Welcome to Hogwarts!

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for an elective session in Potions, Divination, and Care of Magical Creatures.  Classes will be hosted by Hogwarts newly appointed head boys, Tyler & Robby Pincock, in celebration of their birth.

Please meet at King’s Cross Station Platform 9 ¾ which will be disguised as the Pincock home.  The surrounding area will be well protected by memory charms, so it is safe to wear your wizard attire, however, if you prefer, you may remain discreet and arrive in your muggle clothes. 

We are looking forward to your arrival at Hogwarts.  Please respond by owl so we can plan accordingly.  If your owl is indisposed, you may use your muggle telephone to respond.   

Sincerely,

 Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

 First stop: Ollivander's Wand Shop

 Owls were flying everywhere!

It took a little magic, but we all made it through Platform 9 3/4

The sorting hat ceremony was intense.  Just like Harry, these wizards & witches were pretty anxious about which house they would be placed in.  There were no tears, but a few fights did break out.

Class One: Care of Magical Creatures
There was shock and some fear when Hagrid's FlameChicks were introduced.  Luckily, everyone followed the rules for polite behavior and gentle stroking, so no fires erupted.

Class Two: Potions
Don't let this picture fool you.  Professor Snape is SCARY!  Nevertheless, Potions class was entertaining for all.  And unlike most potions, this one was delicious to drink.

  Class Three: Divination
Professor Trelawney instructed us in palm reading and made some uncharacteristically accurate predictions.

Class Four: Herbology
Professor Sprout was ill, so Professor McGonagall instructed the students in planting kawompas.  Just make a little hole with your wand before dropping your seed in, and you will soon have a powerful plant that allows you to see through walls.  I think these will come in handy!

And what visit to Hogwarts would be complete without a side-trip to Honeydukes?

Did you know Professor Snape and Professor Trelawney were an item?  He seems much happier since he met her, don't you think?

Professor McGonagall and her little known baby wizard.

I love you my young wizards.  You make planning a party worth every second!