You wonder what gives the room the right to close itself against what seems to be a lawfully appointed wizard or witch. It is unlikely that every Headteacher would be able to hand over the role to the next each time a change is made. It is very interesting that Umbridge's appointment as Headmistress isn't recognised by the physical space that is the Head's Office inside the school. The Head's office has sealed itself against her.' – that Umbridge tried to get back into his office last night after they'd searched the castle and grounds for him. The chapter covers the general feeling and events since Albus Dumbledore's departure and Dolores Umbridge's take-over. Hermione also says that the Easter holiday begins Friday, but since the calendar doesn't align to a real-world calendar, it still doesn't help determine exact dates. Calendar and DatesĪll we know is that, since the previous chapter took place on a Monday in April, this chapter must take place Tuesday and Wednesday of the same week. Harry confronts Cho Chang about her friend Marietta’s betrayal, continues his Occlumency lessons with Professor Snape and, while poking around in Snape’s Pensieve memories, discovers that his father may have been every bit as arrogant as Snape had previously told him. Dolores Umbridge replaces Albus Dumbledore as Head of Hogwarts, the students (with the help of Fred and George’s inventions) rebel while the staff sit back and watch, and Umbridge tries to get Harry to tell her where Dumbledore is hiding.

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