January 22, 1998
My new charges (the Gryffindors) have been rather quiet of late. Too quiet - at that back table where many of them sit. Perhaps they are plotting to steal some more of my ancestors' magic, or at the very least this square of lasagna. I could have sworn that I was able to perform that charm in class before Finnigan - I think it was him - glowered at me, and now I find I cannot. Is this cause for concern? Should I take this matter to our esteemed headmaster?