Ch. 261Neville's Prey
Key Plot Points and Events
- Fred and George ask Mu En's permission to show a movie in Hogwarts.
- Mu En agrees, suggesting "Home Alone" or "Bram Stoker's Dracula" for the first movie.
- Grindelwald appears, expressing interest in Barty Crouch Jr., the fugitive responsible for the Longbottoms' fate.
- Grindelwald asks Mu En to let Neville face Barty Jr. when the time comes, promising to take Neville away from school on weekends.
- Neville goes missing from Hogwarts, and it's revealed he's in Knockturn Alley with Grindelwald, under the influence of a potion.
- Neville encounters Borgin, who recognizes Grindelwald.
Character Developments
- Fred and George show initiative and determination in organizing a movie night.
- Mu En demonstrates understanding and support for their idea, showing flexibility in his teaching methods.
- Grindelwald reveals his eagerness to test Neville's skills and push him to grow, showing his dedication as a teacher but also his disregard for Neville's emotional well-being.
- Neville shows a lack of awareness and caution in Knockturn Alley, falling victim to a potion meant to control him.
Significant Themes
- The responsibility of teachers: Mu En and Grindelwald both have different approaches to teaching, with Mu En showing more concern for his students' emotional well-being while Grindelwald prioritizes pushing his students to grow.
- The consequences of curiosity and lack of caution: Neville's curiosity and lack of caution lead him to fall under the influence of a potion in Knockturn Alley.
Character Interactions
- Fred and George interact with Mu En, showing him their movie idea and gaining his approval.
- Mu En and Grindelwald discuss Neville's potential encounter with Barty Crouch Jr., with Grindelwald expressing his eagerness to test Neville.
- Neville interacts with the old woman in Knockturn Alley, falling under her influence due to a potion.
- Borgin interacts with the old woman and later recognizes Grindelwald, showing nervousness and deference.