Books Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix - J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, covering Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts amid growing darkness and political denial of Voldemort’s return.

Plot Summary:

Summer and Dementor Attack: Harry spends a lonely summer at the Dursleys. He and his cousin Dudley are attacked by Dementors, and Harry uses the Patronus Charm to save them, which leads to a hearing at the Ministry of Magic for underage magic use. He is ultimately exonerated.

Order of the Phoenix: Harry is taken to Number 12, Grimmauld Place, the secret headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix—a group led by Dumbledore dedicated to fighting Voldemort. Harry learns that the Ministry is actively denying Voldemort’s return and discrediting him and Dumbledore.

Dolores Umbridge at Hogwarts: The Ministry installs Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. She imposes strict, theory-only lessons, forbids practical defense training, and punishes students harshly. Harry clashes with her and suffers cruel punishments.

Dumbledore’s Army: In response to Umbridge’s oppressive regime, Harry, Ron, and Hermione form a secret student group called Dumbledore’s Army (the D.A.) to teach practical defensive magic in the Room of Requirement.

Harry’s Visions and Connection to Voldemort: Harry experiences disturbing visions linked to Voldemort’s mind, revealing a mental connection that Voldemort uses to manipulate him.

The Prophecy and Ministry Battle: Harry is lured to the Ministry of Magic by a false vision of Sirius Black in danger. There, a battle erupts between Dumbledore’s allies and Death Eaters over a prophecy concerning Harry and Voldemort. Sirius is killed by Bellatrix Lestrange, devastating Harry.

Aftermath: Dumbledore reveals the prophecy’s contents to Harry, explaining that either he or Voldemort must die at the other’s hand. The wizarding world finally acknowledges Voldemort’s return, setting the stage for the coming conflict.

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