Chapter Summaries

Barty Crouch Sr. suspected Dumbledore was manipulating events to make him Minister for Magic, but Dumbledore explained that he had come to discuss the danger of Voldemort's return and the need to protect Hogwarts. Crouch accepted the threat and agreed that Voldemort had to be eliminated.

• Barty Crouch Sr. suspected Dumbledore had orchestrated recent events to pressure him into becoming Minister for Magic.
• Barty Crouch Sr. admitted that he had hidden Barty Jr. at home and called for Winky to bring him pen and paper.
• Dumbledore reminded Barty Crouch Sr. that he had refused Millicent Bagnold's recommendation for Minister for Magic, and Crouch explained that he had also declined because of Barty Jr.
• Dumbledore told Barty Crouch Sr. that Voldemort had returned, and Wizet warned that Voldemort had learned from Bertha Jorkins that Barty Jr. was alive and not in Azkaban.
• Dumbledore and Wizet explained that they wanted Hogwarts to be safer, and Barty Crouch Sr. agreed that Voldemort must be eliminated.

Dumbledore and Wizet sought Barty Crouch Sr.'s help in learning Voldemort's secrets through Barty Crouch Jr., who remained devoted to the Dark Lord. Barty recognized how his past choice to prioritize his office over his son had contributed to their estrangement, and Dumbledore pointed to Wizet's abilities as part of their plan.

• Barty Crouch Sr. realized Dumbledore had come to enlist his son in uncovering Voldemort's secrets, and Dumbledore confirmed it.
• Barty recalled that he had chosen his duties as Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement over being a father, while Dumbledore noted that Barty Crouch Jr. had been an accomplished but stubborn student who lacked encouragement.
• Wizet used a Quidditch passage to explain how Barty Crouch Jr. might have needed support, and Barty admitted his son had given his loyalty to Voldemort.
• Dumbledore suggested that Barty Crouch Jr. could reveal the Dark Lord's secrets without realizing it, but Barty questioned how they could bypass Voldemort's skill in mind magic.
• Dumbledore asked Wizet to explain his plan and reminded Barty that Wizet's reputation had already spread around the world.

Wizet explained how he would use the Spirit-Calling Casket to make Barty Crouch Jr. reveal Voldemort’s secrets in his dreams without arousing suspicion. As Wizet began connecting the casket to Barty’s soul, the Imperius Curse resisted, prompting him to consider using Professor Snape’s soul power.

• Wizet showed Barty Crouch Sr. the Spirit-Calling Casket and explained that its Voldemort-like form could disguise the dream connection from Voldemort.
• Wizet added a Patronus and black smoke to the casket’s mist, then explained how it would make Barty Crouch Jr. dream of Voldemort and report what he knew.
• Barty Crouch Sr. led Wizet and Dumbledore upstairs to Barty Crouch Jr., and Wizet advised leaving the Imperius Curse in place as cover.
• Wizet drew black threads from the casket and guided them into Barty Crouch Jr.’s temple, where the Imperius Curse resisted his magic.
• Wizet considered using Professor Snape’s soul power to overcome the resistance.

Wizet used Dumbledore's Transfiguration theory, Snape's soul magic, and Ancient Magic Power to break into Barty Crouch Jr.'s soul and investigate Barty Crouch Sr.'s Imperius Curse. He succeeded and discovered that Barty Crouch Jr. had briefly resisted the curse and seen sensitive information, leaving Barty Crouch Sr. afraid that his son might expose them to Voldemort.

• Wizet reflected on exploring magical unknowns and realized he could use insights from Dumbledore and Snape to improve his understanding of the soul.
• Wizet combined Dumbledore's Transfiguration theory, Snape's soul power fused with the Severing Charm, and Ancient Magic Power to penetrate Barty Crouch Jr.'s soul.
• Dumbledore predicted that Wizet would need two attempts, then sensed that Wizet had already succeeded.
• Wizet told Barty Crouch Sr. that Barty Crouch Jr. had briefly resisted the Imperius Curse and seen information about several sensitive events.
• Barty Crouch Sr. feared that another moment of resistance could let Voldemort trace Barty Crouch Jr.'s actions back to them.

Wizet learned that Uagadou and Ilvermorny would join Hogwarts’s Triwizard Tournament, turning it into a Five-Wizard Tournament, partly because of his influence. He and Dumbledore also discussed Voldemort’s plans and the names Wizet had found in Barty Crouch Jr.’s memories, leaving Dumbledore satisfied with their progress.

• Barty Crouch Sr. left to continue negotiations with MACUSA, and Wizet and Dumbledore departed his home.
• Dumbledore explained that Uagadou wanted to join the tournament after its academic exchange with Hogwarts, while Ilvermorny sought to visit Hogwarts and build its standing.
• Dumbledore told Wizet that his performance during the New York dragon attack had renewed interest in Hogwarts and helped draw North American wizards to England.
• Wizet worried that Barty Crouch Jr.’s escape could affect the tournament, but Dumbledore said Voldemort would act regardless and that an early escape could reveal his plans sooner.
• Wizet told Dumbledore that Barty’s memories named Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange, alongside Regulus Black, and Dumbledore connected the Lestranges to Voldemort’s Horcruxes.

Wizet showed Dumbledore how the Spirit-Calling Casket could connect to other people’s Patronuses, and Dumbledore added his own to help. Three days before the Quidditch World Cup final, M.S.C. visited a Muggle glass factory with Olga Goizueta’s help, then met at Grimmauld Place to discuss the factory and plan how to promote their products at the final.

• Wizet explained the Spirit-Calling Casket to Dumbledore, who added his phoenix Patronus and took the casket to enlist trusted friends.
• Wizet and the others toured a Muggle glass factory with help from Olga Goizueta, whose father chaired a major beverage company and whose partnership with Selina Pendragon involved Coolik.
• At Grimmauld Place, Remus Lupin, Sirius, Neville, Fred, George, and the others marvelled at the factory’s assembly line and discussed learning more about Muggles.
• Remus Lupin distributed a proposal for promoting M.S.C. and its products at the Quidditch World Cup final, and the group discussed and approved the preparations.

Wizet, Luna, and Xenophilius Lovegood arrived at the Quidditch World Cup camp, where they registered and learned that the Ministry repeatedly Obliviated Muggles to clear the land. They found their assigned tent and discovered that Lucius had sent them an unusual one.

• Wizet and Luna helped Xenophilius recover from Apparition sickness, and the family registered at the arrival point.
• A Ministry worker directed the Lovegoods to their camp, where they passed Muggles sleeping in strange outfits along the road.
• Xenophilius paid for entry and gave a camp worker drink vouchers, who explained that the Minister’s Office had ordered repeated Obliviations to secure enough land.
• Wizet saw the camp’s unusual tents, and Xenophilius recognized their assigned tent as one Lucius had sent them.

Wizet, Luna, and Xenophilius arrived at the Quidditch World Cup campsite and found that Lucius Malfoy had arranged an extravagant pavilion for them. After Wizet and Luna customized its colors, Wizet and Remus Lupin discussed helping the campsite managers and spectators handle Muggle currency, creating an opportunity to promote Coolik and other products.

• Wizet and Luna encountered Xenophilius near the lavish pavilion, and Narcissa Malfoy explained that Lucius had bought it for them and apologized for his thoughtlessness.
• Draco Malfoy and Narcissa spoke with Wizet and the Lovegoods before Narcissa left with Draco to meet a Ministry of Magic employee.
• Xenophilius toured the tent and worried about its cost, then fell asleep while Luna covered him with a blanket.
• Wizet showed Luna how magical powder could change the tent's colors, and they decorated it together.
• Remus Lupin arrived after helping Sirius Black set up a tent, and Wizet proposed helping the campsite managers and spectators with Muggle currency.
• Remus agreed that the plan could also help promote Coolik and the new products, and he went to put it into action.

Wizet’s new products sold well at the Quidditch World Cup campsite, and the Oakshaft Broom Company placed an order for his Climate Box. That night, Wizet and Luna joined the others for a bonfire and shared roasted food.

• Lupin told Wizet that their Coolik had sold out ahead of schedule and that they planned to make another batch.
• Lupin reported that Wizet’s Climate Boxes were popular and showed him an order from the Oakshaft Broom Company.
• Luna led Wizet to the campsite bonfire, where Arthur Weasley marveled at a Muggle lighter.
• Wizet grilled skewers with controlled flames while the group roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes.
• Luna cooled a sweet potato and fed it to Wizet, who told her it tasted sweet.

Wizet’s campfire barbecue brought the werewolf wizards together and comforted them, while Sirius and Lupin reflected on how Wizet had changed their lives. The next morning, Maxie Blanche told Wizet and Luna that Fitchburg Finches player Fairmond had died by suicide after his first full moon.

• Wizet cooked skewers over the campfire, and the gathered guests eagerly shared the meal.
• The werewolf wizards joined the barbecue, and Lupin saw them relax into the cheerful gathering.
• Sirius served Lupin a badly grilled skewer, and Lupin reflected on the changes Wizet had brought to their lives.
• Maxie Blanche visited Wizet and Luna the next morning and explained that Fairmond had recently transformed into a werewolf for the first time.
• Maxie Blanche said Fairmond had taken Wolfsbane Potion but still found the full moon unbearable and left a suicide note before ending his life.

After Fairmont Lupacy’s death, Maxie Blanche asked Wizet to try out for the Fitchburg Finches in hopes of filling Fairmont’s place in the World Cup final. Wizet joined the team’s practice against the Sweetwater All-Stars, where Oliver Wood helped devise a strategy centered on Wizet.

• Maxie Blanche told Wizet that Fairmont Lupacy had died after being bitten by a werewolf and asked him to help the Fitchburg Finches prepare for the final.
• Wizet told Xenophilius Lovegood that he might play in the Quidditch World Cup final, and Luna encouraged him before he left for practice.
• Wizet and Maxie Blanche arrived at the training ground, where the Sweetwater All-Stars and Oliver Wood were waiting.
• Joseph Gonzalez challenged the Fitchburg Finches to practice hard and asked Oliver Wood to help them develop tactics.
• Oliver Wood proposed a Wizet-centered strategy, which the Fitchburg Finches supported and Maxie Blanche refined.

The group learned that Wizet had joined the North American National Team as a reserve and would play in the Quidditch World Cup final. As the match approached, the campsite erupted with excitement, and Harry, Ron, and the others prepared to watch.

• Fred and George wondered why Wizet had not returned, and Luna said he had gone to training.
• Anthony Goldstein arrived at the campsite and explained that he had travelled alone to attend the final.
• Anthony showed the group newspaper reports about the North American team, and they realized Wizet was a reserve player who might take the field.
• Sirius Black connected Wizet’s place on the team to his having saved New York from a dragon.
• Remus Lupin distributed the remaining Coolik to students who had helped promote it as the campsite’s excitement for the final grew.
• Ron spent his Coolik earnings on Omnioculars with the others as vendors filled the campsite before the match.

Fred and George examined the Omnioculars as Luna and the others made their way to the Quidditch World Cup final and settled into a top-level box. As visitors arrived, tensions surfaced between Cornelius Fudge and the group, while Draco learned that Wizet was warming up with the North American national team.

• Fred and George studied the Omnioculars and joked about making a version with a fist that punched through the lens.
• Luna and the others followed the crowds through the illuminated forest to the golden Quidditch stadium after the gong announced the final was beginning.
• Luna, Xenophilius, and the others climbed to their top-level box, where Luna spotted the North American team's changing room.
• Xenophilius avoided greeting Cornelius Fudge, Percy accidentally broke his glasses, and Sirius blocked Fudge from approaching Harry.
• Narcissa arrived with Draco, explained that Lucius had stayed behind, and led Draco to seats behind Xenophilius.
• Draco asked Luna whether Wizet had come, and Luna said he was likely warming up in the North American team's changing room.

Narcissa considered the benefits the Malfoy family could gain by staying aligned with Wizet, who was set to play Chaser for the North American National Team in the Quidditch World Cup final. Ludo Bagman arrived exhausted but recovered his enthusiasm to open the final, and the Bulgarian team’s Veela mascots began dancing.

• Luna told Narcissa that Wizet would play Chaser for the North American National Team, and Narcissa reflected on his influence and the Malfoy family’s gains.
• Narcissa recalled how Ludo Bagman’s Quidditch fame had helped him rise to head the Department of Magical Games and Sports.
• Ludo Bagman arrived late and disheveled, complained about his workload and Barty Crouch Sr.’s absence, and received Fudge’s advice to tidy himself up.
• Ludo Bagman used Sonorus and energetically welcomed the crowd to the 422nd Quidditch World Cup final.
• Ludo Bagman introduced the Bulgarian National Team’s Veela mascots, whose dancing captivated spectators and prompted Ron to pose as if he would dive onto the pitch.

At the Quidditch World Cup, the mascots entertained the crowd before the Bulgarian and North American teams took the field. The crowd was stunned to see Wizet Lovegood playing for North America, while Cornelius Fudge appeared not to have known about his participation.

• Draco laughed at Ron's reaction to the Veela, and Hermione explained how to resist their enchantment.
• Luna told Hermione and Xenophilius that Snarve fruit might prevent dizziness, and the crowd sampled the scattered fruit.
• Ludo Bagman introduced Bulgaria's team, including Seeker Victor Krum, before announcing the North American players, including Wizet Lovegood.
• Fred and George set off a firework spelling M.S.C., and Xenophilius mocked Cornelius Fudge for not knowing Wizet was on the team.
• Hogwarts students and their families recognized Wizet on the pitch, and Cedric told Amos that Cho had told him Wizet was playing.
• The match began, and Cedric pointed out that Wizet had caught the Quaffle.

Wizet Lovegood joined North America’s Quidditch World Cup match against Bulgaria and scored three rapid goals, giving his team a thirty–nil lead. Bulgaria called a timeout, while Cedric Diggory reflected with his father on how Wizet had become an even more formidable player.

• Magnus Gustavsson and Sophie Cleona recognized Wizet and began cheering for him, while other spectators worried that the young reserve lacked professional experience.
• Wizet caught the opening ball and scored almost immediately, putting North America ahead ten–nil.
• Wizet intercepted Bulgaria’s attack, evaded a Bludger, and scored again to extend North America’s lead to twenty–nil.
• Wizet disrupted Bulgaria’s Hawkshead Attacking Formation and scored a third goal, bringing the score to thirty–nil.
• Referee Mostafa granted Bulgaria a timeout, and Cedric told Amos Diggory that Wizet had become much harder to contain since his early Hogwarts matches.

Lovegood led North America to a commanding lead as Bulgaria’s players resorted to increasingly aggressive tactics and Krum tried to catch the Snitch. The chapter ended with Bulgaria’s Beaters colliding with each other after Lovegood evaded their attack, reminding two Slytherin Beaters of their own past against Wizet.

• Lovegood scored repeatedly as North America’s players supported him, building the lead to one hundred to zero.
• Scouts offered Arsenal Vincent and other school players opportunities to try out for professional Quidditch clubs after graduation.
• Blanche saw through Krum’s Wronski Feint, while Lovegood continued scoring and put North America ahead by one hundred and forty to zero.
• The Veela bewitched Referee Mostafa and the mascots clashed, while players from both teams abandoned restraint and attacked their opponents.
• Lovegood dived to evade Vulchanov and Volkov, causing the Bulgarian Beaters to hit each other with their bats.
• Two Slytherin Beaters recalled how Wizet had once made them strike their own teammates.

Wizet led the North American Team to a crushing Quidditch World Cup victory over Bulgaria, scoring repeatedly before Maxie Blanche caught the Golden Snitch in a spectacular collision. The team celebrated as Bulgaria’s Minister for Magic learned that Wizet and his teammates were Hogwarts students, and the trophy ceremony began.

• The mascots’ fight created fiery whirlwinds across the stadium, and Ministry staff and healers worked to control the chaos and treat Vulchanov and Volkov.
• Wizet evaded Bulgaria’s Beaters while the North American Team scored repeatedly, extending its lead to 340–0.
• Krum and Blanche chased the Golden Snitch, and Blanche caught it after throwing himself into the ground and injuring his face, bringing the score to 500–0.
• Ludo Bagman announced the North American Team’s victory, and the players celebrated as Snuffles and the crowd accompanied them around the pitch.
• Bulgaria’s Minister for Magic learned that Wizet and the others were Hogwarts students, while Cornelius Fudge complained that the minister had understood him all along.
• Ludo Bagman announced that the teams would parade before the North American Team received the Quidditch World Cup trophy.

Wizet and the North American team received the Quidditch World Cup trophy after defeating Bulgaria, while Fudge and Graves traded barbed remarks. After Wizet thanked many supporters but omitted Fudge, he slipped away from the crowd with Luna and returned to camp.

• Fudge and MACUSA President Benjamin Graves exchanged tense remarks and a forceful handshake before welcoming Bulgaria's defeated team.
• The North American players carried Wizet into the top box and sang his praises as they brought him to the trophy.
• Wizet helped the injured Maxie Blanche lift the gold cup, and the team and spectators celebrated their victory.
• At Bagman's request, Wizet gave a speech thanking his family, friends, Graves, Bagman, and others, but not Fudge; Fudge then refused to hold a press conference and left.
• Fred and George set off Magic Fireworks, allowing Wizet to cast a Disillusionment Charm and escape the crowd with Luna's hand in his as they returned to camp.

After celebrating the North American team's victory, Wizet described the dangers of professional Quidditch to the Hogwarts students. Lucius Malfoy then warned him that Death Eaters planned to cause trouble at the campsite at midnight, leaving Wizet to face an imminent threat.

• Wizet returned to the campsite with Luna and joined the victory celebrations.
• Wizet told the Hogwarts students how he had prepared to avoid dangerous fouls in professional Quidditch.
• Lucius Malfoy arrived at the bonfire and asked to speak with Wizet alone.
• Lucius Malfoy warned Wizet that Death Eaters planned to march through the campsite at midnight to defy the Ministry of Magic.