June 27, 2002
Mr. Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Somewhere in England
Dear Mr. Dumbledore:
Last week, I visited your school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and was shocked by what I saw. The school does not in the least comply with Ministry rules, and might be condemned by the Ministry of Magic if further disobedience continues.
First, when I entered the Great Hall, I discovered that posters of the Order of the Phoenix were hung all over, and that there was open support of this group. I must remind you, Mr. Dumbledore, that the Ministry of Magic has outlawed the Order of the Phoenix, and open support of them can be considered treason. You are forewarned.
Secondly, I visited various classes, and was much dismayed at the material being taught there. In Defense Against the Dark Arts, all Years were learning complicated spells and such that should not be taught in school. I sadly even discovered Professor Arabella Figg teaching several First Years the Stupefy spell, which is high beyond their limits. In Potions classes, mere Third Years were brewing Veritaserum, and the higher Years worse. In Transfiguration classes, Fifth Years were learning how to become Animagi already. May I remind you that unregistered Animagi are disobeying the Ministry of Magic?
Finally, I must ask you to discontinue the spreading of rumors. I heard You-Know-Who mentioned many times as being brought back to life. I even heard his real name spoken several times. I'm afraid that Hogwarts has not passed the Ministry of Magic's Approval Test. Hogwarts will not have the Approved by the Ministry of Magic Seal on it next year.
Cordially yours,
Cornelius Fudge
Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic
PW
Mr. Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Somewhere in England
Dear Mr. Dumbledore:
Last week, I visited your school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and was shocked by what I saw. The school does not in the least comply with Ministry rules, and might be condemned by the Ministry of Magic if further disobedience continues.
First, when I entered the Great Hall, I discovered that posters of the Order of the Phoenix were hung all over, and that there was open support of this group. I must remind you, Mr. Dumbledore, that the Ministry of Magic has outlawed the Order of the Phoenix, and open support of them can be considered treason. You are forewarned.
Secondly, I visited various classes, and was much dismayed at the material being taught there. In Defense Against the Dark Arts, all Years were learning complicated spells and such that should not be taught in school. I sadly even discovered Professor Arabella Figg teaching several First Years the Stupefy spell, which is high beyond their limits. In Potions classes, mere Third Years were brewing Veritaserum, and the higher Years worse. In Transfiguration classes, Fifth Years were learning how to become Animagi already. May I remind you that unregistered Animagi are disobeying the Ministry of Magic?
Finally, I must ask you to discontinue the spreading of rumors. I heard You-Know-Who mentioned many times as being brought back to life. I even heard his real name spoken several times. I'm afraid that Hogwarts has not passed the Ministry of Magic's Approval Test. Hogwarts will not have the Approved by the Ministry of Magic Seal on it next year.
Cordially yours,
Cornelius Fudge
Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic
PW