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Dear boys and girls,

Now, I’m sure you are all just ever so excited for our formal dinner tomorrow night. I am delighted to announce that we’ll have another exciting speaker, just waiting for your questions, Ms Prunella Post. Those of you who have questions for her are encouraged to submit them in writing, to the HJC members who will be circulating during the meal, and we will pick the most appropriate and useful ones to share with the assembled school.

The procedure for tomorrow evening will be the same as before, though halfblood students may assemble at 4:30, since I trust you will require less energetic instruction on your duties. Purebloods, please be entering the Great Hall at 5 promptly, and staff, please be assembled at that time as well. I trust you will all set a proper example through clothing and deportment this week.

Mr Longbottom: I have reviewed your latest comments on the Memorial Garden, and conveyed to Professor Sprout a list of questions, concerns, and instructions regarding preparing for the dedication. Please confirm promptly that you will be able to make the necessary arrangements in a timely fashion.

Members of the HJC: I will be having a teensy little meeting with you tomorrow morning in order to discuss the proper way to handle the parchment-work, so that all of it can be properly recorded, catalogued, and filed. A misplaced form is a lost form, you know.

Mr Ross, Miss Harkiss, Miss Iskanderian, Mr Scroops, Miss Bode, Mr Whitacre, Mr Vaisey, Mr McLaggen, Miss Gray, and Mr Kirke, kindly report to my office this evening as soon as you read this. You may wait on the bench outside until I am ready to see you.

First, I am delighted to announce that progress on the Memorial Garden is proceeding adequately enough. We shall all gather together on Sunday, May 12th, for a formal programme dedicating the space to the memory of those members of Our Lord’s Council who have given their lives to his work. We have a number of teensy details to arrange between now and then: if you are interested in being on the programme committee, please tell me within the next two days.

Second, I remind you that we will again be having a formal supper on Saturday. I believe you will be delighted by our speaker, and that we will not have the interruptions and difficulties of our first attempt.

Since I have had dozens of questions regarding our new forms, allow me to lay it out in more detail. Each day, you are expected to fill out form A111-B, which outlines your daily schedule. Should something cause you to deviate from scheduled appointments (which is to say, attendance at class, a meeting with a member of staff, YPL exercise sessions, scheduled detentions, and so forth), you are then required to fill out form V928-A, and to have any other parties with due authority to do so (members of the HJC, and yes, I suppose, members of staff) complete form V932-B.

If you miss a meal, for any reason whatsoever, you are expected to complete form M265-B, M265-L, or M265-S (depending on which meal), If you are present at a meal, but do not for some reason eat at that meal (most wasteful), then you must complete form M373-B, M373-L, or M373-S.

At the end of each week - which is to say, Sunday, you fill out forms A231-A (schedule grid) and A231-D (narrative explanation). For those of you requiring Healer Kerr’s assistance, there is a pamphlet in his waiting area describing the necessary forms. Should staff require you to serve a detention, they have now been informed about the necessary documentation as well.

I trust this is clear? Further questions may be addressed to member of the HJC, who have again been fully briefed.

Magical Law Enforcement has thoroughly investigated the disappearance of Miss Sarah Fawcett on Friday evening, and has come to the conclusion that she must be presumed deceased. It appears that she fled into the aptly-named Forbidden Forest, fell afoul of the ferocious band of centaurs who live there. I gather that the tracking spells attempted have failed entirely.

Members of the HJC will be strictly enforcing curfew this evening. I expect to be unavailable, tending to a number of matters of substantial business, but I am certain the Heads of House can handle any teensy issues that may arise this evening.

(Miss Jones: My office, promptly you see this. I have work for you.)

All students should disperse to their common rooms or (if studying) study spots. Anyone who has not done so in the next ten minutes will have a great deal to answer for.

Mr Milland, report to my office immediately. Professor Vector, I expect to see you promptly as well.

Miss (Padma) Patil, Miss Brocklehurst, Miss Dunstan, Miss Li: hold yourselves ready to speak to me, but it may be half an hour or so before I have time for you.

Mr Malfoy, I found your comment interesting. Kindly hold yourself ready as well, and keep your journal handy for when I wish to speak to you.

I am deeply disappointed in the actions of Mr Linus Moon and Miss Lavender Brown. Both have been removed as members of the Hogwarts Junior Council, and I am reviewing whether either of them should have additional punishment beyond that already applied.

Now, dear boys and girls, I so deeply appreciate those of you who gave me such thorough and detailed accountings of your holidays. Mr Diggory and Miss Pennifold set good examples, while Mr Finnigan, Miss Calderwood, Miss Robins, and Miss Rohani turned in truly exemplary reports. Mr Fred and George Weasley, I was quite surprised by your attention to detail - I wonder if you might encourage your brother and sister to do better. (Mr Ron Weasley, I expect to see you in my office at 4pm.)

Miss Lovegood, Mr Malfoy, Mr Marks, McLaggen, Mr Montague, Miss Postlethwaite - kindly plan to come see me at your earliest opportunity about your submissions. Also Miss Jones. Mr Crabbe and Mr Goyle, please come see me on Thursday at 1pm to discuss your deplorable writing ability.

I will be following up with those of you - including staff - who did not make a thorough report, as I review each and every essay. Naturally, this may take a couple of days, as I am just so very busy with all manner of other tasks. And I do see that some of you spent quite a lot of time together, and I do want to compare what you said about it. No detail is too small, dear children, to be important.

I remind you that we do have tutors in attendance (kindly report them immediately to the HJC members on duty should you see any unexpected or inappropriate behaviour), and that each and every one of you is expected to follow all my teensy rules and regulations, or there will indeed be consequences. I also remind those of you with locked items that it is imperative you be ready at your assigned time, or I will be forced to assume you do, in fact, have something to hide that requires correction and instruction.

Dear children,

I am sure we are all looking forward to tomorrow, and your return to school. Now, over the holidays, I've had the opportunity to arrange just a few teensy improving things, for the good of each and every one of us at darling old Hogwarts.

First, I simply must know how each and every one of you spent your time. All students must write up an essay of at least 24 inches on the theme "How I spent my holidays". These should be submitted no later than Tuesday supper, to my office or the Hogwarts Junior Council lounge. Describe in detail who you saw, what you spoke about, what you did, and any other matters of possible interest at all. Insufficient detail will be grounds for correction. Staff, you, of course, have no length requirement, but I expect the same topics will be covered in writing and submitted to me.

Second, all students are hereby obliged to cease using any protections from their personal belongings that cannot be opened by a staff member. If you are uncertain whether a particular method is appropriate, consult Professor Vector promptly on your return to school. I have questions for quite a number of you regarding such items: an appointment slip has been placed on your bed for a teensy little chat. I must know exactly which items you have with you at school, of course.

Third, we have just a few teensy new rules. Kindly copy each rule eight times - for eight is the number of perfection, dear boys and girls - and submit a copy as above.

Rule 1: I will attend all my classes, arriving promptly on time and remaining until formally dismissed by the supervising staff member.

Rule 2: I will promptly inform Headmistress Umbridge or her duly appointed representative of any expected changes to my schedule as soon as possible.

Rule 3: I will keep a detailed and thorough accurate record of how I have spent my time each and every day. Forms for doing so are available in your common rooms, and must be submitted before breakfast each Monday morning, beginning in a week.

By knowing how we spend our time, we may become more efficient, effective, and excellent in all that we do. (Staff are expected to maintain such forms as well: copies will be delivered to your offices by house-elf)

Finally, I wish to advise all students of an additional schedule requirement: you will be receiving notes assigning you to a group for mutual analysis and evaluation. These will meet weekly, and there will be neither adjustments nor exceptions.

Supper on Saturdays will be - for those dear pureblooded children among us and staff - in full formal robes. Halfbloods, present yourself in the Great Hall at 4pm, dressed suitably for your station. Please pack your trunks appropriately: failure to appear properly dressed will have consequences.

Dear children -

I know you are all apparently quite excited to depart on your little holidays, but there are a few teensy considerations before you go.

You are, of course, expected to behave at home with the same sense of discipline, self-control, and maturity that I expect of you here at school. Don't think I won't learn of it should you misbehave or fail your obligations as proper young witches and wizards in our larger community.

Hogwarts Junior Council members, please pick up your membership and service badges so you may proudly wear them at home and tell your parents about how you are helping make your dear school the very best and most perfected it can possibly be. And of course, I'm sure you'll alert me should there be any little things that come up while you're gone, that I should be aware of. You are models for your classmates.

Mr Fred and George Weasley: kindly report to my office at 7:30 tomorrow morning: I have a little request of you while you are home over the holidays. I need to know why you persist in sharing a journal.

Miss Hydra Lestrange, kindly report to my office at your convenience before you return home for the holidays. You are not in any trouble at all, dear, but I have a few teensy things I'd like to learn more about.

Mr Neville Longbottom, I remain displeased with the delay in the full planting of the Memorial Garden. I am certain that you can find some way to plant fall plants in April if you only apply yourself the teensiest bit. Honestly. I expect a revised Memorial Garden schedule upon your return from hols, for dedication this school year.

Miss Megan Jones, my dear, I do hope everything is in order. Do let me know if I need to assist with any additional little arrangements.

Finally, parents, should you wish some ideas and plans to keep your children focused, disciplined, and aligned with the larger goals of the school and our glorious Protectorate, materials are available from the Education office on request. (They have graciously agreed to handle the matter, since I will be back and forth at various appointments through the next two weeks.)

I am well aware that many of you are looking forward to Hogsmeade tomorrow. However, I must underscore that your best behaviour and compliance with our teensy rules and requirements is essential. (On that note, I remind Mr Belisarius Burbage, Miss Paula Ross, Mr Minh Nguyen, Miss Ginevra Weasley, and Mr Edward Carmichael that their punishments include being barred from tomorrow's little outing.)

I have had a word with the house-elves and clarified once again what may be given out as treats for familiars, and what may not. Those attempting to cajole the house-elves into some other set of options will find themselves facing strong correction.

I have been informed of our current Minister of Magic's agreement to allow private tutors to assist select students here at school. Tutors, kindly make myself and Septima Vector (who will be coordinating details and schedules) aware of your planned schedule of visits. I am sure you understand that for reasons of both supervision and security, we must be entirely aware of when there are strangers in the castle.

I trust that this is sufficient detail for the most ~~annoyingly~~ persistent of you

I do wish to commend those students who have given generously of their time and energy - particularly those on the Hogwarts Junior Council. I wish more of you might emulate the example of Miss Megan Jones, who found me today to volunteer to stay behind from Hogsmeade and assist in the supervision of younger students.

I trust that the Revue tonight will be informative, pleasant, and entirely appropriate, and that all of you will behave with due attention to the diligent efforts of the cast and crew. Again, I hope I need not spell out the consequences if anyone does otherwise.

Effective immediately:

Students are restricted from practising magics being studied in classes outside of scheduled class times and locations. All revision groups may discuss the theory only. There is no exception for staff supervision.

In addition, those students who have been disregarding my teensy guidelines regarding appropriate food at meals for different portions of our community are advised to reform their actions immediately, or face serious consequences.

Dear students,

I am most disappointed. I remind you that while you are under my care, here in Hogwarts, that you are expected to obey the direct rules and guidelines we - the adults charged with your education and proper development - set. Beyond that, you are expected to obey the spirit and essence of our instructions.

Those who have failed in this have been encouraged to avoid the problem - or anything else of the kind, I do hope that no further corrections will become necessary.

That said, I must commend the diligent attention of the Hogwarts Junior Council members in assisting all of us to consider the impact of each and every action we take.

I have a few teensy notes on other topics - I do hope those mentioned will attend to them promptly.

Luxovius,

First, I am just so very glad indeed that you alerted me just as soon as you became aware of the potentially far-reaching implications of your examination of Mr Goyle this afternoon.

Now, I know you came here to concentrate on your very interesting research, but at the same time it is a regrettable reality that students will present themselves at the least convenient times. I do hope that as we transmute the school into the purified and perfected form some of us here seek, these teensy little distractions to our greater work will become fewer and further between. I do appreciate your patience, truly.

As to Mr Goyle, I realise that we have not had sufficient time for me to fully acquaint you with the various irregular and highly problematic events of this school year. I do believe I had referred to irresponsible, ill-considered, and self-serving displays of magic that tempted our more impressionable students into unwise private exploration. (This, of course, is yet another reason for my recent decrees.)

The trouble was substantial, though I am sure you will be vastly more effective at finding a speedier treatment regimen than our former matron managed to be - of course you will, having greater training and wider exposure to all the best minds at St Mungo's. Really, she might have served well enough thirty years ago, but in this enlightened age, I'm sure we can do a great deal better.

I'm certain she did leave some notes somewhere about the details, and that all the fuss made over the treatments were entirely to cover her own potential mishandling should there be problems. I cannot imagine why you are fussing over it - surely a teensy little stomach problem can't possibly be linked to the previous injury, that blood-changing curse? The stomach and the blood are entirely different, surely. One being liquid, and all.

Finally, on your question about the political ramifications. Well, of course it would be most inconvenient and troublesome if any lasting harm came to a child from one of the most notable families. But at the same time, the children - misled though they were - did make their own choices, and I would hope that the most dedicated of families would recognise the importance of that lesson.

Now, do let me know if there are any other trifling concerns.

First, would the following students in the Hogwarts Junior Council please plan to meet with me at 1pm on Saturday: I assure you (and your parents and guardians) that you are not in any trouble, but rather have the opportunity to help with a teensy little project of mine. Mr Milland, I'll expect you as well - it's the matter we discussed briefly after supper tonight.

Mr Bobolis, Miss Calderwood, Miss Edgecomb, Mr Finnigan, Miss Jones, Miss Montgomery, Miss Padma Patil, Miss Robins, Miss Rohani, and Miss Stevens.

Second, I would like to meet with those asked to assist with the Memorial Garden project or those who are interested in assisting on Sunday afternoon at 2pm. Please meet in the classroom near my office with ideas, sketches, and any other necessary materials you have arranged so far.

I've a few little messages below, as well.

Would the following students report to my office immediately upon reading this. We have a few teensy loose threads from today's exercise I would like to discuss while our memories are all fresh.

Evelyn Longbottom, Killian Macintosh, Gareth Archer, Hydra Lestrange, Luna Lovegood, Honoria Sandoval, Ginevra Weasley, Susan Bones, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Daphne Greengrass, Neville Longbottom, Draco Malfoy, Harry Marvolo, Pansy Parkinson, Sally-Anne Perks, Ronald Weasley

Hogwarts Junior Council members, I appreciate your service in letting these students know about this post as promptly as possible should you see them in the library, common room, or other public space. Prompt resolution of certain matters will be best for everyone involved.

Students on the following list, please report to my office promptly at noon. (Staff and fellow students, please alert those you see, as it would be much better for everyone to sort this out now.)

Jill Capper
Maegera Featherstone
Michelle Iskanderian
Rebecca Mackrell
Phillip MacMillan
Darshana Patil
Padma Patil
Maurice Scroops
Judith Starling
Felicity Whisp
Ginevra Weasley
Ronald Weasley

Dear boys and girls: Thank you again for your presence and attention this afternoon. It was especially lovely to see some new shining faces we’d not seen before. Do feel you can come to me with any questions you might have.

Now, I do want to make very clear that during our YPL time together, I expect the very best possible behaviour from all of you. Even teensy little differences of opinion should be avoided, because they take away from our ability to work together for the good of the school and our glorious Protectorate.

We will meet again in two weeks to welcome guests: engineers working throughout the Protectorate to create new magical buildings, add new points to the Floo Network, and other ever so necessary and important tasks. I do hope you will all find it interesting - this was arranged before I took over leadership, so you may wish to ask Professor Sinistra why she selected this topic and these speakers.

I also remind you all that entries for the essay competition on Our Lord’s Greatest Achievement are due to me on October 22nd for full consideration. The winning entries will be read at our meeting on the 28th. And of course, I expect to see you all at the exercise sessions - strong bodies wield strong wands!

Dear parents: Today, we spent some time in patriotic practice of song and marching, but split the rest of our time between a review of Protectorate history, touching on some of the very highest points of Our Lord’s rise to power and majesty. We then all chipped in and worked to make the castle even more tidy and beautiful than usual, attending to all those small details.

My staff have also been hard at work on some teensy newsletters and other materials for us to share with all of you at home. We expect to launch the first issue in two weeks, at our next YPL meeting. We expect to send copies home to all parents of YPL students free of charge, but would also be glad to include others on our subscription list for a small fee to cover costs - simply contact my office and they will arrange it.

I will also be in New London on Friday for several appointments. There are just one or two spaces on my schedule, should parents have questions about the programme so far.

That was quite the festive day indeed!

What a treat to see the boys and girls of the CCF in their uniforms, after having worked so diligently on their performance. Such a shining example to all the eager little ones in the crowd, I know. I’m sure the stalls and displays and street performances were quite charming, and of course the events at Buckingham were all that one might expect.

It does make one reflect on how the choices we make early in our life echo forward. Each and every one of the students I’ve seen while observing at the CCF site has made a choice to commit to the hard work and service of Our Lord, and should be commended.

And yet, there are others who have chosen to be selfish with their time and energies, to put their own personal interests above the good of the Protectorate. Failing to develop all of one’s possible skills in service to Our Lord’s work is just as selfish as shirking your duties or letting others carry your responsibilities. We must all strive to work closely together, each lending hand and wand to the necessary work, finding joy in our shared unity.

I do hope that those both young and old take a moment in the wake of our shared celebration to reflect on the devotion and dedication that can be shown, and renew their commitment to Our Lord, the Protectorate, and our glorious magical world.