When Dumbledore came to retrieve Harry from the Dursleys, Harry noticed —.
A. a black dog was walking next to Dumbledore
B. a dementor had followed Dumbledore through the garden
C. Dumbledore’s hand was blackened and shriveled
D. Dumbledore had decided to wear Muggle clothing
When Dumbledore came to retrieve Harry from the Dursleys, Harry noticed
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The correct answer is C. Dumbledore’s hand was blackened and shriveled.
In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” when Dumbledore arrives to retrieve Harry from the Dursleys, Harry notices the condition of Dumbledore’s hand. It has suffered from the effects of a cursed object he was handling, which is an important plot point in the story. This detail emphasizes the dangers Dumbledore faces and sets the tone for the events that unfold later.
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