Preface: A Message to the Reader

The following is an electronic type of Muggle message that Professor Poe sent to all students before classes commenced this term. I thought it would perhaps give you some better insight about the class and the rest of reading to follow


- V. B.


"The owls are on strike, so this will have to do. There may be some confusion
about the textbooks for the class. You will be required to read all seven of
the Harry Potter novels. The class is based on the novels rather than the
movies, though we will refer to the movies. If you still have your dress robes
from when you completed NEWT studies before coming to Union for advanced work,
you may bring them so that you do not feel out of place. Brooms are optional,
but of course, if you want to play quidditch you will need one. Dean Thornbury
has not relented on the subject of magical creatures in the dorms, so the
policy remains that they are banned. You will also need a Bible in class.
Delicate, whirring magical instruments and pensives (whether Mac or Windows)
may be brought to class but may only be used for class business. Unlike
Professor Slughorn, I am not susceptible to bribbery by candied pineapple. A
list of things I am susceptible to for bribbery purposes will be distributed in
class.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to send me an owl."

Professor Poe