Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Synopsis

Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the fifth book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series. Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time … J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's fifth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the sickly-sweet, kitten-clad walls of Professor Umbridge's office to the unplottable recesses of the Room of Requirement. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, including ten essential spells for any witch or wizard learning the art of self-defence. Perfect for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the biggest children's books of all time. PERIL - PUNISHMENT - PROPHECIES Seven magical stories, one epic adventure.

Summary

Chapter 1: Dudley Demented

* Harry Potter is attacked by Dementors, spectral creatures that drain away happiness, while walking with his cousin Dudley in a secluded alleyway. The attack is witnessed by the new Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge.
* Vernon Dursley, Dudley's father, refuses to believe Harry's story and insults him. Harry retaliates by summoning a Dementor and allows it to kiss Dudley.

Chapter 2: The Advance Guard

* Professor Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts, arrives at Privet Drive and explains to Harry that Fudge has sent Dementors to monitor him during his summer vacation.
* Dumbledore suspects that Voldemort, Harry's nemesis, is planning to return. He summons the Order of the Phoenix, a secret society of wizards and witches who are fighting against Voldemort.

Chapter 3: The Order of the Phoenix

* Harry meets the members of the Order, including Sirius Black, his escaped godfather; Remus Lupin, a werewolf; and Alastor Moody, the ex-Auror with a magical eye.
* The Order informs Harry that Voldemort's followers, the Death Eaters, are active again and are recruiting new members.

Chapter 4: Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place

* Harry moves into the Order's headquarters, Grimmauld Place, a dilapidated house once owned by Sirius Black's family.
* Harry learns more about Sirius' past and his relationship with Harry's parents.

Chapter 5: The Woes of Mrs. Weasley

* Harry witnesses the frustrations of Molly Weasley, the matriarch of the Weasley family, as her husband is appointed Minister for Magic and her children prepare to return to Hogwarts.
* Harry develops a close bond with Ginny Weasley, Ron's younger sister.

Chapter 6: The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black

* Harry explores Grimmauld Place and discovers a tapestry that depicts the Black family tree.
* He learns that he is a descendant of the Black family through his mother, Lily.

Chapter 7: The Ministry of Magic

* Harry attends his first trial before the Ministry of Magic, where he faces charges of using underage magic in front of Muggles.
* He is acquitted thanks to the testimony of Dumbledore and Fudge.

Chapter 8: The Hearing

* Harry attends a hearing before the Wizengamot, the wizarding court, where he faces charges of attacking a fellow student with a spell.
* He is suspended from Hogwarts for the remainder of the year.

Chapter 9: The Hogwarts Express

* Harry returns to Hogwarts alone and is greeted by the DA (Dumbledore's Army), a group of students who are secretly practicing Defense Against the Dark Arts.
* He is reunited with Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Luna Lovegood.

Chapter 10: Luna Lovegood

* Harry becomes friends with Luna Lovegood, an eccentric but kind and intelligent student.
* Luna believes in creatures that most wizards do not, including thestrals, winged horses that can only be seen by those who have witnessed death.