Hermione Arrives at Grimmauld Place for Christmas

PAGES: 498-499

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.