Chapter Summaries

Harry returned to London, entered Knockturn Alley disguised as seventeen-year-old Sebastian, and bought rare materials from Borgin for Slytherin’s study. Unable to find Basilisk Fangs or Dark Wizards willing to approach him, he tracked one down himself and used the Imperius Curse when the wizard refused to lend him his wand.

• Harry took a taxi to the Leaky Cauldron, drank Ageing Potion to appear seventeen, and entered Diagon Alley after eating.
• Harry visited Borgin and Burkes as Sebastian and bought Phoenix Tears, a Hebridean Black Dragon heart, and Time Sand from Mr. Borgin.
• Mr. Borgin told Harry he had no source for Basilisk Fangs, and Harry learned they were difficult to obtain because Basilisk breeding was forbidden.
• Harry left Borgin and Burkes, planning to take wands from Dark Wizards rather than buy them for his classmates.
• Harry used the Detection Curse to find a Dark Wizard behind a closed door, asked to borrow his wand, and cast Imperio when the wizard refused.

Harry searched Knockturn Alley for wands, killed a Dark Wizard who had been capturing and torturing people, and rescued three prisoners. At Gringotts, Vivi’s wand awakened and terrified every Goblin in the hall.

• Harry used Imperio to take a Dark Wizard’s wand and potion, then decided the wizard could serve as training for the Dueling Club.
• Harry blasted open another wizard’s house, transformed him into a spider and crushed him, then freed John Strau and two other prisoners.
• John Strau said he had seen a transparent, handsome black-haired person in the basement, and Harry sent the rescued people out of Knockturn Alley after accepting their payment.
• Harry went to Gringotts and asked Griphook to open Vault 313, which belonged to Verathea Elizabeth Emily Grindelwald and used Vivi’s wand as its token.
• When Harry showed the wand to Griphook, it released a magical aura that made the Goblins scream and fall to their knees.

Harry discovered that Vault 313, which held his friend’s fortune and rare treasures, was almost empty, so he demanded an explanation from Gringotts. As the bank began investigating, a clerk found a document that might reveal what happened to the missing valuables.

• Harry followed Griphook to Vault 313 and found only a copper Knut and a silver-white Princess crown instead of the listed fortune and treasures.
• Harry confronted Gringotts in the main hall, publicly announcing that Vault 313 had been robbed and demanding an explanation.
• Griphook took Harry to a VIP lounge, where Bodric introduced himself as chairman of the Goblin Brotherhood and sought to ease tensions between Harry and the goblins.
• Harry told Bodric that the disappearance of his friend’s fortune mattered more than their past conflict, and Bodric promised to press Gringotts for answers.
• Gringotts’ person in charge arrived and organized a document search; half an hour later, a goblin announced that he had found something.

Harry learned that Gellert had emptied Veratia's Gringotts vault and demanded compensation from the bank. At Malfoy Manor, Lali revealed Draco's arm to Narcissa and Lucius, who recognized the Dark Mark and confronted their son.

• Harry confirmed that Gellert had used Veratia's one-time family-crest token to empty her vault in 1899, then copied the withdrawal slip and demanded compensation from Gringotts.
• Harry returned to The Leaky Cauldron as his Ageing Potion wore off.
• Draco hid his marked arm from Narcissa and Lucius, claiming he was upset about losing the House Cup.
• Lali saw the mark on Draco's arm and told Narcissa and Lucius about it despite Draco's order to keep it secret.
• Narcissa and Lucius summoned Draco and made him show his arm, then recognized the Dark Mark.

Draco told Lucius and Narcissa how Merope’s diary had used him and left a Dark Mark on his arm. Snape examined the mark and could only offer potions to suppress it, so Narcissa suggested inviting Harry Potter to Malfoy Manor for help.

• Draco explained that he had found the notebook signed C.C. Malfoy, spoken with Merope, and helped her drain students’ Life Force.
• Lucius concluded that Merope was the Dark Lord and dismissed Draco’s suspicion that Harry Potter had planted the Dark Mark.
• Draco confessed how he had bullied classmates and insulted Hermione, and Lucius condemned his behavior.
• Lucius sent Dobby to deliver a letter asking Snape to come to Malfoy Manor, then warned Draco not to mention Harry’s claim that he was from a hundred years ago.
• Snape examined Draco’s Dark Mark and said he could brew potions to temporarily suppress its connection to Draco.
• Narcissa worried that Dumbledore might expel Draco and suggested inviting Harry to the manor instead.

Narcissa urged Lucius to invite Harry after Draco was branded with a Dark Mark, while Snape informed Dumbledore about the Notebook and the possibility of two Voldemorts. Harry then went to Gringotts to discuss compensation, but the Goblins could not provide the Basilisk Fang or Angel Feather he needed.

• Narcissa insisted that Lucius invite Harry to help Draco, and Lucius agreed to write the invitation himself.
• Snape told Dumbledore that Draco had received a Dark Mark and explained what the Malfoys had reported about the Notebook.
• Dumbledore suspected the Notebook contained part of Voldemort's soul, while Snape warned that two Voldemorts might be involved.
• Harry fed Pabbie in his trunk, drank the Ageing Potion, and went to Gringotts to discuss compensation for its earlier failure.
• Scad offered Harry a Hogwarts Board of Governors position and rare alchemical materials, but Gringotts had neither Basilisk Fang nor Angel Feather.

Harry secured Gringotts' help in searching for Angel Feather and Basilisk Fangs, then accepted an invitation to visit Lucius Malfoy after learning that the Malfoys might know about Cassandra Malfoy. He left for the meeting set for five o'clock, while Pabbie happily ate the treats he had bought her.

• Harry persuaded Gringotts to search for Angel Feather and Basilisk Fangs, received a promise of compensation and the Lestrange family's Hogwarts Board of Governors seat, and took a Two-way mirror and an enchanted wallet.
• Harry met Dobby at The Leaky Cauldron and learned that Lucius Malfoy had invited him to Malfoy Manor, though Dobby feared Lucius might harm him.
• Dobby told Harry that Cassandra Malfoy had disappeared when she was young and that a portrait of her father, Septimus Malfoy, remained at the manor.
• Harry told Dobby he would visit Lucius at five o'clock to ask about Cassandra and a friend's life.
• Pabbie emerged from Harry's trunk, ate the sweets and berries he had bought, and assured him that Unicorns did not need to excrete.

Harry attended dinner at Malfoy Manor, where he removed the Dark Mark from Draco’s arm and convinced Lucius and Narcissa of his extraordinary ability. The chapter ended with Lucius asking whether Draco was right that Harry was the legendary wizard from a century ago.

• Harry Apparated from London to Malfoy Manor, astonishing Lucius, and greeted Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco.
• At dinner, Narcissa asked Harry to save Draco from the Dark Mark, and Harry agreed to try removing it.
• Harry pulled the Dark Mark from Draco’s arm and dispersed it with a spell, leaving Draco’s skin unmarked.
• Lucius tested the residue on Harry’s wand with a Flashback Charm and confirmed it revealed only Lumos.
• Draco insisted Harry was the legendary wizard from a century ago, and Lucius asked Harry whether the claim was true.

Harry visited Malfoy Manor, where he hid his identity as the wizard from a hundred years ago and asked Lucius to help secure a Hogwarts Board of Governors seat for his talking Unicorn friend, Pabbie. Draco led Harry to Septimus Malfoy, who blamed him for Cassandra’s disappearance and showed him a letter dismissing her from Cassandra Trelawney’s apprenticeship.

• Harry pretended to Lucius and Narcissa that his claim to be a wizard from a hundred years ago had been a joke, then asked Lucius to help his friend Pabbie obtain a Hogwarts Board of Governors seat.
• Harry told Draco about his past with Cassandra and urged him to uphold the principles behind pure-blood pride.
• Draco took Harry to meet Septimus Malfoy, who recognized Harry and angrily blamed him for Cassandra’s decision to travel through time.
• Septimus told Harry that Cassandra had sought out Cassandra Trelawney to study Divination and pointed him to a letter hidden behind a portrait.
• Harry read Cassandra Trelawney’s letter dismissing Cassandra Malfoy from her apprenticeship and telling her to return to Wiltshire.

Harry learned that Cassandra had returned to Malfoy Manor and stolen a family treasure before disappearing, and Septimus urged him to find her. Harry left the manor determined to search for Cassandra and Veratia, while Draco discovered that Harry was the legendary wizard from a century earlier.

• Harry read Cassandra’s tearful letter and grieved over how his disappearance might have changed her life and Veratia’s.
• Septimus told Harry that Cassandra had mentioned Veratia studying Time Magic in the Love Nest and asked him to bring Cassandra back if he found her.
• Harry promised Septimus to keep his identity secret, then inferred that Cassandra had returned to Malfoy Manor and stolen a treasure from the family vault.
• Draco mistook Harry’s closeness to Cassandra for romantic feelings, while Harry insisted they were only friends and resolved to save Cassandra and Veratia.
• Harry discussed old Hogwarts and Slytherin with Draco, then left Malfoy Manor to meet a friend at The Leaky Cauldron.
• Draco told Lucius and Narcissa that Septimus’s portrait had recognized Harry as the legendary wizard from a hundred years earlier.

Harry learned that Nicolas Flamel might help him find the alchemical materials he needed, and prepared to write to him before traveling to France. After returning to the Dursleys’ home with Pabbie, he settled in for breakfast and eased his relatives’ hostility with gifts.

• Septimus refused to confirm Harry’s identity to Lucius and instead criticized Draco, who Lucius and Narcissa dragged away for punishment.
• Harry decided to write to Nicolas Flamel and travel to his home in France after receiving a reply.
• Harry invited Pabbie to France, shared chocolate with her, and spent the night with her at The Leaky Cauldron.
• Pabbie reminded Harry to make Gringotts pay for any alchemical materials he found in France.
• Harry Apparated to the Dursleys’ home, where Vernon and Petunia objected to his arrival but softened after he gave them gifts.
• Harry took bacon from Dudley’s plate, and Petunia was startled by his greasy, sluggish manner of speaking.

Harry visited the Dursleys and gave Dudley snacks from the Magical World, where Dudley met Pabbie and learned about Jubilee Potion. Pabbie suggested using the potion on the Masons to help Uncle Vernon’s business meeting, and Dudley hurried off to tell his father.

• Uncle Vernon told Harry he could stay upstairs while the Masons visited and asked him to keep his owl quiet.
• Dudley complained about rehearsing how to entertain the Masons, and Harry teased him about his weight and his chances of finding a girlfriend.
• Harry showed Dudley Magical World snacks, and Dudley eagerly ate Cauldron Cakes, Cockroach Candy, and Hagrid’s Rock Cakes.
• Pabbie appeared and startled Dudley, then told him that Harry could brew Jubilee Potion to make the Masons happy during their visit.
• Dudley excitedly ran off to tell Uncle Vernon about Pabbie’s suggestion.

On Harry’s birthday, he visited Ron at The Leaky Cauldron and learned that Arthur Weasley was exhausted from dealing with Muggles Harry had rescued in Knockturn Alley. Harry arrived at The Burrow with Ron and Pabbie, where an owl delivered a letter from Nicolas Flamel, leaving Harry wondering how Flamel had learned of his message.

• Harry sent Hedwig to Nicolas Flamel with a letter signed in Veratia’s name, then Uncle Vernon tried Harry’s happiness potion and thanked him.
• Harry went to The Leaky Cauldron for his birthday and met Arthur Weasley, who explained that the Ministry was dealing with Muggles Harry had rescued in Knockturn Alley.
• Arthur took Harry and Ron to The Burrow, then returned to the Ministry while Harry praised Ron’s home and let Pabbie out of his wallet.
• An owl delivered a letter from Nicolas Flamel, and Ron asked Harry how he knew Flamel.

Harry received a Ministry warning for using magic around Muggles, but decided to avoid further trouble while focusing on saving Veratia and Cassandra. He celebrated his birthday with the Weasleys, introduced them to Pabbie, and learned that Muggle authorities were investigating a deadly cruise-ship murder blamed on a black-haired, red-eyed girl.

• Harry read Mafalda Hopkirk's warning about underage magic and magical activity around Muggles, then sent Nicolas LeMay a reply confirming his planned visit on August 16.
• Harry joined Ron in pulling gnomes from the garden, and Mrs. Weasley scolded Fred and George for stealing Mr. Weasley's car and flying it.
• Fred and George showed Harry their Instant Class-Skipping Candy and sold several pieces to Ron, who agreed to help them sell more.
• Harry brought Pabbie, a Unicorn he had kept in his wallet, to meet the Weasley family, and she charmed Mrs. Weasley at dinner.
• Mr. Weasley returned with a birthday cake for Harry and reported that Muggle authorities were investigating the deaths of everyone aboard a London-to-New York cruise ship, allegedly killed by a black-haired, red-eyed girl.

With nowhere to go for summer vacation, Harry accepted Cassandra Malfoy’s offer to stay at Malfoy Manor and earn thirty Galleons by dueling with her. Cassandra arranged for him to be collected from Hogwarts, leaving Gareth waiting anxiously at the entrance.

• Harry told Gareth he planned to stay at Hogwarts because he had nowhere else to go, and he declined Gareth’s invitation to visit the Weasley family.
• Cassandra Malfoy arrived and ordered Gareth to leave so she could speak with Harry alone.
• Cassandra insisted Harry return to Malfoy Manor with her, saying she needed a dueling partner and would pay him thirty Galleons for the holiday.
• Harry accepted the offer because he needed the money, and Cassandra said Kiki would help him pack while the Malfoy carriage waited at the school gates.

Harry stayed with the Weasleys until Hogwarts sent the new school-year book list, then went with them to Diagon Alley. There he met Draco and Lucius, who knew Harry’s identity and intended to befriend him.

• Harry realized that the black-haired, red-eyed girl called Merope was Voldemort, and wondered whether Voldemort had also appeared as a young man on the cruise ship.
• Harry settled into life at the Weasleys’ home, where Arthur asked him about Muggle technology and Poppy enjoyed roaming outside.
• Harry received Hogwarts’ letter listing Gilderoy Lockhart’s books, then heard Hermione’s Howler arrange to meet him in Diagon Alley on August 12.
• Harry traveled by Floo Powder to Diagon Alley and met Draco and Lucius, who greeted him warmly after learning who he was.
• Arthur arrived and greeted Lucius.

Harry and the Weasleys met the Malfoys and Hermione’s parents in Diagon Alley, where Draco tried to make peace with Ron and Hermione. At Flourish and Blotts, Gilderoy Lockhart singled Harry out and asked whether he was Dumbledore’s favorite student.

• Lucius and Draco joined Harry, Ron, and the Weasleys on their trip to Diagon Alley, and Lucius apologized to Hermione for Draco’s past rudeness.
• At Gringotts, the Weasleys met Hermione’s parents, while Lucius and Arthur agreed to take them for a drink at The Leaky Cauldron.
• Draco followed Harry, Ron, and Hermione, bought them ice cream, and admitted he wanted to join the Slytherin Quidditch team by having his father donate brooms.
• Hermione advised Percy to learn about politics from Muggle television and memoirs, and Harry attributed a saying about power to Draco’s ancestor.
• At Flourish and Blotts, Lockhart spotted Harry, pulled him forward for a photograph, and asked if he was Dumbledore’s favorite student.

Harry obtained signed books from Lockhart for the Weasley family and later visited the LeMay home with Pabbie to seek help for Veratia and a way to turn Pabbie back into a human. He reunited with Dico, who told him that Mr. and Mrs. LeMay were asleep.

• Harry persuaded Lockhart to give him nine signed book sets, then gave one to each of his friends and Aunt Molly.
• Lockhart announced that he would teach Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, and Hagrid met Harry and the others outside the bookshop.
• Harry and the Weasley family shared lunch with the Grangers while Arthur discussed Muggle technology with Mr. Granger.
• On August 15, Harry left the Weasley home and Apparated to the LeMay family home with Pabbie.
• Harry reunited with Dico and explained that he hoped Mr. LeMay could help save Veratia and restore Pabbie to human form.

Harry visited Nicolas Flamel with Pabbie, learned more about Veratia’s imprisonment and Dumbledore’s past with Gellert, and discovered he needed Dumbledore’s Angel Feather to free her. The chapter ended with Harry returning to The Burrow while Pabbie stayed behind, revealing that she was a ghost who had become a Unicorn to wait for Harry.

• Harry learned that Pabbie would become Hogwarts’ first Unicorn school board member as compensation for the Goblins losing his belongings.
• Dico introduced Harry to his wife Luchi and their children, Ruby and Garnett, and asked to return to the Potter family’s service.
• Nicolas Flamel told Harry that Dumbledore and Gellert had been lovers, and that Gellert had taken the Grindelwald family fortune from Veratia’s vault.
• Harry learned that Dumbledore had the Angel Feathers needed to free Veratia, while Flamel had no Basilisk Fang to offer.
• Flamel could not turn Pabbie back into a human and asked her to remain with him for treatment; after Harry left, Pabbie revealed she was a ghost who had become a magical Unicorn hoping to live until Harry returned.

Harry returned to the Burrow and prepared to leave for Hogwarts while Mr. LeMay discovered the time-consuming appeal of a computer game. On September 1, Harry, Ron, and Hermione found the platform entrance blocked, but Mr. Weasley got them onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters and exposed Fred and George’s prank.

• Harry helped the Weasleys throw gnomes in the garden and explained that Voldemort had attacked Pabbie with a spell.
• Mr. LeMay tried Harry’s computer, discovered Civilization I, and played until the next day.
• Harry received a letter saying Pabbie needed a few more days of treatment, then traveled with the Weasleys toward King’s Cross Station.
• Harry and Ron found the entrance to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters blocked, and Ron hit his head against the wall.
• Hermione arrived, and Ron proposed flying Mr. Weasley’s car to Hogwarts, but Mr. Weasley intervened and took them through the platform entrance.
• Mrs. Weasley scolded Fred and George for sealing the entrance as a prank, while Hermione joined in calling them troublemakers.