Chapter Summaries

Fred informed the Order of the Phoenix that the Defense Association planned to rescue imprisoned wizards from the Ministry of Magic, and Albert led the group to Umbridge’s house to prepare. They entered the Ministry hidden in Albert’s suitcase, ready to evade the Death Eaters’ trap and reach the prisoners.

• Fred told the Order that Albert believed the Ministry rescue was a Death Eater trap and urged them to act before the Death Eaters could respond.
• Percy, Harry, Hermione, and Ron volunteered, but Fred and Sirius kept Harry, Hermione, and Ron behind while several Order members joined the mission.
• Harry lent Fred his Invisibility Cloak, and the group Apparated to Umbridge’s street, where George and Lee Jordan guided them through Albert’s protective magic.
• The group found Umbridge dancing for the Defense Association, then entered Albert’s suitcase to prepare for the Ministry operation.
• Albert explained that the prisoners were held in underground courtrooms and assigned the Order members as backup while he and others planned to move through Umbridge’s office and the elevators.
• The group arrived at the Ministry inside the suitcase as Albert prepared to counter its night watch and the Death Eaters’ ambush.

Albert, Kingsley, and Umbridge infiltrated the Ministry of Magic to free the prisoners from its underground cells, but Yaxley’s layered trap exposed their rescue attempt. The group began evacuating the prisoners as danger closed in.

• Umbridge arrived at the Ministry late at night and warned the on-duty wizards to stay alert for an attempted rescue.
• Albert used the Imperius Curse to control the Death Eater watching the Ministry and found a two-way mirror that the Death Eaters used to communicate.
• Albert, Kingsley, and Umbridge headed to the underground cells, where Albert’s Patronus drove back the Dementors guarding the prison.
• Albert silently opened the cell doors, and the rescuers knocked down the prisoners near the bars as they began freeing everyone.
• Albert realized the Death Eaters had discovered their arrival, so Kingsley called for help from the suitcase while Sirius Black and the others started rescuing prisoners in their assigned groups.

Yaxley gathered Death Eaters and Ministry officials to confront intruders on the Ministry’s tenth underground level, unaware that Albert had already spotted them. Albert sent Umbridge to distract their pursuers, and the chapter ended with the officials stunned by her dance and Yaxley knocking her unconscious.

• Yaxley ordered Death Eaters to gather at the Ministry and told them not to alert Voldemort unless they confirmed Albert was there.
• Yaxley learned that only about a dozen Death Eaters had arrived, so he waited for more reinforcements instead of attacking.
• Albert told Kingsley that Death Eaters were outside and sent Umbridge to stall them while the others finished moving people into the box.
• Umbridge stripped down to her underwear and danced in the corridor, leaving the Aurors too stunned to proceed.
• Minister Piers Shinkle, Yaxley, and McNeil arrived and found Umbridge dancing; Yaxley declared she was under the Imperius Curse and stunned her.

After Yaxley’s forces blundered through the traps and found the Ministry prison empty, Albert and the rescued members of the Defense Association sheltered together. He helped Angelina confront her father and warned the other families that they were already caught up in the war and would have to face its dangers.

• The Aurors and Death Eaters struggled through a dark, slippery passage, then found an empty prison and a mocking Umbridge doll beside a Scrying Mirror.
• Yaxley smashed the mirror, triggering fireworks that blasted the Death Eaters and later left some of them needing treatment at St Mungo’s.
• Albert and Shanna discussed the rescued people, and Albert said saving the Defense Association members fulfilled his promise to them.
• Angelina argued with her father, Mr. Johnson, who had come to confront Albert about her involvement in the resistance.
• Albert gave Mr. Johnson a document about the Ministry’s situation and explained that surrender was dangerous, escape could be arranged for those unwilling to fight, and help was not free.

Albert and the Defense Association confronted relatives who blamed them for endangering their families, then forced the survivors to remain in the shelter for their safety. The chapter ended with Tonks and Hagrid restraining another relative who tried to leave, while the families were offered the option of joining the Order of the Phoenix.

• Albert and the Association members subdued relatives who rejected their warnings, stunning many and altering some of their memories.
• Albert, George, Kenneth, and Fred warned the remaining relatives that people who left the shelter had been captured and killed by Death Eaters.
• Kenneth bluntly told the families to stay in the shelter if they could not fight, and the tense discussion finally ended.
• Mr. Johnson learned that Angelina and the other Association members had returned to their secure base, while Tonks and Hagrid urged the families to remain in the shelter.
• Tonks explained that the relatives could help the resistance by joining the Order of the Phoenix, but Hagrid said the Defense Association would not accept them.
• Tonks stunned a relative preparing to leave, and Hagrid tied him up and put him in a nearby tent to keep him safe.

Hagrid and Mr. Tonks warned the rescued families to stay in the shelter, but Mr. Thompson later left and was captured by Death Eaters. Voldemort exposed Thompson’s Defense Association ties and decided to use him to capture his son.

• Hagrid and Mr. Tonks warned the association members’ families that leaving the shelter could get them killed, and Hagrid bound a man who refused to listen.
• Mr. Diggory agreed to stay after Cedric told him Albert suspected they were being tracked, and the others chose to wait as well.
• After two peaceful days, the families learned Dark Wizards had looted and burned their homes.
• Mr. Thompson left the shelter to contact his wife, but Dark Wizards captured him.
• Mr. Thompson offered Voldemort the shelter’s location, but Voldemort invaded his mind and discovered he was a Defense Association member.
• Voldemort decided to use Kevin Thompson to capture his son, another Defense Association member.

Albert learned that Kevin Thompson had disappeared after seeking his father and was likely captured by Voldemort, but he chose not to intervene. The next day, he told the Defense Association that Kevin had probably died under Legilimency and warned its members that the Thompson family’s fate would not be good.

• A communication bookmark informed Albert that Kevin Thompson had gone missing, and Albert used Tracking Magic to locate him near Voldemort’s lair.
• Albert refused to go after Kevin, explaining to Isabelle that Kevin had chosen to seek his father despite the warnings.
• Voldemort used Legilimency on Kevin, learned that the Defense Association’s headquarters was in an abandoned village, and killed Kevin and Mr. Thompson after discovering Kevin did not know its exact location.
• Yaxley suggested Voldemort search England’s abandoned villages to find the Association’s headquarters.
• Shanna told Albert that the headquarters’ precautions had been triggered and Kevin and his father had vanished.
• Albert calmed the Association members, saying Kevin had tried to save his family and warning that Voldemort would use Legilimency on them.

After Kevin Thompson’s death exposed the Defense Association’s headquarters, Albert ordered preparations to relocate and explained why he could not prevent Kevin from walking into the Death Eaters’ trap. The association members accepted the need for caution, while Cedric struggled with guilt over inviting Kevin.

• Albert learned that Voldemort could locate the association headquarters by searching abandoned villages, so he told the group leaders to prepare for a move.
• Albert and the others agreed to begin preparing the new building that afternoon, and the association members blamed Kevin for exposing them to danger.
• Albert reassured Cedric that Kevin’s death was not his fault and explained that the Death Eaters’ attack on the families had been predictable.
• Albert told the association members that he could advise them but could not stop every reckless choice, and that Kevin had died after entering the enemy’s trap alone.

Snape and Yaxley discussed the Death Eaters’ discovery of the Defense Association’s likely hideout, while Snape doubted their plan would succeed against Albert. Both sides prepared for a confrontation the following night, as Voldemort’s approach left the Defense Association members fearful.

• Snape warned Yaxley that the abandoned villages could be a trap, but Yaxley trusted that Voldemort would protect them.
• Yaxley told Snape that the house-elves were ready, though both men doubted their usefulness.
• Yaxley returned to headquarters and learned that Voldemort had located the Defense Association’s base and planned a raid for the following night.
• Yaxley worried that Voldemort’s decision to leave Snape at Hogwarts meant he suspected him, but McNeil urged him not to overthink it.
• The Defense Association members discussed the expected attack and blamed Kevin Thompson for their predicament.
• Albert told Fred and George that the members needed to overcome their fear, and they went to encourage them to resist Voldemort.

Voldemort led the Death Eaters in an attack on the village, but Albert’s preparations turned their assault into a humiliating disaster. As the Death Eaters lost their wands and panicked, Voldemort was left furious and bewildered.

• Voldemort halted the Death Eaters before they reached the village’s alarm, then ordered them to launch a direct assault.
• The Death Eaters blasted the area and charged into the village with Dementors, only to discover that flying was forbidden and crash to the ground.
• The Association members watched from houses protected by the Fidelius Charm, while Albert explained the anti-flight magic and told them to use Accio to seize the Death Eaters’ wands.
• The Association members disarmed most of the fallen Death Eaters, and shouts from around the village frightened the attackers into preparing to flee.
• Voldemort and Albert both found the failed attack absurd, while Voldemort burned with anger at his frightened followers.

Albert and the Defense Association trapped Voldemort and the Death Eaters in the abandoned village and launched a coordinated attack. Voldemort survived the barrage, but his followers were overwhelmed and Albert challenged him to face the group alone.

• Voldemort unleashed Fiendfyre across the village, trapping the wandless Death Eaters near him.
• Albert appeared and greeted Voldemort, but a Death Eater lunged at Voldemort and disrupted his attack on Albert.
• The Defense Association bombarded Voldemort and the Death Eaters with spells while Albert extinguished the Fiendfyre.
• Voldemort conjured a fiery serpent to shield his followers, but Albert blasted it apart and the Association struck the Death Eaters with another wave of spells.
• Voldemort survived and cast Avada Kedavra, but Albert blocked it with an iron shield and sent the flying debris back into the Death Eaters.
• Albert pointed out that Voldemort’s forces had lost and asked whether he intended to fight the entire group alone.

Albert and the Defense Association overwhelmed Voldemort, but Albert suspected the apparent victory was a trap when Voldemort’s soul did not escape. An ambush followed, and Albert ordered the Association to retreat as Voldemort broke through their barriers.

• Albert and the Defense Association attacked Voldemort together, and the members beat him to death after spells left him unable to resist.
• Albert realized Voldemort’s soul had not escaped and warned the Association that the dead man might be an impostor.
• A wave of spells fell on the Association, and Albert raised a Magic Barrier to protect them.
• Fred and the others reinforced the defense with a second barrier, shielding the group from another bombardment.
• Voldemort shattered the barriers with a powerful spell, and Albert ordered everyone to retreat using the third emergency plan.

Voldemort’s forces attacked the village, but the Defense Association’s defenses and traps slowed them while most of its members escaped. Albert stayed behind to face Voldemort, and the chapter ended as Voldemort launched a killing curse.

• Voldemort ordered the Death Eaters to kill everyone in the village, and they advanced under the cover of their bombardment.
• The Death Eaters fell into concealed bear traps, but Voldemort cleared a path and led veteran followers into the village.
• Voldemort and the Death Eaters destroyed the shielded knight statues blocking their way.
• A house-elf Apparated away with the remaining male wizards while Albert stayed behind to cover their retreat.
• Albert blinded Voldemort’s group with exploding metal balls and knocked the Death Eaters down with successive Charms.
• Voldemort cast Avada Kedavra at Albert.

Albert held off Voldemort and the Dementors long enough to escape, while the Defense Association members reached safety. He returned to the new headquarters, where the members celebrated their victory, and Fawkes flew away after helping him leave.

• Albert overpowered Voldemort in their duel and drove back the Dementors, while Death Eaters stayed too frightened or injured to intervene.
• Albert trapped Voldemort beneath snow and escaped with Fawkes, who seized his shoulder and carried him away in flames.
• Fawkes flew off after helping Albert, leaving him to reflect that he had hoped to keep the Phoenix.
• Albert arrived safely at the new Association headquarters, where the members welcomed him and celebrated their victory with a banquet.

After secretly placing another Dark Mark, Albert returned to the ship and told Isabelle about the dangerous raid against Voldemort and the Death Eaters. He went to sleep as the British wizarding world began to erupt over the attack.

• Albert returned to the ship before dawn and told Isabelle he had secretly placed another Dark Mark, fulfilling a scene from her prophecy.
• Albert recounted the raid, and Isabelle questioned why he had stayed to fight instead of getting everyone out safely.
• Albert explained that the raid mattered to the Association and that the Death Eaters’ losses could benefit its members.
• Katrina urged Isabelle to persuade Albert not to take risks, while Isabelle acknowledged that he was determined to kill Voldemort permanently to protect those around him.
• Albert washed away the blood, assured Isabelle he was fine, and fell asleep; the British wizarding world was thrown into an uproar by the attack after sunrise.

The Order of the Phoenix feared the Defense Association had been destroyed after hearing that its headquarters was ambushed, but Fred and George eventually confirmed that the Association had escaped and relocated. They explained how Albert’s quick reaction turned back Voldemort’s trap, leaving the Order relieved and the twins ready to sleep.

• Kingsley told the Order of the Phoenix that the Ministry had discovered the bloody aftermath of an attack on the Defense Association headquarters, while Fred, George, and Albert could not be reached.
• Mrs. Weasley, Percy, Sirius Black, Harry, and Hermione argued that Albert likely had escaped with the Association, and Harry explained that Dobby had helped members reach the secret headquarters.
• The Ministry found no bodies belonging to the Defense Association, and its employees suspected the Death Eaters had set a trap for them.
• At two thirty, Fred and George contacted the Order and confirmed that every Defense Association member had moved to a new headquarters.
• Fred and George explained that Albert had killed an Imposter Voldemort and recognized the ambush in time to prevent the Death Eaters from devastating the Association.

Albert returned to England to deal with the aftermath of Voldemort’s attack on the Defense Association headquarters, where rumors falsely claimed the Association had been wiped out. He chose to let the rumors continue until the members repaired their headquarters and restored the Wizard Watchtower broadcasts.

• Katrina teased Albert about looking tired, while Isabelle joked that their passionate married life had left him overworked.
• Albert left to return to England after the Daily Prophet’s coverage of Voldemort’s attack caused widespread alarm.
• Shanna told Albert that Order of the Phoenix members and families at the shelter believed the Defense Association had been killed.
• Albert concluded that people’s distrust of him and their belief that the Dark Lord could not be defeated had fueled the rumors.
• Albert proposed letting people believe the Association was dead until they restored the headquarters and Wizard Watchtower broadcasts, and most members agreed.

Lee Jordan announced the Defense Association’s safe return and revealed how Mr. Thompson’s recklessness had led to his capture and the attack. The Association sent the implicated family members out of England, tightened its recruitment, and learned that Voldemort had left the country to pursue the Deathstick.

• Lee Jordan told Wizard Watchtower listeners that Albert had anticipated Voldemort’s attack, the Defense Association had ambushed the Death Eaters, and its members had withdrawn safely to a new headquarters.
• Lee Jordan blamed Mr. Thompson for being captured after leaving the shelter and warned that his actions had endangered his son and the Defense Association.
• The Defense Association decided to erase the family members’ memories temporarily and send them out of England, while tightening its screening of prospective members.
• Dumbledore’s Army members at the shelter and Hogwarts were inspired by the broadcast to join the resistance, and Hogwarts students celebrated by taunting Snape.
• Albert learned that Voldemort had left England to seek the Deathstick, while the Death Eaters stayed quiet without their leader.

The Defense Association members complained about the discomforts of their new headquarters while discussing the Dark Wizards causing trouble in Voldemort’s name. They learned Albert was teaching Harry dangerous magic to use against Voldemort.

• Cedric defended Albert’s decision not to let the Association use his suitcase for a vegetable garden, and the members finished preparing rooftop planters.
• The members complained about the headquarters’ unreliable water supply as Fred said he and George were working to restore it.
• Fred told the diners that Dark Wizards were exploiting Voldemort’s name and that Voldemort planned to replace some Death Eaters with them.
• Kenneth explained that Voldemort’s influence remained strong among Dark Wizards, while the failed surprise attack had likely left him badly injured.
• Shanna said the members would keep eating fast food until the hotel well was clean and safe to drink from.
• Fred said Albert had been teaching Harry dangerous Dark magic for use against Voldemort and discouraged others from trying to learn it.

Albert tried to teach Harry the Fiendfyre Curse, but Harry’s lack of confidence kept him from controlling it. Albert left after deciding Harry needed to change his mindset, while the group continued preparing for the break-in at the Lestrange vault.

• Harry failed to control Fiendfyre again, and Albert told him that his doubts and reluctance to kill were holding him back.
• Hermione encouraged Harry to keep trying, while Ron urged her to give him a break and questioned why Harry had to master the curse.
• Albert said Harry needed Fiendfyre for the Gringotts break-in and explained that he was preparing for The Dark Lord to interfere.
• Albert stopped the lesson and left, telling Hermione that Harry should relax and that he would teach him again once he had adjusted his mindset.