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.

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Re: Private message to Antosha

[alt_savitha]

Why thank you, my dear. May you be blessed in the coming year with success, prosperity, and happiness.

Let's use either your quarters or mine, to encourage the children to begin to think of us as colleagues, rather than professors. We could even alternate. I'll host the first time.

Re: Private message to Antosha

[alt_antonin]

It's a deal. Alternate Sundays? If we plan things for early enough, it ought not conflict with my preparations for the Sunday lectures -- I have, after all, set matters up so that they need minimal involvement from me, for the most part. (Mr Weasley's dragon aside.)

Re: Private message to Antosha

[alt_savitha]

Perfect.