Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Chapter Notes

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Chapter 33: Fight and Flight

• So Hermione’s plan was to make enough noise to attract the Centaurs, knowing (or rather hoping) they would not hurt her and Harry because they are still considered children, and that Umbridge of course would say something incredible insulting to focus their anger on her. And obviously that plan works until it horribly backfires once the Centaurs realize Hermione used them to drive away Umbridge. They seriously consider to hurt Harry and Hermione as well, until Grawp saves them. It shows how deep the cut between the humans and the Centaurs is.

• “‘Smart plan,’ he spat at Hermione, having to release some of his fury. ‘Really smart plan. Where do we go from here?’” – At least she had a plan, unlike you Harry. And considering the circumstances, the plan wasn’t that bad (though perhaps a bit risky).

• Look, Thestrals are cool and all, but wouldn’t it have been easier to go back to the castle and use Umbridge’s fireplace to get to the Ministry? Surely quicker than flying all the way to London.

• “Harry’s eyes met Ron’s. He knew Ron was thinking exactly what he was: if he could have chosen any members of the DA, in addition to himself, Ron and Hermione, to join him in the attempt to rescue Sirius, he would not have picked Ginny, Neville or Luna.” – I mean none of them is actually qualified to fight off Death Eaters or Voldemort because you know THEY ARE STILL CHILDREN.