Chapter Summaries

Anton rode a pink-feathered Fire Dragon around Hogwarts before it plunged into the lake, leaving him badly injured and unconscious. While he recovered in the Hospital Wing, Dumbledore arrived after dozens of students had temporarily transformed into Werewolves, apparently because of Anton’s candy.

• Anton saw Draco and other students stealing Sweets from the Weasley Cottage with Polyjuice Potion disguises, then watched as Harry, Ron, and Hermione prepared to intervene.
• The Dragon plunged into the Great Lake and changed back into a fluffy ball, and Snape caught Anton with a spell before he hit the water.
• Madam Pomfrey treated Anton’s broken bones in the Hospital Wing, where the Twins, Draco, Harry, Ron, and Hermione visited him.
• Draco told Anton that students planned a snake-transformation party and promised to pay for the stolen candy after Anton was discharged.
• Dumbledore visited Anton at night with a piece of Werewolf Experience Candy and explained that dozens of students had temporarily turned into Werewolves.

Anton told Dumbledore that his treatments let Lupin choose when to transform and delayed Nagini’s transformation into a snake, then began investigating a connection between Werewolf magic and Dragon Hide. Later, Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter arrived at the hospital still transformed after eating too many candies, while Anton’s own recovery brought on itching.

• Anton explained his treatments for Lupin and Nagini, and Dumbledore agreed to hear more about Anton’s research after he recovered.
• Anton used the Shadow and Light Notebook to compare Werewolf and Dragon Hide Magic Images and found points where their structures fit together.
• Anton wondered whether Magical Power could let different magical species cross their boundaries and produce new creatures.
• Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter arrived at the hospital still transformed, saying Dumbledore’s spell had failed to reverse the effects of the candies they had eaten.
• Madam Pomfrey gave Anton, Draco, and Harry medicine and chocolate, then said Anton’s itching suggested he was recovering.

Anton discovered a way to connect Werewolf traits with Dragon Hide, but he could not test his transformation without his confiscated Wand. The Twins brought him their finished Imitation Wand 3.0, whose complicated notes left Ron, Harry, and Hermione baffled.

• Anton used Harry’s story about a puzzle with missing pieces to find a triangular pattern that linked Werewolf and Dragon Hide Magic Images at more than sixty points.
• Anton noticed the resulting Werewolf image seemed to have no tail and decided to ask Hagrid about it.
• Madam Pomfrey told Anton that Professor Snape had his Wand and backpack and that he would need to remain in the Hospital Ward for at least three more days.
• Ron and Hermione visited Harry, mistook Draco for Harry, and were startled when Harry revealed himself from the bed behind them.
• Fred and George gave Anton their finished Imitation Wand 3.0 and explained that it used simple Household Charms to imitate Scourgify.
• Ron read the Twins’ notes but admitted he recognized every letter without understanding them, while Harry and Hermione were equally confused.

While recovering in the Hospital Wing, Anton researched Werewolf transformations and received Lupin’s mistaken advice about Snape. After leaving the hospital, he was confronted by Dumbledore, McGonagall, Quirrell, and Snape over Unforgivable Curses found among his wands, and feared expulsion or Azkaban.

• Anton continued developing a method to combine Dragon Hide with Werewolf transformations while Harry and Draco argued nearby.
• Anton read Lupin’s letter, which defended Snape because Lupin misunderstood which teacher Anton had meant.
• The old wizard visited Anton and celebrated his Werewolf research, while Harry accepted an invitation to a Ghost party and Draco refused.
• Anton spent the rest of his hospital stay studying Magic Images of lesser dragons, then was discharged after three days.
• Snape showed Dumbledore, McGonagall, Quirrell, and Anton two wands and accused Anton of possessing the Unforgivable Curses.
• Anton feared he would be expelled or sent to Azkaban, but steadied himself by recalling all he had already endured.

Anton demonstrated his Soul Scalpel, a technique that used the Cruciatus Curse to precisely alter a wizard’s will, and explained that he had developed it to help Lupin. He defended his research to Dumbledore and the other professors, leaving his future at Hogwarts uncertain.

• Anton argued to Snape that magic itself was neither good nor evil and said he had used the Cruciatus Curse to cure Lupin’s full-moon transformations.
• Anton cast the Cruciatus Curse on his own hand and revealed his Soul Scalpel, which held the spell’s light in a controlled arc.
• Anton explained that he had used the Cruciatus Curse to adjust the will behind magical interference and insisted that Dark Magic could be used to save lives.
• Dumbledore examined the spell’s magical light and praised Anton’s technique, noting that Anton had studied the Cruciatus Curse in depth.

Anton demonstrated his Wizard’s Eye potion and research on a transformed creature to Dumbledore and the professors, but the creature escaped with him on its back and sent him to the Hospital Wing again. While sharing cake with Harry, Anton learned where Harry lived and offered to use his influential uncle to improve Harry’s life.

• Anton credited Alex Fiennes with inventing the Wizard’s Eye potion and invited Dumbledore, Snape, and McGonagall to drink it and see through a Wizard’s Eye.
• Anton used the Cruciatus Curse to examine the pink bird’s throat and discovered a control center connecting its Magical Power structures.
• The bird transformed into a pink-feathered Fire Dragon, soaked Snape, smashed through a window, and carried Anton into the sky.
• Dumbledore treated Anton’s minor injuries, and George and Fred brought cake to the Hospital Wing for a party that became a celebration of Anton’s return.
• Harry told Anton that his aunt and uncle had denied him birthday cake and gave him their address, so Anton offered to have his uncle pressure Harry’s uncle into treating him better.

After Anton was discharged, Dumbledore let him remain at Hogwarts on the condition that he stop using Dark Magic until graduation, and gave him access to rare books and personal guidance. Anton accepted the restriction and began considering ordinary magic as he returned to lessons, where he focused on finding a dependable offensive spell.

• Dumbledore offered Anton a choice between transferring schools and abstaining from Dark Magic until graduation, and Anton chose to stay at Hogwarts.
• Dumbledore placed a Silver Dragon bracelet on Anton's wrist to restrict Dark Magic and gave him a list of rare books he could consult in the Restricted Section.
• Anton thanked Dumbledore, refused his Cockroach Clusters, and decided the arrangement was a good deal.
• Anton attended Quirrell's Defense Against the Dark Arts class and used a Class-Recording Charm to record the lesson.
• Anton considered alternatives to Dark Magic but rejected several spells, deciding he needed to develop a more effective ordinary spell.
• Anton attended McGonagall's Transfiguration class and studied her explanations and practical instruction.

Anton watched the Halloween troll scare unfold at Hogwarts, then was coerced by Professor Quirrell—under Voldemort’s control—into helping him reach the Philosopher’s Stone. Quirrell opened the guarded corridor, where someone immediately attacked him with Sectumsempra.

• Anton told Ron and Harry that Hermione had been their friend before they upset her, then left for class.
• Professor Quirrell announced that a troll was in the dungeons and fainted, prompting Dumbledore to send students back to their dormitories.
• Harry and Ron set off to find Hermione while Anton followed the students out of the Great Hall.
• Quirrell, controlled by Voldemort, ordered Anton to help him and led him toward the Philosopher’s Stone.
• Quirrell reached the Third Floor Corridor and opened the door, but an unseen attacker fired Sectumsempra at him.

Snape confronted Quirrell over the Philosopher’s Stone, but Quirrell used wandless magic and a Three-Headed Dog to fight him. After Quirrell dragged Anton into Snape’s spell, Anton kept him from escaping and prepared to test his powerful Levitation Charm on Quirrell.

• Snape blocked Quirrell from reaching the Philosopher’s Stone, but Quirrell bound him with a wandless rope and sent the Three-Headed Dog to attack.
• Quirrell disarmed Snape and wounded his calf before Snape blasted the dog away.
• Quirrell spotted Anton, dragged him into Snape’s retaliatory spell, and was hurled into a stone wall with Anton.
• Anton held the injured Quirrell in place while Snape approached and identified him as Quirinus Quirrell.
• Anton secretly aimed his wand at Quirrell and considered using the Levitation Charm on his head.

Anton tried to stop Snape and Quirrell from fighting, but Quirrell snapped and attacked, sending Anton into a clash with the Three-Headed Dog. As the duel grew more dangerous, Snape moved to Anton’s side after hearing his cries for help.

• Anton stepped between Snape and Quirrell, hoping to protect Quirrell and end the confrontation.
• Quirrell snapped, conjured ropes, and attacked Snape while throwing Anton toward the Three-Headed Dog.
• Anton transformed into a powerful wolf-like form and fought off the Three-Headed Dog’s attacks.
• Anton decided to focus on escaping as Snape and Quirrell’s spells became more dangerous.
• Anton held back the Three-Headed Dog while calling for help, and Snape retreated to his side.

After Anton’s transformation and a clash between Snape and Quirrell, he returned to the Dormitory and later warned Dumbledore that Voldemort was hiding on Quirrell’s head. Dumbledore revealed he had already investigated the Cockroach Clusters, and the two shared afternoon tea as Anton realized his usual tricks could not read the old wizard.

• Quirrell charged at Snape again, but Anton’s cries for them to stop ended the confrontation, and Snape sent Anton back to the Dormitory after giving him Potions.
• Anton reflected on how his Fire Dragon Hide Magic Image had enhanced his Werewolf form and worried about Quirrell and Voldemort’s response to the failed plan to steal the Philosopher’s Stone.
• Anton told Dumbledore that he had seen a face on the back of Quirrell’s head and suspected his teacher was possessed.
• Dumbledore explained that Voldemort had placed a Charm on his name and said he had already checked the Cockroach Clusters with Magic.
• Anton tasted a Cockroach Cluster, praised its flavors, and joined Dumbledore for afternoon tea.

Anton discussed Professor Quirrell with Dumbledore, who explained why Quirrell’s anti-Muggle plans would fail and suggested Anton might influence him. Dumbledore assured Anton that Quirrell could not hurt him at Hogwarts, but Anton remained unsure how to defend himself.

• Anton suggested spreading Quirrell’s name through Muggle stories, but Dumbledore warned that the Ministry would intervene and that the conflict must not reach the Muggle World.
• Dumbledore told Anton he had spoken with Fiennes, Lupin, Pedro, and Andrei Rosier, and said they were trying to make amends or improve conditions for others.
• Dumbledore explained that most Wizards had close ties to Muggles, so efforts to incite hatred or enslave them would fail.
• Dumbledore suggested Quirrell was like a child who might improve under Anton’s influence, while Anton insisted he was only eleven and could not change him.
• Dumbledore activated Anton’s bracelet and assured him Quirrell could not hurt him at Hogwarts, but Anton said he had few ways to defend himself beyond the Shield Charm.

Dumbledore advised Anton to explore Transfiguration and lent him the Guardian Knight Charm, a defensive spell he had developed with Grindelwald. Anton left with the book and a warning that the Charm would not replace mastering Transfiguration’s fundamentals.

• Anton told Dumbledore that his Moving Figurine Secret Art needed soil and was impractical for fighting most enemies.
• Anton used soil figures of Snape and Quirrell to reenact their fight, and Dumbledore praised his Biomimicry Charm.
• Dumbledore conjured a Three-Headed Dog and a Werewolf, then explained that advanced Transfiguration could create objects from magical power and inner emotions.
• Dumbledore gave Anton his handwritten notes on the Guardian Knight Charm, which could summon armored knights to attack or protect a Wizard.
• Dumbledore let Anton take the book to study and warned him that learning the Charm would not replace mastering Transfiguration’s basic principles.

After Professor Quirrell asked Anton to help him get past the Three-Headed Dog and reach the Philosopher’s Stone, Anton refused to help for free. Quirrell was left shrieking in disbelief when Anton asked what he would receive in return.

• Anton ate in the Great Hall while Ron and Harry told the other Gryffindors about their encounter with the Troll.
• Professor Quirrell approached Anton and asked him to come to his office later.
• Anton stored his spellbook in his Dormitory and then went to Quirrell’s office.
• Quirrell asked Anton to help him deal with the Three-Headed Dog and watch for unexpected trouble.
• Anton reminded Quirrell that he had tried to kill him, and Quirrell insisted he had acted out of desperation.
• Anton said their debts were even and asked Quirrell what the price of his help would be, leaving Quirrell stunned.

Anton pressured Quirrell into trading a valuable enchanted Snuffbox and teaching him the Guiding Rope Charm, including its hidden techniques, in exchange for help in the Forbidden Forest. Quirrell threw Anton out before teaching the Fire Elephant Charm, and McGonagall arrived as Quirrell promised to continue the lesson tomorrow night.

• Quirrell gave Anton an enchanted Snuffbox and revealed that he needed help keeping watch in the Forbidden Forest.
• Anton insisted Quirrell teach him the Guiding Rope Charm and the Fire Elephant Charm before he agreed to help.
• Quirrell taught Anton the Guiding Rope Charm, then revealed its secret controls and nonverbal casting after Anton repeatedly pointed out what he could not do.
• Anton learned to cast the Guiding Rope Charm nonverbally, then complained that he still could not use Wandless Magic.
• Quirrell dragged Anton from his office without teaching him the Fire Elephant Charm, and McGonagall encountered them in the corridor.
• Quirrell promised Anton he would teach him the next night, then shut the office door.

Anton and Quirrell searched the Forbidden Forest for blood from Fantastic Beasts while Quirrell warned him about the dangers there. They encountered Newt’s enormous Runespoor, and Anton flew away on Quirrell’s broom, leaving Quirrell to face it.

• Anton practiced using ropes to swing through the woods while Quirrell urged him to stay quiet.
• Quirrell told Anton to look for Fantastic Beasts but avoid creatures with a 5X Danger Rating and Unicorns unless there was no other choice.
• Quirrell described the enormous Runespoor Newt had released into the Forbidden Forest and warned Anton not to provoke it.
• Anton spotted the gigantic Runespoor emerging from the shadows, and Quirrell told him to back away slowly.
• Anton pulled Quirrell’s Flying Broomstick from the Snuffbox and flew into the sky, leaving Quirrell behind.

Anton watched Quirrell battle Newt’s enormous Runespoor, then pretended to return and offer the professor a ride while studying the strange black threads connecting Quirrell to Voldemort. The Runespoor kept pummeling Quirrell as Anton watched, leaving him to decide whether to intervene.

• Anton reflected on his complicated bond with the Old Wizard and decided Quirrell’s death would be acceptable, though he wanted to avoid drawing Voldemort’s hatred.
• The Runespoor attacked Quirrell, who used Shield and control Charms and a Guiding Rope Charm to evade it.
• Anton drank the Wizard’s Eye Potion and recorded the Runespoor’s Magic Image, then noticed black threads extending from Quirrell into a tangled mass at the back of his head.
• Anton flew down and offered Quirrell a place on his broom, but Quirrell refused and insisted he could handle the snake himself.
• Quirrell explained that he had gone into the Forbidden Forest alone and killed a smaller Runespoor after Anton failed to help him the previous night.
• The Runespoor repeatedly battered Quirrell into the dirt while Anton cheered and watched.

Anton found Quirrell injured in the Forbidden Forest and discovered that Voldemort had taken control of his body. Voldemort taught Anton the Episkey healing charm, then left him exhausted in the Hospital Wing after Anton spent the night treating Quirrell.

• Anton tugged at Quirrell to wake him, and Quirrell briefly stopped breathing before his eyes snapped open under Voldemort’s control.
• Anton recognized Voldemort’s changed Magic Image and pretended to greet the professor as usual while lifting him out of the crater with a Guiding Rope Charm.
• Voldemort asked Anton to heal him, taught him Episkey, and explained how calm control could improve spellcasting.
• Anton repeatedly cast Episkey through the night until his Magical Power ran dry, finally healing Voldemort’s arm.
• Voldemort used his Wand to heal himself, carried Anton back to the Castle, and left him in the Hospital Wing.

While recovering in the Hospital Wing, Anton studied the Magic Images of Quirrell’s Charms and imitated a mysterious Charm associated with Voldemort. It restored his energy and left him naming it “Tom’s Mother’s Embrace.”

• Madam Pomfrey kept Anton in bed after he fainted from practicing Charms.
• Anton compared the Magic Images of Quirrell’s Guiding Rope Charm with his own and used his Biomimicry Charm to reproduce its effects.
• Anton examined a mysterious Magic Image from the back of Quirrell’s head and deduced that one pattern represented possession that harmed Quirrell.
• Despite the risk, Anton imitated another unfamiliar Charm and fell into a warm, profound calm.
• Anton woke after an hour feeling fully restored and named the Charm “Tom’s Mother’s Embrace.”

After discovering that his magic responded to his thoughts, Anton suspected he had a natural affinity for the Levitation Charm. He found Neville crying over his stolen Remembrall and began a dangerous experiment to retrieve it from the Black Lake.

• Madam Pomfrey discharged Anton, and he went to Weasley Cottage to study Voldemort's diagrams of the Levitation Charm.
• Anton theorized that each soul had an affinity for particular spells and wondered why his seemed to be the Levitation Charm.
• Anton found Neville crying because Malfoy had thrown his Remembrall into the Black Lake and bullied him with Goyle and the others.
• Anton urged Neville to stop crying and face the problem, then agreed to help in exchange for a price.
• Anton began a risky attempt to use his magic to retrieve the Remembrall, making the Black Lake surge and crash against the shore.