The aftermath of the Diagon Alley attack brings devastating news - fifty dead and hundreds wounded, including people they know. The Potters' house becomes a hub for Order activities, with Moody, Frank Longbottom, and other resistance members meeting regularly. Remus writes letters to his mother Hope, Grant, and Professor Ferox while grappling with the reality of war. The chapter ends with Remus receiving crucial intelligence that Professor Ferox was injured in the attack but is recovering.