Dear Professor Dumbledore.
There are just a few small things I need to get in order for my inspecting for the school year.
Firstly, I plan on inspecting Hogsmeade and the adjoining area that the students are allowed to visit, now that I have had two years to gather a basic understanding of the castle and its grounds, the opportunity has presented itself for me to inspect where the students go on their time off. Not that I am done with my inspection of the castle, Hogsmeade just needs to be inspected as well. And I admit that I have not yet had a chance to make my way down there, and would very much like the trip.
Secondly, am I correct to understand there will be Dementors stationed around the castle during the school year? Is this because a murderer has escaped prison? (and by the way I received a letter asking if I would like to inspect the escape of Mr. Black, and write a report on how he managed it, but do not worry, I declined, I will never leave a inspection before it is complete, even though I have been trying to inspect Azkaban for nearly my entire career) while I admire the dedication this institute has to protecting it students from harm, I would think considering the 'nature' of the Dementors they might prove to do more in the way of harming rather then helping. Especially if you take into account Mr. Blacks motivations. I am not sure what reasons Mr. Black would have in coming to his old school, rather then, say, hunting down the Aurors who caught him in the first place, or merely just trying to escape the country, to someplace the ministry does not have jurisdiction.
Thirdly, I see that your choice in the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is quite acceptable. He has all the required credentials and a large amount of real life experience fighting against the Death Eaters in the last Wizarding War. Very well suited for the position. Is there a reason that you picked Lockhart over him last year?
And lastly, as you may know, it is Percy's last year at Hogwarts, and you have made him head boy (a very, very good decision on your part) and I know this is a bit premature, but I was just wondering, if you would allow me to hold a going away party for him? Of course it would not be favoritism. I would then have a going away party for all of the Inspection Club members when their time comes, but he just did such a excellent job leading the Club while I was incapacitated.
Of course I understand if you feel it would take away from my regular inspection duties, but it really would mean a lot to the Club.
Hoping this Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher works out better then the last one.
Cygnus Stixrood, Chief Centennial Inspector, Department For Permits And Filing