Chapter Summaries

Angel reunited with Su Er and experienced a magical awakening that revealed she was a wizard. Dumbledore suggested her magic came from a Squib or wizard ancestor, and Mr. Ellison brought out an old family booklet to investigate.

• Mr. Ellison brought Angel home from piano lessons, and she saw Su Er and burst into tears.
• Angel’s grief unleashed wild magic that lifted and shattered objects throughout the living room.
• Dumbledore shielded everyone, restored the room, and confirmed that Angel had awakened as a wizard.
• Dumbledore explained that a Squib or wizard ancestor could account for Angel’s magic, and Mr. Ellison went to fetch an old family book.
• Mr. Ellison returned with the dusty box and opened the ancient booklet as Su Er and Hermione leaned in to read.

Dumbledore explained that the Ellison family's wizarding blood came from the Prince family, linking Angel and Su Er to Snape's maternal line. After Angel rested and Su Er reunited with Hermione, the families celebrated and the fathers planned a fishing trip.

• Dumbledore traced the Ellison family's ancestry to Sibia Glint Prince and explained how the Prince family scattered during the goblin uprising.
• Dumbledore revealed that Sibia Prince, a Squib disowned by his family, survived and that Snape's mother, Eileen Prince, belonged to the same family.
• Su Er wondered whether Angel had inherited the Prince family's talent for potions and recalled Snape's unsuccessful attempts to teach him.
• Dumbledore assured the Ellisons that Angel only needed rest after awakening her magic, and he left after sharing a late lunch with the family.
• Su Er and Hermione spent the day together, while Mr. Granger and Mr. Ellison decided to go fishing.

Su Er read the Daily Prophet’s coverage of Voldemort’s return and saw Dumbledore’s warning set against Fudge’s denial. He wondered whether the newspaper’s attacks on Harry and Dumbledore would convince the public.

• Su Er and Hermione settled in at the Ellison home, where Kleis cared for both the Ellison and Granger families.
• Hermione collected recent Daily Prophet issues so Su Er could catch up on events in the wizarding world.
• Su Er read Dumbledore’s warning that Voldemort had returned and urged the public to stay calm and prepare.
• Su Er read Fudge’s lengthy denial, which dismissed Harry’s account and portrayed him and Dumbledore as liars and fools.
• Su Er noted that the article’s incoherent attacks lacked Rita Skeeter’s influence and doubted readers would believe Fudge.

Su Er discussed Voldemort's resurrection and Harry's protection with Hermione, while considering the Ministry's political maneuvering and the danger facing his aunt. The conversation ended with Su Er reminding Hermione of a promise she made in the Hospital Wing.

• Su Er read the Daily Prophet and reflected on Fudge's effort to discredit Dumbledore and conceal the truth.
• Hermione asked Su Er about seeing Voldemort return to life, and he explained the ritual magic involved.
• Su Er explained that Harry might be unable to receive letters because Dumbledore was protecting him at the Dursleys' home.
• Su Er considered how Fudge might target Harry and reflected on the changed circumstances surrounding Dumbledore and Amelia Bones.
• Su Er touched Hermione's thigh and reminded her that she had promised to do anything if he woke up.

Hermione arrived at the Ellison family home in her cat form after fleeing Su Er’s teasing, while Voldemort reached Azkaban and began taking control of it. The chapter ended with Su Er happily lifting Hermione’s black cat form and preparing to pet her.

• Hermione panicked at Su Er’s reminder of her promise and fled, while Su Er wrote to Amelia warning her to stay alert.
• Voldemort arrived at Azkaban by boat and declared it would serve as his base.
• Voldemort ordered a masked follower to attack, and green light flashed over the sea as the scene shifted away.
• Hermione returned to the Ellison home disguised as a black cat alongside Crookshanks.
• Su Er recognized Hermione, lifted her into his arms, and greeted her affectionately.

Snape visited the Ellison home, where Angel’s friendliness drew an unusually patient response from him. The next evening, as Su Er and Hermione relaxed, several owls arrived carrying a cloth bundle.

• Su Er heard an Apparition outside and cautiously opened the door to find Snape waiting.
• Snape entered the Ellison home, introduced himself to Angel, and patiently answered her questions while accepting biscuits from Mrs. Ellison.
• Su Er told Hermione about Snape’s visit, and Angel said the frightening-looking uncle had seemed friendly.
• As Su Er and Hermione spent the evening at home, several owls flew to the window carrying a cloth bundle.

Angel received a collection of toys and sweets from Snape, while Hermione brought Su Er a letter from Harry about a Dementor attack and a Ministry warning. Su Er told Hermione that Harry would be safe and that they could not reply, then hinted that Harry would not remain with the Dursleys.

• Angel opened Snape's delivery bag and delighted in the magical toys and sweets, while Su Er wondered why Snape had sent them.
• Hermione came to Su Er's bedroom late at night with Harry's letter saying Dementors had attacked him and the Ministry might expel him and destroy his wand.
• Su Er read Harry's letter and said there was no need to reply because Harry could not receive letters right now.
• Hedwig arrived at the window and urged Su Er to write back, but he fed her nuts and explained that they could not reply for Harry's safety.
• Su Er reassured Hermione that Harry would be fine and told her Harry would not stay with the Dursleys forever.

Su Er and Hermione spent the day discussing loopholes in Wizarding laws with Mr. Ellison before Alastor Moody arrived to take them away for safety. Moody said they would stay with him and the others until school started, leaving Mrs. Ellison and Angel behind.

• Hermione complained about the laws governing underage magic, and Mr. Ellison pointed out loopholes that could let criminals evade conviction.
• Alastor Moody arrived through the fireplace and explained that Prior Incantato was not the only way to determine whether a wizard had committed a crime.
• Moody introduced himself to the Ellisons and said he had come to collect Su Er and Hermione, with Mr. Weasley and the others already waiting.
• Mrs. Ellison asked where Moody was taking them and whether they would return, and Moody said they should stay with his group until school started.

Su Er and Hermione left Mrs. Ellison’s home with Moody and traveled to the Order of the Phoenix’s secret headquarters at 12 Grimmauld Place. They met Sirius Black, who was arguing that he should be the one to pick up Harry.

• Mrs. Ellison agreed to let Su Er and Hermione leave, and the three traveled by Floo Powder to 19 Aishelixie.
• Moody led Su Er and Hermione through a hidden exit, erased their traces, and hailed a taxi to Grimmauld Place.
• Moody gave Su Er and Hermione copper tokens that let them enter the house protected by the Fidelius Charm.
• The three passed through the hidden entrance and reached the real 12 Grimmauld Place.
• Sirius Black greeted Su Er and Hermione and complained that Dumbledore did not think he was suitable to pick up Harry.

Su Er arrived with Hermione at the cleaned Black Family Home, where the Weasleys welcomed him and prepared rooms for the guests gathering there. After Kreacher insulted them and praised the late mistress, Fred and George told Su Er about the Order of the Phoenix and their wish to join it.

• Hermione and Su Er noticed that the Black Family Home had been cleaned, and Mrs. Weasley congratulated Su Er on his recovery.
• Fred, George, and Ron greeted Su Er, while Ginny and Hermione decided to share a room.
• Kreacher insulted the guests and complained that Sirius had let them into the house, and Su Er remembered that the elf possessed Slytherin's locket.
• Fred and George showed Su Er his guest room and described Kreacher's behavior and the plaque of house-elf heads.
• Fred and George told Su Er that they hoped to apply to join Dumbledore's Order of the Phoenix.

Su Er gave Fred and George Harry’s thousand-Galleon prize money and urged them to buy a shop in Diagon Alley, suggesting they find another investor. At dinner, Hermione defended her elf-welfare group with Su Er’s support, before an unfamiliar woman arrived.

• Su Er gave Fred and George the thousand Galleons Harry had awarded him, reminding them of their plan to build products together.
• Su Er persuaded Fred and George to consider buying a shop rather than renting one, and they agreed to follow his plan and seek another investor.
• Ron arrived to call the others to dinner, while Fred and George hid the money bag from him.
• At dinner, Sirius ordered Kreacher away, and Hermione argued with Ron about the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare.
• Su Er revealed his S.P.E.W. badge to support Hermione, and an unfamiliar woman arrived with light footsteps.

Alastor Moody spoke privately with Su Er about his parents, his past friendship with Su Er’s father, and the godfather request he had once refused. Moody then explained that he had been asked to train Su Er because Dumbledore considered him exceptional.

• Nymphadora Tonks arrived with Arthur Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Kingsley Shacklebolt, joining the crowded dinner at the safe house.
• Moody asked Su Er to speak with him privately and told him that he had been close friends with Su Er’s father.
• Moody apologized for arriving too late to save Su Er’s parents and recalled that a house-elf had rescued Su Er.
• Moody said Su Er’s father had asked him to be Su Er’s godfather, but he had refused because his enemies would endanger the family.
• Moody praised Su Er’s ability and said Dumbledore had entrusted Su Er’s training to him because Su Er was outstanding.

Su Er learned that Domihot Kabuda, the suspected killer of his parents, was alive in Azkaban and joined the Order of the Phoenix. After Dumbledore arrived, the Weasley children were sent upstairs while the adults prepared to discuss important matters.

• Moody asked Su Er whether he was willing to join the Order of the Phoenix.
• Moody told Su Er that Domihot Kabuda was suspected of killing his parents and was still alive in Azkaban.
• Su Er accepted Moody's invitation and was welcomed into the Order by the gathered members.
• Dumbledore arrived, and Mr. and Mrs. Weasley sent the younger children upstairs before the adults' meeting.
• Fred and George dragged Ron away as they planned to find a way to eavesdrop.

At his first Order of the Phoenix meeting, Su Er met the members and was assigned to help bring Harry to Grimmauld Place. Dumbledore then revealed that two eavesdroppers were hiding upstairs and asked Su Er to send them back to their rooms.

• Dumbledore welcomed Su Er to the Order, and the members introduced themselves.
• The Order discussed the Dementor attack near Harry and the plan to move him from the Dursleys' home.
• Dumbledore assigned Tonks, Moody, Kingsley, Emmeline, and Su Er to fetch Harry the following evening, while Remus was to brief Sirius on another task.
• Moody objected to Su Er joining the dangerous mission because he was underage, but Dumbledore persuaded him to accept Su Er's experience.
• Dumbledore asked Su Er to tell the two hidden eavesdroppers upstairs to return to their rooms.

Su Er pranked Fred and George while they eavesdropped on the Order of the Phoenix meeting, then spent the next day reassuring Hermione about his mission to help retrieve Harry. That night, Moody and the other wizards selected for the mission arrived at Grimmauld Place.

• Su Er used a Disillusionment Charm and an imitation of Dumbledore's voice to scare Fred and George away from their spying, then the twins realized he had tricked them and attacked him playfully.
• Su Er woke at Grimmauld Place, joined Hermione, Ginny, Ron, and Mrs. Weasley for breakfast, and told Hermione he would help pick up Harry that night.
• Su Er reassured Hermione that several adults would accompany him and that he would not be in danger.
• Mad-Eye Moody and the wizards chosen for the mission arrived at Grimmauld Place after night fell.

Moody, Tonks, Kingsley, and Su Er went to Number Four, Privet Drive to retrieve Harry, after Mrs. Figg confirmed he was being watched. Harry recognized Su Er but suspected the figure was an impostor because he believed Su Er was still in the Hospital Wing.

• Hermione wished Su Er well before Moody took him along, while Tonks promised to teach him Apparition later.
• Tonks collided with Mrs. Figg's cat tree upon arriving, and Mrs. Figg told Moody that Mundungus Fletcher was still keeping watch at the Dursleys' house.
• Tonks explained that she had tricked the Dursleys into leaving with a letter about a lawn award.
• Moody led the group into the quiet house and spotted Harry watching them from the stairs.
• Su Er called to Harry, who recognized him with delight before suspecting he was an impostor and demanding to know who he really was.

Su Er, Moody, Tonks, and Kingsley rescued Harry from the Dursleys’ house and prepared to take him to a secret destination. They planned to leave London by broom, while Harry remained unsure what was happening.

• Su Er switched on the lights and convinced Harry that he and the others had come to rescue him.
• Moody questioned whether Harry was genuine, and Su Er verified his identity by asking what Ron had seen in the Mirror of Erised.
• Su Er explained that Tonks had tricked the Dursleys into leaving by making them think they had won a lawn award.
• Harry packed his Firebolt and Hedwig’s empty cage while Tonks levitated his trunk.
• Moody rejected Floo Powder and Apparition as too risky, and Su Er announced they would fly across London on brooms.

Moody led Harry, Su Er, Tonks, Kingsley, and Emmeline Vance on a broomstick flight to London, using a Disillusionment Charm to hide Harry. They avoided Muggles and flew through freezing clouds before reaching the Thames and descending toward the city.

• Moody left Sirius’s letter for Harry’s aunt and uncle, cast a Disillusionment Charm on Harry, and briefed the group on their flight formation.
• After receiving Mundungus Fletcher’s signals, Moody led the group east, and Harry briefly shot ahead on his Firebolt before slowing to rejoin the formation.
• Moody directed the group around a Muggle looking at the sky, a town, and a motorway, then led them through clouds to conceal their flight.
• Tonks spotted the River Thames, and Kingsley confirmed that no one was following them, so Moody agreed to descend.
• Su Er filmed the view of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the London Eye, thinking that Hermione would like to see it.

Harry arrived at Grimmauld Place and learned that Su Er belonged to the Order of the Phoenix. At the Order’s meeting, members discussed Voldemort’s growing influence and failed efforts to recruit allies before Dumbledore introduced Severus Snape.

• Moody led Harry and the others to Grimmauld Place, where Su Er gave Harry a phoenix token and told him people were waiting.
• Mrs. Weasley welcomed Harry and explained that he could not attend the Order of the Phoenix meeting, while Su Er joined it as a member.
• Arthur Weasley reported that Dementors had appeared in Privet Drive, Fudge could not contact Azkaban, and Adige and Moluo had gone missing there.
• Dumbledore said Voldemort was probably at Azkaban and that the Dementors had likely joined his side, while Hagrid and Olympe tried to contact the giants.
• Lupin reported that his attempt to approach Greyback’s werewolves had failed, and Dumbledore told him to stay hidden and return if Death Eaters went to Greyback.
• Dumbledore introduced the hooded new companion as Severus Snape.

At Grimmauld Place, Snape warned the Order that the Death Eaters were interested in the Department of Mysteries, while Harry angrily confronted Ron and Hermione for keeping him uninformed. Supper brought the group together after a dangerous mishap, and the Weasleys’ reaction to Percy’s name left Harry with questions.

• Snape told Dumbledore, Arthur Weasley, and Kingsley Shacklebolt that someone was interested in the Department of Mysteries, and Dumbledore ordered the entrance guarded.
• Su Er found Harry arguing with Ron and Hermione about being kept in the dark, then interrupted and urged everyone to eat before discussing it further.
• Harry’s mood improved when he reunited with Sirius, while Tonks accidentally dropped toast on the sleeping Mundungus Fletcher.
• Fred and George caused kitchenware to fly across the dining room, nearly striking Su Er and Hermione with a knife before Sirius saved the stew.
• Mrs. Weasley stopped scolding Fred and George after mentioning Percy, and Harry asked about him before the Weasley brothers told him to wait.