by Bellatrix Lestrange and other Death Eaters. Neville's mother gives him a Droobles Blowing Gum wrapper, and Neville quietly thanks her, though his grandmother dismisses it. Harry, who already knew about Neville's parents, feels deep sympathy for him.
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Harry Tells His Friends About Neville's Parents
After leaving St. Mungo's, Harry tells Hermione, Ron, and Ginny the truth about what happened to Neville's parents, explaining that Bellatrix Lestrange tortured them into insanity using the Cruciatus Curse. The group is shocked and horrified by this revelation. Hermione realizes that the woman in Kreacher's photo, Bellatrix Lestrange, was responsible for the Longbottoms' fate.
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After leaving St. Mungo's, Harry tells Hermione, Ron, and Ginny the truth about what happened to Neville's parents, explaining that Bellatrix Lestrange tortured them into insanity using the Cruciatus Curse. The group is shocked and horrified by this revelation. Hermione realizes that the woman in Kreacher's photo, Bellatrix Lestrange, was responsible for the Longbottoms' fate.
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