Chapter Summaries

Barty Crouch Jr. secretly searched Old Barty Crouch’s drafts while resisting the Imperius Curse. After finding reports of a werewolf attack involving Fenrir Greyback, he wondered whether his Master had returned before the curse took hold again.

• Winky prepared tea and lunch for Barty Crouch Jr. as he followed his controlled daily routine under an Invisibility Cloak.
• Barty Crouch Jr. recalled Old Barty Crouch’s habits and found the drafts his father kept in a bookcase drawer.
• He read reports about the Five Champions Tournament, the Quidditch World Cup, and a werewolf attack involving Fenrir Greyback.
• Barty Crouch Jr. recognized Fenrir Greyback as an ally of the Death Eaters and suspected that his Master had returned.
• The Imperius Curse overcame Barty Crouch Jr., leaving him vacant once more.

Old Barty Crouch prepared to hide Barty Crouch Jr. when Dumbledore visited with Vizet Lovegood. Vizet raised the case of Bertha Jorkins, and Old Barty Crouch tried to conceal his knowledge as a sound came from near the stairs.

• Old Barty Crouch used Imperio on Barty Crouch Jr., put him to bed, and cast protective spells on his bedroom while Winky covered him with the Invisibility Cloak.
• Old Barty Crouch told Winky that Dumbledore would visit and ordered her to guard Barty Crouch Jr.'s bedroom door.
• Old Barty Crouch opened the house curtains and waited for Dumbledore, worried that he might have learned about Barty Crouch Jr. or Bertha Jorkins.
• Dumbledore arrived with Vizet Lovegood, and they joined Old Barty Crouch for tea in the sitting room.
• Vizet told Old Barty Crouch that Bertha Jorkins had been a victim of the werewolf attack at the duelling competition, and a faint intake of breath sounded near the stairs.
• Old Barty Crouch claimed he had heard about Bertha Jorkins and corrected Vizet, saying her leave had ended but she had not returned to work.

Vizet confronted Old Barty Crouch with evidence that someone had used Polyjuice Potion to help Barty Crouch Jr. escape Azkaban, linking the escape to Bertha Jorkins’s memories. Old Barty Crouch recognized that Vizet had uncovered his abuse of power and began suspecting why Vizet and Dumbledore had brought the matter to him.

• Old Barty Crouch dismissed Bertha Jorkins’s disappearance as a matter for Ludo Bagman and tried to distance himself from it.
• Vizet decided to speak plainly and showed Old Barty Crouch an old bottle Sirius Black had found in Azkaban.
• Vizet explained that the bottle had contained Polyjuice Potion and that Bertha Jorkins’s memory placed Barty Crouch Jr. at a location she had visited.
• Vizet suggested that someone had used Polyjuice Potion to switch places and remove Barty Crouch Jr. from Azkaban.
• Old Barty Crouch admitted Vizet was accusing him of abusing his power to shield his criminal son, then connected the visit to Dumbledore’s conflict with Cornelius Fudge and Xenophilius Lovegood’s articles.

Old Barty Crouch suspected Dumbledore was manipulating events to force him into becoming Minister of Magic, but Dumbledore explained that he had come to discuss Hogwarts’s safety and Voldemort’s return. The chapter ended with Crouch agreeing that Voldemort had to be destroyed.

• Old Barty Crouch decided to take responsibility for hiding Barty Crouch Jr. and called for Winky to bring him paper and a quill.
• Vizet asked Dumbledore whether Mr. Crouch was overthinking things, and Dumbledore reminded Crouch that he had once refused the position of Minister of Magic.
• Old Barty Crouch recalled that he had turned down the post because he had to protect Barty Crouch Jr.
• Dumbledore told Old Barty Crouch that the times were dangerous and that Cornelius Fudge refused to believe the Dark Lord had returned.
• Vizet began to explain what Madam Bertha Jorkins had revealed, and Old Barty Crouch realized Voldemort knew his son was alive and could come looking for him.
• Dumbledore and Vizet explained that they wanted Hogwarts to be safer, and Old Barty Crouch declared that the Dark Lord had to be destroyed completely.

Dumbledore revealed to Old Barty Crouch that he wanted Little Barty to unknowingly disclose Voldemort’s secrets, and drew Vizet into explaining the plan. As Old Barty weighed the proposal, Dumbledore pointed to Vizet’s growing reputation as proof that the young wizard should be taken seriously.

• Old Barty Crouch realized that Dumbledore wanted his son to return to Voldemort’s side and learn the Dark Lord’s secrets.
• Dumbledore recalled Little Barty’s hard work and excellent marks, while Old Barty admitted he had prioritized his role as Director of Magical Law Enforcement over being a father.
• Vizet compared Little Barty’s devotion to Voldemort to a Seeker losing sight of the Golden Snitch, prompting Old Barty to acknowledge his regret.
• Dumbledore suggested that Little Barty could reveal Voldemort’s secrets without realizing it, then asked Vizet to explain the plan.
• Old Barty doubted Vizet’s age, but Dumbledore reminded him of Vizet’s international reputation and the prediction that he would become the next Albus Dumbledore.

Vizet explained how he would use the Soul Guiding Box to make Barty Crouch Jr. reveal information about Voldemort in his sleep without arousing Voldemort’s suspicion. As Vizet began binding the box’s magic to Barty Crouch Jr.’s soul, the Imperius Curse obstructed him, prompting him to consider using Professor Snape’s Soul Power.

• Vizet showed Old Barty Crouch the Soul Guiding Box and explained that its Voldemort-like contents could act as a dream medium.
• Vizet added a silver Patronus and black smoke to the medium, making it appear more realistic and explaining how it would conceal Barty Crouch Jr.’s reports from Voldemort.
• Old Barty Crouch agreed to Vizet’s plan and led him and Dumbledore to Barty Crouch Jr., deciding to leave the Imperius Curse in place as cover.
• Vizet drew black threads from the Soul Guiding Box and began guiding them into Barty Crouch Jr.’s temple.
• When the Imperius Curse obstructed his entry into Barty Crouch Jr.’s soul, Vizet considered using Professor Snape’s Soul Power.

Vizet used his soul-based magic and Ancient Magic Power to break through Old Barty Crouch's Imperius Curse on Barty Crouch Jr. He discovered that Barty Crouch Jr. had briefly resisted the curse and learned details of his father's work, leaving Old Barty Crouch fearful that his son might expose them to Voldemort.

• Vizet reframed his magical research as exploring unknowns to improve his soul and prepared to combine Dumbledore's Transfiguration Theory, Snape's soul-power technique, and Ancient Magic Power.
• Vizet pressed his Wand to Barty Crouch Jr.'s temple and cut through the Imperius Curse, succeeding on his first attempt.
• Dumbledore sensed Vizet's success, and Old Barty Crouch realized Vizet had altered the curse without destroying it.
• Vizet reported that Barty Crouch Jr. had briefly resisted the curse and glimpsed information about the Five Champions Tournament, the Quidditch World Cup, the werewolf attack, and compensation negotiations.
• Old Barty Crouch recognized the details as his own draft notes and feared that Barty Crouch Jr. might resist again and draw Voldemort to him.

After leaving the Crouch home, Vizet learned from Dumbledore why Uagadou and Ilvermorny were joining the Triwizard Tournament, turning it into a Five Champions Tournament. They also discussed Voldemort’s plans and clues from Barty Crouch Jr.’s memories, leaving Dumbledore satisfied that they had found a useful lead.

• Old Barty Crouch left to continue negotiations with the Magical Congress and promised to inform Vizet and Dumbledore if Barty Crouch Jr. escaped.
• Dumbledore explained that Uagadou had joined the tournament after Mr. Kamba pushed for it, while Ilvermorny saw the event as a chance to demonstrate its standing alongside Hogwarts.
• Dumbledore told Vizet that his actions during the New York Fire Dragon Attack Incident had renewed interest in Hogwarts among North American Wizards and encouraged Ilvermorny to participate.
• Vizet and Dumbledore agreed that Barty Crouch Jr. escaping sooner could help them learn Voldemort’s plans and prepare for them.
• Vizet revealed that Barty Crouch Jr.’s memories named Mr. Regulus Black, Mr. Malfoy, and Bellatrix Lestrange, and Dumbledore concluded that the Lestrange Family might have been entrusted with a Horcrux.

Vizet and Dumbledore expanded the Soul Guiding Box’s usefulness, while the M group visited a Muggle glass factory with help from Olga Goizueta. Back at Grimmauld Place, they discussed the factory and planned to promote M and M’s products at the Quidditch World Cup Final.

• Vizet showed Dumbledore that the Soul Guiding Box could connect to a user’s Patronus, and Dumbledore added his Phoenix Patronus to it.
• Vizet and the others visited a Muggle glass factory with help from Olga Goizueta, whose father chaired the world’s largest beverage company.
• The M group discussed how the factory’s assembly line could produce Codd Bottles efficiently, and Neville marveled at the machinery.
• Fred and George expressed interest in learning about Muggles, and Lupin recommended books for them to read.
• Lupin presented a proposal for promoting M and M’s products during the Quidditch World Cup Final, and the group agreed it was ready.

Vizet, Luna, and Xenophilius arrived at the Quidditch World Cup campsite, where Xenophilius learned that officials were using Obliviation Charms to secure enough land. The Lovegoods reached their tent, which Xenophilius recognized as a gift from Lucius.

• Vizet and Luna helped Xenophilius recover from Portkey sickness after they arrived at the marshland assembly point.
• Vizet registered the three Lovegoods, and an official directed them to their camp.
• Xenophilius paid for entry and gave drink vouchers to a camp attendant, who said the Minister’s Office had ordered the Obliviation Charms used on campsite managers.
• Vizet, Luna, and Xenophilius entered the camp and saw tents decorated in unusual styles.
• Xenophilius found the Lovegood tent and realized Lucius had sent it to them.

Vizet and Luna arrived at the campsite and found that Lucius Malfoy had bought them a luxurious tent, which Narcissa explained was meant as a generous gesture. After settling in and adding their own colors to the tent, Vizet proposed helping the Muggle site managers with currency, and Lupin eagerly went to put the plan into action.

• Vizet and Luna encountered a lavish canopy tent and learned from Xenophilius that Lucius Malfoy had bought matching tents for their families.
• Draco and Narcissa Malfoy greeted Vizet and the others, and Narcissa apologized for Lucius's thoughtless choice while thanking Vizet for looking after Draco at Hogwarts.
• Xenophilius toured the spacious tent, worried about its cost, then fell asleep while Luna and Vizet quietly went outside.
• Vizet explained how Magic Powder could change the tent's colors, and he and Luna decorated it together.
• Lupin arrived and Vizet suggested helping the campsite's Muggle site managers handle currency; Lupin agreed and went to organize the effort.

Vizet and his companions sold out their Coolick and Climate Boxes at the campsite, drawing an order from the Oak Arrow Broom Company. That night, they gathered around a bonfire, where Luna shared a roasted sweet potato with Vizet.

• Vizet's Coolick sold out ahead of schedule, and Professor Lupin said they would make another batch after dinner.
• Neville and Hanna attracted the interest of a Brazilian Herbalist, while Vizet's Climate Boxes proved popular with campers.
• Professor Lupin showed Vizet an order and contact details from the Oak Arrow Broom Company for Climate Boxes.
• Luna led Vizet to the bonfire, where Arthur Weasley marveled at a Muggle lighter and the group roasted food.
• Luna peeled and cooled a sweet potato before feeding it to Vizet, who told her it tasted very sweet.

Vizet’s barbecue helped the Werewolf Wizards relax and bond with the others, while Lupin reflected on Vizet’s positive influence. The next morning, Maxi Branch told Vizet and Luna that Fermonde had died by suicide after his first transformation into a werewolf.

• Vizet grilled skewers, and the Werewolf Wizards joined the bonfire gathering and began to mingle with the others.
• Sirius Black grilled a skewer for Lupin, who teased him about its uneven cooking before giving it a passing grade.
• Lupin realized that Vizet had changed Sirius Black and many others as well as helping the Werewolf Wizards.
• The next morning, Maxi Branch visited Vizet and Luna and explained that he had only just found Vizet’s letter amid a flood of mail.
• Maxi Branch told Vizet and Luna that Fermonde had transformed during the recent full moon, suffered despite taking Wolfsbane Potion, and died by suicide afterward.

After Fairmond Lupasi’s death, Maxi Branch asked Vizet to train with the Fitchburg Finches as a possible replacement for the Quidditch World Cup final. Vizet joined the team’s practice against the Sweetwater All-Stars, where Ollivander Wood helped devise tactics centered on him.

• Maxi Branch told Vizet that Fairmond Lupasi had died and asked him to help the Fitchburg Finches finish the final in Fairmond’s place.
• Vizet agreed to train for the possible spot, and Xenophilius and Luna reacted to the chance that he might play in the World Cup final.
• Maxi Branch brought Vizet to the training ground, where the Sweetwater All-Stars were waiting to practice against the Fitchburg Finches.
• Joseph Gonzales urged his team to challenge their old rivals, then asked Ollivander Wood to help the Fitchburg Finches plan tactics against Vizet.
• Ollivander Wood proposed tactics built around Vizet, and Maxi Branch accepted the approach while suggesting minor changes.

Anthony revealed that Vizet had joined the North American National Team as a substitute for the Quidditch World Cup Final, and Sirius realized Vizet had likely earned the position after saving New York from a Fire Dragon. As the match drew near, the camp filled with excited fans, and Harry, Ron, and the others prepared to watch.

• Fred and George noticed Vizet was missing, and Luna said he had gone to training.
• Anthony arrived after traveling with his family and showed the group newspapers reporting that North American Chaser Fairmond Lupasi had been hospitalized.
• Anthony explained that Vizet was a substitute for the North American National Team, and Luna believed he had gone to play in the final.
• Sirius reacted with shock and concluded that Vizet had saved New York from a Fire Dragon's mouth.
• Lupin gave the remaining Coolicks to students who had helped promote them, while the group rested and waited for the final.
• Harry, Ron, and the others bought Omnioculars as the excited crowd gathered for the match.

Fred and George examined the Omnioculars as Luna and the others made their way to the Quidditch World Cup final and took their seats in the Top Box. There, the guests mingled while Luna said Vizet was likely warming up with the North American National Team.

• Fred and George studied the Omnioculars and discussed how they might copy their features.
• Luna predicted the final was starting, and a gong sounded as the crowd followed a lamp-lit path through the forest to the Quidditch Pitch.
• Harry and the others reached the golden stadium, and Luna’s group climbed to the Top Box while their companions went to other stands.
• Xenophilius and Arthur greeted guests in the Top Box, while Xenophilius avoided Cornelius Fudge and Sirius Black confronted him.
• Narcissa arrived with Draco and told Fudge that Lucius had stayed behind; Draco asked Luna whether Vizet had come.
• Luna pointed toward the North American National Team’s changing room and said Vizet was probably warming up.

Narcissa considered the advantages the Malfoy Family could gain from Vizet’s Quidditch talent as Ludo Bagman hurried into the Top Box and prepared to commentate the World Cup final. Bagman opened the match by introducing Bulgaria’s Veela mascots, whose dance captivated the crowd.

• Luna told Narcissa that Vizet would play as a Chaser for the North American National Team, and Narcissa reflected on his growing influence and the Malfoy Family’s benefits.
• Narcissa recalled that Ludo Bagman’s Quidditch fame had helped him survive a Wizengamot accusation and become head of the Department of Magical Games and Sports, despite his lack of other strengths.
• Ludo Bagman arrived late and exhausted, blamed the North American team’s personnel changes and his workload, then tidied himself up at Fudge’s urging.
• Ludo Bagman cast Sonorus and welcomed the crowd to the 422nd Quidditch World Cup final.
• Ludo Bagman introduced Bulgaria’s Veela mascots, whose dance distracted the spectators and made Ron pose as if he were about to dive down to join them.

At the Quidditch World Cup, the mascots performed before Bulgaria and North America took the field. The crowd was stunned to see Vizet playing for North America, and the match began with him catching the Quaffle.

• Draco snickered at Ron’s reaction to the Veela, and Hermione explained that their enchantment could be resisted with strong willpower or Mental Magic.
• Luna described the Snarfus’ fruit and its possible uses, while the creatures scattered fruit to the spectators.
• Ludo Bagman introduced Bulgaria’s players, and Ron loudly cheered for Seeker Viktor Krum.
• Fred and George set off a firework as Bagman announced Vizet Lovegood as a North American Chaser, shocking Cornelius Fudge and the crowd.
• Seamus Finnigan and Cedric Diggory recognized Vizet on the field, and Cedric told Amos that Cho had mentioned him before the match began.

Vizet Lovegood made a spectacular debut for the North American Team against Bulgaria, scoring three goals in quick succession and giving his team a 30–0 lead. The Bulgarian Team called a timeout as the match paused, while Cedric Diggory recalled how his Hogwarts team had once tried to stop Vizet.

• Magnus Gustafsson and Sophie Crieona recognized Vizet and joined the crowd in cheering for him.
• Vizet caught the opening ball and scored immediately, putting the North American Team ahead 10–0.
• Vizet intercepted a Bulgarian attack, evaded a Bludger, and scored again to make it 20–0.
• Vizet disrupted Dimitrov with a Transylvanian Fake, took possession, and scored a third goal for a 30–0 lead.
• The Bulgarian Team called a timeout, and Cedric told Amos that his Hogwarts team had once used a tight defense to try to stop Vizet.

Vizet led the North American Team to a commanding lead over Bulgaria as both teams’ tactics and fouls made the match increasingly dangerous. The chapter left the score at 140–0, with the players and mascots clashing and Krum still seeking the Golden Snitch.

• Ludo Bagman called Vizet’s repeated goals as the North American Team’s Chasers supported him and Bulgaria tried to intercept him.
• Arsenal Vincent and Roger Davies predicted that Krum would need to catch the Golden Snitch before Vizet built a 150-point lead, and a Chudley Cannons scout invited Arsenal to pursue professional Quidditch.
• Maxi Branch saw through Krum’s Wronski Feint, while Vizet continued scoring and pushed the lead past 100 points.
• A Veela enchanted Referee Mustafa, delaying a penalty after a Bulgarian Beater struck McQueen’s broom, but Mustafa later awarded the North American Team a penalty that Vizet scored.
• The Snarfus and Veela fought in the air as both teams’ Beaters attacked recklessly, and Vizet dodged Vokanov and Volkov until they struck each other with their bats.