Letter from the Editors
- Nikky, Janelle, & NK

Summer vacation for all Hogwarts students is already nearing its end! Book and supply lists are being sent out via owlpost and everyone is scrambling to get trendier robes and extra food and supplies for their familiars over in Diagon Alley. Are you ready to go back to school? Join us, dear readers, as we have one last get together over in Diagon Alley with all of our friends! We have a plethora of articles for you in August's issue, so hit play on the SOUP Staff's music playlist, and begin the party!

Just like the diverse shops in Diagon Alley, we have a diverse set of articles about that same alley! Want to know what's happening? News & Noteworthy should be for you as it looks into events that are going on currently. Ever think that a particular shop just seems to suit your favorite SOUP Staff or fellow Slytherin? Check out the SOUPerlatives to see if our pairs match your pairs. It also seems that a certain Quill that has been writing has a close call. See how close it is in Sekrit Adventures of Rita's Quick-Quotes Quill. Of course, what would be an issue of SOUP if we didn't have Puzzling Things? Help unscramble the shop names and you might just win some Galleons of your own to spend and a pretty graphic! Of course, there are more articles to explore within our pages.

The streets of Diagon Alley are full of adventures waiting for you... if you know where to look. Our writers have revealed a sliver of what the shops can offer you, so never forget to get out there and make your own memories. Oh, and should you need any Flesh-Eating Slug Repellent, I hear there's a dangerous friendly Hag in Knockturn Alley selling half-priced bottles. See you next month, dear readers. Remember to purchase some extra quills for the new term on 1st September!

Until next time,
Nikky, Janelle & NK