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"And finally, I have an announcement of a more unusual nature".

Albus Dumbledore gazed down from the staff table at the thousand bright faces below him, full of excited anticipation for the school year ahead.

"As you know, the education you recieve here at Hogwarts is more than just what you learn inside the classroom. You are here to learn about friendship, truth, respect and above all about yourself. While these are not things you can be taught directly there are certain ways to help you in your quest for self-knowledge. There is a certain object which I know several students here are already aquainted with." At this he glanced at Harry and Ron with a twinkle in his eye.

"The Mirror Of Erised is a magical mirror which will show your heart's deepest, most desperate desire. I am offering each of you a chance to use this mirror. It is entirely up to you whether you chose to use it or not, however I feel it will provide some of you with some valuble knowledge you did not previously know about yourself. The outcome might suprise you.

"The mirror will be placed for the duration of the year in the classroom past the statue of Hettie the Hag on the second floor.

"And now, without further ado, lets eat."