"I don’t know but Dumbledore thought it was important."

Harry helps out George Hellar, a carpenter and joiner, all the while avoiding his regular assistant’s questions. The Dursleys take a liking to an unexpected guest. George directs Harry to make an apprentice piece as a memento of his time there.

“Are you sure you want it? I’d just burn it if I were you."

Harbinger is introduced as the new DADA teacher and Peeves is chosen to lead the Hogwarts defenders against the Regiment’s traditional challenge. Harry agrees to teach the Quidditch Rebels and also accepts the Captaincy of the House Team, much to Ron’s disappointment.

"Myrtle, I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you."

The lethal Training Tent is almost ready for Harry to use and Madeye explains the strict rules. Harry learns Harbinger was an Auror. He tells Harry about his troubled past and his friendship with Harry’s mother. Hermione angers Harry when she changes Madeye's rules to catch him off his guard.

"What was that look between you and Pansy Parkinson about?"

Fides takes Harry to St Mungos hospital where they meet Hermione’s anxious parents and allowing Harry to experience a glimpse of his potential future. Soon he must return and rejoin with his evil self. At the Halloween ball, Harry asks Hermione to dance with him.