Hermione Joins Umbridge and the Muggle-born Registration Commission

PAGES: 246-247

Disguised as Mafalda Hopkirk, Hermione is approached by Dolores Umbridge, who instructs her to assist in the Muggle-born Registration Commission proceedings. Harry, still disguised as Runcorn, parts ways with Hermione and is questioned by Pius Thicknesse, the Minister of Magic, who expresses disdain for blood traitors like Arthur Weasley. Once Thicknesse leaves, Harry uses the Invisibility Cloak to sneak away, anxious about the dangers ahead.