Hello, all readers! How has your day been? I know that mine’s been pretty tiresome, finalising everything about this issue, and then publishing it. But hard work always comes with a reward!

I’d like to start off by thanking the team. This issue hasn’t been easy to make. When the blackouts popped up in June, our entire news group was in utter chaos. It was a mess. However, our team was diligent during these tough times, some people even doing tasks while HiH was down! We managed to get back onto our feet when HiH got back.

I am now going to welcome the newest people in our team:

Charlie Windfellow, a Ravenclaw. Not only did she bring herself to this team, but she also brought her AMAZING editing and writing skills!

Marietta Oizys, a Hufflepuff. Her editing was S.U.P.E.R! She also proofread a chapter, and it became heaps better.

Amelia River, a Ravenclaw, and her marketing and proofreading skills were a great joy to witness! She also co-wrote a chapter with Autumn Aschinger, and they did awesome together.

Next, I’d like to especially thank my publishing secretary, Sara Rowan. She has done an amazing job, successfully making a spectacular monthly flyer and helping me out heaps with managing our news group. This is her first full month as a secretary, and she’s done wonders! (Sadly, my other secretary, Ivy Dewdrop, is on leave. I am sure that, if she were active, she would have done wonders too).

And finally, I’d like to thank YOU, dearest readers, for your astounding support of the magazine. You have no idea how exuberant you make us when you read our issues! So, make sure to keep on reading, as we don’t disappoint!

Thank you so much for reading this chapter and these issues of Hogwarts Monthly News. I know you’re buzzing for the next issue, but you needn’t wait too long. Issue 7’s coming soon…

For now, let’s pray for no more blackouts! ; )

Written by: Hazel Antler
Proofread by: Sara Rowan