Private Message to Madam Umbridge

[alt_dean]

 Madam Umbridge,

Thank you for the recognition. I am happy to be an example of a Gryffindor that can live up to the YPL’s standards. It is also refreshing to see the changes in the YPL programme. I think that there were some that didn’t take the program seriously before. It is nice to have you here, being so devoted to our improvement.
 

As I am sure you know, my guardian is Mr Peakes. I mostly communicate to him by owl. Anyway, other than reminding me to remain on my best behaviour, he did ask me to make sure you have all the help you need, that a student is able to provide of course.
 

But even before his most recent letter, I was thinking about the note you sent. Even though I have not come to talk with you privately since our interview last month, I want you to be aware that I know where my loyalty lies. Since September, I have been thinking about how important it is to have the right core group of students representing our noble realm. With that in mind,  I am keeping vigilant and will alert you immediately if anything should arise. If you need any further help, please know that I will not hesitate to offer my service. 
 

I look forward to many more insightful YPL events.
 

Dean Thomas

 

Comments

[alt_umbridge]

Why, thank you, Mr Thomas.

I did have a chance to speak with your guardian recently. He and I are in increasing agreement about the direction of the programme, and I hope to meet with him again about other matters related to the school curriculum.

As to how you might be of help - well, certainly, being a good example is certainly a fine place to start. Do continue to encourage your peers to attend just as many of the exercise sessions as they can.

I did also notice that several of the more distressingly bad essays were from your house. Might I ask you to consider what would encourage these students to improve? The spelling was bad enough, but the overall quality of writing is not nearly where it should be in most cases.

And of course, if there's any little thing that shows someone is not taking the programme - or our Lord's goals and priorities seriously - do know you can always come to me.