Why is everything going wrong for Wharton?

Colonel Wharton has hit hard times and amisunderstanding causes Harry to think he’s notwanted. Wharton’s misunderstanding causesthe gulf between him and his uncle to widen.Meanwhile at school tumultuous times set in asWharton resigns as captain of the Remove and anew election is held to replace him. Will the oldorder have to yield or will everything be right atschool and then with his uncle?