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Harry deals with his loss and grief alone, abandoning his friends while living through nightly visions of death. A major destructive act centered on returning students causes a shock wave through their world. He finds comfort in Ginny, but that relationship is short-lived. He escapes from his troubles to the Chamber of Secrets and contemplates ending his pain and his life. He's rescued by the same friends he alienated, and with some understanding, counseling and a touch of brute force, he begins to recover. The group begins to heal and reunite during a memorable Christmas at the Burrow. Hermione helps him learn new skills and she's given a special task by Dumbledore, and there's a brutal murder, sending personal shock waves through the grou