In Order of the Phoenix, Professor Umbridge is made High Inquisitor and plagues the school with her endless Educational Decrees.
Educational Decree 22
Before the school year begins in Book 5, on August 30th, Cornelius Fudge passed Educational Decree #22. This ensures that if Dumbledore can't find a qualified person for a post, that Fudge will appoint that teacher. This is how Fudge gets Umbridge to be the Dark Arts instructor.
Educational Decree 23
Published in the daily Prophet a few weeks later, Decree 23 creates the post of Hogwarts High Inquisitor, to handl ethe "falling standards" at Hogwarts. Umbridge is given this new post.
Educational Decree 24
After Harry and gang meet in Hogsmeade to plan their new Dark Arts group, this decree promptly says "All student organizations, societies, teams, groups and clubs are henceforth disbanded". Only Umbridge can give permission to allow them to reform.
Educational Decree 26
When news in the Daily Prophet tells about the ten Death Eaters escaping from Azkaban, Umbridge has an answer. She says "Teachers are hereby banned from giving students any information that is not strictly related to the subjects they are paid to teach."
Educational Decree 27
When Harry's interview is published in the Quibbler, Umbridge orders "Any student found in possession of the magazine The Quibbler will be expelled."
Educational Decree 28
When Dumbledore is rousted from Hogwarts, Umbridge takes control. "Dolores Jane Umbridge (High Inquisitor) has replaced Albus Dumbledore as Head of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."
Educational Decree 29
Filch talks about Decree 29 giving him the ability to whip and beat the students.
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