The Lost Prophecy

Harry Arrives in Dumbledore's Office After the Battle
Harry Potter arrives in Dumbledore's office via Portkey, carrying the golden wizard's head from the Fountain of Magical Brethren. The office has repaired itself from the damage sustained earlier. Harry is overcome with guilt and blames himself for Sirius Black's death. The silence in the office is unbearable as Harry struggles with his emotions.
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Phineas Nigellus Black Interrupts Harry's Guilt
As Harry wrestles with his overwhelming guilt, Phineas Nigellus Black interrupts him from a portrait, inquiring why Harry is in Dumbledore's office. Phineas is unaware that Sirius is dead, and Harry cannot bring himself to tell him. The conversation leaves Harry feeling more trapped in his emotions, and he tries unsuccessfully to leave the office.
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Dumbledore Arrives and Tries to Console Harry
Dumbledore returns to his office, carrying the baby phoenix Fawkes, and gently places him on the perch. He informs Harry that his friends will make full recoveries. Harry, overwhelmed by his emotions, feels Dumbledore's words only deepen his guilt. The anger inside Harry builds as he believes that Dumbledore's calm approach does not understand his true pain.
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Harry's Outburst and Destruction of Dumbledore's Office
Harry, unable to contain his emotions, erupts in anger and starts destroying objects in Dumbledore's office. He throws delicate silver instruments and a lunascope, smashing them into pieces. His rage is fueled by his frustration with Dumbledore's calm demeanor and the overwhelming grief from losing Sirius. Despite the destruction, Dumbledore remains calm, telling Harry that his feelings of pain are a strength.
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Dumbledore Admits His Responsibility for Sirius's Death
Dumbledore confesses to Harry that it is his fault Sirius died. He explains that if he had been more open with Harry, Harry would have known about Lord Voldemort's manipulation. Dumbledore admits that his secrecy led to Sirius's involvement and death. Harry listens in stunned silence as Dumbledore takes responsibility for the tragic events.
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Phineas Nigellus Black Reacts to Sirius's Death
Phineas Nigellus Black reappears in his portrait and reacts to the news of Sirius Black's death. He expresses disbelief and leaves his portrait, likely to visit Grimmauld Place. His departure leaves Harry more aware of the finality of Sirius's death.
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Dumbledore Explains the Connection Between Harry and Lord Voldemort
Dumbledore begins explaining to Harry the long-standing connection between him and Lord Voldemort. He recounts how, 15 years ago, he suspected that Harry's scar was a link between them. This connection, amplified after Lord Voldemort's return to power, has allowed Harry to feel Lord Voldemort's emotions and presence. Dumbledore's attempts to protect Harry by keeping his distance failed as Lord Voldemort became aware of the connection.
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Dumbledore's Fear of Lord Voldemort Possessing Harry
Dumbledore admits that he feared Lord Voldemort would possess Harry, which is why he kept his distance from Harry. He reveals that Lord Voldemort's intent in possessing Harry would have been to force Dumbledore into a position where he might sacrifice Harry to kill Lord Voldemort. The conversation underscores the danger of the connection between Harry and Lord Voldemort.
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Dumbledore Explains Kreacher's Role in Sirius's Death
Dumbledore explains that Kreacher lied to Harry about Sirius's whereabouts, leading to Sirius's death. Kreacher, bound to the Black family, betrayed Sirius by providing information to Narcissa Malfoy and helping Lord Voldemort set the trap. Dumbledore emphasizes that Kreacher was only able to act because Sirius had mistreated him. Harry's anger flares again at the mention of Kreacher's betrayal.
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Harry's Anger Toward Dumbledore for Sirius's Death
Harry's rage toward Dumbledore escalates as Dumbledore tries to explain the circumstances surrounding Sirius's death. Harry feels that Dumbledore is excusing Kreacher's actions and is deeply upset that Dumbledore did not stop Sirius from leaving Grimmauld Place. Harry struggles with his grief and anger, blaming Dumbledore for keeping Sirius confined.
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Dumbledore Reveals His Fear for Harry's Life
Dumbledore reveals to Harry that he distanced himself out of fear for Harry's life. He admits he feared Lord Voldemort would manipulate Harry to spy on him or worse, possess him to destroy Harry in an effort to harm Dumbledore. This was the reason Dumbledore did not teach Harry Occlumency himself and allowed Severus Snape to take over the lessons, although that too proved ineffective.
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Dumbledore Confesses His Mistakes in the Plan to Protect Harry
Dumbledore reveals that the biggest flaw in his plan was caring too much about Harry's happiness rather than focusing solely on the mission to protect him. He admits that he put Harry's safety and well-being above the future implications of the prophecy, choosing to spare Harry additional burdens when he was younger. His love for Harry, Dumbledore acknowledges, clouded his judgment and delayed Harry's understanding of the truth.
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The Prophecy is Revealed
Dumbledore finally explains the prophecy that predicted Lord Voldemort's downfall and Harry's role in it. He tells Harry that the prophecy foretold the birth of a boy with the power to vanquish Lord Voldemort and how Lord Voldemort chose Harry, marking him as his equal. The prophecy also indicates that either Harry or Lord Voldemort must die, as neither can live while the other survives.
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Dumbledore's Guilt Over the Burden on Harry
Dumbledore admits that he should have told Harry the truth about the prophecy sooner but delayed it out of guilt for the burdens Harry had already carried. He explains that Lord Voldemort only heard part of the prophecy and didn't realize that by marking Harry, he had given him the power to defeat him. The full prophecy made Lord Voldemort Harry's lifelong enemy.
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The Origin of the Prophecy
Dumbledore reveals that the prophecy was made by Sybill Trelawney during her interview for the Divination post at The Hog's Head. Lord Voldemort only heard part of the prophecy before the eavesdropper was discovered. Dumbledore explains that Lord Voldemort marked Harry as his equal by choosing to attack him and, in doing so, transferred a part of his power to Harry.
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Harry's Shock at Learning He Must Kill Lord Voldemort
Harry realizes the full weight of the prophecy, understanding that either he or Lord Voldemort must die. Dumbledore confirms that the final part of the prophecy means that one must kill the other. Harry is stunned, unable to fully process the idea that his life has always been tied to a battle for survival against Lord Voldemort.
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Harry Learns About the Power Lord Voldemort Lacks
Dumbledore explains that the power Lord Voldemort lacks is the force of love. It was Harry's love for Sirius that drove him to the Ministry, and it was the same love that protected Harry from being possessed by Lord Voldemort. The mysterious power of love, which resides in Harry, is what makes him Lord Voldemort's greatest threat.
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