Owl to the Sorting Hat

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My dearest haberdashery,

I feel I must begin classes sooner rather than later, and yet I find myself in dire need of a trustworthy assistant. I was rather hoping that Professor Snape would be willing, but as he is no longer an option, I wonder if you might be able to suggest other options. The lady Susan Sto Helit seemed marvelously rational, and had some interestingly innovative ideas, and the young man, Harry Potter, appears to have organized a dueling club of sorts. Are either of them options? If not, who would you advise me to turn to?

Fondly yours,
Godric Gryffindor