Ch. 383Horace Slughorn
Dumbledore and Harry visited Horace Slughorn to recruit him back to Hogwarts, but Slughorn initially refused because he feared Voldemort would return. After Harry explained the threat posed by the God of Death, Slughorn agreed to become the Potions professor.
- Dumbledore revealed Horace Slughorn, who had disguised himself as an armchair, and asked how he had been.
- Dumbledore told Slughorn that Harry had destroyed Voldemort’s last Horcrux, but Slughorn insisted Voldemort would return.
- Harry warned Slughorn that the God of Death was a greater threat and might join forces with Voldemort.
- Dumbledore cast a Calming Charm on Slughorn, and Harry explained what they knew about the God of Death.
- Harry offered Slughorn the Potions post at Hogwarts, and Slughorn agreed to return.