Confrontation with Corban Yaxley and Escape Through the Fireplaces

PAGES: 265-267

As the group reaches the Ministry fireplaces, Corban Yaxley pursues them and attempts to stop their escape. Harry, using Runcorn's intimidating persona, commands the Ministry wizards to allow the group of Muggle-borns to leave. Corban Yaxley realizes something is wrong and chases after them, but Harry, Ron, and Hermione manage to escape through the fireplaces. However, Corban Yaxley follows them, complicating their escape as they Disapparate from the Ministry.