Harry Doesn't Go Looking for the Mirror of Erised Again and Hermione Scolds Him Over It
December 28, 1991 - January 5, 1992
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After his late-night encounter with the Mirror of Erised, Harry speaks with Dumbledore, who gently advises him to avoid seeking out the mirror again, warning of the dangers of obsession. Dumbledore’s words resonate with Harry, prompting him to leave the Invisibility Cloak in his trunk, though he struggles to forget what he saw.
Characters
Ron Weasley Ron Believes The Mirror Could Drive Harry Mad After Hearing About His Nightmares
Albus Dumbledore Dumbledore Convinces Harry Not To Seek Out The Mirror Of Erised Again
Argus Filch Filch Is Mentioned As A Threat To Harry’s Late-Night Wanderings
Harry Potter Harry Struggles With Nightmares Of His Parents’ Death After Seeing The Mirror
Hermione Granger Hermione Criticizes Harry For His Recklessness And Missed Opportunity To Find Flamel
James Potter Harry Remembers His Father Disappearing In A Flash Of Green Light In His Nightmares
Lily Potter Harry Relives The Memory Of His Mother’s Death In His Nightmares
Nicolas Flamel Hermione Expresses Disappointment That Harry Didn’t Discover Flamel’s Identity
Connections
Christmas at Hogwarts The Holiday Break Comes To An End With Hermione’s Return
Harry and His Parents Harry’s Nightmares Reflect His Deep Longing For His Lost Family
Magic
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse) Harry’s Nightmares Repeatedly Feature The Flash Of The Killing Curse
Things
Invisibility Cloak The Cloak Remains Folded In Harry’s Trunk After His Talks With Dumbledore
Mirror of Erised The Mirror Continues To Haunt Harry’s Thoughts Even After Leaving It Behind