Chapter Summaries

Darren pretended to sleep while Snape accused Harry and Hermione of helping Black escape, but Dumbledore and Fudge dismissed the accusation. The next morning, Darren, Harry, and Hermione woke to Ron’s relief, and Harry told him that Black was safe and the Obscurus had come and gone.

• Darren drank several potions, pretended to fall asleep, and urged Harry not to argue with Professor Snape.
• Snape stormed into the Hospital Wing and accused Harry and Hermione of helping Black escape.
• Dumbledore reminded Snape that the children had been in the Hospital Wing, and Snape left without further accusation.
• Fudge agreed to withdraw the Obscurus and left, while Dumbledore told everyone to rest and Madam Pomfrey gave them more potions.
• The next morning, Ron told Darren, Harry, and Hermione he had worried about them, and Harry explained that the Obscurus had gone and Black was safe.

Darren and his friends learned that Lupin was leaving Hogwarts after Snape revealed he was a Werewolf, and Darren tried to persuade him to stay. Lupin left with his suitcase, unwilling to risk Darren being discriminated against because of him.

• Darren and his friends relaxed by the Black Lake, where Hagrid told them Buck had escaped and Lupin was packing to leave Hogwarts.
• Darren, Harry, Ron, and Hermione rushed to Lupin's office, and Lupin warmly greeted them before warning Harry about Darren's recklessness.
• Harry asked whether Lupin was leaving, and Darren offered to appeal to Fudge and find Lupin work in Diagon Alley.
• Lupin explained that the whole school knew he was a Werewolf and that he could not stay without risking prejudice against Darren.
• Lupin refused Darren's offers and left Hogwarts with his suitcase.

Darren arranged for Remus to get work and agreed to visit Dumbledore, where he would meet Grindelwald. Dumbledore reassured Darren about sparing Peter and his actions against Fudge, before Harry arrived with news of a prophecy.

• Darren told Dumbledore he was worried about Remus’s future and offered him a job with Rookwood and the others.
• Dumbledore agreed to the job if Darren visited his home during the summer and met Grindelwald.
• Darren worried that sparing Peter had harmed Sirius, but Dumbledore explained that his choice had saved Sirius and Lupin from further trouble.
• Darren felt guilty about attacking Minister Fudge, and Dumbledore reassured him that he was a child and would not be sent to Azkaban.
• Harry told Dumbledore that Professor Trelawney had made a prophecy, and Dumbledore asked who she had predicted would die.

After Peter Pettigrew escaped, Dumbledore comforted Darren by reminding him that his parents would have spared a former friend. As the term ended, Sirius sent letters and gifts to Darren, Harry, and Ron, and Darren left for the summer at Nicolas Flamel's home.

• Harry told Dumbledore that Trelawney had prophesied Voldemort's servant would return, and Dumbledore reassured Darren that his parents would have acted as he did toward Peter Pettigrew.
• The students received their report cards, and Harry prepared to return to the Dursleys while Sirius and Lupin remained missing.
• A tiny owl brought Sirius's letter, which revealed he had given Harry the Firebolt and sent Darren ten thousand Galleons to compensate him for the damaged necklace.
• Sirius gave Harry a signed Hogsmeade permission form and asked Ron to take the owl, and Ron accepted it as a pet.
• Darren reflected on how much he cherished Lezi, then wondered whether he had made the system eat Harry; he spent the summer at Nicolas Flamel's home.

Darren traveled with Dumbledore to meet Grindelwald, who thanked him for taking in Rookwood and the others before admitting he regretted losing their loyalty. Grindelwald complained that his descendants were poor, and Darren responded by handing him the Galleons card containing the profits Rookwood and the others had sent.

• Nicolas took Darren to Diagon Alley, where Dumbledore collected him and transported him to a secluded valley.
• Dumbledore showed Darren his hidden home, explained the ancient Master Spell, and gave Darren the spell through the Copy Spell.
• Dumbledore reunited with Grindelwald, who thanked Darren for taking in his former subordinates.
• Darren saw through Grindelwald's claim of gratitude, and Grindelwald admitted that he was hurt because Rookwood and the others no longer wanted to follow him.
• Grindelwald claimed his descendants were impoverished, and Darren handed him the Galleons card containing the profits from Rookwood and the others.

Darren offered Grindelwald his wealth in exchange for peace. At Riddle House, the gardener Flins overheard Voldemort and Wormtail plotting, but Nagini exposed him and Wormtail brought him inside.

• Darren offered Grindelwald all the profits from his shop and promised him his property and Galleons if he would live peacefully.
• At Riddle House, Flins found Wormtail caring for a baby who called himself Master and discussed waiting until after a Quidditch event to begin their plan.
• The baby, Voldemort, accused Wormtail of regretting his return and said he would need to kill another person before setting the plan in motion at Hogwarts.
• Nagini returned and revealed that an old Muggle had overheard the conversation, so Wormtail brought Flins into the room.
• Flins warned them that he had called the police and that they would be arrested.

Flins was killed by a green spell from the baby, while Darren spent time traveling with Dumbledore and Grindelwald and received a large scholarship from Lady Azure Dragon. After a nightmare and pain in his scar, Harry feared Voldemort was targeting Darren, so he wrote to Sirius before returning to his room at the Dursleys’.

• Flins recognized the baby’s terrifying face, then the baby hit him with a green spell that left him dead.
• Darren traveled to different countries with Dumbledore and Grindelwald and met Lady Azure Dragon, who gave him a ten-thousand-Galleon scholarship.
• Harry woke from a nightmare about Voldemort and Wormtail killing a Muggle and planning to come to school for him.
• Worried that Voldemort might target Darren, Harry wrote to Sirius about his nightmare and the pain in his scar.
• Harry sent the letter with Hedwig, ate breakfast, and was sent back upstairs by the Dursleys.

Harry was allowed to leave the Dursleys for the summer and join the Weasleys for the Quidditch World Cup, while Darren was sent to stay with them despite not wanting to attend. At the Burrow, Darren reunited with the Weasley family, Ginny, and Hermione, and Ron took Harry and Darren upstairs.

• Uncle Vernon agreed to let Harry leave for the summer after reading Weasley's letter inviting him to the Quidditch World Cup.
• Dumbledore and the others ended Darren's travels and sent him to Diagon Alley to join the Weasleys.
• Weasley picked up Darren and Harry, and Darren greeted Harry happily on the way to The Burrow.
• The Weasley twins showed Darren their joke products, and Ron introduced Charlie, Bill, and Percy.
• Ginny and Hermione greeted Darren and asked about his summer, but they did not believe his assurances that it had been wonderful.
• Ron pulled Harry and Darren upstairs while Mrs. Weasley continued scolding the twins.

Darren and the others spent the night at the Weasleys’ home before setting off for the Quidditch World Cup. After Darren worried the family by speculating that Voldemort might return, Mrs. Weasley eventually got everyone ready to leave in the morning.

• Ron made Pigwidgeon leave the room while Percy worked, then explained the twins’ arguments with Mrs. Weasley over their joke products and career plans.
• At dinner, Ron told Harry that Sirius had shared the news about Harry’s scar hurting with Dumbledore, Remus, and others.
• Darren told Harry he would face Voldemort’s return with him, earning Paternal Points and making Mrs. Weasley worry.
• Darren reassured Mrs. Weasley, but she cried for a long time before sending everyone to bed.
• Mrs. Weasley woke everyone early to prepare for the Quidditch World Cup, and Fred and George argued with her over their magical toffees.
• Darren fell asleep in his chair during the commotion and woke to find the group ready to leave.

Darren and the others met Cedric Diggory and his father while searching for the Portkey. Darren reassured his friends about his past abduction, then left the group reflecting on his missing father as they rushed toward an old boot.

• Darren reassured Harry and the others that he was not troubled by the Portkey, despite the mysterious abduction and severe injuries he had suffered in the past.
• Mr. Weasley introduced Amos Diggory and his son Cedric to the group.
• Amos praised Cedric by comparing him to Darren, and Darren told Cedric to cherish his father because Darren had never known a father's love.
• Cedric comforted Darren by calling his father a hero, easing the awkward mood.
• Mr. Nance Cai spotted an old boot, and the group ran toward it to find the Portkey.

Darren and the Weasleys arrived at the Quidditch gathering and checked in at the campsite, where Darren reassured a suspicious Muggle and earned Paternal Points. They reached Arthur Weasley’s tent and discovered it was far larger inside than it appeared, leaving them ready to settle in.

• Darren and the Weasleys traveled by Portkey to a gloomy swamp and parted from the Diggorys, who headed to their own campsite.
• Darren paid Mr. Roberts for the Weasleys’ tents and told him the strangely dressed visitors were role-playing online friends.
• A Ministry of Magic employee cast Obliviate on Mr. Roberts after he grew suspicious of the wizards and their talk of Quidditch.
• Arthur Weasley led the group to their campsite and pitched one of the tents.
• Darren entered the tiny-looking tent and found a spacious interior with three bedrooms and a living room.

Darren and the Weasleys ate Mrs. Weasley’s prepared food at their tent before Ludo Bagman arrived to greet them and discuss the Quidditch match. Darren stayed quiet while Bagman looked for him, and the chapter left him listening as Bagman and Mr. Weasley discussed the missing Bertha Jorkins.

• Ginny and Hermione tried to help Mr. Weasley with the food, but the group ate Mrs. Weasley’s already-cooked, magically preserved meal.
• Darren fell asleep after eating and woke to find Ludo Bagman speaking with the Weasleys.
• Ludo Bagman asked for Darren’s autograph, but Hermione said Darren had gone out, and Ludo agreed to return later.
• Mr. Weasley bet one Galleon that Ireland would win, while the Weasley twins bet five Galleons that Ireland would win but Krum would catch the Golden Snitch.
• Ludo Bagman asked the Weasleys to watch for Barty Crouch, and Mr. Weasley privately asked him whether there was news about the missing Bertha Jorkins.
• Darren pretended to sleep while Mr. Weasley and Ludo discussed Bertha Jorkins, then waited for Ludo to leave.

Barty Crouch visited the Weasleys’ tent, warned Harry about breaking rules, and praised Darren as a future Auror. After he left, the Weasleys discussed his motives, and Darren woke up to find everyone ready to play chess.

• Barty Crouch entered the tent, sent Ludo to fetch chairs, and asked Arthur Weasley about the ban on flying carpets.
• Barty Crouch met Harry, warned him to obey the rules, and voiced concern that the Dark Lord’s followers might target him.
• Barty Crouch asked for Darren and praised his courage and potential, while Arthur said Darren had gone outside.
• After Barty Crouch left, Arthur explained that he thought Crouch wanted Darren to oppose Fudge, while Percy disagreed.
• Darren woke up, and Ginny and Hermione invited him to play chess.

Harry worried that Darren would start dating and grow distant from him, while Ron teased him for treating Darren like a younger brother who needed protection. The chapter ended with Darren asking Harry what was wrong after Harry wondered whether Darren would settle abroad after marriage.

• Harry and Ron complained that Ginny and Hermione preferred playing chess with Darren, and Fred and George teased them while Mr. Weasley warned the twins not to lead the boys astray.
• Harry asked Ron whether Ginny and Hermione were dating Darren, and Ron dismissed the idea while Harry admitted he feared losing his closeness with Darren.
• Ron told Harry he treated Darren like a son and warned that Darren would eventually become closer to a partner; Harry became distressed at the thought of being left behind.
• Darren returned from his chess game and asked Harry what was wrong, and Harry asked whether Darren would settle abroad after getting married.

Darren calmed Harry and the others by saying he would not seek a girlfriend while their lives remained dangerous, then spotted Barty Crouch and his son through a magical camera. The group entered the Quidditch stadium’s private box, where Harry mistook Winky for Dobby.

• Darren told Harry he would not find a girlfriend because he might die and did not want to make someone grieve for him.
• Harry and the others became emotional, and Darren comforted them as the afternoon passed.
• Hermione bought five magical cameras and gave one to Darren, who saw Barty Crouch escorting his son away.
• Mr. Weasley led the group into the stadium and up to their private box.
• Harry mistook Winky for Dobby, and Winky recognized him as Harry Potter.

Darren met Rupert Yarman, chairman of the United Department of the Magical World, and received a key recognizing his contributions to the Muggle-born community. After Mr. Weasley explained the key’s political significance, Lucius arrived and accused him of trying to swindle it from Darren.

• Winky angrily condemned Dobby for betraying its master, and Harry looked embarrassed as Darren sat down.
• An elderly wizard questioned Darren about his potions, drawing a crowd that also asked about his special Wolfsbane potion.
• Fudge arrived, recognized Rupert Yarman as chairman, and cleared Ministry employees from the private box to give him space.
• Rupert gave Darren a United Association's Seat Key in recognition of his contribution to the Muggle-born community.
• Mr. Weasley explained the key’s authority, and Darren worried aloud that keeping it might cause trouble for him.
• Lucius accused Mr. Weasley of trying to take the key for political gain, and Darren angrily defended him.

Darren kept The Federation's key despite Fudge's renewed attempts to flatter him, while the Quidditch World Cup began. Harry and Ron were overcome by the Veela's charm, leaving Darren amused as they returned to normal after the performance.

• Mr. Weasley warned Darren not to give The Federation's key away, and Darren asked Lucius to apologize for mocking Mr. Weasley.
• Lucius apologized irritably, and Fudge warmly congratulated Darren on obtaining the key before the Quidditch match began.
• Ludo announced the 422nd Quidditch World Cup as the crowd cheered.
• The Veela performed, and Harry, Ron, and many men in the box became entranced while Darren remained unaffected.
• After the music ended, Harry and Ron recovered, and Darren teased them for their dazed behavior.

After the Quidditch match, Darren gathered fake gold coins from Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny, planning to use them to earn Paternal Points. When masked wizards attacked the campsite that night, Darren sent Harry and the others away with Mr. Weasley and rushed to help the Roberts family.

• Darren discovered that the falling gold coins were magical fakes that vanished when broken.
• Ron, Harry, Hermione, and Ginny gave Darren the coins they had collected so he could donate them.
• Darren planned to donate real Galleons as well and let the others believe the disappearing coins were real.
• Krum caught the Golden Snitch, ending the match, and Darren returned to the tent and went to sleep.
• Mr. Weasley woke Darren, Harry, and Ron after masked wizards attacked the campsite and hung the Roberts family upside down.
• Darren sent Harry and the others away with Mr. Weasley, then rushed toward the masked wizards to help the Roberts family.

Darren rescued the Roberts family and helped capture the Death Eaters, but they took Diggory hostage after he challenged Darren. Darren pleaded for Diggory while calling him old and useless, and Cedric feared Darren might abandon his father.

• Darren attacked the Dark Wizards, rescued the Roberts family, and ordered Kingsley and Diggory to restrain the fallen attackers.
• Darren secretly awakened the unconscious Death Eaters, who attacked Diggory and threatened to kill him unless they were allowed to leave.
• Darren offered himself as a hostage and called Diggory old and useless, prompting Diggory to insult him before the Death Eaters knocked him unconscious again.
• Rita Skeeter and Cedric arrived, and Cedric pleaded with Darren to keep trying to save his father.

Darren offered himself as a hostage to make the Death Eaters release Mr. Diggory. The Death Eaters took Darren away, while Fudge ordered the wizards not to attack them.

• Darren asked the Death Eaters to release Mr. Diggory and promised to take responsibility for their escape, and Fudge reluctantly agreed to follow Darren's orders.
• When the Death Eaters demanded Darren surrender his wand and become their hostage, Harry, Hermione, and Mr. Weasley begged him not to go.
• As the Death Eaters tortured Mr. Diggory, Darren threw away his wand and offered himself in exchange for Mr. Diggory's release.
• The Death Eaters released Mr. Diggory, tied Darren up, sealed his magic, and took him away.
• Mr. Weasley warned the wizards not to attack the Death Eaters, and Fudge ordered everyone to stand down.