Dolores Umbridge is a character from the Harry Potter series, created by author J.K. Rowling. She serves as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and later becomes the High Inquisitor. Known for her strict and authoritarian demeanor, Umbridge enforces harsh rules and punishes students who oppose her. Umbridge is characterized by her love of pink clothing and her toad-like appearance. She is a member of the Ministry of Magic and represents its oppressive policies. Her actions and beliefs often put her at odds with the main characters, particularly Harry Potter and his friends.