Harry and Hermione Learn That Sirius Black is Set to Receive the Dementor's Kiss

PAGES: 388-389

Poppy Pomfrey informs Harry and Hermione that Sirius Black is locked up and awaiting the Dementor's Kiss. Realizing the urgency, Harry and Hermione jump out of bed, but their efforts to explain the truth are dismissed by Fudge and Snape, who believe they are under a Confundus Charm. Poppy Pomfrey tries to calm the situation by insisting they rest.