Chapter 21 Summary

Snape is standing with the Minister of Magic outside the hospital wing, telling him that it was lucky that he was around to save everyone. He is also making a plea to get Harry expelled or suspended for almost letting Black escape. It is to this conversation that Harry comes to. Groggy and tired, he sees that Hermione and Ron are in beds next to him. She is awake and hushes him to listen to Snape and Fudge.

Headmaster Dumbledore enters and asks to speak with Hermione and Harry alone. He has been to see Sirius Black. Snape questions Dumbledore, asking him if he believes the lies he is telling. Dumbledore will not discuss this with Snape and asks him, Fudge and Madam Pomfrey, head of the hospital wing, to leave the room. Fudge tells Dumbledore that he will summon the Dementors for...