Early Sunday morning, the Dining Room was quiet. Most students liked to sleep in on weekends, and at breakfast, owls delivered the newspapers to Hogwarts.
Hermione was clearly among the few students who didn't sleep in on Sundays. She unfolded her copy of the Daily Prophet while eating toast and fried eggs.
Then she nearly lost her breakfast at the sight of Umbridge's face, plastered with an exaggerated smile.
After a moment to steady herself, Hermione read on.
The Ministry of Magic sought educational reform and issued "Educational Decree Number Twenty-Three."
Dolores Umbridge was appointed the first High Inquisitor.
Hermione frowned. What was the Ministry of Magic up to now? She kept reading, growing more puzzled with every line.
According to Ministry officials, following an investigation of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by its current History of Magic professor, Dolores Umbridge, the Ministry had concluded that the school suffered from chaotic management, poor teaching, weak discipline, and an administration that made decisions without consultation, among other problems.
To address these issues and provide better education for the children of the Wizarding World, the Ministry of Magic and the Hogwarts School Board had discussed the matter and jointly decided to establish the post of High Inquisitor.
The High Inquisitor would have the authority to inspect other teachers to ensure the quality of their lessons, and to oversee administrative decisions to keep Hogwarts running properly.
The Ministry of Magic appointed Dolores Umbridge as the first High Inquisitor.
The Ministry's new measures received enthusiastic support from parents of Hogwarts students. "Many of us who care deeply about our children's interests have worried about their education in recent years," said Lucius Malfoy. "It is a great relief to learn that the Ministry is paying close attention to the situation."
By the time Hermione