The Daily Mail described Staunton's portrayal of Umbridge as a "refreshing addition", with the character herself described as "a cross between Margaret Thatcher and Hyacinth Bucket".
The Daily Mail e përshkroi portretin e Staunton ne rolin e Umbrixhit si "një shtesë freskuese", sepse vetë personazhi ishte diçka e ndërmjetme midis Margaret Thatcer dhe Hyacinth Bucket.