11.The Sorting Hat's New Song(160)

Chapter 11: The Sorting Hat's New Song

At the start-of-term feast, the Sorting Hat sings a new song, warning of the importance of unity and cooperation in troubled times. This unusual song emphasizes the need for the houses to work together against the rising threat of Voldemort. Harry and his friends notice the strained atmosphere in the Great Hall, reflecting the wider tensions within the wizarding world. Professor Umbridge interrupts Dumbledore’s welcoming speech with a condescending and bureaucratic address, signaling the Ministry’s increasing interference at Hogwarts. Her presence is met with unease and suspicion among the students and staff. The chapter also introduces the first signs of rebellion and resistance among the students, who are unhappy with the Ministry’s involvement in their education. Harry feels the weight of the scrutiny and isolation, but the support of his friends and the encouraging words of the Sorting Hat bolster his resolve to fight against the growing darkness.