GOF Chapter 28: The Madness of Mr. Crouch

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So the kids send a letter to Percy and go to bring Dobby his new socks. Harry wants to thank him, Ron just wants food. While they're at it Harry thinks of sending more food to Sirius. Hermione wants to see Winky. Who is even worse than before. Being told of Crouch's supposed illness almost leads her to give him away - she says that besides housework she was entrusted with his secrets. But she won't say anything more (and promptly falls asleep - great defense mechanism). Once Hermione brings up the possibility that elves could be unhappy the kids are sent out of the kitchens by elves who prioritize serving their masters over personal happiness. (Note that the enslaved elves are the ones with most dignity. Also note that Hermione still doesn't bother to think of their POV.) This leads to hours of mutual bickering between the 'soulmates' that drives Harry away.

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OOTP Chapter Eighteen: "Dumbledore's Army"

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Harry Potter Abridged! COS Chapter 3

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So, the "My Immortal" references return in this one. Here's hoping they stay around for awhile....

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