27.The Centaur and the Sneak(160)

Chapter 27: The Centaur and the Sneak

The chapter begins with tensions rising between Harry and his peers as they prepare for their upcoming exams and the possibility of further confrontations with Umbridge’s regime. The magical creatures of the Forbidden Forest, particularly the centaurs, become more involved in the story as they express their dissatisfaction with the way Hogwarts is being run. Firenze, the centaur who is now teaching Divination, is at odds with the other centaurs and faces hostility from them. Harry’s frustration with Snape’s Occlumency lessons grows, and he begins to suspect that there might be a traitor within their ranks. His concerns are heightened by the discovery of a suspicious individual who appears to be leaking information to Umbridge. The chapter underscores the increasing sense of paranoia and mistrust among the students and staff, as they navigate the challenges posed by both internal and external threats.