Rita Skeeter

Skeeter’s reporting and presence around the Ministry are described by Percy as an additional burden during Crouch’s difficult period.

Malfoy knowingly gives Skeeter material about Harry, Hermione, and Hagrid. Skeeter obtains access to Slytherin gossip through his cooperation.

Skeeter’s reporting criticizes the Ministry response to the World Cup, and Arthur worries her stories will worsen the public backlash.

Dumbledore openly counters the misinformation surrounding Harry and Cedric by telling the school that Voldemort murdered Cedric, despite the Ministry’s wishes.

Skeeter has published damaging stories about Harry. Hermione reveals that Skeeter secretly spied on him as an unregistered Animagus and has trapped her, preventing further articles for a year.

Skeeter publishes damaging stories portraying Hermione as romantically involved with Harry and Krum, prompting hate mail and a cursed letter. Hermione vows to uncover how Skeeter obtains information and retaliate.

Skeeter publishes a sensational, prejudicial article exposing Hagrid’s giant heritage and portraying him as dangerous, causing him to withdraw from teaching.