Plot summary and the author's opinions of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" by J.K Rowling.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been the longest (870 pages) and the most intense book of the Harry Potter series, and J.K Rowling has pulled it off again. Harry's adolescence in the book begins in the same place, the Dursley's house. The Dursley's, who are Harry's guardians, are afraid because of Harry's magical abilities. Even though Harry has sunken in anger, he is delighted to keep them believing.
Harry's problems don't end there. Everything begins at Hogwarts. Harry is back for his 5th year in the school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Since Harry believes Lord Voldemort is back, he is mistreated by a handful of students who won't accept what the "Chosen One" states. Only some professors and classmates support him. Mistreatment of students is not the only conflict Harry goes throughout this book; he also struggles with the book's villain, Dolores Umbrige. She is a representative of the Ministry of Magic and takes a lead role in Hogwarts. Her negative attitude and effect towards the school made the life of everyone difficult, and not only Harry's.
Not only are Harry's conflicts external, but he also suffers a series of events which deal with psychology. Harry continues to have displeasing dreams about walking down a corridor deep inside the Ministry of Magic, opening several doors. One night Harry has a vision where he adapts the body of a large snake and attacks Ronald Wesley's father. Harry is awoken nervously and is consulted with Professor Dumbledore, where they verify if the so-called dream was true. This "dream" verifies that Harry should take Occlumency lessons from now on.
Even though this is one of the most dramatic books in the series, it also has a problem. The book starts running out of interest before the final battle-which was full of spells, dashes, action-but in my opinion, it was poorly described for the scene in the book. This is just a minor issue. What Rowling has really done was to add new characters and locations which makes the book more believable. What I also enjoyed about this book is that Rowling does not use Harry Potter as the invincible hero. Instead, he is just a boy who is suffering through phases and problems in his life, those including unbelievable fights and small love relationships.
Even though these issues take place, this book should be read. It is exciting and mysterious, and it will be read by ages. This book attracts children, as well as adults. I think this book has more fighting and adventure than the other four books, which makes it even better. I give a perfect score on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
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