Last day of August

[alt_sinistra]

It seems entirely unreal, that we are, in fact, able to look ahead to a new school year, after so many changes and losses.

Those of you returning to Hogwarts, we'll have a lot to talk about, but please know that the Astronomy Tower is open for conversation, snacks, and the comfort of a cat, should you need any of those. (Or a quiet place to read and think and not be bothered if you need that instead.)

Those of you coming to Hogwarts for the first time, I am so very much looking forward to getting to know you, and helping you learn all the things you want to learn. There is no place in the world like Hogwarts, even when she's a bit battered.

For everyone else, we need so many different skills and talents and experiences and ideas to rebuild, and I am looking forward to seeing how that goes, whatever it means.

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Private message to Linus

[alt_sinistra]

Do tell me if you need help with anything? The next weeks are going to be so busy, but I will always make time for you, don't ever worry about asking.

I'm writing Mum and Dad about some thoughts for holidays, but I meant what I said, that you always have a place for things like that, for as long as you want. Mum's as insistent as I am on that point. She is also making noises about care packages of baked goods, like she does.

I'll be up in the classroom today, going through to make sure everything's ready for term, if you want me.