Journal of Albus Dumbledore
Week # 1
Good Morning! This is my very first time using a journal and I am excited about the prospect of writing down my thoughts. Why I haven't taken up the habit years ago is a mystery. I must say that hiring Making Businesses Beautiful as a consultant in team building for the staff was one of my more brilliant ideas. These exercises should help bring everyone closer together, improving morale and boosting professional relationships.
I do fear that there are a few among the professors who are not happy about having to take on the challenges Ms. Elizabeth Orchid provided. Minerva and Severus were particularly vocal in their objections but I am sure they will come around eventually. After all, the first meeting provided them with some common ground on which to agree (or disagree as the case may be).
Our first meeting went well with Ms. Orchid. She was such a lovely lady and was very patient with those of us who had questions. She handled Hagrid with the utmost care. I will need to send a thank you note to her along with a letter to her boss stating what a delight she has been and what a difference her presence has made.
This past week has been hectic with all of the arrangements being made for the students' arrival in two weeks. In addition, Cornelius has been particularly busy asking for my opinion on ways to handle complaints that have come in and disputes within the organization. Perhaps I should recommend Making Businesses Beautiful to him. The ministry could use a lesson in teamwork. But I am afraid it would take more of a miracle than even Ms. Orchid is capable of.
On a personal note, Fawkes has been nearing his burning day and demands much of my attention, more so than has been usual in previous years. Luckily Minerva was available to help out and they do get on rather well. Ever since Minerva started teaching at Hogwarts, Fawkes has had a special place in his heart for her. A rather odd occurrence, as he does not usually warm up to people so quickly.
Which reminds me of the first time Fawkes met Severus. It was quite an episode! Severus had come into my office for a meeting during his first week as the Potions Professor. Fawkes was asleep for most of the discussion but when he awoke he started to make the biggest racket. A very uncharacteristic behavior for my beautiful companion. In fact, I don't believe he has done it before or since. Anyway, Severus made a disparaging remark, as is usual with him, and Fawkes swooped at him causing Severus to fall over. As he sat on the floor muttering, Fawkes picked up Severus' cup of tea and dumped it on his head before disappearing. What a disaster. Needless to say, I had to give Fawkes quite the scolding and made him promise to behave in the future. Minerva found the story highly amusing when I shared it with her later that week.
Speaking of Minerva, she seems to have grown distant of late. During our weekly chess game, she hardly spoke to me of anything other than Hogwarts business. I do hope I haven't upset her. Perhaps I should call her into my office for a meeting. She is certain to not appreciate a meeting about her personal feelings but I feel it necessary to make things smooth between us. She is one of my dearest friends and without her guidance and support, running the school would be a complicated task indeed.
That is all for this week. I must leave for my meeting with Cornelius. Sometimes I wonder if he was truly the best choice for Minister of Magic. Although I do not regret my decision to turn down the position as I have no desire to enter that office on a regular basis. I am content being the Headmaster of Hogwarts and I know my calling is to guide the school through its twists and turns.
Until next time...
A/N: We hope you enjoyed the first journal entry from Albus. This story is being written between all of our other projects so there may be longer than usual delays in posting. The entries may lengthen in time as the story builds but we do plan to keep them somewhat short and hopefully entertaining. Please review and let us know what you think!
Week # 1
Good Morning! This is my very first time using a journal and I am excited about the prospect of writing down my thoughts. Why I haven't taken up the habit years ago is a mystery. I must say that hiring Making Businesses Beautiful as a consultant in team building for the staff was one of my more brilliant ideas. These exercises should help bring everyone closer together, improving morale and boosting professional relationships.
I do fear that there are a few among the professors who are not happy about having to take on the challenges Ms. Elizabeth Orchid provided. Minerva and Severus were particularly vocal in their objections but I am sure they will come around eventually. After all, the first meeting provided them with some common ground on which to agree (or disagree as the case may be).
Our first meeting went well with Ms. Orchid. She was such a lovely lady and was very patient with those of us who had questions. She handled Hagrid with the utmost care. I will need to send a thank you note to her along with a letter to her boss stating what a delight she has been and what a difference her presence has made.
This past week has been hectic with all of the arrangements being made for the students' arrival in two weeks. In addition, Cornelius has been particularly busy asking for my opinion on ways to handle complaints that have come in and disputes within the organization. Perhaps I should recommend Making Businesses Beautiful to him. The ministry could use a lesson in teamwork. But I am afraid it would take more of a miracle than even Ms. Orchid is capable of.
On a personal note, Fawkes has been nearing his burning day and demands much of my attention, more so than has been usual in previous years. Luckily Minerva was available to help out and they do get on rather well. Ever since Minerva started teaching at Hogwarts, Fawkes has had a special place in his heart for her. A rather odd occurrence, as he does not usually warm up to people so quickly.
Which reminds me of the first time Fawkes met Severus. It was quite an episode! Severus had come into my office for a meeting during his first week as the Potions Professor. Fawkes was asleep for most of the discussion but when he awoke he started to make the biggest racket. A very uncharacteristic behavior for my beautiful companion. In fact, I don't believe he has done it before or since. Anyway, Severus made a disparaging remark, as is usual with him, and Fawkes swooped at him causing Severus to fall over. As he sat on the floor muttering, Fawkes picked up Severus' cup of tea and dumped it on his head before disappearing. What a disaster. Needless to say, I had to give Fawkes quite the scolding and made him promise to behave in the future. Minerva found the story highly amusing when I shared it with her later that week.
Speaking of Minerva, she seems to have grown distant of late. During our weekly chess game, she hardly spoke to me of anything other than Hogwarts business. I do hope I haven't upset her. Perhaps I should call her into my office for a meeting. She is certain to not appreciate a meeting about her personal feelings but I feel it necessary to make things smooth between us. She is one of my dearest friends and without her guidance and support, running the school would be a complicated task indeed.
That is all for this week. I must leave for my meeting with Cornelius. Sometimes I wonder if he was truly the best choice for Minister of Magic. Although I do not regret my decision to turn down the position as I have no desire to enter that office on a regular basis. I am content being the Headmaster of Hogwarts and I know my calling is to guide the school through its twists and turns.
Until next time...
A/N: We hope you enjoyed the first journal entry from Albus. This story is being written between all of our other projects so there may be longer than usual delays in posting. The entries may lengthen in time as the story builds but we do plan to keep them somewhat short and hopefully entertaining. Please review and let us know what you think!