Recap for the week of 15 December, Year 5

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15 December
Sirius recovers from Apparating to Hogsmeade. Percy moves out of his and Penny's flat. Bill tells his parents about Percy's temporary address. Harry wonders how much Justin knows about him.

16 December
Justin thanks Hermione for arranging for him to see Sirius. Sally-Anne gripes to Pansy about Ron's unreasonableness.

17 December
Hermione conspires with Sirius about getting Harry some more time together. Charlie offers his ear to Percy. Ron complains about exams. Tonks recounts Sirius's birthday dinner.

18 December
Bill hopes that Ellie is not too interested in him. Michael finishes his Arithmancy exam with time to spare. Blaise appreciates the ability to assess his fellows in practical exams. Justin consults Hydra about a gift for his foster-parents. Cedric proposes that he and the Weasleys get up a mummer's play on the last day of term. He also involves Daphne and Luna.

19 December
Ernie takes Justin to the Hospital Wing to treat his cold. Justin experiences some unfortunate side-effects from the medicine. Lana Sandoval approves of her commission from Sarah Yaxley. Remus runs a Christmas present idea past Sirius. Molly puts her house in order for Christmas. Cedric informs Luna of the rehearsal schedule. He also clears the performance shedule with Professors McGonagall and Vector.

20 December
Professor Dolohov plans an informal gathering on the last day of term. Sirius readies the storeroom for the smuggled goods. Pansy looks forward to the holidays. Bill intends to ditch the Ministry party early on Friday and come drink at Laszlo's instead. Professor Dolohov discovers that Neville has been writing (and removing) a retraction at the end of all his Dark Arts essays. Barty Crouch, Jr. directs a colleague's efforts for the Ministry party's security arrangements.

21 December
Sirius arrives at the smuggling rendezvous point. Lucius instructs Percy to meet him at the Ministry party. Selwyn recommends the mead to Lucius. Tonks invites Hydra to visit over holidays. Narcissa looks for Lucius after hearing a disturbance. Justin writes to his friends in France. Narcissa coordinates damage control in the wake of the Ministry incident. Selwyn sends his wife home. Lucius demands an Auror's report. Sirius celebrates the success of the smuggling run. Bill calls Charlie to St Mungo's. Linus watches the mummer's play with interest. Bill notifies Professor McGongall that she needs to send the Weasley children home. Neville reacts to the news. Professor Sprout brings the bad news to the attention of the Order. Sally-Anne expresses her sympathy to Ron. Terry reaches out to the twins. Madam Umbridge oozes false sincerity. Alice connects with Frank. Justin rebukes Madam Umbridge's announcement while offering support to the Weasleys. Linus looks after the Ravenclaw students who might be traumatized by the news. Snape sends instructions to accompany the potions he had Hermione pack in the Weasley's trunks. Lucius warns Narcissa that they will both have to appear before the Lord Protector before the night is over. Professor Dolohov queries Lucius as to the nature of what really happened. A student organizes a Galleon gathering to remember Mr. Weasley. Seamus works through his reaction with Padma. Linus apologizes to his father for embarrassing the family. Sirius craves company. Selwyn compares his wife's behavior with Narcissa's. He also promises Molly to provide what he can for the Weasley family. Barty pledges himself to Narcissa's welfare.