Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four & Dumbledore's Army

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix
CHAPTER: 17 & 18
SYNOPSIS: In which the High Inquisitor orders all Student Organizations, Societies, Teams, Groups, and Clubs disbanded, Harry and Ron learn that boys are not allowed in the girls' dormitory, Hedwig is hurt coming back from London, and Sirius is almost caught by Umbridge in the Gryffindor common room fireplace. Harry again dreams of the windowless corridor with the door at the end, Dobby tells Harry about the Room of Requirement, and Dumbledore's Army meets for the first time.

FOR TOMORROW: 19


IMPORTANT NOTICE: I will be going to Dragon*Con this year! That means that from September 3-7 I will have little access to the internet, if any at all. So, naturally, I won't be updating during that time period. Wanted to give you guys plenty of warning!

Less Important Notice: I've started a little side project. If any of you are interested in Agatha Christie mysteries, join me at my other blog: Murder on the Blogger Express

Percy and Padfoot, The Hogwarts High Inquisitor, & The Hog's Head

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix

CHAPTERS: 14, 15, 16

SYNOPSIS: Harry writes to Sirius, Cho Chang calls him brave, Percy writes to Ron telling him to not be friends with Harry, Gryffindor has their first practice, and Harry and Sirius communicate via the fire in the common room. Umbridge is made Hogwarts High Inquisitor, and Harry loses his temper again in Defense Against the Dark Arts, serving another week's detention. Umbridge observes the professors in class, and Ron and Hermione try to convince Harry to give Defense Against the Dark Arts lessons. Harry, Hermione, and Ron hold a meeting at the Hog's Head to discuss with other students the possibility of Harry giving them Defense lessons, and Hermione tells Ron and Harry that Ginny is dating Michael Corner.

FOR TOMORROW: 17

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

* As a 15 year old, you would have joined a secret club like the DA, knowing it could potentially get you into trouble?
*Can you think of another fictional character you hate as much as Umbridge?

The Sorting Hat's New Song, Professor Umbridge, & Detention with Doloros

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix
CHAPTER: 11, 12, 13
SYNOPSIS: 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 Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, and Harry learns that not everyone believes that Voldemort is back. 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 Defense Against the Dark Arts, Umbridge assigns him detention for a week, and McGonagall warns him to keep his temper under control.

FOR TOMORROW: 14

The Woes of Mrs. Weasley & Luna Lovegood

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix
CHAPTER: 9 & 10
SYNOPSIS: Hermione and Ron learn they are prefects, and Mrs. Weasley has a run-in with a boggart. The gang is late for the train, also, we meet Luna and are introduced to Thestrals.

FOR TOMORROW: 11

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

* What would your boggart look like?

The Ministry of Magic & The Hearing

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix

CHAPTERS: 7 & 8

SYNOPSIS: Arthur takes Harry with him to the Ministry of Magic for his hearing. Harry attends his disciplinary hearing at the Ministry of Magic.

Possible Discussion Topics:

*How do you think Fudge justified, to his own staff, the use of such extreme measures for this particular hearing?

FOR TOMORROW: 9

The Order of the Phoenix & The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix

CHAPTERS: 5 & 6

SYNOPSIS: We get some background info on the Blacks, Sirius and Molly argue over what's best for Harry. A chapter where we learn that Sirius is practically related to everyone, Kreachur is crazy, and there's a lot of cleaning being done.

FOR TOMORROW: 7

The Advance Guard & Number Twelve Grimmauld Place

BOOK: The Order of the Phoenix

CHAPTERS: 3

SYNOPSIS: Harry is rescued from Privet Drive, we meet some new characters and read about some familiar ones. Harry has a few choice words for Ron and Hermione, and the kids clue Harry in to what's been going on with the Order while he's been gone.

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

* CAPSLOCK!HARRY: Yay or nay?

FOR TOMORROW: 5

We are back on schedule from here on out!