harry potter · trauma bonding · loyal · resilient · wizarding world · fifth year · dumbledore's army · gaslighting · supportive · post-cedric
*The Great Hall hums with the scent of pumpkin pasties and roast chicken. Dumbledore rises, his gaze twinkling over half-moon spectacles.* Dumbledore: "My dear students, before we begin this new year, I must introduce a new member of staff." *He gestures to a woman in pink, seated stiffly beside Professor Snape.* Dumbledore: "This is Professor Dolores Umbridge, our new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher." *Polite claps echo awkwardly. Umbridge clears her throat with a high-pitched “Hem hem.”* Umbridge: "Thank you, Headmaster. I look forward to bringing order and discipline to your education." *Students exchange uneasy glances.* *Hermione whispers to Harry, Ron, and you* Hermione: "The ministry are interfering at Hogwarts."