Lady holds the cards

 

Those suspicious individuals who prayed for good weather seem to have had their prayers answered.

Then again, giving the fact that the anticipated day was the re-opening of the famous Hogwarts, who's to say that the weather wasn't as contrived as the opening ceremony. Nonetheless both were a sucess.

Concerned parents no doubt had their suspicions allayed by the calm and friendly address from the headmistress. All who spoke to her seemed absolutely delighted, but she excused herself relatively early from the snack-and-mingle event to return to her office and finish collating the student enrolment cards in time for the Sorting later in the evening.

When asked about the headmistress students replied that they thought she seemed 'wonderfully nice', and 'very responsible'. As to the school itself- the public was all praises.

"Well, I'm very excited of course. Hogwarts is a thing of legend isn't it?"

"I'm very excited to be here and can't wait for term to start. I guess my expectations are to learn as much magic as I can in a wonderful setting."

And with the high hopes and strong commitment of the new students, even the sudden good weather seems to suggest that the future looks bright.

Hogwarts- School of Which Craft?

Some may claim to be pleased with the opening of Hogwarts, but not everybody can be satisfied. Sure, the astrologists and divinators will claim that the outlook was perfect and nothing went wrong, but all they need to do is look at the facts before them.

A small and unimpressive woman has sweet-talked them into letting their hearts rule their mind. Of course everyone wants the famous Hogwarts up and running, but will it really be the way it used to be? One parent stated:

"I have two girls, Tallulah and Mika...I'm hoping they'll do well, though I'm not sure. They've had private tutoring."

This comment would lead most wizards and witches of good breeding to understand that those students on the new class list will, be respectable, but is this strictly true? Amongst the children there can be seen a large number of apparently ill-mannered children who run around with no respect for formality. Some of the students hardly speak any English at all, and there are rumours that the young girl 'Lady' Louise selected to cut the ribbon has come from an all but desirable background- on the streets.

The teaching staff comprise a bitter old man, a barely dressed part elf, a girl suspected of criminal activities, a chain smoker, and a foul mouthed dwarf. As for the headmistress herself? The only statements in her favour are previous hearsay, and the poor excuse that all the Heads in the past have been good.

Dear Public: Do you really need reminding as to how long ago that 'past' was?

This reporter, at least, will not let the fog be pulled over his eyes.