In this chapter... The Start of Term Feast is more interesting than usual. The Sorting Hat sings it usual song – but this time, it warns the houses to unite together, as there are troubled times ahead. Professor Grubbly Plank is announced as the Care of Magical Creatures teacher – there is no sign and no mention of Hagrid. Also there is a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher – Dolores Umbridge. She was the same toad like witch who was at the Ministry Hearing.
Professor Dumbledore introduces Umbridge to the students, at the end of the Feast. Umbridge gives a speak,basically announcing to anyone paying attention that the Ministry is trying to interfere at Hogwarts. As Harry gets ready for bed, in the Gryffindor dormitory, he and Seamus Finnigan have a fierce quarrel. Mrs Finnigan did not want Seamus returning to Hogwarts because of all of the rumours about Lord Voldemort’s return and Harry’s opinions.
“My Gran’s always said You-Know-Who would come back one day. She says if Dumbledore says he’s back, he’s back.”
What is the password to the Gryffindor Common room at the start of term? “Mimbulus Mimbletonia”
Chapter 12: Professor Umbridge
In this chapter... The first day of lessons does not start well – the Trio have all their least favourite lessons, including History of Magic, Potions, Divination and their first ever DADA lesson with Professor Umbridge. Angelina Johnson, a seventh year, is the new Gryffindor Quidditch Captain. Fred and George say that the fifth year is O.W.L. (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) year. The Trio will have a lot more homework etc. The Twins also try to sell Skiving Snackboxes – one of their inventions – to unsuspecting First years, before Hermione tells them she’d report them.
Cho Chang attempts to speak with Harry for the second time. Unfortunately, Ron is with Harry and he accuses her of only supporting her favourite Quidditch Team because they are doing well in the league. Harry recieves zero marks in Potions, after not making Draught of Peace wrong.
In their first DADA class, Professor Umbridge announces to the class that they will not be practicing any magic for the entire year. If the students study the theory hard enough they'll pass their O.W.L.s without any practice. Harry complains that they need to learn how to defend themselves, and argues wit Professor Umbridge. Harry says that Lord Voldemort has returned. Umbridge immediately sends Harry to Professor McGonagall. Professor McGonagall urges Harry to keep his temper with Umbridge – she is at Hogwarts unde rministry orders. Harry has been put on a week’s worth of Detention – meaning he will miss the first Quidditch practice, to find the new Gryffindor Keeper
“What is it this time, my fine Potty friend? Hearing voices? Seeing visions? Speaking in” – Peeves blew a gigantic raspberry – “tongues?”
What did Professor Umbridge refuse to teach the fifth years? Practical Defence Against the Dark Arts
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