Chapter Summaries

Harry entered the Black Lake, found Ron and the other hostages, and persuaded the Merpeople to help after recognizing their elder Carmen from a meeting a century earlier. He returned to shore with Ron, where Dumbledore questioned Cleo about what had happened.

• Harry cast powerful spells into the Black Lake before entering, then used Revelio to locate the hostages and drive attacking Grindylows out of the water.
• Harry found the Merpeople village and demanded that Cleo release Ron, but Cleo refused until the elder Carmen recognized Harry as an old friend.
• Carmen told Cleo to escort Ron to shore and promised that the Merpeople would also return the other hostages if the time ran out.
• Viktor arrived in his half-shark form and struggled to free his hostage while Harry followed Cleo and the Merpeople upward with Ron.
• Harry emerged from the lake dry except for his glasses, and Dumbledore asked Cleo what had happened.

Cleo reported that Harry had befriended the Merpeople and ensured the hostages were returned, earning him forty-five points in the second task. Veratia explained that Barty Crouch Jr. had escaped Azkaban through his mother’s sacrifice and suggested Old Barty had hidden him under the Imperius Curse, prompting Harry to suspect Barty Jr. later seized control of his father.

• Cleo told Dumbledore what had happened underwater, and Viktor returned with his hostage before Pheobe surfaced wounded and was rescued by the Merpeople with Gabrielle.
• The Merpeople’s leader credited Harry with arranging for the hostages to be returned, and Pheobe kissed him while Veratia, Cassandra, and Pabbie watched.
• Bagman announced the task scores: Pheobe received twenty-five points, Viktor forty, and Harry forty-five; he also said the final task would take place on June 24.
• Ron repeatedly retold the underwater events, embellishing his story until he became popular, while Harry persuaded Veratia not to punish Pheobe.
• Veratia told Harry that Crouch had been found under the Imperius Curse and revealed that his wife had used Polyjuice Potion to help Barty Crouch Jr. escape Azkaban.
• Veratia explained that Old Barty had hidden his son under an Invisibility Cloak and the Imperius Curse, and Harry wondered whether Barty Jr. later broke free and controlled his father.

Veratia, Harry, Sirius, and Lupin uncovered Barty Crouch Jr.'s disguise as Alastor Moody and learned that Voldemort planned to use Harry's blood in a resurrection ritual. After they captured and unmasked Crouch Jr., Dumbledore asked Harry and Veratia what to do next.

• Veratia confirmed that Old Barty had been placed under the Imperius Curse by his son, Barty Crouch Jr., and explained how the Crouch family had hidden the son from Azkaban.
• Sirius and Lupin joined Harry and Veratia, and they discovered on the Marauder's Map that Barty Crouch Jr. was posing as Moody at Hogwarts.
• Dumbledore arrived, and he and the others went to the Defense Against the Dark Arts Office to confront the fake Moody.
• Harry used the Imperius Curse on Fake Moody, who revealed that Voldemort planned to use the final task's target as a Portkey and take Harry's blood for a resurrection ritual.
• Fake Moody transformed back into Barty Crouch Jr., and Dumbledore asked Harry and Veratia what they should do next.

Harry and Dumbledore uncovered Barty Crouch Jr.'s impersonation of Moody, rescued the real Moody, and learned Voldemort planned to use the Tournament to face Harry. After a Niffler lesson and news that Old Barty Crouch had joined their side, Harry learned the third task would be a maze and considered using a Horcrux to remove Anne's curse.

• Vivi proposed erasing Barty Crouch Jr.'s memories while letting him continue impersonating Moody, and Harry agreed to face Voldemort while remaining wary of his confidence.
• Barty Crouch Jr. revealed how he had captured Moody and stolen potion ingredients, and Dumbledore and Snape rescued the real Moody before removing his memories of the plan.
• Harry attended Newt's Niffler lesson, where Ron's Niffler won the treasure-hunting contest and Newt confirmed that Veratia was Grindelwald's older sister.
• Veratia told Harry that Old Barty Crouch had joined their side and suggested testing whether one of Voldemort's Horcruxes could absorb Anne's curse, using Barty Crouch Jr. as the test subject after the Tournament.
• Bagman revealed that the third task was a maze containing magical creatures and obstacles, and Harry complained that Blast-Ended Skrewts would be among them.
• Bagman told Harry he had bet more Galleons on him and asked whether Veratia had mentioned Mr. Crouch.

Harry learned that the third task would be a maze containing the Goblet of Fire and possibly Magical Creatures, while Ron eagerly anticipated seeing the Champions fight them. During Divination, Harry dozed off, then pretended he had dreamed of death, leaving Professor Trelawney and the class stunned.

• Harry told Mr. Bagman that Sirius Black could explain his family’s problem, then called Veratia to report the third task’s requirements while she was busy with Ministry work.
• Harry told Ron that the third task would be a maze and the Goblet of Fire, and Ron and Seamus excitedly discussed the Magical Creatures that might be inside.
• Cassandra asked Harry what creatures might be in the maze, teased him about being her little follower, and left him flustered.
• Harry opened a window during Divination to clear the incense, then fell asleep while Professor Trelawney lectured about Mars and Neptune.
• Professor Trelawney woke Harry and warned him about sleeping in class, so Harry claimed he had dreamed of the future and said he had seen death.

Harry’s Divination lesson turned into a prediction that he would face the Heir of Slytherin in June, while preparations for Voldemort’s return brought the Order of the Phoenix together at Hogwarts. The group planned to warn Minister Fudge, expecting him to suppress the news to protect his position.

• Professor Trelawney interpreted Harry’s vision of a smoky snake as the Heir of Slytherin, whom Harry would face in June, and reassured him that he had a long life ahead.
• As exams approached, Harry was exempted because he was a Triwizard Tournament Champion, and Snape punished Ron with five times the summer homework after catching him mocking Snape in the Gryffindor Common Room.
• Tonks, disguised as Snape, escorted Harry to Dumbledore’s office, where Harry met members of the Order of the Phoenix, including Lupin, Sirius, and Veratia.
• Dumbledore warned Harry that the plan against Voldemort was dangerous, but Harry accepted the risk, and Sirius supported him.
• Veratia and Harry agreed that Fudge should be told about Voldemort’s return, while Sirius observed that Fudge would likely suppress the news to protect his political career.

As the final task approached, Harry received news that Veratia had become Minister for Magic of the Greater German Ministry of Magic, while Cassandra gave him a pendant and Pabbie wished him safety. Ron mistook Snape for the impostor he had encountered before, challenged him in the Great Hall, and was celebrated as the King of Gryffindor; Harry then learned the Champions' relatives had been invited to watch the final.

• Harry told Cassandra about his meeting in the Headmaster's Office, and she gave him a warm pendant to wear for the competition.
• Pabbie offered to tell Harry what Magical Creature Newt had lent Dumbledore, but Harry asked her to keep it a surprise.
• Hedwig delivered a newspaper reporting that Veratia had won the election and become Minister for Magic of the Greater German Ministry of Magic.
• Ron mistook Snape for the person he had encountered the previous day, fired a Stupefy at him, and lost fifty points for Gryffindor and earned detention.
• Students from across Hogwarts praised Ron's courage and hailed him as the King of Gryffindor.
• Professor McGonagall told Harry that the Champions' relatives had been invited to watch the final and asked the Champions to gather after breakfast.

Harry reunited with the Weasleys and Sirius before his third Triwizard task, receiving a photograph of his mother and hearing Vernon’s message to stay safe. He spent the morning walking around Hogwarts with Bill and Pheobe, and ended by teasing Bill about Fleur Delacour’s apparent interest in him.

• Harry found Mrs. Weasley, Bill, and Sirius waiting to watch his match, and Sirius gave him a photograph of his mother along with Vernon’s message to stay safe.
• Harry and Bill walked through Hogwarts, where Harry told Bill that Ron had drawn his wand on Snape, insulted him, and attempted a Stunning Spell.
• Pheobe joined Harry and Bill, introduced herself to Bill, and readily accepted their invitation to walk around the grounds.
• Bill and Pheobe chatted easily as they discussed Hogwarts, the Whomping Willow, and Percy’s progress at the Ministry.
• After lunch, Pheobe asked Bill for his mailing address, and Harry teased him that Fleur Delacour seemed interested in him.

Harry spent the day with the Weasleys before Veratia arrived at Hogwarts to watch his final Triwizard Tournament task. As the Champions prepared to enter the maze, Veratia joined them and sought a moment to speak with Harry.

• Bill gave Ginny a scarab-shaped hair clip, while Mrs. Weasley scolded Ron for attacking Snape and the twins joked with her at lunch.
• Ron went to the Potions office to receive his punishment, while Harry toured the castle with the Weasley family and heard Mrs. Weasley reminisce about his parents.
• At dinner, Hermione and Harry discussed Hagrid's growing closeness with Madame Maxime and Harry worried that Veratia would miss his match.
• Veratia arrived with Gemma Farley and another secretary, and Hermione realized she had come to watch Harry compete.
• Dumbledore announced that the final task would begin shortly, and Harry left with Pheobe, Viktor, and Bagman for the maze.
• Professor McGonagall explained how the Champions could signal for rescue, then Dumbledore brought Veratia over to address them.

Veratia encouraged Harry before the Triwizard Tournament’s final task, giving him a bracelet that could track and protect him. As Harry fought his way through the maze, he reached a chamber where sixteen animated statues and a giant statue advanced on him.

• Veratia told Harry she wanted a united Europe, gave him a protective tracking bracelet, and wished him luck before the task began.
• Bagman announced Harry, Viktor Krum, and Fleur Delacour’s scores, then sent them into the maze in turn.
• Harry defeated a Blast-Ended Skrewt with an explosive spell and continued through the maze.
• Harry recognized a Boggart disguised as Veratia, destroyed it with Azure flame, and accidentally burned two Skull Masked Dark Wizards nearby.
• After hearing Pheobe scream, Harry passed safely through a misty doorway and entered a hall of statues.
• Harry aligned the sixteen statues with their shadows, triggering a mechanism that raised a giant statue as all seventeen statues’ eyes turned red and they marched toward him.

Henry stole money from his father, Brainwave, and denied that a girl had defeated him and wrecked his car. On his way to a school board meeting, Peter rescued Barbara Dugan from two robbers, and she invited him to her home to thank him.

• Henry took several bills from his father's wallet, then lied to Brainwave about whether a girl had beaten him and his friends and destroyed the car.
• Brainwave questioned Henry about the attack and offered to drop him off at school, while Henry insisted he did not want superpowers.
• Peter drove past Lana at the flower shop on his way to a school board meeting.
• Peter spotted Barbara Dugan being threatened by two masked robbers and stopped to help her.
• Peter disabled the robbers with a coin and a vine, knocked one unconscious, and waited for the police to arrive.
• Barbara thanked Peter and invited him to her nearby home.

Harry defeated the maze’s guardians, freed Viktor Krum, and reached the Triwizard Cup, which transported him into an ambush by Death Eaters. He trapped the attackers in magical flames and demanded to know where Voldemort was, leaving a burning Death Eater ready to talk.

• Harry destroyed the statues guarding a hall, then answered the Sphinx’s riddle and continued through the maze.
• Harry freed Viktor Krum from a spider’s cocoon, helped him defeat a Large Acromantula, and watched him send up red sparks to withdraw from the tournament.
• Harry drank several potions prepared by Cassandra and touched the Triwizard Cup, which carried him away as a Portkey.
• Harry protected himself from the Death Eaters’ ambush with Protego Gubraithian and trapped them in rings of fire.
• Harry demanded to know where Voldemort was, and a Death Eater caught in the flames screamed that he would talk.

Harry confronted Voldemort at Riddle Manor, learned that Voldemort was conducting a resurrection ritual and that another version of him remained in America, then trapped him in a fiery cage. The chapter ended as Veratia and Dumbledore arrived and Harry sensed an unknown danger.

• Harry tortured Corban Yaxley until Yaxley revealed that Voldemort was at Riddle Manor performing a resurrection ritual with Peter Pettigrew.
• Harry confronted Voldemort, taunted him about his parents and Horcruxes, and learned that another version of Voldemort was still in America.
• Harry's Killing Curse struck Peter Pettigrew when Voldemort switched places with him.
• Harry secretly sent Welsh Green Fire underground and trapped Voldemort in a fiery cage.
• Veratia and Dumbledore appeared beside Harry, and Veratia cried out as Harry felt a chilling presence behind him.

Harry defeated Merope Riddle, a female version of Voldemort, inside his mental world and took her Reaper Scythe, while Voldemort escaped after losing a Horcrux. Veratia revealed that they had deliberately allowed Voldemort to flee so they could eliminate his Death Eaters without removing him as a political threat.

• Merope invaded Harry's mind, but Harry overpowered her, took the Reaper Scythe, and turned her to ashes in his mental world.
• Harry learned that Merope had erased her own memories and claimed to have Horcrux-like safeguards, then returned to consciousness with the scythe.
• Dumbledore told Harry that Voldemort had escaped after absorbing his soul fragment, while his Death Eater servants had been captured and his locket Horcrux had been emptied.
• Harry suggested that Dumbledore involve Rita Skeeter in exposing the captured Death Eaters, and Dumbledore agreed.
• Veratia admitted that she and the others had deliberately let Voldemort escape because purging the Death Eaters while leaving him alive served their political aims.

Harry returned from the final task and was celebrated as Hogwarts’s Triwizard Tournament champion. After receiving his trophy, he joined the crowd heading to the victory banquet and told Ron and Hermione about the maze.

• Harry returned to the arena with the Goblet of Fire, and students and staff cheered as his classmates lifted him into the air.
• Mr. Bagman announced Harry as the Triwizard Tournament champion, and fireworks filled the arena.
• Veratia presented Harry with a commemorative trophy and teased him before the crowd celebrated his victory.
• Mr. Bagman announced a grand banquet at Hogwarts, and the audience left the arena for the Great Hall.
• Harry walked with Ron and Hermione and described encountering Blast-Ended Skrewts, a Sphinx, and a Giant Spider that had trapped Viktor.

At the Hogwarts celebration, Harry arranged a private meeting with Lucius and Cassandra to discuss families resisting Voldemort. He flirted with Cassandra at the banquet and asked her to be his girlfriend, leaving her answer unstated.

• Viktor and Ron talked about spiders and Quidditch on their way to the Great Hall.
• Lucius told Harry that he had resisted Voldemort’s summons and persuaded Crabbe and Goyle to do the same.
• Harry and Lucius agreed to meet the next night with Dumbledore, Veratia, and Cassandra to discuss other families opposing Voldemort.
• Cassandra sat beside Harry, accepted his hand-holding, and teased him about his interest in hands.
• Harry asked Cassandra to be his girlfriend, and she left him waiting for her answer.

At the Triwizard Tournament banquet, Harry and Cassandra privately discussed his confession while the guests celebrated Harry’s victory. Harry then told Ron that the Dueling Club would gather for intensive training after a week of summer holiday, leaving the group preparing for a training journey.

• Cassandra teased Harry for confessing in a noisy setting, and Harry agreed he should make their relationship official on a more suitable occasion.
• Dumbledore thanked the guests, congratulated Harry on winning the Triwizard Tournament, and opened the banquet.
• Bill and Pheobe bonded over the feast, while Hermione and Ron bickered over food.
• Harry comforted Cassandra, who watched Pabbie reunite with the Scamander family, and the two shared a tender moment.
• Ron asked about Harry’s summer plans, and Harry announced that the Dueling Club would meet for a week of holiday before intensive training together.

After the Dementor Kissed Barty Crouch Jr., Dumbledore told Fudge that Voldemort had returned, but Fudge refused to believe him and accused Dumbledore and Veratia of plotting against Britain. Fudge left determined to suppress opposition, while Veratia warned that he might use her as a foreign scapegoat.

• Fudge brought a Dementor to Barty Crouch Jr.'s holding room, where it Kissed Crouch and left him unable to testify.
• Dumbledore explained that Voldemort had returned and that Crouch had helped him, but Fudge dismissed the confession and Harry's account.
• Fudge accused Veratia and Dumbledore of conspiring to let the Greater German Ministry of Magic take over Britain.
• Fudge stormed out, and Veratia warned Harry and the others that Fudge might stir up populist sentiment against her to protect his position.
• Sirius and Snape traded insults, while Mr. Bagman expressed disbelief that Fudge thought Dumbledore wanted his office.

Harry celebrated winning the Triwizard Tournament with students from all four Houses, then spent the last days of term with his friends and Hagrid. At the leaving feast, Dumbledore revealed that Voldemort was not dead and began explaining Harry’s four consecutive Special Services to the School Awards.

• Harry returned to the Gryffindor Common Room, where students from all four Houses celebrated his Triwizard victory by singing “We Are the Champions.”
• Snape taught Defense Against the Dark Arts, took fourteen points from Ron, and assigned Draco an extra summer essay.
• Harry visited Hagrid with Hermione and Ron, learned that Hagrid and Madame Maxime had grown closer, and stayed for the afternoon.
• At the leaving feast, Dumbledore awarded Gryffindor points for Harry’s tournament victory and announced Harry’s fourth Special Services to the School Award.
• Dumbledore told the students that Voldemort was not dead, shocking the Great Hall.

Dumbledore revealed that Voldemort had survived through Horcruxes and credited Harry with thwarting his schemes throughout his Hogwarts years. After the feast, Harry discussed holiday plans with Ron, Hermione, and Pabbie, who insisted he invite Veratia on their seaside trip.

• Dumbledore explained that Voldemort had made Horcruxes and revealed that Harry had destroyed the Notebook Horcrux and stopped Voldemort's plots over the past four years.
• Dumbledore warned that Voldemort had returned, urged the magical schools to unite, and toasted Harry for his repeated service to Hogwarts.
• Fleur said goodbye to Harry and Ron, and Harry told Hermione that Fleur was interested in Bill.
• Harry told Ron and Pabbie that he planned Dueling Club training at Grimmauld Place, Number 12, after a holiday break.
• Harry proposed a seaside trip with Pabbie and Cassandra, and Pabbie urged him to ask Veratia to come.