Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Chapter Thirty-Six:
The Parting of the Ways

"Time is short, and unless the few of us who know the truth stand united, there is no hope for any of us."

Synopsis by William Silvester
Notes and links by Steve Vander Ark and Michele L. Worley

U.S. hardcover edition: pages 692 - 715
U.K. hardcover edition: pages 601 - 620
U.K. paperback edition: pages 760 - 775
Timeframe: xx June, 1995 [Y15]

In which Harry tells his story to Dumbledore and Sirius, then is turned over to Madam Pomfrey. Meanwhile, Fudge allows a Dementor to Kiss Crouch. Fudge argues with Dumbledore about what has happened, refusing to believe Voldemort is back, refusing to take measures against him. Dumbledore dispatches those loyal to him on various errands.

Interesting facts and notes about the text of this chapter:

"You are to alert Remus Lupin, Arabella Figg,

Mundungus Fletcher - the old crowd."

Characters introduced in this chapter:

• none

Characters returning in this chapter:

• Black, Sirius

• Crouch, Bartemius (junior)

• Dumbledore, Albus

• Fawkes

• Fudge, Cornelius

• McGonagall, Minerva

• Pomfrey, Madam Poppy

• Snape, Severus

Characters mentioned in this chapter:

• Diggory, Amos

• Diggory, Cedric

• Diggory, Mrs.

• Moody, Alastor "Mad-Eye"

• Pettigrew, Peter (as Wormtail)

• Potter, James

• Potter, Lily

• Riddle, Tom Marvolo (as Voldemort)

• Skeeter, Rita

• Sprout, Professor

Settings and locations introduced or returning in this chapter:

• Defence Against the Dark Arts professor's office

• hospital wing

Settings and locations mentioned in this chapter:

• none yet

Exceptional character moments:

• Fudge, refusing to believe that Voldemort had returned because he preferred to choose the course of action that was easy rather than that which was right.

Spells:

• none yet

Links and Resources:

• Death Eaters

• Dementors

• Cup, Triwizard

Memorable lines:

• none yet

Strictly British:

• none yet

Timelines/Calendar: