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Dear Hogwarts MAG

January 12, 2016
By Anonymous

Dear Albus Dumbledore,

I am writing to inquire about the absence of my acceptance letter to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I know not every owl can be 100 percent dependable, but what I don’t understand is how many owls it could possibly take until my letter arrives. I’m not asking to compete in the Triwizard Tournament or anything too extravagant, but I would like to know when I can catch the next train leaving King’s Cross station. I realize that seats on the train are limited, and so I would like to point out that I’m not particular and that I wouldn’t mind arriving at school by flying car.

I do also think that the lack of letters in my mail could be because both of my parents are muggles. However, don’t let that fool you. I know for a fact that I contain potential to be an excellent witch. For example, one time in the fifth grade I sneezed and my dog levitated! Now, it is up to interpretation whether the dog simply jumped out of fear, but my analysis is that the dog did in fact levitate. I believe that this was just the start of my magical talent, and through learning at Hogwarts I hope to expand my skills.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you and finally receiving my acceptance letter with your response.

Sincerely,

A Future Hogwarts Graduate

P.S. No rush on your response, but I was hoping to arrive in time for Quidditch tryouts.



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on Sep. 11 2023 at 9:21 am
ItsYoltzin BRONZE, Marietta, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

man, hope your letter arrives soon, although depending on your location you might want to expect a letter from Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (If happen to be located in America).

on Sep. 6 2023 at 4:04 pm
Ur_Favorite_Writer, La'crosse, Virginia
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I loved reading this!

on Aug. 19 2023 at 10:14 pm
Haley-12 BRONZE, Plymouth, Massachusetts
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Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. -Oscar Wilde

This is so funny! I love it!

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justfantasy BRONZE, Jaipur, Other
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Favorite Quote:
We lost ourselves in books, we find ourselves there too...

This made me cry 🙂

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lottieis_dumb GOLD, Hereford, Other
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This is so funny and we'll written, good job XD

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thefandomphantom BRONZE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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This seems like a thing they would made us study in English class! It's good

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on Mar. 28 2022 at 3:58 pm
Me2008 GOLD, Houghton, New York
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Favorite Quote:
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Wow, I love this so much! This was my exact reaction the day after my eleventh birthday. Great job, this is awesome!

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I LOVE THIS!!!!!

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I, too, know the pain of my eleventh birthday passing by with no Hogwarts letter. Good luck! Also, which house are you hoping for?
*whispers "please say Hufflepuff" with fingers crossed*

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ILiveToRead PLATINUM, Wailuku, Hawaii
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hahaha super funny. do you think if Hogwarts responds to your letter you can get me in too?

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" Balance your life with spiritual experiences that remind and prepare you for continued, daily ministering to others." - M. Russell Ballard
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Please mail one of these letters to Hogwarts for me also! <3

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Favorite Quote:
"Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires" - Macbeth

Please mail one of these to Hogwarts for me too :3

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Favorite Quote:
"That there's some good in the world, Mr. Frodo, and its worth fighting for."





























Samwise Gamgee

I am a HUGE fan of Harry Potter! Your story made the magic of Harry Potter come alive!

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HermioneGranger_estbay BRONZE, Wagga Wagga, Other
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Favorite Quote:
'We are as strong as we are united, weak as we are divided'
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I love that and I might write my own

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System_Error_26 PLATINUM, Edmond, Oklahoma
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"When we're born we cry, because we feel the pain of living for the first time."- Alice C.

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I might be posting a Harry Potter tribute myself later. It will be about Scorpius Malfoy, Albus Potter, and my own characters Rumen Snape and Romano Repoi.

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SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
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on Mar. 13 2021 at 8:12 pm
Lains SILVER, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
“Homework is like medicine.... If you take too much, it can kill you,”

Maybe the owls are just in traffic or short-handed, you know, since this Potter kid is getting all the attention. I mean, okay, death literally marked him, but so what. It's not like his WHOLE life was messed up. It's not like someone wrote a book about him.

Kukulkan said...
on Mar. 5 2021 at 12:17 pm
Kukulkan, Troy, Michigan
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Dear Anonymous,
We have decided to accept you into Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft & Wizardry.
Your train leaves on the 1st of September at 12 pm, on platform 9 3/4.
Sincerely,
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore