Headmistress -

This week has been very hard for me, and I have not given the school my best work.

I would very much like your permission to be away from Hogwarts this weekend. I am hoping that time elsewhere will give me a chance to reflect on some very difficult decisions, and return able to give my full attention to the school’s needs.

In terms of my classes, tonight’s cold and wind would force a cancellation regardless. May I leave once I’m done this afternoon? I always allow for a few missed sessions due to weather, these are the first for these classes this year.

I have also been reflecting on many things, especially your comments about behaviour and availability. In the latter case, I will be writing to Georg Bright, the Astronomy Guild Master, so that he can directly clarify my current obligations to Guild committees.

But I do think being away this weekend would be best. Both for me - that I might return my full skills to service of the school. And, I am sure, to you.

Just - I have some matters I need to sort out. Clearly. Please, may I?