Recaps

Silan calmed the newly hatched Norbert with dragon heart grass, and Hagrid traded him a damaged unicorn-hair blanket for the herb. After explaining how to feed Norbert, Silan grew serious and warned Hagrid that there was a problem.

• Norbert mistook Hagrid and then Silan for his mother, but he rampaged through the hut when he could not find her.
• Silan used crushed dragon heart grass to calm Norbert, who accepted him as his mother and earned Silan a large increase in animal bloodline proficiency.
• Silan gave Hagrid the dragon heart grass in exchange for the damaged unicorn tail hair blanket.
• Hagrid used the herb to hold Norbert, and Silan told him that newborn dragons could eat normally rather than wait a week or drink chicken-blood brandy.
• Silan warned Hagrid that there was a problem, leaving Hagrid nervous and waiting for him to explain.

Silan warned Hagrid that Norbert would quickly become too dangerous to keep in the hut and offered to train the hatchling before releasing it into the Forbidden Forest. After feeding Norbert, Silan began pressuring it to work hard and serve him, leaving Hagrid unaware of the strange lecture.

• Silan explained to Hagrid how quickly Norwegian Ridgebacks grew and proposed training Norbert before moving it to the Forbidden Forest.
• Hagrid agreed and went to fetch boards to seal the hut’s windows from the inside.
• Silan fed Norbert mutton, then lectured the sleepy hatchling about learning to breathe fire and fly before working for him for hundreds of years.
• Hagrid returned and boarded up the windows while Silan said Norbert was merely sleepy.
• Silan left, promising to train Norbert again the next day, and the sleeping dragon shuddered and wrapped its wings around itself.

Silan disciplined Norbert and used Dragon remains to make the young Dragon submit to him as Master. Hagrid was amazed by Silan’s ability to communicate with Dragons, and Silan began training Norbert.

• Silan arrived at Hagrid's Hut and repaired the mess Norbert had made.
• Silan confronted Norbert, who attacked him, and easily knocked him back with magic.
• Silan showed Norbert Dragon hearts, horns, and blood, then persuaded him to submit and call Silan Master.
• Silan noticed [Silver Tongue] had gained proficiency and planned to continue Norbert’s training.
• Hagrid marveled at Silan’s ability to communicate with Norbert, and Silan prepared to train the Dragon.

Silan trained Norbert to obey him, teaching the young Fire Dragon to fly while Hagrid doted on him. As Silan and Hagrid planned to move Norbert to the Forbidden Forest, Harry, Ron, and Hermione appeared at the hut door after eavesdropping.

• Silan told Norbert an inspirational story and had him recite slogans as part of his lessons.
• Norbert practiced flying through obstacles, and Hagrid praised him while worrying over his safety.
• Norbert chose to keep practicing instead of eating until Silan told him to rest and eat first.
• Silan checked his Animal Bloodline progress and urged Hagrid to release Norbert into the Forbidden Forest after a week.
• Silan heard someone outside the hut, and Hagrid hid Norbert beneath a basin before Harry, Ron, and Hermione appeared at the door.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione visited Hagrid to ask about the Philosopher’s Stone’s protections and discovered that he was hiding a young Dragon named Norbert. Silan demonstrated that Norbert was trained to obey him, and Ron cautiously managed to pet the Dragon.

• Harry, Ron, and Hermione asked Hagrid about the protections guarding the Philosopher’s Stone, and Hagrid said Snape was among the professors protecting it.
• The trio noticed the covered basin, and Hagrid accidentally revealed that he had a Dragon named Norbert.
• Hagrid explained that Silan had trained Norbert, then uncovered the Dragon for the others to see.
• Silan soothed Norbert when he bared his teeth at Ron, showing that the Dragon obeyed him.
• Ron nervously touched Norbert’s back, and Norbert rubbed against his hand without biting him.

Silan, Hagrid, Harry, Ron, and Hermione brought Norbert into the Forbidden Forest and settled the dragon in a cave as its new home. As they prepared to leave, Hagrid spotted a Unicorn by a stream.

• Harry, Ron, and Hermione admired how gently Norbert behaved, while Hermione warned that a dragon might become dangerous when it grew up.
• Hagrid agreed to let Harry, Ron, and Hermione accompany him and Silan into the Forbidden Forest with Norbert.
• Hagrid carried Norbert in a wooden crate as he showed the group magical creatures and explained how Bowtruckles helped wandmakers identify suitable trees.
• Hagrid brought them to a cave beneath a huge tree, where Silan told Norbert to prepare for an important test and promised to teach it to breathe fire.
• As the group headed out of the forest, Hagrid stopped them after spotting a Unicorn by a stream.

Silan stopped an injured Unicorn from charging into the group and treated its wound with Dittany Essence. The grateful Unicorn revealed that a dark wizard had attacked it in the Forbidden Forest, and Silan suspected Quirrell.

• Hagrid warned Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Silan to stay back while he approached the wounded Unicorn.
• The Unicorn charged at the group, but Silan trapped its hooves in softened ground after Hermione's spells failed.
• Silan calmed and treated the Unicorn with Dittany Essence and Dittany leaves, easing its pain.
• The Unicorn thanked Silan and told him a dark wizard had entered the Forbidden Forest to capture it.

Silan learned that a dark wizard had repeatedly attacked Unicorns in the Forbidden Forest and warned Clop that the attacker was a Hogwarts professor who might use him as bait. Two days later, Silan and Hermione rode a Unicorn while Harry, Ron, and the others visited Hagrid’s little Dragon, and Silan began planning how to protect the Unicorns.

• Silan freed the injured Unicorn, learned that a dark wizard had been targeting its kin, and offered to help if any were hurt.
• Silan comforted Hagrid after the Unicorn encounter, and Harry and Ron persuaded him to let them return to see the little Dragon.
• Two days later, Silan and Hermione rode Clop through the woods while Harry and Ron watched the Unicorns with envy.
• Harry explained that Unicorns approached Silan because he was kind and pure, while Ron joked that it meant Silan was a girl.
• Silan told Clop that a Hogwarts professor had targeted him and might use him as bait, then said he had a way to stop the dark wizard.

Silan and Clop prepared to lure Quirrell into the Forbidden Forest, where Norbert could help them ambush him. After Norbert mastered Dragonfire, Quirrell grew impatient and ordered Silan to come with him after class.

• Silan told Clop to hide their kin and help him lead Quirrell to Norbert in the Forbidden Forest.
• Silan explained why he would not ask Dumbledore for help, while privately planning to use the encounter to gain Dumbledore's trust.
• Clop agreed to cooperate and was moved by Silan's claim that he would risk himself for his friend.
• Silan and Clop rehearsed their plan, and Norbert mastered Dragonfire as Silan prepared a whistle to summon him.
• During Defense Against the Dark Arts, Quirrell watched Silan closely, then ordered him to come along after class.

Quirrell confronted Silan about communicating with magical creatures and tried to recruit him to help capture a unicorn. Silan agreed to go along in exchange for Quirrell’s study notes, while both secretly planned to deceive the other.

• Quirrell dismissed the students, took Silan to his locked office, and demanded to know whether he could communicate with magical creatures.
• Silan admitted the ability after Quirrell revealed he had seen him near the room on the Third Floor Corridor.
• Quirrell claimed he needed fresh unicorn tail hair to lift a vampire curse and asked Silan to find and hold a unicorn in the Forbidden Forest.
• Silan requested an escape-enabling alchemical item, then settled for Quirrell’s Defense Against the Dark Arts notes and O.W.L. preparation materials.
• Quirrell gave Silan his handwritten notes and kept him in the office to read them, while each secretly plotted against the other.

Draco Malfoy followed Harry and Ron into the Forbidden Forest after seeing them leave with Hagrid. Meanwhile, Silan led Quirrell toward Unicorn tracks as part of a trap, shifting control of their mission to himself.

• Draco Malfoy watched Harry and Ron leave the Great Hall with stolen food and followed them to Hagrid's Hut.
• Harry and Ron persuaded Hagrid to take them into the Forbidden Forest to see Norbert, and Malfoy secretly followed.
• Quirrell took Silan through a secret passage into the Forbidden Forest to search for Unicorns.
• Silan stopped Quirrell and pointed out Unicorn hairs and hoofprints that Clop had deliberately left behind.
• Quirrell grew excited by Silan's apparent creature-tracking talent and followed his lead.

Silan lured Quirrell into the Forbidden Forest, then escaped on Clop after revealing that the Unicorn had been helping him. Quirrell pursued him and was stunned by Silan’s powerful spellcasting as Silan began chanting a string of spells.

• Silan calmed Clop while Quirrell watched, then rode away on the Unicorn and waved at Quirrell.
• Quirrell chased Silan through the Forbidden Forest, firing spells at him but missing.
• Quirrell realized Silan had likely anticipated his plan and feared that Silan would report him to Dumbledore.
• Silan turned to fight back, and his Incendio and Diffindo nearly broke through Quirrell’s Shield Charm.
• Quirrell pursued Silan again and was shocked when Silan began chanting a long sequence of spells.

Silan lured Quirrell to Norbert’s cave and unleashed the dragon against him, turning their chase into an aerial battle. Quirrell’s Cruciatus Curse struck Norbert, but Silan’s Tough Skin skill softened its effect as Quirrell began casting another curse.

• Silan fled through the Forbidden Forest while Quirrell chased him, then led him to the cave where Norbert was hiding.
• Quirrell threatened Silan and attacked, but Silan summoned Dragonfire and Norbert emerged to drive Quirrell back.
• Silan mounted Norbert, and the dragon harried Quirrell from the air while Silan supported him with spells.
• Quirrell cast the Cruciatus Curse at Silan, but Norbert took the hit and Silan activated Tough Skin to protect them both.
• Quirrell recovered and began casting another curse, starting to say “Avada...”

Hagrid, Harry, Ron, and Malfoy followed centaurs through the Forbidden Forest and found Silan battling Quirrell atop Norbert. After Hagrid and the centaurs intervened, Silan escaped toward Hogwarts to report the attack to Dumbledore.

• Fang found a scrap of black cloth, and Hagrid realized an outsider had entered the Forbidden Forest.
• Ronan spotted Malfoy following them and urged Hagrid to hurry because Norbert was in danger.
• Ronan and Firenze joined the group and explained that the Unicorn had warned them about Hagrid's friend.
• The group found Silan riding Norbert through flames while fighting Quirrell, who cast Unforgivable Curses at them.
• Hagrid and the centaurs fired arrows at Quirrell, interrupting his Killing Curse.
• Silan flew Norbert toward Hogwarts Castle, intending to tell Dumbledore that a dark wizard had attacked him.

Silan escaped Quirrell’s attempt to capture a Unicorn and returned to Hogwarts with Norbert. He disguised himself as a terrified victim and told Professor McGonagall that Quirrell had attacked him, and she took him to Dumbledore.

• Quirrell abandoned his attempt to capture the Unicorn and retreated after Silan escaped and the centaurs intervened.
• Hagrid thanked Firenze and Ronan for helping Silan, while Harry, Ron, and Malfoy praised Silan’s courage.
• Silan flew Norbert back to Hogwarts, praised him, and sent him back to help Hagrid deal with the Dragonfire.
• Silan tore and dirtied his clothes, then ran through the castle pretending to be frightened and pursued.
• Filch and Professor McGonagall found Silan, and Silan claimed Quirrell had lured him into the Forbidden Forest and attacked him.
• McGonagall dismissed Filch’s curfew complaint and led Silan to Dumbledore’s office.

After Silan reported that Quirrell had tried to kill him, Dumbledore sent him to rest and prepared to deal with Quirrell. Dumbledore suspected Quirrell would soon move against the Philosopher's Stone, and let his planned confrontation begin ahead of schedule.

• Professor McGonagall brought Silan to Dumbledore's office, where he reported that Quirrell had tried to kill him.
• Silan described Quirrell's attempt to capture a Unicorn in the Forbidden Forest and how the Unicorn and Dragon helped him escape.
• Dumbledore praised Silan, excused him from classes for several days, and told Professor McGonagall to take him back to the common room.
• After Silan and Professor McGonagall left, Dumbledore considered his suspicions about Quirrell and Silan's unexpected involvement.
• Dumbledore concluded that Quirrell might now go after the Philosopher's Stone and extinguished the office candles as his planned performance began ahead of schedule.

Hermione, Ron, and Harry discussed Silan’s fight with a dark wizard and suspected Snape was plotting to steal the Philosopher’s Stone. Professor McGonagall said Dumbledore had gone to London, leaving Harry anxious, and the chapter ended when Neville hurried over, still frightened.

• Hermione learned that Silan had fought a dark wizard while riding Norbert and worried that he had been hurt.
• Harry, Ron, and Hermione reasoned that a stranger had tricked Hagrid into revealing how to get past Fluffy and suspected Snape or Voldemort was after the Philosopher’s Stone.
• The trio went to find Dumbledore, but Professor McGonagall told them he had flown to London and urged them to wait for his return.
• Silan recognized that Dumbledore was pretending to be away as part of the plan and chose to let events unfold without competing with Harry for the lead.
• After McGonagall left, Neville hurried down the stairs and told the group he had been scared.

Harry decided to stop Snape from reaching the Philosopher’s Stone and led Ron, Hermione, and Neville toward the forbidden corridor while Silan sent a letter to Dumbledore. Silan then summoned Norbert, who flew toward Hogwarts Castle as students watched in alarm.

• Neville told Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Silan that Snape was heading toward the forbidden corridor, and Harry decided to reach the Philosopher’s Stone first.
• Silan encouraged Harry and agreed to write to Dumbledore, while Neville insisted on joining the group and Harry accepted.
• Hermione asked Silan about the previous night, but he reassured her and stayed behind as the others left.
• Silan sent a letter to Dumbledore with Melba, then blew a dragon whistle and amplified its sound.
• Norbert flew from the Forbidden Forest, circled Hogwarts, and dived into the castle as students cried out in surprise.

George and Fred’s final Filibuster Firework drew Silan and Norbert to Hogwarts, where Silan helped Hermione, Ron, and Neville escape the rooms beneath the trapdoor before continuing toward Harry. As Snape and Dumbledore watched Harry confront Quirrell, Snape wondered where Prewett was and heard a real dragon roar.

• George and Fred set off their last Dragon firework, and Norbert crashed into its flames before George recognized Silan riding him.
• George and Fred waved to Silan as Norbert swooped into the castle, leaving them wondering where Silan had gotten a Dragon.
• Hermione, Ron, and Neville tried to leave the rooms beneath the trapdoor, but Norbert forced his way inside with Silan on his back.
• Silan gave Ron a pain-relieving potion and two flying brooms, then sent Neville to take Ron and Hermione to the Hospital Wing while he went to help Harry.
• Snape joined Dumbledore as Harry faced Quirrell, asked where Prewett had gone, and then heard a dragon roar from elsewhere in Hogwarts.

Hilan Prewett arrived on Norbert to rescue Harry from Quirrell and learned that Harry had the Philosopher’s Stone. Quirrell attacked them in a rage while Dumbledore and Snape watched, and Snape questioned whether they should intervene.

• Hilan Prewett rode Norbert into the room, and Harry ran to him for help.
• Quirrell blamed Hilan for thwarting his plans, but Norbert blocked him with Dragonfire while Hilan lifted Harry onto the Dragon’s back.
• Hilan asked if Harry was hurt and whether he had the Philosopher’s Stone, and Harry confirmed it was in his pocket.
• Quirrell shouted accusations at Hilan, and Harry defended his friend before Hilan modestly denied being as good as Harry claimed.
• Quirrell furiously attacked Hilan and Harry, and Snape asked Dumbledore if they should keep watching.

Quirrell revealed that Voldemort was living on the back of his head, and Voldemort tried to recruit Silan by comparing their backgrounds. Harry and Silan rejected him and attacked with Dungbombs, provoking Voldemort into a frenzy before Dumbledore stepped between them.

• Dumbledore and Snape heard Voldemort speak through Quirrell and realized their suspicions were true.
• Quirrell removed his turban, revealing Voldemort’s face on the back of his head.
• Voldemort tried to persuade Silan to join him, but Harry and Silan refused and declared they would never join him.
• Harry and Silan threw Dungbombs at Voldemort, overwhelming him with their contents and smell.
• Voldemort forced Quirrell to cast repeated Killing Curses and injured him while pursuing Harry and Silan.
• Dumbledore appeared between Voldemort and the two boys to protect them.

Dumbledore arrived and freed Quirrell from Voldemort’s soul fragment, then took possession of the Philosopher’s Stone. He led Harry and Silan toward the Hospital Wing, first intending to find a place for Norbert.

• Quirrell attacked Dumbledore, but Dumbledore blocked the Killing Curse and drove Voldemort’s soul fragment out of Quirrell.
• Dumbledore bound and destroyed the fragment, while Quirrell collapsed unconscious.
• Harry thanked Silan for catching him and told Dumbledore that Quirrell had sought the Philosopher’s Stone to revive Voldemort.
• Harry handed the Philosopher’s Stone to Dumbledore, who sent Snape to take Quirrell to St. Mungo’s Hospital.
• Dumbledore warned Harry and Silan that Voldemort remained a threat, then suggested Harry rest in the Hospital Wing and said they first needed a place for Norbert.

Dumbledore gave Silan a magical suitcase with a spacious natural habitat so he could care for Norbert with Hagrid’s help and the headmaster’s authorization. Norbert happily explored his new home, and Dumbledore led the children to the Hospital Wing.

• Harry defended Norbert, and Dumbledore assured him that no one would hurt the dragon, though he could not simply let Norbert loose at Hogwarts.
• Dumbledore gave Silan an old suitcase containing a vast landscape, and Silan and Harry explored its woods, stream, and lake.
• Dumbledore explained that Silan could care for Norbert alongside Hagrid with the headmaster’s authorization, avoiding the ban on privately keeping dragons.
• Silan guided Norbert into the suitcase, where the dragon flew freely over the lake and woods.
• Dumbledore thanked Silan for his Christmas present and took the children to the Hospital Wing.

After Madam Pomfrey treated Silan and Harry for traces of Dark magic, Dumbledore visited Silan to offer compensation for what had happened. Silan asked to see the Philosopher’s Stone, touched it, and successfully registered it as an alchemical item.

• Madam Pomfrey examined Silan and Harry, found traces of Dark magic corruption, and placed them in separate wards.
• Dumbledore apologized to Silan and offered him a reward or compensation.
• Silan asked to see the Philosopher’s Stone, explaining that he was studying Alchemy.
• Dumbledore showed Silan the Philosopher’s Stone, and Silan touched it and registered it as an alchemical item.

Silan completed his long trait quest and received Wizard's Eye, which let him see the circulation of magic. After Dumbledore left the hospital wing with the Philosopher's Stone, Hermione and the others came to visit Silan.

• Silan received the Level 1 Wizard's Eye trait and used it to examine magical objects, Dumbledore, and the Philosopher's Stone.
• Dumbledore said he would discuss the Philosopher's Stone with Nicolas and expected Nicolas to destroy it after he and Perenelle had used their stored Elixir of Life.
• Dumbledore told Silan that death was like a great adventure, then left the hospital wing after checking that Madam Pomfrey was not nearby.
• Silan thought about the approaching exams, his cousins' quills, and earning money before summer vacation.
• Hermione persuaded Madam Pomfrey to let her and the others visit Silan, and someone opened the hospital wing door.