Penelope Clearwater

In response to multiple requests, we shall hold a special meeting of first-years with your fifth-year Prefects in the third classroom on the Charms corridor after supper tonight.

First-years who continue to experience homesickness or other symptoms of trouble adjusting to Hogwarts are reminded that Madam Pomfrey is available to help. I've spoken with her and she is expecting a couple of you; you know who you are.

Please remember that the library closes promptly at nine o'clock on nights preceding lessons. Only NEWT-level students with permission from their Head of House are permitted to stay later. You also need a note from a teacher to obtain any book in the Restricted Section. Any first-year caught trying to gain access to the Restricted Section without permission shall receive detention.

You are also reminded that the Forest is strictly Forbidden and that it is highly advised you give the Whomping Willow a wide berth as you pass by the greenhouses. Remember to allow yourself extra time getting to your lessons if you still can't remember which staircases are inaccessible between class times.

Would the following first-year students plan to stay behind after tonight's meeting: Baddock, Drumgoole, Featherstone, Fellsworthy, Jugson, Mackrell, Spinx, Strangeweale, Symmons and Whitby.

And finally, would this next group of first-years please report to the Great Hall at five o'clock tomorrow: Ackerly, Bones, Cauldwell, Chadwick, Jacobson, Kelpington, Lynch, Nubbins-Crumberhatch and Rittenhouse.

Thank you.