Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.


Harry's detentions with Umbridge were finally over. Determined not to earn another week of detentions, Harry trudged into Defense Against the Dark Arts with a goal of not opening his mouth.

His new goal was unable to be completed, however, when Umbridge began to commend Professor Quirrell.

Despite warnings from Ron not to speak up and a glare from Hermione, Harry said sarcastically, "Yeah, Professor Quirrell really was great, wasn't he? But there was just that minor drawback of having Lord Voldemort sticking out of the back of his head."

The entire class gasped, but Umbridge just smiled sweetly and said, "Another week of detention, Mr. Potter."


This time, when Harry handed his detention note to Professor McGonagall, she was extremely displeased.

"Potter! Have you forgotten what I said last time about keeping your temper down? Five points will be taken from Gryffindor."

"Why?" demanded Harry, "I think I'm being punished enough already for things that aren't my fault."

"I must ask you again to refrain from using that tone with me, Potter. To answer your question, five points were taken because detentions don't appear to have an effect on you. Your previous detentions with Professor Umbridge have shown that. You are dismissed."


Hermione once again reminded Harry that he should tell someone about his detentions with Umbridge.

"Harry, why don't you tell Professor McGonagall?" she asked, "She'd be furious with Umbridge!"

"Hermione, you've finally stopped giving Umbridge the title of 'Professor!'" laughed Ron.

Hermione rolled her eyes and said, "Yes Ron, she really doesn't deserve the title. But Harry, you really should tell Professor McGonagall!"

"Hermione, how many times am I going to have to repeat myself?" roared Harry angrily, "Today, McGonagall scolded me for receiving detention with Umbridge again and took off another five points because apparently, detentions don't have an effect on me! But in truth, these detentions are ruining everything! I can't play Quidditch, my grades are dropping, my hand is bleeding, I'm arguing with my two best friends because I'm so tired of this!"

"Harry," said Hermione gently, "That's why you should tell-"

"I'M NOT GOING TO TELL MCGONAGALL, AS SHE CAN'T TELL HOW MUCH THESE DETENTIONS ARE AFFECTING ME! It should be pretty obvious by now if McGonagall actually cared, Hermione," exploded Harry.

"Harry-"

"Just drop it, Hermione," sighed Ron, "It's clear he doesn't want to talk about it."

"Sorry, 'Mione," said Harry, "I'm really fine, okay?"

Reluctantly, Hermione nodded.


But as the week passed by, it became clear that Harry was not fine.

Umbridge had been named "High Inquisitor" and was observing the teachers.

During Transfiguration, Professor McGonagall had just begun teaching when Umbridge said, "Hem, hem."

McGonagall ignored Umbridge and continued on teaching. Not used to being ignored, Umbridge said, this time louder, "Hem, hem."

However, Umbridge was ignored once again. "Hem, hem!" she all but shouted.

Professor McGonagall finished her sentence and glared at Umbridge.

"What is it, Delores?" McGonagall asked.

"Well, I was wondering if you knew what I was here for, Minerva. As the High Inquisitor, I am examining your teaching-"

"Yes, of course I knew that, otherwise I would have asked you why you were here," answered McGonagall, irritated.

As the students began laughing, McGonagall demanded, "Silence!" and continued teaching.

At the end of her lesson, Umbridge said, "You will receive your evaluation shortly."

"I can hardly wait," replied McGonagall drily.

At this, most of the students began laughing again. However, Harry was miffed. So he had to keep his temper, but McGonagall could say whatever she wanted to Umbridge? That was beyond unfair.


After lessons that day were over, Harry hurried to his detention with Umbridge.

Ron and Hermione were talking about him.

"Ron, I can't stay silent for any longer. I'm going to tell Professor McGonagall about Harry," said Hermione determinedly, "In fact, I'm going to do that right now. I can't stand to watch Harry like this anymore!

"Yeah, what a great idea, Hermione! Harry will get mad at you, ignore you, and avoid you for the next few days. Nothing wrong with that," said Ron sarcastically.

"Would you rather have that or have Harry continually suffering under Umbridge?" asked Hermione, annoyed.

"You've got me there," sighed Ron.