
Umbridge says that she knows Sirius was talking to Harry, and she would have Harry arrested if she had any proof. Umbridge then asks where Sirius Black is, and Harry responds that he does not know that either. When Umbridge asks where Dumbledore is, Harry says he does not know. Harry carefully pretends to drink the tea.

Harry notes that she hides the tea preparation, then recalls the Mad-Eye Moody impostor the previous year, and his refusal to drink anything offered to him. Umbridge herself is uncharacteristically sweet, offering Harry something to drink, insisting he choose something. Filch exults over how things will change with Umbridge in charge, and that a new Decree will restore corporal punishment Umbridge has obviously recruited Filch to her side. They advise Harry, Ron, and Hermione to go into lunch to avoid accusations of being involved with Phase One.įilch takes Harry aside, saying that the "Headmistress" wants to see him. Hermione is aghast, but Fred says that with Dumbledore gone, they no longer care about getting in trouble.

Montague, an Inquisitorial Squad member, attempts to dock House points from Fred and George Weasley, but they force him into an old, broken Vanishing Cabinet.

Umbridge appoints an Inquisitorial Squad composed of Slytherin students, including Draco, empowered to enforce rules and deduct House points. For now, she must continue using her old office. Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.Įducational Decree Number Twenty-Eight makes Umbridge Headmistress, although she is unable to enter Dumbledore's office it has magically sealed itself.
