The Daily Prophet's Smear Campaign Against Harry

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Hermione reveals to Harry that the Daily Prophet has been subtly discrediting him by mentioning him in a mocking tone in several articles. This smear campaign, likely orchestrated by Cornelius Fudge, aims to make Harry appear delusional and unreliable. Hermione notes how the dementor attack wasn't reported, even though it should have been major news.