HELLO STUDENTS!
 It is my pleasure to announce that any student in Third Year or higher with a valid signature from their parent or guardian will be able to visit Hogsmeade February 18th. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather—despite the deceptive sunlight, the winds themselves will be quite chilly, as Scotland tends to be in February, and snow is thick on the ground.
 Given that Valentine’s Day has just passed, this weekend would be the perfect time to accompany any sweetheart you may have acquired to the lovely village of Hogsmeade. There are also rumours of celebrations to be found in The Three Broomsticks—alongside a cider and a smile from the lovely Madam Rosmerta—hosted by several members of Ravenclaw house, in celebration of the recent birthday of Xenophilius Lovegood and the upcoming (the very day after Hogsmeade, in fact!) birthday of Hestia Jones. Make sure to stop by to partake in celebrations and to send your birthday wishes to the two!
 Other activities include Zonko’s Joke Shop (just be careful who you hit with those dungbombs), Honeydukes (perfect for growing your collection of Chocolate Frog cards), Madam Puddifoot’s Tea Shop (a lovely romantic spot for you and that special someone - or just a place for some delicious tea), Dervish & Banges (I know you lot can be clumsy, and they’re great at repairs) and The Shrieking Shack (if you’re feeling particularly brave).
 So mark your calendars, and have a great time!
You may begin writing Hogsmeade weekend threads from today! The weekend will extend over the course of this ooc week, as per the date change post indicated, and the rest of the week will occur next week, ooc.
