To our Head Student Jamie and Head Girl Octavia, we thank you!
Thank you not just for wearing the badge, but for everything you have stood for behind them. You’ve been more than leaders, you have been our mates.
You have shown us what it means to lead with kindness, listen with patience, and stand up when it matters most. Whether it was helping someone through a rough patch, offering quiet encouragement, or keeping us in line when things got a bit chaotic, you have been there consistently and wholeheartedly.
Your care for others, your strength, and your steady presence have left a mark not only on this school but in our hearts. As you take your next steps, know that your legacy lives on in the halls of Hogwarts and in the hearts of everyone you have touched.
To show how much you’ve meant to us, here are a few words from those who have had the joy of knowing you.
Jamie, you have been extremely kind to me ever since I started at Hogwarts and helped me through a lot. Thank you. You deserve the very best for the future.
– Alex Halsey
Jamie and Octavia,
Thank you for one of the best years of leadership that we’ve had. Somehow, this year has been one of the best we’ve had in a long time.
Through trials and tribulations over the past six years of getting to know you both, it has been a pleasure and an honor to be able to call both of you friends.
– Imogen Paige
Jamie,
You’ve been a constant source of strength for us all. It’s hard to picture Hogwarts without you, but now it’s time for the future that awaits. Farewell, and best of luck. You deserve nothing less.
Cassie
– Casandra Murray
Jamie, I know we haven’t been super close, but I will always consider you a friend. I will owl you every week, and can’t wait to see you over breaks in Hogsmeade. Hope you have a great time out there.
– Tynan Jericho
Jamie & Octavia! I hope you’ll have a wonderfully, magically blessed and fashionable life out there in the big, bad wizardy world!
– Jace Hume
To our head students,
I don’t know what Gryffindor will do with their Mascot and Head Student Jamie. You’ve been an inspiration the past few years, and so proud you were able to lead us this year.
Octavia, Hogwarts, and Slytherin will not be the same without you. You’ve been a stubborn girl with a hell of a drive to do anything you put your mind to.
Both of you were great to have as head students, may your futures be bright
– Kayli Byrne
For Jamie:
Jamie! I’m so proud of you! From the moment we met, your heart, creativity, and support have meant the world to me. I’m so honored to call you my best friend. I’m endlessly proud of you and excited for everything you’ll create and become in this next chapter.
For Octavia:
Octavia, you did it! Congrats, you terrifying softie. I’m cheering you on, whether you like it or not!
– Alison Bailes
To Jamie,
From the very first day, it was clear there was something remarkable about you. Watching your quiet strength unfold has been one of the greatest privileges of my teaching years. Now, as you step into the world beyond these castle walls, I have no doubt that you’ll continue to light the way, not just for the living, but for those whose voices are too often overlooked. May your journey be bold, your heart stay gentle, and your path be filled with both wonder and purpose.
With pride and hope,
– Edward Esper
Jamie,
Hogwarts is going to be weird and dumb without you. And probably too quiet without your roars and snores. And all your mushy Riven stuff.
Thanks for being my mentor and the best big sib in the whole entire world. And for being my friend even when I didn’t know how to be a friend.
And just for being the person who makes things better. And makes things feel not so bad when bad things are happening at school. For being funny and positive and stuff. And always thinking of how to figure things out. Always seeing the good sides of people and situations. And inventing cool things.
And also for loving Riven, no matter if she’s grumpy.
Don’t forget us.
Ne želim da odeš.
Your sister,
Reese
P.S. You better be at every Hogsmeade weekend. OR ELSE.
P.P.S. You’re weird.
P.P.P.S. Love you
Queen of Cats,
Your royal highness has been a great head girl, but, more importantly, a fair and just ruler of cats. I know they shall miss your generosity and attention.
Be sure to continue to rule the felines in your new, adult life.
-Reese, fellow cat lover
P.S. Thanks for also not actually being that scary.
P.P.S. Sorry about that one time I elbowed you
– Reese McKay
Jamie, thank you for making school feel like a warm and welcoming place. Always there to guide us on the right path or be a friend to lean on.
Octavia, I will never forget the time you told me to knock it off in CoMC. Thank you for keeping us snakes on our toes. Your stubborn, cat-loving self will be missed!
Thank you both for keeping school a fun and safe place to be. I wish you the best in your futures, and hope to see you around.
– Alara Ravenhurst
Jamie, I wish you all the luck in the world going forward. I appreciate the one episode and your care and consideration.
Octavia, best of luck, best snake!
-Noelle O’Brien
Octavia: Know we’ve never seen eye to eye about most every-bloody-thing, but you’re alright. Fine, maybe even a little more than alright. Bloody hell, I hate that I’m about to say this but… I appreciate (almost) everything you’ve done. Thanks for taking care of my sister when she needed someone the most. I know that’s my job and all, but… thanks for being there when I failed to be. Maybe you weren’t always my favorite person at Hogwarts, but one way or another, you made an impression on all of us. -Riven
Jamie: Bloody hell, what can I even say about you? I’ve watched you go from a spoiled brat to MY spoiled brat to… well, reckon that bit hasn’t changed much. You’re incredible and brilliant, and you’ve got that obnoxiously uncanny ability to make me smile, even when I want to hate you. I can’t imagine this castle without you, and the thought of surviving next year alone is terrifying and impossible. I’m trying to stay strong for the wee one and the others, but… bloody hell, I’m going to miss you. I love you, elskan min. “Destiny brought us together, not even destiny could tear us apart.”
– Riven Redwhisper
Jamie: Pan ddes i Hogwarts, roeddwn i ar goll. Doeddwn i ddim yn adnabod neb, ac roeddwn i’n ofni pawb. Daethoch chi’n un o fy ffrindiau cyntaf yma, a helpoch chi fi i weld ei fod yn lle da, ac nad yw pob person o Loegr yn ofnadwy. Diolch i chi am fod yno i mi. Diolch i chi am fod y hwylwr gorau erioed i dîm y Cwidits, ac am godi calon pawb yn Gryffindor, gan gynnwys fi. Pob lwc allan yna yn y byd. Gobeithio eich gweld chi eto’n fuan.
Octavia: Ti yw’r math o ferch o Loegr rydyn ni’n siarad amdani llawer yng Nghymru. Fodd bynnag, o leiaf wnaethoch chi ddim ceisio fy lladd yn aml iawn, felly diolch.
– Timmy
Hey Chief, thanks for being the best Head Student! And thanks for helping learn how to be a prefect too! Best wishes for when you do leave Hogwarts.
– Dante Briarwood
Jamie, thank you for life; you saved Ruffles. You didn’t know this… But I heard you and Raj talking in the library. Thanks to you, I could save my dear owl… You’re the best, and I will find a way to pay back, rock on!
– Ashley Hawkins
Hyung! Thanks for this amazing year! It sucks you cannot stay, but I will grow up the fastest to visit you! And send letters, and, and and to talk about superheroes! Because you are the most super of them all, Super Jamie! To space and beyond!
– Kei-Ji Lee
Jamie & Octavia, Thank you for being the most allowing, I mean the kindest, noooo I mean the best head students. I wish you both a lot of success in your future, but if one of you turn out to be a killer, please don’t kill me. I will give you snacks instead. K thanks! ♥ Ana
– Anastasia Hemlock
To Octavia.
Leadership, patience, and love for cats. And great advice to not get paperwork. No need to wish you luck, since you already got what it takes. Thank you for leaving the Captain’s guidelines for Quidditch. Very useful.
Best regards.
R.C.B.
To Jamie.
Your friendship means a lot to me. You taught me to fight better, to study better, and to deal with fire better. You helped my cousin and maybe even saved her life. You trusted me and I trusted you back. Is just a small list of the many things you did and why I will miss you. But hopefully, we will meet often, not only this summer, but most summers after that.
Thank you for being my friend.
I know you can do everything you wish and more. You have the skill, the enthusiasm, and the heart to do so.
Knowing you will conquer anything you wish for makes me happy.
See you soon.
– Rajaht Cain Bakshi
Best of luck in whatever you do after school. Hogwarts will be that bit darker without you both here next year.
– Argyle Demoray
Thank you for being a great example for us all to look up to!
– Muriel Maple
Octavia, you were a class Head Girl, alright? And Jamie, I will always be grateful for your Artifice experience during the Faire. You both will be missed, and I hope to see you around! Best of luck for you two!!!
– Zenith Kovalainen
Jamie – I know you’d miss me terribly if I weren’t going with you, so it’s lucky for both of us that we’re in the same year. Will miss all the late night escapades, and I think i might even miss all the snoring. You’ve been my best mate since I stepped foot in this school, thanks for all the good times, roomie.
Octavia – We’ve had a lot of good times together. Me making short jokes, you threatening my life. Thanks for not following through once you became the monarch. In all seriousness, wishing you all the best, and long live the Queen.
Noah Rothenberg
Octavia ~ Where do I even start? You’ve called me weird, moronic, and a whole list of other things, but instead of walking away like most people would, I stayed. Because deep down, I knew that was just your unique way of being kind. Over time, you’ve shown me what real friendship looks like. You’ve told me the truth, even when I didn’t want to hear it, truths that, honestly, saved me more times than I can count. So, thank you. Thank you for being you, and thank you for being my friend.
Jamie ~ You’re such a kind soul. Unlike most people, you never treated me like I was weird for most of our time at Hogwarts, and honestly, that meant more to me than I probably ever said out loud. I’m really glad I got to know you and even more glad to call you my friend. You’ve always been someone I could laugh with, vent to, or just sit in comfortable silence with. I hope we get to hang out even more now that we’re stepping into this whole adult life thing. Just because school’s over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!
Angel P.
*A note from the editor. An owl was sent containing this special note*
Jamie. I bet you did not expect to see my silly handwriting, or this name slapped onto one of these. Well, surprise, you have to deal with me one last time while you are still at school. While part of me is super excited to hang out with you after your graduation, I’ll always treasure the silly things we shared together, even the few but serious moments we had too. You’re a good person and an even better friend. I hope you had an amazing final year at school. It’ll likely be sad for a bit when you leave, but trust me, there’s so much shite to jump into out here that sooner or later Hogwarts will be less of a loss and more of a fond memory.
See you on the other side (… of graduation!)
LEX
– Aleksei Ashworth
