Thornton had finally arrived at the table, pockets full of raffle tickets, prefect badge firmly affixed to his chest. He would need to pass them out eventually, so that every Ravenclaw had one by the time they gathered in the common room after the feast. But there was the sorting going on and, well, after the train, he was less than eager to be proactive. So the tickets would wait. He spied Penelope a little down the table, dutifully writing down the new sortees. He would find her later and thank her. Best to... spread out along the length of the table instead.

He sat near a new student (Azura), about to offer a welcome when he heard her speak. "It is," he said by way of explanation, taking the seat beside her. "That's the Grey Lady. She's our House Ghost. I'm Thornton, by the way. Welcome to Ravenclaw"

He nodded in greeting as the Grey Lady moved along. "Good evening, Lady," he said with a smile. "How was your summer?"