Lucius is furious that Dumbledore has returned after being suspended. The door bursts open and Lucius Malfoy strides in, accompanied by, to Harry's amazement, Dobby. 'Only a true Gryffindor could have pulled that out of the Hat, Harry.' Engraved on the blade is, Godric Gryffindor. Dumbledore replies that, 'It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.' He then shows Harry the sword. When Dumbledore notes it put him in Gryffindor instead, Harry says it was only because he asked it to. Harry says the Sorting Hat saw Slytherin's power in him and wanted to place him in Slytherin House. Dumbledore believes Voldemort transferred some of his powers, including the ability to speak Parseltongue, when his curse on the one-year-old Harry failed. When Professor Dumbledore and Harry are alone, Harry admits he is distressed by Riddle, noting their similarities: both are orphans, dark-haired, and speak Parseltongue. Noticing Professor Lockhart's vacant gaze, Dumbledore has Ron take Lockhart to the hospital wing. Professor Dumbledore awards Ron and Harry Special Awards for Services to the School plus two hundred House points each. Weasley leave with Ginny, Dumbledore dispatches Professor McGonagall to alert the kitchens to prepare a feast. Ron is relieved to hear that Hermione will not suffer any permanent damage. He recommends bed rest and also recommends Ginny have hot chocolate, something that always cheers him.

'Older and wiser wizards than she have been hoodwinked by Lord Voldemort.' He sends her to the Hospital Wing, saying that Madam Pomfrey will still be there, dispensing the Mandrake juice to the Petrified students. Weasley chastises Ginny: 'Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain!' Dumbledore says there will be no punishment for Ginny. Dumbledore confirms that Riddle and Voldemort are one and the same, a fact that is known to very few people. Harry has brought the diary, along with the Sword and the Sorting Hat. Harry is relieved, as Dumbledore clearly knows Ginny was not at fault, and explains how Ginny was controlled by Riddle's Diary. Professor Dumbledore wonders how Lord Voldemort enchanted Ginny, as he is believed to be currently hiding in Albania. As they, and also Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall, listen, Harry recounts what happened, omitting Ginny's role and the Diary as much as possible. Weasley immediately sweep Ginny into a hug. Inside Professor McGonagall's office, Mr. Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

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