14 FebruaryLucius
was consulted at the Ministry regarding some of his machinations. His post answers some questions Arthur has been
asking himself about his recent assignment at work. Professor Sinistra
reflects on the elbow room at Hogwarts. Neville
observes the Valentine's celebrations with some bemusement. Harry is not so much bemused as
bombarded. Nymphadora
failed to bake a cake.
15 FebruaryMadam Pomfrey
relaxes on a Sunday morning with an empty ward. Alice
thanks Arthur and Sirius for the goodies.
16 FebruaryArthur
visits the Stoke-on-Trent camp. Pansy
muses about Valentine's Day and her mother's increasingly odd behavior. Lavender
dreams of one day receiving many admiring valentines. Fred and George
wonder where Terry is. Professor McGonagall
delivers Sirius's belated Christmas present to Harry. Padma is
depressed about Potions and Transfiguration.
17 FebruaryMadam Pomfrey is also
worried about Terry. Professor Carrow
doesn't help matters. Lucius's committee meeting
yields results, but his attempts to raise funds for the supplies are less successful.
18 FebruaryArthur
regrets to report that the Flamels have been killed. Megan thinks life is
brilliant.
19 FebruaryCatching wind of an escape, Arthur
dispatches Frank, Bill, and Kingsley to the area to assist the refugees. Sirius
waits impatiently and tips off McGonagall to some potential rule-breaking by Harry. Molly tries to
keep calm by planning her garden for spring. Padma
asks for advice about flying. Lucius
summons Bellatrix to the Lord Protector's palace. Alice
relieves the Order of some of their anxiety: Frank and Bill are safe.
20 FebruaryHarry is in
trouble. Frank
shares the tale of the rescue effort. Professor McGonagall
explains the events at Hogwarts, while Lucius
juggles all the crises that compete for his attention. Professor Macnair
promises that his dragon was not a threat to the students. Pansy
compares her kind of trouble to Harry and Draco's. Padma is still
stuck with Hopkins as a partner.