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Hello, students, staff, and professors alike.

I'm writing to welcome everyone back to the wonderful world of education. I hope the holiday left everyone refreshed and ready to work hard. Congratulations to the newly sorted. Please remember to seek your Heads of Houses if you require any assistance.

Sincerely,
Professor McGonagall

[hexed private to current Gryffindors]

I expect brilliant things from each and every last one of you. We will go over my expectations more fully at our House meeting, but, in the meantime, I do not wish to catch any of you creating unnecessary mischief. Do you understand me, Fred and Ge--- I also expect you to treat one another with respect. This means no taunting or fighting, especially when it comes to the first years.

Thank you for your anticipated compliance.