Book Review
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling is the fifth and longest book in the celebrated Harry Potter series. As Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts, he finds himself facing disbelief from the wizarding community about Lord Voldemort’s return. To make matters worse, the Ministry of Magic interferes at Hogwarts by appointing Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, whose cruel and authoritarian methods stifle the students. In secret, Harry leads “Dumbledore’s Army,” a group of students determined to learn real defensive magic. The novel skillfully balances themes of resistance, truth, and unity while exploring Harry’s emotional struggles, including grief, anger, and isolation. The climactic battle at the Ministry reveals deep losses and irreversible changes in the wizarding world, setting the stage for the dark events to come. With intense character development, political intrigue, and emotional depth, this installment stands as one of the most powerful and complex in the series.