Hedwig delivered a tearstained letter Hagrid had written to Harry, Ron and Hermione, telling them about Aragog's death, asking them to come to his burial. Hagrid had had Aragog since he was an egg. Hermione suggested that Harry try to get the memory from Professor Slughorn and Ron, that he use his lucky potion, or Felix Felicis. Hermione, of course, passed the Apparition test, but Ron failed. It was, Hermione said, a technicality: he had Apparated all but one eyebrow).
Professor Slughorn told Harry, Draco and Ernie to surprise him with a potion of their choice: Harry made a Euphoria potion, following directions in the Prince's book. After Potions, Harry took a mouthful of Felix Felicis and headed down to Hagrid's and, on his way, he saw Professor Slughorn: He suggested that Slughorn accompany.....
