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Kreacher’s complete turnaround after getting the locket was a highlight. I wish Umbridge had faced more than just being knocked out. Hermione’s preparation saved the day once again, especially with Ron’s splinching and her endless bag of supplies. Ron, despite growing up poor, struggled most without comforts. The locket brought out his worst, and honestly, the group felt more focused after he left.

Kreacher’s Tale actually made me feel bad for him and gave him a redemption arc. Scrimgeour wasn’t great, but at least he didn’t betray Harry.

Lupin is being ridiculous about Tonks and their baby, so Harry was right to call him out.

Kreacher saying “Perhaps just one more, Master Harry, for luck?” is cracking me up now that he’s on Harry’s side.

And of course Umbridge has the locket.

Forgot how many people die in this book. Starting with Mad-Eye Moody is rough, though it doesn't hit as hard since the Moody we knew in Goblet of Fire wasn't really him. Hermione is the MVP; Harry and Ron would've been lost without her. Ron's dating book cracks me up, Luna is a treasure 😂, and "The Ministry has fallen. Scrimgeour is dead. They are coming." Planned one chapter, kept listening.