J.K. Rowling to publish new Harry Potter story for Halloween
In a statement on Pottermore.com, Rowling gave a hint of where this story might be going: "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."
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