OWL: To Astoria Malfoy and Theodore Nott Who: Neville Longbottom, Astoria Malfoy, Theodore Nott Where: Hogwarts, The Ministry When: December 1, 2024(afternoon) Rating/Warnings: None Summary: Neville writes to the board about Remus
Neville had talked to Remus a little while ago about becoming the new Defense against the Dark Arts Professor and he had agreed to it... pending board approval. Still, Neville thought he was the best choice for the job and he was the Headmaster... even Dumbledore had appointed Remus when he was older. Though Neville wasn't doing this because of Dumbledore, he wanted Remus at the school because he was a good teacher and that's what the students needed.
*charmed for personal greeting to Ms. Malfoy and Mr. Nott*
Please be advised that my current Professor for Defense against the Dark Arts has opted to retire this year. I assume you'll be seeing his papers cross your desk very shortly.
Therefore I will be needing a new Professor to take up his charge and my choice and recomendation would be Mr. Remus Lupin. For many reasons I have chosen Remus to educate the students at Hogwarts and with your approval I would like to have him at the school as soon as possible so he may reacquaint himself with the school, staff and students.
I'm anticipating that this may require a meeting of the board and I would like to be present should one take place. As well, please advise if you will require the presence of Mr. Lupin. I am available whenever you see fit to discuss this matter.
Regards, Neville Longbottom Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Neville would have a slightly tough sell on his hands but he was very confident that Remus' talents far outweighed the one drawback that the board will more than likely center their attentions on.