The next day, Umbridge's ordeal at Hogwarts made the front page of the Daily Prophet. This "bombshell" news even eclipsed the Ministry of Magic's latest report on the progress of its hunt for the escaped Death Eaters.
"...The Ministry actually has the nerve to blame this on Dumbledore."
Albert and the other three had just sat down at the Gryffindor table when they heard Angelina and Aaliyah across from them discussing the news in the paper.
"Were you disappointed that Peeves didn't beat that toad to death?" Albert asked with a smile, taking the Daily Prophet from Angelina and spreading it open on the table to read the front-page story.
"It really is a pity. I wish he'd driven that toad away."
"Then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."
"How long do you think the toad will stay in St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries?" George was in a foul mood. If not for what had happened last night, they might have turned Umbridge into a toad one day, and Hogwarts would have entered a long period of peace.
Unfortunately, they had not acted on the very day the toad was discharged.
"This isn't over yet. Things will probably get even worse from here," Albert said. He knew last night's incident had disrupted their plans, but things could not always go their way.
"We'd better hurry up and restock Peeves with supplies," Fred said in a lowered voice. "Once Umbridge returns to school..."
"They want to force the headmaster out. Fudge probably wants Umbridge to become Hogwarts' new headmistress." Albert tapped the second page, which actually contained an interview with Lucius Malfoy.
"I don't think the toad becoming headmistress will be easy," Angelina said. She had personally witnessed the spectacular scene of Peeves teaching Umbridge a lesson.
"Don't forget