*4.5* Once again, a solid continuation of the Harry Potter series. As someone who read the series first over a decade ago and has seen the movies, it's so fascinating seeing how intricately Rowling places details that begin to build upon one another as the series goes on. There's a definite maturity in Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and it's nice to see how Harry interacts with his two best friends differently. I'm looking forward to seeing how Hermione begins to change as the series continues, as well as Ron.