Hogwarts Faculty Meeting Minutes, 11/15/95

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> Minutes of Hogwarts Faculty Meeting 
> 
> November 15, 1995
> 
> In Attendance 
> 
> Headmaster Dumbledore – Hogwarts' Headmaster ; Prof. Binns  -
> History of Magic; Prof. Flitwick – Charms; Mr. Hagrid – Care
> of Magical Creatures; Prof. McGonagall – Transfigurations; Prof. 
> Moody – Dark Arts Defense; Madam Pomfrey – Nurse; Prof.
> Sinistra– Astronomy; Prof.  Snape – Potions; Prof. Sprout  -
> Herbology 
> 
> Absent 
> 
> Madam Hooch - Quidditch; Prof. Trelawney – Divination; Vector - 
> Arithmancy
> 
> 
> *  Headmaster Dumbledore reminded all faculty that Hogwarts will be 
> under heightened scrutiny during the Triwizards Tournament, and 
staff 
> were reminded to extend the utmost courtesy to our foreign guests, 
> Ministry officials, and members of the press.  Prof. Snape and 
Prof. 
> Moody both made a statement about Headmaster Karkakoff of 
Durmstrang 
> that they declined to repeat for the record. Prof. Snape inquired 
as 
> to the status of the investigation of the irregularities 
surrounding 
> the selection of the Triwazards champions. Headmaster Dumbledore 
> reviewed the security procedures that were implemented during the 
> Champions' selection, and reported that no clues have as yet been 
> unearthed as to how this security was breached. Prof. Moody stated 
> his opinion that the selection of Harry Potter (4th year 
Gryffindor)  
> indicated that powerful dark forces were afoot, and requested  
> everyone to maintain "constant vigilance."  Prof. Snape
> stated, in his opinion, that Potter and Potter alone was 
responsible  
> for what he termed "the Goblet of Fire fiasco," and moved
> (for the 
> 29th time) that Potter be expelled from Hogwarts. Motion was 
tabled. 
> 
> *  Prof. McGonagall asked for the faculty to review proper student 
> disciplinary procedures, running from the least restrictive (losing 
> points, detention) to most restrictive (expulsion).  All 
> interventions must be properly documented.  Hogwarts was cited and 
> fined two years ago when a previous Dark Arts Defense professor 
> caused the bones in a student's arm to disappear.  She reminded
> staff that transfiguration of students as a consequence for 
> inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited. Prof. Moody 
objected, 
> claiming that spending 15 minutes as a rodent would teach a 
> recalcitrant student more than a week of detention.  Headmaster 
> Dumbledore suggested that Prof. Moody lobby the appropriate 
Ministry 
> officials if he wished to advocate for a change in this policy.  
> Until then, only approved disciplinary procedures may be enacted. 
> 
> *  Several professors expressed some concern over the placing of 
two 
> unemployed house-elves on the payroll. There was some worry over 
the 
> effect on the budget and Hogwarts' reputation. Headmaster
> Dumbledore reassured staff that the two house-elves in question 
were 
> fully trustworthy, and would be unlikely to instigate any seditious 
> undertakings. Prof. Snape still expressed concern over the 
precedent 
> being created, and further noted that Hermione Granger (4th year 
> Gryffindor) was contributing to the elves' unrest by distributing 
> subversive literature on their behalf.  He moved (for the 19nd 
time) 
> that Ms. Granger be expelled. Motion tabled.
> 
> *  Headmaster Dumbledore expressed concern over budgetary overruns 
in 
> the following departments: Care of Magical Creatures, DADA, and 
> Potions. Mr. Hagrid attributed his Department's budget overrun to
> an unexpectedly high death rate among the Blast-Ended Skrewts, but 
> assured the faculty that the population has now stabilized.  It was 
> noted that Prof. Moody ordered an unusually large supply of 
Polyjuice 
> Potion, which he insisted was essential for the curriculum he is 
> currently utilizing. Prof. Snape attributed the greater part of his 
> department's budget expenses to replacing cauldrons and other 
> materials ruined by Neville Longbottom (4th-year Gryffindor). He 
> moved (for the 11th time) that Longbottom be expelled. Motion 
tabled. 
> 
> * Madam Pomfrey stated that the Blast-Ended Skrewts, currently 
being 
> raised in Care of Magical Creatures, have resulted in a 263% 
increase 
> in visits to the infirmary for lacerations, bruises, and first and 
> second-degree burns.  Mr. Hagrid pointed out that there were no 
> incidents of third-degree burns, and that many students found the 
> creatures "cute." Several professors asked what they were
> being raised for, and Mr. Hagrid replied that the Skrewts have 
> several important uses.  He was still researching their most 
> important use.  Staff narrowly voted to allow Mr. Hagrid to 
continue 
> raising the Skrewts until the end of the current school year. At 
that 
> time, their status will be re-evalauted. 
> 
> *  Prof. Binns stated that he is still having 4.7 Galleons deducted 
> each pay period for health insurance, despite the fact that as a 
> ghost, he is no longer is at risk for illness or disability.  Madam 
> Pomfrey confirmed that Prof. Binns has not been seen in her 
infirmary 
> since his acquisition of post-biological status. Headmaster 
> Dumbledore promised to bring the matter to the attention of 
Payroll. 
> 
> *  Prof. Flitwick and Prof. McGonagall stated that the Yule Ball 
> Committee will hold its first meeting a week from Wednesday.  All 
> volunteers are appreciated! 
> 
> *  Several professors expressed concern over Prof. Trelawney's 
> continued absence at these faculty meetings.  Headmaster Dumbledore 
> acknowledged these concerns, and reminded faculty that he has 
spoken 
> to her about her non-attendance on several occasions.  She claims 
> that wishes to attend, but certain unfortunate planetary alliances 
> forbid it.  Headmaster Dumbledore begged for the faculty's
> continued indulgence of Trelawney's eccentricities, and reminded 
> everyone that her record of two accurate predictions has made her 
> Hogwarts' most successful Divination Professor in over three 
> centuries. 
> 
> *  Headmaster Dumbledore reminded staff that Hogwarts' owls are
> to be used for official purposes only.  Staff were reminded to use 
> their own owls for all personal correspondence. 
> 
> * The first-floor girls' restroom on Gryffindor continues to be
> in disuse. Headmaster Dumbledore stated that its repair is not in 
the 
> budget this year. 
> 
> * Prof. Snape moved (for the 15th time) that Ron Weasley (4th year 
> Gryffindor) be expelled. He refused to cite a specific reason.  
> Motion tabled.   
> 
> *  Next meeting is scheduled for 11/29/95