Despite my best efforts, it seems I've fallen victim to the cold/allergy/zombie virus that has been going around. While I'm pretty bummed to spend the Labor Day weekend in bed, I did find two spells to cure the sickness blues: Harry Potter marathon in bed and Post-it pictures on my phone.

I am a middle school teacher and often, during the year, I will give my Baby Wizards (did I mention I work at Hogwarts?) a Post-it writing challenge. I give them a topic and they practice summoning magic.

Here are some enchantments sure to cure whatever ails you.

What is your greatest strength?

What is the greatest lesson you've learned?

How can you change the future?

See what I mean? With magical spells like these, it's impossible to be an Umbridge.

With love from Hogwarts,

Ms. Jones