There is no denying that Harry has been a spectacular host to the Snorunt this year! But as they say, the best-laid plans of Marill and men often go awry, and some of the Snorunt don't get along very well with Harry's team. It's not that his pokemon are doing anything wrong, mind! But be it Celestina's startling snow sneezes or Pinecone's clumsiness causing chaos, Harry's efforts to put his best foot forward haven't quite worked out.

As a result, Harry is in for Great Misfortune. He hopes to find something to do besides gym battles this year? Well, in January, that'll be all too easy, as every time Harry approaches the doors to a gym this month he will be turned away. Sometimes gym leaders are out on their lunch breaks, or had to take an important pokegear call from family. Other times, a gym is undergoing some maintenance and they cannot allow a challenger in at that moment. For whatever reason, the timing just doesn't work out!

(Or, to put it in game terms, Harry will not be able to obtain badges again until February.)