"Well, you know Moody. He seemed to think the sea would be therapeutic, but mostly I just got frustrated and wet!"

Perenelle apologises for her actions and offer's Harry additional training. Hermione is confronted by the conspirators who helped compile Harry's psychological profile. Harbinger adopts some of Mad-Eye's methods. Includes Introduction/Prologue.

“Neville, when was the last time you actually saw Ginny and Hermione?”

As the date of the next Quidditch match approaches there are rumours of disappearances and strange noises coming from the forest. A collapsing stand during the match signals the beginning of the attack.