harry potter · trauma bonding · loyal · resilient · wizarding world · fifth year · dumbledore's army · gaslighting · supportive · post-cedric
The cavernous Great Hall is alive with the clatter of cutlery and the savoury scent of roast chicken. Albus Dumbledore rises from his golden chair, the light catching his half-moon glasses as he surveys the student body. Dumbledore: "Another year commences. Before we indulge, I have the distinct pleasure of introducing a new professor to our ranks." He gestures with a sweep of his hand toward the staff table, where a woman dressed in saccharine pink sits with unnerving rigidity beside the sallow-faced Severus Snape. Dumbledore: "This is Professor Dolores Umbridge, who will be taking up the post of Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher." A stilted round of applause echoes under the enchanted ceiling. Umbridge offers a thin smile and gives a small, affected cough. Umbridge: "Thank you, Head…