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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 Jun. 23 2020 at 4:38 pm
Chloë3808 BRONZE, Devon, Other
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Favorite Quote:
When you are older, you'll regret the things you don't do in life more than the things that you did.

probably one of the funniest things I've read in a long time, I absolutely loved it!!

on Apr. 27 2020 at 4:37 pm
read4ever BRONZE, Newfields, New Hampshire
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Favorite Quote:
" It is my belief that there are two people in the world: Those who look at clouds and see shapes, and those who look at clouds and see clouds."

Haha, i <3 it!

on Jan. 9 2020 at 9:47 pm
PeanutButter17 BRONZE, Mountain View, California
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this is hilarious lol
awesome job!

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on Dec. 19 2019 at 1:48 pm
aurore666, Mundelein, New York
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i love harry potter books so much this was a great no doubt your dog float you're going to be an amazing witch

on Jan. 14 2019 at 4:28 pm
AlexaDiamant PLATINUM, South Plainfield, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Don't you worry your pretty little mind, people throw rocks at things that shine.

This is like my new favorite thing. It's so well put!

J-K-Rowling said...
on Jan. 14 2019 at 2:07 am
J-K-Rowling, London, Other
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Hello,

Dumbledore is homosexual and dead.

Thank you- Joanne xx

on Dec. 22 2018 at 11:35 pm
meinwonderland BRONZE, Guayacanes, Other
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Favorite Quote:
They say that a picture is worth 1000 words. What they don't say is that 1000 words are worth a world.

I hope you have gotten your letter! Your dog did totally levitate, no doubt on that.

on Dec. 12 2018 at 10:47 pm
KASDANCER__ELPHABA, Houston, Texas
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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."










~ Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

That is amazing

on Dec. 5 2018 at 1:49 pm
CruleDevil101, Bristol, New Hampshire
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Favorite Quote:
"“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde

nice job! You just got a new fan! :)

Finnpuggs said...
on Nov. 9 2018 at 5:19 pm
Finnpuggs, Boulder, Colorado
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This is fantastic!

Elmo_man321 said...
on Nov. 9 2018 at 1:12 am
Elmo_man321, Armidale, New Brunswick
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Favorite Quote:
Dream.Believe.Achieve.Repeat

I love this so much! We should talk sometime :)

on Nov. 8 2018 at 5:55 pm
PaytonSays BRONZE, Tigard, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
"The world is a funny place. We only need the courage to laugh." -PaytonSays

Yes Yes Yes!!!!! I would totally write a letter like this! So greatly written :)

on Sep. 10 2018 at 6:07 pm
verticalspin2, Glendale, Arizona
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i gave up on that letter a while ago. Anyways great writing! I had fun reading this

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on Aug. 27 2018 at 12:20 pm
yaboibrev, Akron, Ohio
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IT WAS A GOOD STORY YALL!!

on Jan. 6 2018 at 2:27 pm
FeltonsFirebolt SILVER, Los Alamitos, California
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Favorite Quote:
"We are bound only by the limits of our imaginations." ~Misha Collins, actor

Aw this is adorable! I'm a bit old for my letter to have been "lost in the mail" now, but you keep on hoping.

on Nov. 29 2017 at 8:09 pm
KingRead BRONZE, Los Altos, California
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I love it! Every day, I think about, what if i could go to Hogwarts. I am still wanting that letter!

Lucy_RK GOLD said...
on Sep. 28 2017 at 7:54 pm
Lucy_RK GOLD, Brooklyn, New York
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I'm still waiting for that letter too!

on Sep. 26 2017 at 11:48 pm
WritingAddict03 SILVER, Saint Peters , Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid. - Albert Einstein

"Of course it is all in your head Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Albus Dumbledore

on Sep. 26 2017 at 11:46 pm
WritingAddict03 SILVER, Saint Peters , Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it is stupid. - Albert Einstein

THAT. WAS. AWESOME! Very well written and so relatable! You have no idea how many such letters I have written, only to find that I have no address to send them too. However, (please keep in mind that I almost hate myself for even mentioning this because your letter is so absolutely amazing! please almost completely ignore these corrections,) Dumbledore is dead, no matter how many times you've read the book again thinking that maybe it was just a nightmare and the whole thing is over. I love that part about your dog levitating!

on Aug. 8 2017 at 5:43 pm
WriteFreak BRONZE, London, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Everybody lies." - Hugh Laurie, House MD.

@Artistic_Geek_Roo_10 My friend is still a believer that Hogwarts exists. 17 years old. Hogwarts Letters Sent: 3. Quidditch Practicing Sessions on a broomstick: 1,000,000,000. Magic Wands Owned: 4.