Dear Professor Dumbledore.
Some of the things that Professor Lockhart is teaching the students worries me.
On his first day of class he gave a quiz about himself, giving the children no time to even prepare themselves other then their course books they bought over the summer, which he did not even list as needing to read before the start of term. and about the books.
Do you not think that it would bring the sales of a book up substantially if it were required reading martial for a school as large as Hogwarts?
Now, I am by no means trying to slander the good Professor, but don't you think it is slightly excessive to make all of your rather large collection of books, a must buy for the entire student body? I think this is hardly fair to the parents of the students who must purchase these supplies, and by the way, I have read them (as I must for all required course books, it being part of my inspection) and they are all really the same thing! Lockhart successfully slays a monster in every one employing almost the exact same method he used in the previous tale of adventure and intrigue, which I am sure that 'ordinary' witches and wizards, such as myself, could have done if put in the same position. And I am not alone in thinking this. Indeed I had a very in depth conversation with Professors Flitwick and Snape about Professor Lockhart and I must say they don't care for the man either. Not that this is about how I feel about him, this is a purely professional opinion. For above all else I remain professional in my reports, regardless of how he may have expressed feelings on my profession that were less then accurate, and more then insulting.
Always happy to tell you of what is going on in the inspection. (and any teachers who seem to be doing a less then adequate job.)
Cygnus Stixrood, Chief Centennial Inspector, Department For Permits And Filing.