Dear Professor Dumbledore
Are you aware that a member of the Ministry, particularly the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister himself, is being given the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher?
Well of course you are aware of it, you are the Headmaster, but do you know anything else about it?
Now I of course would never belittle or attempt to degrade any of the ministry's fine workers, but do you not think that her expertise may not lie in teaching? In her background check (that I do for all the teachers at this school, as part of my report) never was there any mention of any experience in that field, but it did say that she started her career in the Department For Permits And Filing. Now why would the minister send his own Senior Undersecretary to fill a post, which is very kind of him, might I add, when she does not even have the credentials required for the job. Surely the Minister has someone more qualified for the position at his disposal?
You may be wondering what exactly I am trying to say, so I will simply say it.
Did you send a letter requesting a new Inspector?
Really, you could have told me if I was unsatisfactory, is this about how many times I was put in the hospital? Or how much inspecting I missed last Spring because of the kidnapping? Those were all very unfortunate incidents and very much out of my control, if it were up to me I would never have taken that time off when I was petrified. What if I were to inspect during holidays? Would that be alright? Please, I am sure we can work this out without dragging a Replacement Inspector into this. Although I do admire your concern for my feelings by disguising the Replacement Inspector as a Professor, I am an adult, I could have handled it.
Awaiting an opportunity where we may talk this all out.
Cygnus Stixrood, Chief Centennial Inspector, Department For Permits And Filing
P.S. I had a fabulous holiday in the Amazon, you would not believe how poisonous their frogs are. Will be sending you pictures at my earliest convenience.