After parting ways with Ino, Eino made his way to great hall. He usually liked to be early so he could find a seat he liked, preferably closer to the stool so he could get a good look at the first years getting sorted. He did this because he liked to guess, based on their appearance alone, where the hat would sort them. He usually got it wrong, but he enjoyed doing it nonetheless. This time however, Eino was sidetracked by a few lost first years so he didn't make it on time for a front row seat. He took a seat somewhere in the middle of the table, then waited for the event to commence.

Along the staff table he caught Professor Bentley, his favorite professor, and a man he did not yet recognize. He watched Professor Bentley for a while, hoping her eyes would make their way to the Ravenclaw Table. He didn't like going up the the professors on the first night because he liked to give them the chance to catch up with each other, and perhaps meet new staff for the first time. When Professor Bentley's eyes were moving towards the table, he swiftly raised his hand, hoping her eyes would meet his enthusiastic wave and smile.