Post by Professor Erin Abaira on Jun 19, 2006 23:42:46 GMT -5
You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil
Hello and welcome to the noble house of Hufflepuff!
As I am sure you are aware, I will be your Head of House for the years of your education here at Hogwarts. I shall start off by first saying that if you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me in whichever way to see best. Newer students, don't be shy about asking an older student for help; as you have been sorted into Hufflepuff, my expectations of your are simply that it is your responsibility to support any other member of your house no matter the circumstance. If this means breaking the rules...then simply don't get caught!
Term for this year is as follows: Term 1 begins August 1st and lasts until December 1st. Winter break will last until January 1st. Term 2 lasts from then until May 1st. This can all be found, of course, on the Master Schedule. Although class attendance this year is not mandatory, by completing homework and extra assignments, you can earn house points for Hufflepuff. With just a little bit of work from everyone, we should have no problem taking the cup for the first term!
Sometime before the start of term, Quidditch tryouts will be held. I will post a sign up sheet on the bulletin board, where you should indicate your name, year, and desired position. Serious dedication and commitment are required to be a part of the team, so you should keep that in mind when signing up! After the auditions, I will choose a team captain and post the results.
Regarding the position of Hufflepuff prefect, one will be appointed based on the application that they submit. It will be reviewed by all four Heads. I would be lying if I told you we base the entire application process off of what you submit. We also look at your attitude and your ability to write. In other words, if I don't like you, or another head staff member doesn't like you, chances are, you won't be a prefect.
Lastly, please don't get caught breaking the school rules. If you're sneaking another student of the opposite gender into the Hufflepuff common room, don't let me see you because I will have to write you up, and the last thing I want to have to do is take points away from Hufflepuff when the house cup belongs in my office this year.
My sincere wishes for an excellent term,
Erin Abaira
