Rita Skeeter Confronts Harry in the Three Broomsticks

PAGES: 449-451

Rita Skeeter arrives at the Three Broomsticks and tries to provoke Harry into giving her an interview about Hagrid, accusing him of being a dangerous half-giant. Harry angrily defends Hagrid, while Hermione steps in to berate Skeeter for her unethical journalism. The trio leaves, but Hermione vows to get back at Rita for her attacks on Hagrid and Harry.