Aurora

[Hexed from Students and Gryffindor Alumni]

Yes, yes. Bitch and moan when you cannot leave the castle and then complain when we allow you to leave as well.

I hope every last one of them catches the bloody virus so I don't have to teach them anything.

Attention Students.

The virus has spread to the outlying village of Hogsmeade. In a continued effort to contain the virus from the rest of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales, the Ministry has extended the quarantine placed over Hogwarts. The dome has expanded to include Hogsmeade.

The staff understands you are all anxious to stretch your legs beyond the castle and grounds, but we must remind you of the risks associated from venturing away on your own. Especially to those students without any magical defenses.

All sixth and seventh year students will be permitted to visit Hogsmeade each weekend. Eight year students are free to visit during the week, but the castle doors will be shut at eleven o'clock each night and it is imperative all students are in the castle before this time. Alumni and guests, we understand that we cannot place curfews on you, but the castle will be shut at this time in consideration for everyone's safety and we urge you to respect it.

No students are permitted to leave for the village alone. Severe points will be taken if any student is found alone traveling to and from the village.

- Professor Aurora Sinistra
Head of Slytherin

Finally. I've missed the stars.

[Hexed to Millicent Bulstrode]
I would like to see you in my office this evening.

Attention 8th Year Astronomy Students

All of you must revise your latest essays and resubmit them to be not later than Sunday evening at ten o'clock.

Attention 7th Year Astronomy Students

Next class there will be an oral exam in preparation for the NEWTs. I advise you to study everything you have learned up until this point.

It has come to my attention that several students are under the impression the staff is doing nothing in response to the troubles plaguing this school. While I can certainly understand your frustration, let me remind you that our role as educators and protectors of this school go far beyond what you can see during your limited time with us inside the classrooms.

I encourage students to follow the rules we have set out for you. Spending time settling arguments and distributing punishment on those students who ignore the rules takes a considerable amount of time. Perhaps if you were all properly behaved we would have more time to dedicate to the problems at hand.

And while I applaud any student who has tried to solve the mysteries of the Virus and the dreams, I must remind you that the entire staff is consulting the same texts and pooling our knowledge which far exceeds your own, not that any of your brats remembers that together to understand what is happening as well. Though you may not see us does not mean we are ignoring you.

Taking other matters in your own hands could be far more dangerous and will only serve to bring further bloodshed to this castle. I strongly urge all of you to try and understand that we are doing our best and if you wish to help to contact your Head of House and see what can be done.

Aurora Sinistra
Head of Slytherin

All NEWT level Astronomy students will be quizzed this week on fifteen different star carts. You will also need to prepare a two foot essay on the studies of Galileo. The essay will be due next week.

[Hexed to Slytherin Students]
Many of you have forgotten what is and is not allowed within the walls of this castle. As such, the items removed from your rooms have been handed over to Filch and will be destroyed. All future care packages to any of you will be screen by Filch and myself as that we can remove anything we deem inappropriate.

Furthermore, I will be remaining in the Slytherin dorms until I believe your behaviour has improved.

[Hexed to Staff]
I will be residing in the Slytherin Dorms until I have determined my students are behaving properly.

[Hexed to Slytherin Alumni]
I except a room within the dorms to be vacated by this evening so that I may have a place to stay.

If the objects taken from my room do not appear by the end of the day I will be forced to punish the entire student population.

Slytherin Students.. you have exactly five minutes before I lock the door to the common room. If you are left outside of the dungeons at that time you will be suspended from courses until I see fit. You will not be able to make up any coursework you miss.

Finally, it has come to my attention that students in several houses are sleeping in other dorms. This is not allowed and since students have failed to follow the most simple of rules there will be no visitation between houses until further notice. Passwords to all houses will be changed this evening.

Remember the Professors and Staff at this school know far more than you think. Do not make the mistake of thinking you are smarter than any of us.

[Hexed Private to Leith]
Alcohol is far more enjoyable when shared.

The solstice is my favourite day of the year. Or it was.

Also generally the day of my hardest exam for my students, but seeing as we cannot see the night sky I suppose you all lucked out. Instead I expect two feet of parchment on your own individual astrological signs and how it affects your mood. The essays are due in one week.

[Hexed to Gwenog]
It turns out I can be surprised even after all the years of teaching these idiot children have left me jaded.

Also, I'm currently drinking a great deal and I invite you to join me.

[Hexed Private to Slytherin Students]
I do not want to see any of you alone with Professor Slughorn. Should he ask you to be alone with him, contact me immediately.

[Hexed from Students/Staff/Gryffindor Aluni]

This will be my last year at Hogwarts. I've simply had enough.

[Hexed to ALL Students]
If any student is approached by Professor Slughorn you must contact either the Headmaster or myself immediately. It is imperative that you are not alone with the Professors.

[Hexed Private, Viewable by Rodolphus]
I fucking hate this place and wish to be rid of it once and for all.

[Hexed to Miss Parkinson]

I have spoke to the Headmaster and there is no way to release you from the school to attend you father's funeral. The Ministry will not permit any person to leave the school once they have enter the quarantine. I understand you must be upset, but there is nothing more I can do.

[Hexed Private]

I have never wanted to leave this castle so badly. I find myself longing for an unobstructed view of the stars. Perhaps I could find some guidance in them.

[Hexed Private to Slytherin Students and Alumni]

As a reward for your impressive game this afternoon, curfews for the Slytherin students will be extended by one hour for the next week and two hours on the weekend.

Further more, all past and present members of the Slytherin Quidditch team are invited to a small get together in the Astronomy tower Thursday evening.

[Hexed Private to Taff]

Very impressive, Mister Rivers.

[Hexed Private]
I have never thought highly of the Ministry, but I never thought they would be so short sighted as to force an epidemic within the single most magical place in all of Britain. With a large number of dangers in this castle alone, it seems utterly ridiculous to force people to exist in these walls with our only protection likely vanishing at any moment.

Not to mention the countless pureblooded students I am certain are going to lose their minds once they lose their magic. What a joy that will be. Heaven forbid the privileged few must manually do anything.

I'm rather glad I have recently stocked my quarters with gin essentials.
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Students, I am aware that this announcement is upsetting and disturbing for many of you, but please do not panic. The Headmaster and Headmistress are incredibly busy at the moment and I do not wish to see lines of students at their office doors.

Prefects, you will all report to the Great Hall for your new assignments. And Slytherin students, I will be coming to your common room this evening to speak to all of you. I expect every Slytherin student to be in attendance.

[Hexed Private]

What a perfect way to ruin my favourite day of the year.

[Hexed Private]

It appears I have reached my wits end. Severus did not have this sort of trouble managing these students. Perhaps I am being too easy on them. Perhaps they do not realise there are few places to hide in this castle. Regardless, I will not tolerate students misbehaving in such a fashion. Especially students from my own house.

I need a fucking drink.
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[Hexed From Students]

I believe I am in need of a weekend away from the school.

[Hexed to Slytherin Students]

Since I have obviously not made myself clear enough, allow me to repeat myself.

Poor behaviour will not be tolerated from any of you.

Do not think for one moment I am going to allow you to parade through these halls and sully the house you have been sorted into.

The next Slytherin I find who is not meeing my standards will learn just how creative I can be with my punishments.

And Miss Rosier. I forgot to mention. The list you will be writing will be on several chalkboards I will have set up for the duration of your detentions.

Finally, all students will return to their dormitories at once. You must not forget there are many things in this castle which see where you are going and I will not tolerate anymore of my rules being broken.

A check of your rooms will be performed this evening and should I find a student out of their assigned bed, it will be very unpleasant for you.

Do you all understand me?

[Hexed From Students and Staff]

I find myself able to enjoy this school once more. How delightful to find good company.