Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Scene 13 Summary

  • Later, in the Great Hall, Harry is sitting with his friends when they hear a huge fight erupt between Professor McGonagall and Professor Umbridge. Oooh, teacher drama.
  • It seems Professor McGonagall has some things to say about Umbridge's insane discipline methods. Professor Umbridge ends the whole thing by accusing McGonagall of being disloyal to the Ministry. Dang.
  • As a result of this little run in, Cornelius Fudge names Professor Umbridge to the post of Hogwarts High Inquisitor. We're guessing she's gonna let that go to her head in 3, 2, 1…
  • Professor Umbridge accumulates more and more power from the Ministry through the use of Educational Decrees. She walks around interviewing the staff, correcting students, and generally stopping fun in its tracks.
  • Everything finally comes to a head when she fires Professor Trelawney in front of all the students.
  • Luckily, Dumbledore swoops to the rescue.
  • Umbridge might be able to fire Professor Trelawney, but she can't kick her out of the castle. Only the headmaster can do that.
  • We have a feeling that's the next Educational Decree Umbridge will be brewing up.