(Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) is the fifth and longest book in J.K. Rowling’s series. It follows Harry’s difficult fifth year at Hogwarts, marked by teenage angst, political denial, and the rise of a secret resistance. Plot Summary
: Lured by a false vision of his godfather Sirius Black being tortured, Harry leads friends to the Department of Mysteries . A massive battle ensues between the DA, Death Eaters, and the Order, resulting in the tragic death of Sirius Black and the public exposure of Voldemort's return. Key Themes
: The Ministry of Magic, led by Cornelius Fudge , refuses to believe Voldemort is back. They install Dolores Umbridge at Hogwarts to suppress "dangerous" rumors and strictly control the school through increasingly tyrannical educational decrees.