Summary

In Chapter 29, after Harry invades the Pensieve, Snape now refuses to give Harry additional Occlumency lessons. Harry wants to talk to Sirius about what he saw in the Pensieve but knows it is too dangerous. A notice for Career Advice is posted on all the bulletin boards. Fifth-years must meet with their Heads of House sometime in the following week.

Fred and George suggest to Harry that they create a distraction so that Harry can break into Umbridge’s office to speak with Sirius through the fire; Hermione objects because she believes that it is too dangerous. Harry then goes to meet Professor McGonagall for his career advice, but Umbridge is also present. McGonagall likes Harry’s idea of becoming an Auror. An Auror is a wizard who tracks dark wizards to destroy them. She advises him to work hard at it, but Umbridge’s...