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*cough* as a former cult member, myself, I have seen Umbridge in the flesh. Or at least her archetype in action.

I have used the book to open discussions on the nature of totalitarian regimes with my children.

My 10 year old understands the basic principles of a white mutiny, and when, where and how to apply one. How many kids his age do?

I found it an *intensely* political work...

[Chancellor Palpatine]

Here's another one to try on for size - next time you watch the Lion King, look at it as a political movie.

What is Scar but the effete white liberal, whipping up the nonproductive mobs in the interest of obtaining power? And look what comes of his redistribution of wealth - everything gets destroyed and everyone starves.

[Rutabega]

Good for you! I admit I am not sure what 'white mutiny' means, but after reading your homepage, I don't think it means anything that I can't applaud! My kids are a little too young to sit and listen to me read Harry (so they just watch the movies, and walk away if they get bored) but I agree that the last book was totally political. I also love Rowling's digs at the media!