Forward
THE PUBLISHING OF AMUSING ANECDOTES FOR THE ANIMAGUS will have a most tremendous influence on readers today. In fact, one of the professors at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry assures me that she has consulted her Inner Eye about this subject, and promises its place as Number One on the best-sellers list. I must agree.
I myself have had many experiences with animagus. From beetles to dogs, and horses to rats. Let me say, as well, that having the honour to write this forward is most wonderful. When Ms Sandyman asked me to write the forward to her new book, Amusing Anecdotes for the Animagus, I was very flattered and almost dropped my Dairy Milk Bubbly, which is a delicious Muggle candy bar that I recommend that everyone try. I am quite sure in saying that the library of Hogwarts is already aching to welcome this book to its shelves.
Amusing Anecdotes for the Animagus was written for two main reasons: one, as a research book for the aspiring mind, and two, for the amusement of the intelligible reader. Read from beginning to end, this book delivers many charming accounts of animagus, not to mention attention-grabbing views on their present and future position in life and work.
Ms Sandyman's underlying suggestion of the dreadful influence of brooms on the animangus proposes many a thought. I daresay even I had never thought of this. I was most intrigued by the thought of an "Animagus League" of sports and games. I believe I shall look into this myself, as it would be most amusing. I also quite liked the idea of the Animagus Assemblage, or an Animagus Department in the Ministry to take care of undercover jobs. I am sure that all of you will find that particular idea most interesting.
I am grateful to Ms Sandyman for her effort in understanding our ancient and present wizarding world, and I hope that this book inspires wizards and witches of all ages to become an animagus. It really is an interesting lifestyle.
Albus Dumbledore