Summary

In Chapter 14, Harry sends Sirius a letter. In the letter, he tells him about what’s been happening at Hogwarts with Umbridge and the loss of Hagrid. He does not directly mention his scars and punishment, but alludes to it. Later, Harry reads that Sturgis Podmore, who was his guard, has been sentenced to serve six months in Azkaban for attempting to break into the Ministry. Ron believes that Podmore was tricked and brought into the Ministry, and that he was arrested for having ties with the Order of the Phoenix. Ron and Harry go to Quidditch practice, and Ron is especially taunted by the Slytherin team.

Hermione is knitting while Harry and Ron study. A letter from Percy arrives congratulating Ron on his achievement of becoming a prefect, but it also tells him to stay away from Harry Potter. Harry then sees Sirius in the...