Making his usual entry via the middle of the Gryffindor table, Sir Nicholas puffed his chest out proudly as he hovered with his feet at about eye level to all students present. It was going to be an absolutely splendid evening, he could tell.

"Well done, Gryffindors, well done!" he cheered as he made lavish gestures to the crimson and gold banners and tapestries decorating the Great Hall. "I dare say that these colours suit the Great Hall best."