Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snape searches Vincent's belongings, suspecting him of theft.
• Vincent explains the purpose of each item, including Acromantula venom, a Strength Enhancer, Dictamnus, phoenix feathers, copper-iron alloy, textbooks, and spare robes.
• Snape hints at using Legilimency or Veritaserum but backs off due to Vincent's Ministry connections.
• Snape leaves, planning to continue his investigation.
• Vincent warns his friends to keep a low profile as they're being watched.

Character Developments

• Vincent remains calm and composed under Snape's scrutiny, showing maturity and resourcefulness.
• Snape's resentment towards Vincent grows, influenced by his past with Lily and Voldemort's prophecy.
• Hermione feels guilty for potentially putting her friends in danger.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Snape's suspicion of Vincent and Vincent's trust in his friends.
• Consequences of past actions: Snape's past with Lily and Voldemort influencing his present actions.
• Friendship and loyalty: Vincent's warning to his friends and their support for him.

Character Interactions

• Vincent reassures Cedric and the others during Snape's search.
• Vincent and Snape engage in a tense standoff, each threatening the other.
• Vincent and his friends share a meal in the Gryffindor common room, discussing how Vincent won over the Greengrass family.

Vincent and Sam’s Apparition lesson was interrupted when Eric called for help after a wizard attacked his team in the Sahara. Sam arrived with Vincent and healed the wounded, while Eric explained that his companions were not afraid of magic because his wand had been snapped; Sam still had to protect the Wizarding World and keep magic secret.

• Vincent and Sam practiced Apparition in the Sahara as Sam repeatedly ignored Eric’s urgent calls.
• Eric and his team fought a wizard who injured Andrew and the others, and Eric used healing potions Sam had supplied to treat them.
• Vincent caught Sam hiding his satellite phone and answered Eric’s call, learning that Eric had run into trouble.
• Sam and Vincent Apparated to Eric, where Sam bound and healed the injured wizard and treated Andrew and the others.
• Eric introduced Vincent to Hunt and Melvin, then showed Sam his snapped wand and explained why his companions were not afraid of magic.

Vincent attended the Triwizard Tournament wand inspection, where Ollivander warned that his Alder Wand might no longer keep up with his power. Gregorovitch explained that the wand could have changed alongside Vincent, leaving open whether it could still grow with him.

• Vincent set up the recording equipment as Dumbledore explained the wand inspection to Harry and Draco.
• Ollivander recognized Vincent's Alder Wand and said Vincent had grown too powerful for it to contain his strength fully.
• Gregorovitch tested the Alder Wand and found that it accepted him, despite alder wands usually accepting only one wizard.
• Gregorovitch recalled a wizard whose wand had changed its properties as he grew, and Ollivander agreed that a changed wand could still remain suitable.
• Gregorovitch and Ollivander argued over the wand's appearance and practicality while Dumbledore watched with concern.

McGonagall gave Vincent and Hermione a Time-Turner and made them promise to follow its rules before they attended the start-of-term feast. At the feast, Astoria was sorted into Slytherin, Dumbledore warned students about the Dementors and welcomed Professor Lupin, and Vincent began connecting Lupin and Snape to an old memory.

• McGonagall explained the Time-Turner rules, and Vincent and Hermione promised to obey them and keep the device secret.
• Vincent and Hermione joined Harry at the feast, where Astoria Greengrass was sorted into Slytherin and reunited with Daphne.
• Dumbledore warned students that Dementors were stationed around Hogwarts and forbade them from leaving without authorization.
• Dumbledore introduced Professor Lupin as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and Vincent enthusiastically applauded alongside his friends.
• Vincent noticed Snape's hatred of Lupin and concluded that they had been students together with the other people in a memory he recalled.

Vincent and Hermione treated his injuries after fighting the werewolves, while their friendship grew more complicated. When the werewolf leader ambushed them, Hermione and Vincent tried to protect each other until the werewolf from the Shrieking Shack arrived.

• Hermione fed Vincent a Skele-Heal candy and applied dittany and bandages to his wounds.
• Vincent and Hermione grew awkward as they recognized that their feelings for each other might have changed.
• Hermione gathered their scattered belongings and repaired Vincent's Mithril Robe.
• The werewolf leader ambushed Vincent, and Hermione rushed to defend him.
• Hermione grabbed the werewolf leader's arm while Vincent charged it, but the creature caught Vincent in its claw.
• The werewolf from the Shrieking Shack lunged at the werewolf leader.

Vincent and Hermione checked on the Wayne Alchemy Shop, where business was booming and the factory was struggling to meet demand. After reviewing the shop’s operations and setting up production lines for new products, they returned to the Scottish Highlands and shared a romantic moment.

• Vincent and Fred agreed to keep each other’s secrets while George remained confused about what had happened.
• Vincent and Hermione visited the Alchemy Shop in Knockturn Alley and surprised Cheshire by revealing their identities.
• Vincent reviewed the shop’s ledgers and learned that monthly turnover had exceeded one hundred thousand Galleons while the factory ran around the clock.
• Xi La reported that the shop had turned away foreign groups, wizarding families, and Dark wizards, while the Alchemy Association remained quiet.
• Vincent installed production lines for new products, then returned with Hermione to the Scottish Highlands, where she promised to smile more often.

Draco froze in fear before the Hungarian Horntail until its attacks activated the Mithril Amulet and gave him confidence. Protected from rubble, fire, and the dragon’s tail, he approached the Golden Egg while the spectators watched in stunned silence.

• Draco stared at Vincent in the stands, and the broadcast screens turned him into the unexpected focus of the competition.
• The Hungarian Horntail hurled rubble at Draco, who ran around the arena before collapsing beneath the rocks.
• The Mithril Amulet deflected the rubble and left Draco unharmed, restoring his confidence.
• The dragon engulfed Draco in flames, but the amulet protected him again as Lucius reassured Narcissa.
• The Hungarian Horntail’s tail bounced off Draco’s invisible barrier as he advanced toward the Golden Egg.

Rita Skeeter’s new Daily Prophet column exposed the Ministry of Magic’s violent Hogwarts search, enraging Fudge and prompting him to order the papers seized. At the Wayne residence, Eric and Evelyn recognized Vincent’s handiwork before Auror Lisbon arrived to confiscate their newspapers.

• Gufei decided to publish Rita Skeeter’s report despite pressure from the Ministry of Magic.
• Fudge read Rita’s column and ordered Umbridge to intercept the day’s newspapers and shut down The Daily Prophet.
• Umbridge sent Scrimgeour to carry out the order, and he resented being left responsible for it.
• Eric and Evelyn recognized Vincent’s work in the photographs and discussed the report over breakfast.
• Auror Lisbon arrived at the Wayne residence to confiscate that day’s magazines and newspapers, and the Waynes agreed to wait while he did so.

Vincent and Hermione arranged magical broadcasting agreements in Italy and then traveled to Bulgaria after receiving a warm invitation from Minister Obransk. They arrived at the Bulgarian Ministry of Magic, where its grand underground entrance hall left them ready to begin their visit.

• Vincent and Hermione finalized a deal for Wayne Enterprises to install magical projection equipment across Italy in exchange for 30 percent of future profits.
• Vincent received invitations from Minister Obransk of Bulgaria and Minister Astrid of Greece, and he arranged to visit the ministries.
• Hermione practiced presenting Wayne Enterprises' proposal before traveling with Vincent to Sofia by Side-Along Apparition.
• Vincent and Hermione pinned the Bulgarian Ministry's red rose passes to their clothes and entered the Ministry through a hidden underground lift.
• Vincent and Hermione arrived in the Ministry's magnificent stone entrance hall, decorated with carved pillars, stained glass, and mosaic floors.

Vincent planned to build a magic-powered Alchemy Factory and sought professional guidance, while the Wayne family traveled onward after visiting the Bugatti factory. In Diagon Alley, Rita negotiated to become an independent journalist while continuing to favor The Daily Prophet.

• Vincent studied Nicolas's manuscript and sketched a plan to mass-produce Alchemical Items using Magical Automatons.
• Vincent told Eric and Evelyn that he needed expert help designing the production line, and Evelyn suggested connections to Germany's Volkswagen Group.
• The Wayne family read a Daily Prophet headline about the Weasleys and discussed the paper's recent coverage before visiting the Bugatti factory and heading to Bologna Airport.
• Rita told Chief Editor Gufei that she would remain on The Daily Prophet's roster but work independently, and he asked her to prioritize publishing with the paper.

Vincent negotiated with Barty Crouch and Bagman for Wayne Enterprises to receive a larger share of terminal-device profits and all advertising revenue from the Triwizard Tournament broadcast. The next day, Snape criticized Harry, Ron, and Neville during Potions class, while Vincent secretly saved Neville’s cauldron and passed Snape’s scrutiny.

• Vincent told Bagman and Barty Crouch that Wayne Enterprises would not provide live-broadcast equipment without a greater share of terminal-device revenue and all advertising income.
• Barty Crouch and Bagman accepted Vincent’s terms, and the parties signed a magical contract for Wayne Enterprises to supply broadcast equipment while the Ministry provided staff.
• After a clear Tuesday, Harry and Ron arrived early for Potions class, but Snape still targeted them and Neville while they brewed antidotes.
• Vincent finished his antidote and used a gentle breeze to extinguish the fire beneath Neville’s nearly ruined cauldron.
• Snape questioned Vincent about the breeze, but Vincent denied knowing anything, and Snape found no evidence of magic.

After Wayne Enterprises’ tender meeting made Vincent’s deal with the pure-blood lords front-page news, Hermione funded Fred and George’s prank-product research. Vincent returned to Hogwarts to celebrate and arranged a party, leaving Pheobe amazed by how often Hogwarts students held them.

• The Daily Prophet reported that the pure-blood lords had spent 800,000 Gold Galleons on advertising at Wayne Enterprises’ tender meeting.
• Fred and George asked Hermione for money to develop prank products, and she gave them more than a thousand Galleons as an investment.
• Daphne teased Hermione about having a wealthy husband, making Hermione blush.
• Vincent returned to the Great Hall, where Fred and George celebrated his success and Draco glared at him.
• Vincent proposed a party, and Hermione explained to Pheobe that Hogwarts held them about once a month.

Vincent led the group through the Forbidden Forest to secretly see the dragons, introducing the Delacour sisters to its creatures along the way. After reaching the dragon camp, he watched the Hungarian Horntail and realized the Champions would need much more demanding training.

• Vincent and the group walked through the Forbidden Forest, where he showed the Delacour sisters its plants and friendly creatures.
• Vincent recalled Hermione's old nickname, "Human Library," and Hermione accepted it without getting upset.
• The group reached the dragon camp at night and silently approached while Charlie and the Dragon Tamers ate dinner.
• Vincent observed the restrained dragons, judged that the Champions could not face them alone, and decided their training plan needed to be intensified.

Draco was rejected by Pheobe when he asked her to be his Yule Ball partner, then insulted Ginny Weasley and was beaten by Harry. Ginny stopped Harry from continuing the fight and left with him, telling Draco he was not worth pitying.

• Fred accepted Angelina as his Yule Ball partner, leaving George stunned by their relationship.
• Draco asked Pheobe to be his dance partner, but she rejected him and went to the Fat Chicken Club.
• Draco approached Ginny Weasley in the corridor, recognized her, and insulted her.
• Harry saw Draco insult Ginny, punched him, and demanded that he apologize.
• Ginny restrained Harry and led him away, telling Draco he was not worth pitying.

Vincent discovered that the Serpent Staff and Slytherin's locket worked together to unleash and strengthen Dark Magic, then used them to destroy Voldemort's soul fragment. After testing the combined power by repairing Fiendfyre damage, Vincent challenged Dumbledore to another match.

• Vincent had Sirius and Dumbledore try to open the locket, but neither could do so.
• Vincent took out the Serpent Staff, which made the locket react, and opened it to release Voldemort's screaming soul fragment.
• The Serpent Staff produced golden magical fire that burned away the soul fragment, strengthening the staff and damaging Sirius's wall and ceiling.
• Vincent tested the staff's enhanced magic and discovered it could cast Dark Magic without the usual intent or cost, then used a Repairing Charm to mend the damage.
• Vincent challenged Dumbledore to another match, and Dumbledore raised the Elder Wand.

Vincent took a spontaneous flight around the world, taking in spectacular landscapes before returning home in time for lunch. His parents planned a Valentine’s Day date, and Vincent suggested they try dating at home instead.

• Vincent flew across the Atlantic and visited scenic locations in Africa, South America, and North America.
• Vincent returned to Great Britain after circling the globe in a little over four hours and watched the Scottish Highlands and Hogwarts from above.
• At lunch, Vincent told Eric and Evelyn that he had realized the Wizarding World was actually so small.
• Eric and Evelyn said they were going on a Valentine’s Day date, and Vincent suggested they try dating at home instead.

Umbridge interrogated Snape, Vincent, Hermione, and Harry about Sirius, leaving each of them shaken by her questioning. After Peter Pettigrew confirmed the truth, Fudge pressured Sirius to publicly support the Ministry’s account by invoking Harry, and Sirius reluctantly agreed.

• Umbridge questioned Snape about whether Sirius was innocent, but Snape refused to answer her.
• Vincent and Hermione each endured Umbridge’s questioning and emerged wanting to erase the memory; Harry then entered for his own interrogation.
• An Auror told Fudge and Scrimgeour that Peter Pettigrew had woken, and they left to question him.
• Fudge and Scrimgeour returned to Sirius and said they would clear his name, then Fudge used Harry’s relationship with Sirius to pressure him.
• Sirius agreed to give the Ministry the clear public stance it wanted.

Vincent and Hermione reunited at his home, planned a trip to Italy for the Quidditch World Cup, and discussed Vincent’s plans to launch the alchemical communicator. Their conversation turned to corrupt officials and the tangled history of Grindelwald’s election, while Vincent and Hermione joked about their own possible political ambitions.

• Vincent returned from showering and asked Hermione why she had come to visit; she said she had wanted to see him.
• Vincent invited Hermione to join his family’s early vacation in Italy, and they planned to watch the Quidditch World Cup qualifiers there.
• Vincent told Hermione he intended to broadcast the entire World Cup and described his dealings with Fudge and the corrupt British Ministry of Magic.
• Hermione condemned Lockhart and jokingly cursed him to suffer in Azkaban, while Vincent teased her about becoming Minister for Magic.
• Vincent recounted Jacob Kowalski’s role in Grindelwald’s election and said Dumbledore had planned the assassination attempt.
• Vincent offered to run for office if Hermione wanted him to, but Hermione warned that Dumbledore seemed to be hoping he would run.

Vincent and his friends gathered after dinner to try entering their names in the Goblet of Fire. Fred and George’s Aging Potion failed to get them past Dumbledore’s Age Line, and they ended the night still searching for a way through.

• Karkaroff recognized Harry’s scar, but Moody confronted him and sent him and the Durmstrang students out of the Great Hall.
• Vincent and his friends ate hot pot in the kitchens before heading to the Entrance Hall to watch the Goblet of Fire.
• Fred and George drank Aging Potion and tried to cross the Age Line, but it threw them back and gave them matching white beards.
• Cedric safely crossed the Age Line and put his name into the Goblet of Fire.
• Fred and George tried paper airplanes, paper balls, a stick, spells, and a mock prayer, but the Age Line blocked every attempt.

Vincent told Dumbledore that Trelawney had prophesied Voldemort’s return with the help of two servants, then grew suspicious when Dumbledore asked whether he had come of age. After Hermione encouraged him to stop fretting and prepare for what might come, Vincent headed to the Herbology exam.

• Vincent went to Dumbledore’s office and reported that Trelawney had made a prophecy about Voldemort and two servants, withholding its latter half.
• Dumbledore thanked Vincent and warned that he would be busy guarding against Voldemort’s servants, then asked whether Vincent had come of age.
• Vincent left Dumbledore’s office wary and ate lunch in the Great Hall while worrying about the prophecy and Dumbledore’s question.
• Hermione joined Vincent and suggested Dumbledore might have asked about his age to make him worry, prompting Vincent to decide he would prepare rather than dwell on uncertainty.
• Vincent and Hermione left for the Herbology exam.