Percy and Molly Weasley Argue Over Arthur's Role in the Ministry

PAGES: 152-153

Percy Weasley blames Arthur Weasley for making the Ministry look bad after the Quidditch World Cup incident, suggesting that Arthur was unwise to make a public statement without proper clearance. Molly angrily defends her husband, while Bill points out that Rita Skeeter would have found a way to criticize the Ministry regardless. The family's frustration with Skeeter's reporting and Percy's self-righteous attitude causes further tension.