Harry Endures Gossip in the Great Hall After the Umbridge Incident

PAGES: 250-251

During dinner, Harry Potter overhears whispers about his recent shouting match with Professor Dolores Umbridge. Students discuss his claims about Cedric Diggory's murder and his duel with Lord Voldemort, expressing disbelief. Distraught, Harry struggles with trembling hands and questions why others believed Albus Dumbledore but now doubt him. Hermione Granger speculates that people were never convinced and were influenced by the media over the summer, leading Harry, Hermione, and Ron Weasley to leave the hall, followed by curious stares.