Summary

In Chapter 23, Harry is beginning to wonder if the weapon that Voldemort is searching for is actually he. He decides then that to save Hogwarts, he should leave it and go back to live with his Aunt and Uncle. However, as he is packing his bag, Phineas Nigellus materializes in his portrait and gives him a message that he has from Dumbledore. Dumbledore wants Harry to stay put exactly where he is, so Harry stops packing.

Hermione rebukes Harry the next evening for his anti-social behavior. Ginny and Ron are also present and Ginny tells Harry that he’s not the only one who was possessed by Voldemort—she was. She doesn’t believe he’s having the same experience. Harry is reassured and he celebrates with the rest of them. At St. Mungo’s, the group sees Neville who is with his grandmother. Neville and...