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“A week after Fred and George's departure, Harry witnessed Professor McGonagall walking right past Peeves, who was determinedly loosening a crystal chandelier, and could have sworn he heard her tell the poltergeist out of the corner of her mouth, "It unscrews the other way.”

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

In this installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter, now in his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, finds himself dealing with the rise of Lord Voldemort and the return of the Death Eaters. As the Ministry of Magic denies Voldemort's return, Harry and his friends must navigate a dangerous world where the line between good and evil is blurred. The story delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle between light and darkness, while Harry's journey continues to unfold with unexpected twists and turns. more

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