#13 – The Truth They Tried to Bury (OotP Ch. 25 & 26)

Ten Death Eaters have escaped from Azkaban—including Bellatrix Lestrange—and the Ministry responds by blaming Sirius Black and burying the truth even deeper.

As Harry struggles with his increasingly powerful connection to Voldemort, Hermione launches a brilliant counterattack: forcing Rita Skeeter to tell Harry’s story in The Quibbler. Naturally, Umbridge’s attempt to ban the interview only guarantees that everyone at Hogwarts reads it.

We also endure Harry’s spectacularly disastrous Valentine’s Day date, uncover the truth behind Broderick Bode’s murder, glimpse painful memories from Snape’s past, and watch Dumbledore calmly remind Umbridge that her authority still has limits.

Join Eric for his spoiler-free first-time reactions to Chapter 25, “The Beetle at Bay,” and Chapter 26, “Seen and Unforeseen,” from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Wands down. Hearts full.

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