9. The Woes of Mrs. Weasley(190)

Chapter 9: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley

After his hearing, Harry returns to Grimmauld Place, where he is greeted with joy by his friends and the members of the Order. He is relieved to have been cleared of all charges but remains troubled by the Ministry’s stance. Mrs. Weasley is particularly emotional, having been extremely worried about Harry’s fate. The Weasleys, Harry, and Hermione continue cleaning the house, dealing with more dark artifacts and magical pests. During one such cleaning session, they find a locket that none of them can open, which is later dismissed as an unimportant trinket. The atmosphere in the house remains tense, with the adults preoccupied by their secretive work and the children feeling increasingly frustrated by their exclusion. The chapter culminates in a poignant scene where Mrs. Weasley encounters a boggart while cleaning. The boggart takes the form of her dead family members, reflecting her deep fears and anxieties about their safety. Lupin helps her deal with the boggart, and the scene underscores the emotional toll the fight against Voldemort takes on everyone, especially those who fear for their loved ones.