Alright, so there were a few HP marathons on this weekend and I was able to catch a couple of movies. One in particular that I was able to catch was the fifth one, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and it made me think:
Order of the Phoenix is the most underrated book of the Harry Potter series. I know this is probably an unpopular opinion, because most people like books 3, 4, and 7. 1, 2, and 6 are somewhere in the middle, and people just seem to forget about 5. And I totally get why that seems to be the typical response from people. And I'm sorry if you don't agree. This is all just my opinion and the thoughts that went through my head as I watched the movie. Then there's the other problems (spoilers ahead if somehow you've avoided the movies and books this long…no idea how you managed that…), Umbridge is awful, everyone seems to be ignoring Harry (though some may say he needed that after the arrogance of the Goblet of Fire), and Sirius dies in the end (I'M STILL GRIEVING). Honestly at times, it feels like the Order of the Phoenix doesn't have a lot happening, even though the opposite is true. This installation of the series is SO IMPORTANT for the setup for the rest of the books! This book is the one where we learn of Harry and Voldemort's connection, it introduces us to a whole new myriad of characters (say hello to a couple of my favs: Luna and Tonks), and it helps us once again appreciate Lupin as the best of the Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers. There are just so many great things about Order of the Phoenix that are underrated and underappreciated. So I encourage you, next time you read (or watch) the series, take a closer look at Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Take note of some of the things you've never noticed before. I guarantee you'll see something new, and I hope it helps you appreciate this book even more!
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