Hermione Vows to Get Revenge on Rita Skeeter

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After receiving more hate mail, including Howlers, Hermione becomes determined to get back at Rita Skeeter. She speculates on how Rita has been spying on private conversations and resolves to discover her method, suspecting some illegal magical tool or charm. Though Harry and Ron don't share her enthusiasm, Hermione makes it clear she intends to handle this on her own.