To all students and faculty of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as well as any alumni who like to keep up with school news: Greetings!

Not very long ago I confiscated a small diary-style book from a student and discovered this new trend among the student population. Never let it be said that Hogwarts cannot keep up with the times and adapt with our students, I say! Therefore I present to you all:

Educational Decree #329

All students are henceforth required to carry and use Kolskey-Miggs brand daily journals, which will be supplied by Flourish and Blotts at a discounted price for Hogwarts students. These journals will be used to track homework progress as well as any extra-curricular activities, and will also remind students of Educational Decrees as they are posted.

I believe that these journals will help our students to feel closer to their professors, knowing that, like their friends, they will be able to keep up to date on their daily lives and know the things that trouble them. We wish to remain close to our students, and remind them that we are all a family. I personally encourage all the professors to check the backs of their own journals daily to be aware of what is happening in their students' lives and so be able to react to any problems or situations that arise with alacrity and proper judgement.

A final reminder to students that the only journals that will be accepted for use on school grounds will be the Kolskey-Miggs brand that are being sold exclusively at Flourish and Blotts. Any other brand of journal will be confiscated immediately and turned over to the Headmistress. This is to ensure cohesion and unity among our family; no one wants to be left out, of course! This way we will all be on the same page, as it were!

Remember, boys and girls: Clean thoughts mean clean living! Ensuring that you are thinking properly makes sure that you will be living properly.

Signed,

Dolores Jane Umbridge
Headmistress and High Inquisitor, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry