Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Chapter 18: Dumbledore’s Army

Hermione thinks Umbridge has been intercepting Harry’s mail and that she sent Filch to try to get his letter to Sirius under the false pretense of it being a suspected order for dungbombs.

The Gryffindors finally get permission to restart their Quidditch team. Harry’s scar starts to hurt again and he realizes that he feels the pain when Voldemort has strong emotions. He can also tell whether Voldemort is happy or sad.

Dobby returns Hedwig, now recovered. He is wearing all the hats that Hermione has been knitting because the other house-elves are insulted by the attempt to trick them into taking clothes.

Harry finds out from Dobby that there is a Room of Requirement in which anybody can find anything they really need. Very few people know about it so Harry thinks it is ideal for their Defense group gatherings.

The room is perfect for them with all the resources they need to practice. The students name their group D.A. for Dumbledore’s Army. They group starts by practicing disarming spells and Neville makes immediate progress. Harry finds himself very nervous in Cho’s presence.