 Airey and Medea!
Melanie was a bundle of nerves and excitement. Who wouldn't be, returning to the castle to teach when the last time you were there, you were nothing more than an ill-experienced teenager? At least tonight she didn't have to worry too much. All she had to do was sit there and chat with her fellow professors and new students without making a fool of herself.
She made her way around the table, nodding at the few professors already present that she had to pass before sitting in her seat. The Astronomy professor was already there, to her right, she took the opportunity to say hi. "Melanie Roman, new Care of Magical Creatures professor," was that obvious? "...nice to meet you," she stuck out her hand for a shake.
And only a seat away from her to her left was another professor, though she couldn't remember what subject they'd teach. Melanie stuck out a hand to her, as well, "Melanie Roman."
Now to find out who would be on her immediate left...
The other professors were too far away right now to be politely greeted. Surely she'll catch them another time, in the staff lounge, or another meal, or perhaps just in the hall.
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