Dolores Umbridge Interrupts Dumbledore's Speech

PAGES: 211-213

As Professor Dumbledore begins to discuss the new Quidditch season, Professor Dolores Umbridge interrupts him with a high-pitched "Hem, hem," and makes a speech that introduces her as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Her condescending tone and childlike manner immediately irritate the students and staff. She mentions changes at Hogwarts, hinting that the Ministry of Magic is starting to interfere with the school's operations.