[dropcap size=small]H[/dropcap]arry Potter fans, prepare to be delighted while simultaneously terrified.
According to a press release, J.K. Rowling is giving the world a special Halloween treat by releasing new writing on the Potter series’ most frightening character — Dolores Umbridge.
The 1,700-word story will be released on October 31st on the Pottermore website. The new writing will center on Dolores Umbridge, the malicious, cat-obsessed Senior Undersecretary who is perhaps even more frightening than Lord Volder–uh… “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named”. Umbridge first appeared in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and was played by Imelda Staunton in the film adaptations.
Pottermore teases that:
[dropcap size=small]“[/dropcap]Umbridge is not only one of the most malicious Potter characters—she is the only person other than Lord Voldemort to leave a permanent physical scar on Harry.”
The statement goes on to promise that:
[dropcap size=small]“[/dropcap]The new exclusive J.K. Rowling content provides a rich, 1,700-word back story about Umbridge’s life filled with many new details, as well as Rowling’s revealing first-person thoughts and reflections about the character.”
This new writing follows a string of releases earlier this year by Rowling, which include a fictitious article about the Quidditch World Cup that provided more insight into the lives of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, a liveblog of the events written by Rita Skeeter, and profile about the singing witch, Celestina Warbeck.
My hate for Umbridge is exactly the same as my hate for Joffrey. You’re no Voldemort or Tywin, but you’re somehow worse as evil little sh*ts. CAN’T WAIT TO READ IT!
I’m so looking forward to this, but I’m still traumatized by her when I read Order of the Phoenix almost ten years ago.
I think she’s a babe.
Umbridge, call me. Thanks, bae.