Kreacher is discovered hiding in the attic and while no wrongdoing is apparent, Harry suspects he has been up to no good because of Kreacher's improved mood. Professor Snape has a meeting with Harry and Sirius in the kitchen to tell Harry that Dumbledore wants him to learn Occlumency, the ability to protect the mind from magical intrusion, from none other than Snape himself. Though he does not entirely understand Dumbledore's request, Harry agrees. Sirius and Snape begin insulting one another, going so far as to draw their wands. A magical brawl in the kitchen seems imminent, despite Harry's attempts to calm the men down, but the Weasley family enters with the fully recovered Mr. Weasley before the fight can begin.
The next day, the children are escorted via the Knight Bus back.....
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