Diwali

[alt_savitha]

My dear students, this week is a traditional Indian festival, Diwali. It is celebrated to mark the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and -- among Indian wizards -- pure wizarding blood over the blood of muggles and animals.

Naturally, I do not expect anyone to celebrate with me who does not want to, but on Wednesday evening there will be a special dinner that I've arranged with the house-elves, followed by a celebration at the lake, and all who are interested or curious will be welcome to join me.

Comments

[alt_antonin]

I'm sure the student body would welcome you saying a few words at supper on Wednesday to explain the significance of the festival, as well, so that even those who do not join you for your celebration can be enlightened -- no pun intended -- as to what we are celebrating. A few moments to honour Hogwarts as an institution of knowledge, and to celebrate our beloved Protectorate and the purity of wizarding heritage that composes it, would certainly be appropriate.

[alt_savitha]

I would be delighted, Antosha.