June 14, 1979

Dear Diary,

The meeting with the Beauxbatons Headmistress went rather well, I suppose. She said her name was Olympe Maxime, or Madam Maxime. She was an extremely large woman, leaving it at that. She was intimidating in a way, I guess. She said Beauxbatons Academy is the finest school for magical arts there is. As soon as I get my magic books, I shall look into it. Speaking of which, mum and papa said we could go shopping for my things in a few weeks. The list for Hogwarts is rather plain, but the one for Beauxbeatons is full of extraordinary things. The comparisons are simple, really, Beauxbatons has more quality, I suppose.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

SCHOOL ITEMS

UNIFORM

First-year students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.

COURSE BOOKS

All students must have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 by Miranda Gowshawk

A History Of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Droughts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 1)

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring and owl OR a cat OR a toad

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS

BEAUBATONS MAGIC ACADEMY

UNIFORM

All students are expected to have the following uniforms according to dress code

1 set of light blue robes for Monday

1 set of pale pink robes for Tuesday

1 set of golden robes for Wednesday

1 set of lavender robes for Thursday

1 set of yellow robes for Friday

2 sets of ivy-green robes for Saturday and Sunday

1 light blue hat for Monday

1 pale pink hat for Tuesday

1 golden hat for Wednesday

1 lavender hat for Thursday

1 yellow hat for Friday

1 light blue cloak for Monday

1 pale pink cloak for Tuesday

1 golden cloak for Wednesday

1 lavender cloak for Thursday

1 yellow cloak for Friday

2 ivy green cloaks for Saturday and Sunday

1 pair of black or red dragon hide gloves

COURSE BOOKS

Guide to Household Pests by Gilderoy Lockhart

Beginner's Guide to Enchanting by Francenca DelKadengo

Magical Cooking Cookbook by Bashulfer Quaddifootyu

Defending Yourself with Simple Spells by Kajhen Vishnuvi

Keeping a Healthy Lifestyle by Diana Colombina

Keep the Husband Happy by Danielle Perenelle

Best Potions of the Century by Susan Sedelfa

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron, silver withe gold edges

1 set of diamond phials

1 gold telescope

1 set silver scales

STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO BRING A CAT OR AN OWL OR A MOUSE

Honestly, I like both, however me and mum were discussing a detail, the Beauxbatons list is much more expensive, I dunno if we will be able to afford it. So we sent the owl back to Minerva McGonagall, saying that I would be glad to attend Hogwarts. I cant wait to visit London to get my supplies. Minerva sent us an owl with directions to get to a place called the Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley. I'm so excited, I'm absolutely positive I'll fit in!

SIGNED
HERMIONE JEAN GRANGER, FUTURE WITCH