Dark Arts Defence – Basics for Beginners

Dark Arts Defence: Basics for Beginners was an introductory level Defence Against the Dark Arts textbook issued by the Ministry of Magic. The book presented only a theoretical examination of the topic, and lacked practical information on countering Dark Magic, such as how to use defensive spells.

Behind the scenes

 * In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) this book, instead of Wilbert Slinkhard's Defensive Magical Theory, is used on Dolores Umbridge's fifth-year Defence Against the Dark Arts class.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)