Free Republic

Chapter 17 - Senior Undersecretary Delores Umbridge Senior Undersecretary Delores Umbridge, chairperson of the Wizengamot has allowed the power of her position to go to her head. But all is not well. Lucius Malfoy approaches her with a problem. Not only that, but in spite of the Dementorcrats' blustering about how using the Cruciatus Curse on Guantanaban prisoners is bad, Umbridge knew about it for years. Although Voldemort decided to use the idea, it wouldn't be able to save her. More trouble was brewing. Not only had Umbridge used Ministry broomsticks for personal travel, she had regularly requested larger broomsticks...

I am warning those who have not finished the series . . . and there must be still a few of them by now. . . that there are spoilers ahead. I have just finished the last book . . . having spent an enjoyable evening with it thanks to Sam’s Club and an indulgent wife. I am done with Harry Potter and enjoying the literary aftertaste the way one enjoys a fine meal almost as much after it is done as when it is being consumed . . . though it is a bit sad that the series is...