May 18, 1972
In the Headmaster's Office, ALBUS shakes the hand of an elderly woman interviewing for the caretaker's job.
ALBUS: Thank you, Miranda. We'll let you know as soon as possible.
MIRANDA smiles and exits the office. MINERVA enters, knocking at the door.
MINERVA: How's it coming?
ALBUS: Very well. Are there any more applicants?
MINERVA: Just one more, but-
ALBUS: But what?
MINERVA: He's, umm- (she walks over to the desk and lowers her voice) -he's a Squib, Albus.
ALBUS: And?
MINERVA: And, well, it might not be quite appropriate to hire a Squib as a caretaker for a magical school, now would it?
ALBUS: Minerva, dear, I thought I had taught you better? I told you that Squibs can be highly useful to our cause. And the point of equality is to give everyone a fair chance, is it not?
MINERVA: Yes, sir. So I should- I should send him in, then?
ALBUS: (smiling) Yes, you should.
MINERVA exits the office once more, and ushers in a haggard-looking man.
ALBUS: Hello, there.
ARGUS: Hello, sir. (Holding out his hand) Argus Filch.
ALBUS: Hello, Argus. Well, let's get started, shall we?
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