Harry's Defiance and Scrimgeour's Departure

PAGES: 130-131

Harry defies Scrimgeour, accusing the Ministry of doing nothing to stop Lord Voldemort and of focusing on minor issues instead. Scrimgeour loses his temper and jabs Harry with his wand, leading to a heated argument. The scene is interrupted by Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, and Scrimgeour leaves angrily, his efforts to extract information from Harry thwarted.