Harry confronts skepticism from Zacharias Smith

PAGES: 340-341

Zacharias Smith challenges Harry, demanding proof of Lord Voldemort's return and questioning Harry's abilities. Harry, visibly irritated, responds bluntly, refusing to spend the afternoon convincing skeptics. He expresses his frustration with those who didn't believe Dumbledore's account of Lord Voldemort's return. The tension rises as Zacharias pushes for more details about Cedric Diggory's death, leading Harry to firmly shut down the conversation.