Chapter Summaries

Harry celebrated becoming Hogwarts’s Triwizard Champion before attending the wand-weighing ceremony, where Ollivander’s test revealed a suspicious green stream of wine from Harry’s wand. The ceremony ended with exhausting photographs, while Ollivander planned to tell Dumbledore what he had detected.

• Harry returned to the Gryffindor Common Room and was swept into a celebration that lasted until midnight.
• Harry spoke with Veratia, who revealed that she was negotiating a merger between the Austrian and Hungarian Ministries of Magic.
• The Gryffindors welcomed Harry the next morning, and Pabbie congratulated him before he went to the wand-weighing ceremony.
• Ollivander tested Fleur Delacour’s and Viktor Krum’s wands, then tested Harry’s and saw it spray green wine; he concealed his suspicion from Mr. Crouch.
• Bagman and Rita Skeeter arranged group and individual photographs of the champions, delaying their departure.
• Harry joked with Fleur about Hogwarts’s Potions Class after the ceremony, while Ollivander intended to tell Dumbledore what he had discovered.

Harry learned that the Triwizard Tournament’s first task involved four Fire Dragons, which Charlie Weasley’s team had brought to Hogwarts. As Harry watched the dragons being subdued with Pabbie, an official reported that Austria’s Ministry of Magic had announced a merger with Germany’s.

• Snape overheard Ron comparing his Potions assignment to fighting a Fire Dragon and took five points from Gryffindor.
• Ron received a letter from Charlie warning that the first task involved Fire Dragons, so Hermione researched their habits and weaknesses.
• Pabbie told Harry that Newt was handling the dragons and led him toward the temporary camp, but Harry and Pabbie followed Hagrid and Madame Maxime instead.
• Harry and Pabbie watched Dragon Tamers stun and chain four Fire Dragons while Charlie explained that they had given the dragons sleeping draughts.
• A Ministry official told Barty Crouch that Austria’s Ministry of Magic had announced a merger with Germany’s.

Harry learned that the German and Austrian ministries had merged, then saw the Fire Dragons being prepared for the Triwizard Tournament’s first task. Professor Moody warned Harry not to use a Killing Curse and taught him Accio, while Harry and his friends suspected Dumbledore had arranged for the Champions to learn about the dragons.

• Harry and Pabbie heard that the German and Austrian ministries had merged, and Madame Maxime hurried away while Hagrid remained with the dragons.
• Charlie explained that the Champions would face nesting Fire Dragons, while Hagrid admired the Hungarian Horntail and discussed Harry’s past victories with Charlie.
• Harry and Pabbie returned to Hogwarts, where Dumbledore gave Harry a meaningful look as they passed the Great Hall.
• After Potions, Neville told Harry that Professor Moody wanted to see him, and Moody warned Harry against using a Killing Curse on a Fire Dragon before teaching him Accio.
• Harry told Hermione, Ron, and Neville that he had seen the dragons with Pabbie, and Hermione wondered whether Dumbledore had arranged for Moody to prepare him.

Harry prepared for the Triwizard Tournament’s first task, dismissed Professor Trelawney’s vague predictions, and drew the Hungarian Horntail as his opponent. As the task began, he spotted Cassandra, Pabbie, and Veratia cheering for him before facing the dragon.

• Harry spoke with Veratia, who said the merged Ministries might be called the German Ministry of Magic, and suggested the name Greater Germany.
• In Divination class, Professor Trelawney predicted danger for Harry and claimed there was a traitor among them, but Harry challenged her vague warnings.
• Cassandra visited Harry before the task, teased him, gave him a sandwich, and promised him a surprise if he won.
• Harry joined Fleur Delacour and Viktor Krum in the tent and drew the Hungarian Horntail as his opponent, while Viktor drew the Chinese Fireball and Fleur drew the Welsh Green.
• Viktor retrieved the Golden Egg, and Pheobe followed him into the arena and also succeeded in her task.
• Harry entered the arena, saw Cassandra, Pabbie, and Veratia cheering, then faced the Hungarian Horntail as Mr. Bagman announced the start of the competition.

Harry defeated the Hungarian Horntail head-on, won the first Triwizard Tournament task, and scored forty-seven points despite Karkaroff’s biased mark. After celebrating with his friends, he opened the Golden Egg and heard a piercing scream, while Cassandra bought enchanted Canary Cream Biscuits to use against Veratia.

• Harry battered the Hungarian Horntail with Ancient Magic and rocks, then stunned it and took the Golden Egg without killing it.
• Madame Maxime, Crouch, Dumbledore, and Bagman each gave Harry ten points, while Karkaroff gave him seven.
• Bagman announced that the second task would take place on February 24 and told the Champions to solve the clue inside their Golden Eggs.
• Harry joined Veratia, Cassandra, and Pabbie before celebrating with students in the Gryffindor Common Room.
• Harry opened the Golden Egg, whose piercing scream prompted guesses about the next task, then put it away to continue the celebration.
• Cassandra bought all of Fred and George’s Canary Cream Biscuits, intending to turn Veratia into a canary.

In December, Hermione sold jars of blue flames to keep Hogwarts students warm and gave Ron a signed photo of Viktor Krum, while Hagrid sought advice about courting Madame Maxime. When Professor McGonagall announced the Christmas Ball, Harry realized he had to choose one dance partner among Veratia, Cassandra, and Pabbie; the chapter left him still agonizing over whom to invite.

• Hermione sold jars of blue flames to students and traded five to Krum for a signed photo, which she gave to Ron.
• Harry, Ron, and Hermione urged Hagrid to keep the Blast-Ended Skrewts undisturbed until Newt returned and encouraged him to continue courting Madame Maxime.
• Professor McGonagall announced the Christmas Ball and told Harry that Champions were expected to bring dance partners.
• Veratia called Harry and invited him to spend Christmas with her in Vienna, and Harry delayed giving her an answer without mentioning the Ball.
• Harry considered which of his three girlfriends to invite, while Hermione urged him to settle on a partner and avoid hurting Veratia.

Harry decided to invite Cassandra to the Christmas Ball and won her agreement, while Ron and George also found dance partners. The chapter ended with Veratia calling Harry just after he told Cassandra he would explain his choice to her that evening.

• Sirius advised Harry to let the girls compete for his invitation, but Harry decided to choose Cassandra instead.
• George invited Angelina to the ball, and Harry helped Ron ask Hermione, who accepted.
• Harry found Cassandra outside the Slytherin Common Room and led her to an abandoned classroom.
• Harry invited Cassandra to the Christmas Ball, assuring her that he had not invited Veratia or Pabbie, and Cassandra accepted.
• Harry told Cassandra that Veratia would understand, then answered Veratia’s call as she asked where he was.

Harry admitted to Vivi that he had invited Cassandra to the Christmas Ball, then kissed Cassandra and declared her his girlfriend as well. Vivi joined Harry and Cassandra for dinner in Diagon Alley, leaving Harry to consider telling them both he wanted them as girlfriends.

• Vivi confronted Harry by phantom call, and Harry confessed that he had invited Cassandra to the Christmas Ball as his dance partner.
• Cassandra said she and Harry were only friends, so Harry kissed her and declared that they were boyfriend and girlfriend, while also claiming Vivi was his girlfriend.
• Vivi arrived at Hogwarts, confronted Cassandra, and agreed to join Harry and Cassandra for dinner in Diagon Alley.
• Cassandra and Harry got permission from Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall to leave Hogwarts for dinner with Vivi.
• Harry called Sirius for advice, then asked what would happen if he told Vivi and Cassandra he wanted them both to be his girlfriends.

Gellert visited Hogwarts and agreed to disguise himself as an old woman so he could attend the Christmas Ball. Harry chose Cassandra as his dance partner, then persuaded Veratia to let him invite both Veratia and Pabbie too; after dinner, the three of them shopped for gifts in Diagon Alley.

• Gellert told Dumbledore he wanted to attend the Christmas Ball, and Dumbledore suggested he disguise himself as an old woman to avoid Abufosi recognizing him.
• Ginny agreed to be Neville's dance partner, leaving Ron disgruntled, while Hermione told Ron that Madam Pomfrey had made her front teeth smaller.
• Veratia and Cassandra argued over Harry during dinner, and Harry chose Cassandra as his dance partner while Veratia allowed him to invite two partners despite the rules.
• Harry asked whether Pabbie could also attend the ball, and Veratia agreed; she later hinted that she would help Harry win Cassandra over after the ball.
• Harry, Veratia, and Cassandra strolled through Diagon Alley, where Harry bought gifts for Ron and Hermione.

Cassandra tried to prank Veratia with a Canary Cream Biscuit, but Harry accidentally fed one to both of them, turning them into canaries. Veratia later retaliated by overwhelming Cassandra, then declared a Potter Family rule while teasing Harry.

• Cassandra bought the Weasley twins’ Canary Cream Biscuits and planned to get Veratia to eat one, despite Pabbie’s warning.
• Harry entered Veratia’s office, fed a biscuit to Veratia, and ate another himself, causing both of them to sprout golden feathers.
• Cassandra laughed at Veratia’s transformation, but Veratia grew furious after the effect wore off and Harry defended Cassandra.
• Veratia grabbed Cassandra and subdued her while Pabbie watched and Harry teased Pabbie.
• After releasing Cassandra, Veratia announced that anyone who challenged her authority would face the same fate, then flirted with Harry.

Harry celebrated Christmas at Hogwarts, received gifts, and spent the afternoon with Veratia before preparing for the Christmas Ball. At the crowded Entrance hall, he waited to see his dance partners while Ron searched for Hermione.

• Harry opened his Christmas presents, including a Bentley key from Uncle Vernon, robes from Veratia, and creature materials from Pabbie.
• Veratia sneaked into Harry's dormitory, sealed the door with Ancient Magic, and left later that afternoon.
• Harry, Ron, Seamus, and the others shared Mrs. Weasley's food before dressing for the ball.
• Harry told Colin and Ron that Miss Grindelwald was his dance partner, while Ron discovered Hermione was absent.
• Harry entered the Entrance hall, where Fleur Delacour arrived with Roger Davies, and searched for his three dance partners.

At the Yule Ball, Hermione stunned Ron with her transformation, while Harry waited for his missing dance partners and ate as the festivities began. Cassandra and Pabbie headed to the Great Hall, where a striking Slytherin maiden’s arrival challenged Fleur’s claim to be Hogwarts’s most beautiful girl.

• Malfoy, Pansy, Crabbe, Goyle, and Yingzi joined the students gathering for the ball, while Krum arrived with a Ravenclaw girl.
• Hermione arrived looking elegant, took Ron’s arm, and left him too stunned to act naturally.
• Professor McGonagall led the Champions and their partners into the Great Hall, where Harry sat down without his three dance partners and ordered roast chicken.
• Cassandra dressed in her mother’s gown, questioned whether Veratia’s invitation was charity, and left for the Great Hall with Pabbie.
• Harry defended Hogwarts after Fleur criticized its decorations, and Fleur claimed no Hogwarts girl was more beautiful than her.
• A formally dressed Slytherin maiden entered the Great Hall, startling the guests and making Fleur realize her boast had been challenged.

At Hogwarts’s Christmas Ball, Cassandra arrived as Harry’s date, and the two danced while teasing each other about their relationship and her promised Christmas present. Harry persuaded her to stop calling him “Potter” and suggest a more intimate form of address, though the chapter ended before she gave him the present.

• Cassandra arrived at the banquet and sat beside Harry, drawing attention from the students and prompting gossip about his dates.
• Dumbledore cleared the tables, the Weird Sisters began playing, and Harry invited Cassandra to dance.
• As they danced, Harry teased Cassandra and secretly touched her beneath her clothes, leaving her flustered and exhausted.
• Harry asked Cassandra to change how she addressed him, and she first suggested calling him “Father” before correcting herself to “Harry.”
• When Harry asked what she should call him when they were alone, Cassandra suggested “Master,” which Harry accepted.

Harry danced with Veratia and Pabbie at the Christmas Ball while they tried to identify Dumbledore’s elderly-looking dance partner. Pabbie recognized the partner as Gellert Grindelwald in disguise, and Harry told Cassandra, who sprayed Pumpkin Juice all over him in shock.

• Harry danced with Veratia, who said she would stay at Hogwarts for a few more days and let Pabbie have a turn dancing with him.
• Harry and Pabbie noticed Veratia watching Dumbledore and wondered why his dance partner seemed familiar.
• Pabbie used her Unicorn sensitivity to magic to identify Dumbledore’s dance partner as Gellert Grindelwald in disguise.
• Harry and Pabbie left the dance floor to tell Veratia, but Cassandra said Veratia had stepped out to take a call.
• Harry revealed Gellert’s identity to Cassandra, who sprayed Pumpkin Juice all over his face.

At the Christmas Ball, Veratia learned that Gellert had disguised himself as a woman to dance with Dumbledore but chose not to confront him, and she declared herself part of the Potter Family. Later, Ludo Bagman told Harry that Barty Crouch had disappeared and that the news might help Miss Grindelwald.

• Cassandra revealed to Veratia that Dumbledore's dance partner was a man in disguise, and Veratia realized it was Gellert.
• Veratia refused to make a scene over Gellert's cross-dressing, saying she belonged to the Potter Family and no longer had to protect the Grindelwald family's reputation.
• Harry and Cassandra danced, and the Christmas Ball continued until midnight before the students returned to their Common Rooms.
• After the holiday, Harry went to Hogsmeade with Cassandra and spotted Ludo Bagman speaking with Goblins at The Three Broomsticks Inn.
• Bagman congratulated Harry, explained that the Goblins wanted to bargain over their debts, and revealed that Barty Crouch had disappeared.

Harry told Veratia that Barty Crouch had vanished from work, and she said she would discuss the matter with Dumbledore. Later, Cassandra suggested testing the Golden Egg underwater, and Harry invited her to Grimmauld Place with a teasing demand for a Christmas present.

• Bagman told Harry that Crouch had been absent for two weeks and that Bertha Jorkins had disappeared in Albania.
• Harry contacted Veratia, who learned about Crouch and said she would discuss it with Dumbledore while handling Czechoslovakia’s proposed merger into the Greater German Ministry of Magic.
• Bagman asked Harry about the Golden Egg and offered to help if Harry still lacked a clue before the second task.
• Harry opened the Golden Egg in the bar, and its piercing noise startled Cassandra and annoyed Madam Rosmerta.
• Cassandra recounted a Siren legend and suggested Harry try opening the Golden Egg underwater.
• Harry decided to test the egg at Grimmauld Place and teased Cassandra by asking her to make up for her missed Christmas present with a bath together.

Harry followed Veratia and Sirius’s advice to return to the Black family home rather than comfort Cassandra, expecting her to come after him. He woke that evening to find Cassandra there in a maid outfit, ready to make up for the Christmas present she had forgotten.

• Harry left Cassandra at Hogwarts and told Veratia he would follow her plan to return to the Black family home.
• Harry asked Sirius for advice, and Sirius told him to stick with Veratia’s plan but comfort Cassandra afterward.
• Harry packed his things, left Hogwarts with Hedwig, and arrived at the Black family home, where Kritcher prepared the main bathroom for him.
• Harry fell asleep in his bedroom and later woke to find Cassandra sitting beside his bed in a maid outfit.
• Harry asked Cassandra why she had come to the Black family home and why she was dressed that way.

Harry opened the Golden Egg underwater and learned its song hinted that the second task involved finding someone precious beneath the water. After Christmas break, he returned to Hogwarts with Cassandra and discussed the task with Hermione, who urged him to prepare to survive underwater for an hour.

• Cassandra helped Harry open the Golden Egg underwater, and he heard a song saying that something precious had been taken and had to be reclaimed within an hour.
• Harry and Cassandra deduced that the song pointed toward underwater beings such as Merpeople, then returned from the bath together with their relationship changed.
• The Christmas break ended, and Harry returned to Hogwarts as students resumed classes in the winter weather.
• Hermione asked Harry about the Golden Egg, questioned what he held most precious, and advised him to focus on surviving underwater for an hour with the Bubble-Head Charm.
• Hermione noticed Cassandra's changed behavior toward Harry, and Harry told her that Cassandra had been conquered.

As the second task approached, Harry joked with Veratia and his friends about what he treasured most while remaining unsure what the lake would hold. Hermione then revealed that Ron had been taken as the person Harry needed to rescue, leaving the Great Hall stunned.

• Hermione asked Harry what his most precious thing was, and Harry insisted he could simply negotiate with the Merpeople.
• The Weasley Twins summoned Ron and Hermione to Professor McGonagall, while Veratia later joined Harry in the Great Hall.
• Veratia kissed Harry and urged him to eat before the task; Cassandra and Pabbie arrived with pastries, and Harry still claimed he did not know what he would retrieve.
• Seamus woke Harry the next morning, and Harry went to breakfast before Hermione rushed in with news.
• Hermione told Harry that Ron had been taken and was the person he needed to rescue from the lake, shocking the students gathered in the Great Hall.

Harry prepared for the second task at the Black Lake, reassuring Viktor and Pheobe and speaking with Veratia before the Champions began. When the whistle sounded, Harry cast an explosive spell into the lake, leaving the crowd stunned.

• Harry left the Great Hall with Hermione, Ron, and Veratia and joined Viktor and Pheobe in the Champions' tent.
• Harry reassured the anxious Pheobe and told Veratia he was not worried about Ron, who had been chosen as his hostage.
• Rita Skeeter interviewed the Champions and arranged to interview Harry and Veratia together at a later time.
• Bagman led the three Champions to the Black Lake and announced the start of the one-hour task.
• Harry fired a purple spherical object into the lake, triggering a huge explosion that sent water dozens of meters into the air.