Umbridge observes the professors in class, and Ron and Hermione try to convince Harry to give Defence Against the Dark Arts lessons. In which Umbridge is made Hogwarts High Inquisitor, and Harry loses his temper again in Defence Against the Dark Arts, serving another week’s detention. Percy sends Ron a letter warning him against continuing his friendship with Harry, and Sirius communicates with Harry through the common room fire.Ĭhapter 15 – The Hogwarts High Inquisitor
In which Harry sends a letter to Sirius, he encounters Cho Chang and she calls him brave, and the Gryffindor team’s first practice is less than spectacular. Harry serves Umbridge’s detentions, in which an enchanted quill cuts lines into the back of his hand, and Ron tries out for and makes the Gryffindor team as Keeper.
In which Hermione stops the twins from experimenting on first years, Ron tries to stop unknowing house-elves from taking Hermione’s knitted hats, and Professor Grubbly-Plank teaches Care of Magical Creatures as there is still no sign of Hagrid. In which Fred and George advertise for volunteers to test their products, the trio discusses their schedules and the upcoming O.W.L.s, Harry has an outburst in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Umbridge assigns him detention for a week, and McGonagall warns him to keep his temper under control. In which the start-of-term-feast takes place, the Sorting Hat gives warning in its new song, Harry recognizes Dolores Umbridge as she is introduced as the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, and Harry learns that not everyone believes that Voldemort is back. Cho Chang makes a brief appearance, and Harry sees what actually pulls the school carriages. In which Harry and the Weasleys are late for the Hogwarts Express (again), Harry and Ginny encounter Neville on the train, and they are introduced to Luna Lovegood and her father’s magazine, The Quibbler. In which Ron and Hermione become prefects, Harry is jealous, and Mrs. Figg testifies and Harry is cleared of all charges. In which Harry attends his hearing, Fudge continues to disbelieve him about Voldemort’s return, and Dumbledore arrives to assist Harry. In which Arthur Weasley takes Harry to the Ministry of Magic for his scheduled hearing and Harry gets a look at the Ministry building and the setup of its offices. In which Harry, Sirius, and the Weasleys clean the Black house Kreacher, the Black family house-elf, shows another darker side to house-elves Harry is shown the Black family tree and we learn that Sirius is not only related to the Weasleys and Tonks, but to the Malfoys and the Lestranges.
In which Harry learns of Sirius Black’s family background, and Molly and Sirius have a row regarding what is best for Harry.Ĭhapter 6 – The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black In which Harry is reunited with Ron and Hermione, learns of the Order of the Phoenix, and is reunited with his godfather, Sirius Black. In which Harry is rescued from number four Privet Drive, Remus Lupin and Alastor “Mad Eye” Moody are reintroduced, and Harry meets Nymphadora Tonks for the first time.Ĭhapter 4 – Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place In which Harry is expelled from Hogwarts, Uncle Vernon swears, Aunt Petunia reveals knowledge of the Wizarding world, Dumbledore interferes and Harry is no longer expelled, but suspended pending a Ministry of Magic disciplinary hearing. In which Harry is angry and picks on Dudley, Dudley is attacked by dementors, and their neighbor Mrs.