Thanks to Sirius and Lupin, Harry learns that Voldemort has been in hiding, rounding up followers, and that the [Ministry of Magic] is terrified of [Dumbledore] and determined not to let anybody believe him. Finally Molly stops the conversation, Lupin agrees, and everyone heads off to bed.

The morning begins with Harry, Hermione, Sirius, and the Weasleys attacking an infestation of [doxies] - and Fred and George making off with several - and Molly runs downstairs to grab lunch for everyone.

With Mrs. Weasley downstairs, Harry and the [twins] listen in as she berates Mundungus Fletcher for trying to stash stolen [cauldrons] in [number twelve, Grimmauld Place].

Ignoring everyone in the room, Kreacher arrives, muttering about the filth that has entered his house. He sneaks about the room for a bit, ignoring Hermione's attempts to be friendly, until Sirius kicks him out. Hermione then suggests setting him free, but Sirius explains that he can't do so.

As others head to lunch, Harry and Sirius look over the [Black family tree] on the wall, discussing Sirius's family and his orders to stay in the house that he hates.

The group spends the afternoon cleaning out the [Black family]'s glass cabinets, with Sirius doing his best to throw everything away and Fred and George doing their best to save whatever they can for their joke shop.

As days pass, the cleaning of [number twelve, Grimmauld Place] continues, with Kreacher fighting as hard as he can to prevent it. Meanwhile Harry, despite all the distractions and busyness, can't help but worry about his upcoming hearing at the [Ministry of Magic].