Phineas Nigellus Black Provides News from Hogwarts

Hermione Granger begins to take Phineas Nigellus Black's portrait out of the beaded bag for company and information. Although Phineas Nigellus Black previously vowed not to return, he cannot resist appearing occasionally. The trio is careful not to ask too many questions about Severus Snape or criticize him, as Phineas Nigellus Black reveres the new headmaster. Despite this, Phineas shares snippets of news from Hogwarts, including that Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom, and Luna Lovegood are continuing Dumbledore's Army, and that Snape has reinstated some of Dolores Umbridge's decrees.