After class, Harry was about to head to Umbridge's office when Angelina Johnson stopped him on the way.
Although news of Harry's punishment had spread through all four Hogwarts houses the previous evening, it seemed that more students had only learned the details around noon that day. Harry was not quite sure how word had got out.
Although he had only told Ron, Hermione, and a few friends in his dormitory, Umbridge at least knew about it. If she had deliberately spread the word-a very likely possibility-then it was perfectly normal for everyone to know.
It was easy enough to understand. As Fudge's lackey, Umbridge naturally wanted to strike at Harry and Dumbledore, as well as everyone who believed Voldemort had returned. Announcing that Harry, who held considerable influence among the students, had been punished was undoubtedly a good way to do that.
Clearly, Umbridge's method had worked.
After learning that Harry had been punished, many students began looking at him differently.
It was also around this time that Angelina learned he had actually been given a week's detention.
"We have a full-team practice on Friday evening, and tryouts and a practice match on Saturday, and you're telling me you can't make any of them?" Angelina stared at Harry in disbelief. "You're our first-choice Seeker!"
"I know, Angelina. I don't want this either." Harry felt rather helpless. Ever since their former captain, Oliver Wood, had graduated, the once cheerful Angelina seemed to have changed overnight. It was as though she had inherited Oliver's will, demanding with all her might that the players work harder, harder, and harder still.
She had been like this last year, though it had been less obvious because there had been no inter-house competition, and Harry and Ron had both been champions. This year, however, only