Harry spends the Christmas holidays at The Burrow with the Weasleys. During the holidays he broods about the conversation between Snape and Draco that he overheard. Percy and the new Minister Rufus Scrimgeour, who wants to talk to Harry, come for a visit. Scrimgeour tries to get Harry back to the Ministry′s side so that the public would see the cooperation between the Chosen One and the Ministry. Scrimgeour asks Harry what Dumbledore is up to, but Harry doesn′t let Scrimgeour sway him and he still sticks by Dumbledore.
