Ch. 81He Was Gone!!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Devero's perfect Defense Against the Dark Arts exam paper shocks his classmates and earns him praise from Professor Quirrell.
- Wells, initially critical of Devero, acknowledges his genius after realizing the extent of Devero's knowledge.
- Devero returns a borrowed book to Quirrell, noticing that the garlic smell has faded from Quirrell's turban.
- Devero discovers that Quirrell's status panel no longer shows Voldemort's presence, realizing that Voldemort has left Quirrell.
Character Developments
- Devero's genius is further acknowledged by his peers and even Wells, who initially doubted him.
- Quirrell shows appreciation for Devero's intellect but remains oblivious to Devero's discovery about Voldemort's absence.
- Devero demonstrates maturity and self-control by handling Wells' initial hostility calmly and later showing understanding towards Wells' change of heart.
Significant Themes
- Genius and its recognition: Devero's exceptional abilities are finally acknowledged by his peers, highlighting the theme of genius being ultimately undeniable.
- The power of knowledge: Devero's extensive reading and understanding of Defense Against the Dark Arts books impress his classmates and even Wells, emphasizing the value of knowledge and learning.
- The absence of evil: The disappearance of Voldemort's presence from Quirrell's status panel symbolizes the absence of evil, hinting at a potential shift in the power dynamics.
Character Interactions
- Devero and his classmates: They are amazed by Devero's exam paper and begin to treat him with respect and admiration.
- Devero and Wells: Wells initially criticizes Devero but later acknowledges his genius and expresses a desire to learn from him, showing a change of heart.
- Devero and Quirrell: Quirrell praises Devero's intellect but remains unaware of Devero's discovery about Voldemort's absence, maintaining a teacher-student dynamic.